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#1
BOSS
4.8
(16)
"It really is the perfect practice and home use amp."
"I never would have believed I would bond with a solid state amp."
"Hard to argue for value / sound equation."
"Boss Katana or Line 6 Catalyst, both will get you the sounds you want and are budget friendly."
"Best bet for that price range for a real amp would be a Boss Katana."
"Get yourself a second hand Boss Katana (any version) and you're good for the next couple of years."
"Katana. Obviously."
"Get a small practice amp like a BOSS Katana."
"Boss Katana is great."
"I think I want an amp that I would like to grow into so I think I may go with the boss katana that way I won’t have to worry about buying another down the road."
#2
Fender
4.4
(12)
"I was very surprised with my Fender Vibro Champ Reverb on a 3 or 4…it’s quiet and clean and perfect for recording or practice."
"Fender Twin."
"Fender guitars always sound great through Fender amps."
"Fender Mustang GTX50 - has 40 amp models, 70 effects, 30 cabinet models."
"I would save up for the fender mustang gtx50."
"Scrounge up to the a Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue or shop around for a used one… you may luck out."
"If you can compromise on the effects loop the Fender Tone Master series could serve you well."
"Deluxe Reverb, though I have no idea where you're finding one for $500."
"BF Fender Super."
"For a non-gigging home tube amp <US$1000 i'd look for a used Vibro Champ."
#3
Vox
4.9
(9)
"A Vox AC15C1 is a good companion to a Tele."
"Vox ac15. Built fantastic, mid forward, LOUD."
"AC15 all day."
"AC30."
"Great amps."
"Ac15."
"If you want less volume."
"I adore my AC15C1 ... can contend with some drummer."
"Check out the Vox Adia. I have one, and I really like the software suite that comes with it."
#4
Boss Katana
4.8
(9)
"Either get a Katana, Fender Mustang Micro Plus."
"Boss Katana is perfect for what you’re describing."
"Boss Katana, or Orange Crush."
"Boss Katana!!"
"Kitana is the best one out there right now."
"Definitely Boss Katana."
"Boss Katana, if you want lots of authentic on-board Boss effects."
"Boss Katana."
"Boss Katana in that price range."
#5
Boss
4.9
(8)
"I dig the Katana gen 3."
"Katana. Without a doubt, buy used."
"Great amp to start out with."
"If it’s just for casual practice I’d have to say a Katana 50 for that money."
"I highly recommend the boss katana 50 it should be well within your budget."
"As you are looking for versatility, I would suggest BOSS Katana 50."
"Boss katana 100w head."
"Katana 50. Goes cheap used."
#6
Orange
4.6
(5)
"Great price, master volume, hits cleans and distorted tones well."
"Orange super crush 100!! Killer JFET amp!"
"Orange Crush Pro60 unless you're dead set on Tubes."
"Orange makes some real nice tube and solid state amps."
#7
Line 6
4.2
(5)
"Get a HX stomp. Have yourself a hiwatt but without all the hauling an amp around."
"Has every effect built in."
"It’s not the greatest amps of all time but for that price it seems like a good deal."
"I’ve been pretty happy with the Line6 Catalyst 100."
"It has tons of tones and options."
#8
Positive Grid Spark
4.5
(4)
"I have a positive grid spark and it’s fantastic."
"Not sure how you can beat a Spark"
"Check out spark amps."
"I have a Spark, and love it."
#9
Positive Grid
5.0
(3)
"Positive grid spark are the best for this"
"With one of these you can choose between TONS of amp modelers."
"All use the same app and have amazing sounds in them."
#10
Marshall
5.0
(3)
"If you're a Marshall fan like myself. Then I can highly recommend the DSL1C."
"They’re terrific and perfect for what you’re looking for."
"I reckon you could be happy with a DSL combo."
#11
Peavey
4.7
(3)
"Peavey 6505 MH is awesome for bedroom metal."
"Nothing else under 450 can touch it."
"The peavey vypyr 60 or 100 i think. They have gold bezels and are tube versions that just get it done."
#12
Fender Blues Junior
4.3
(3)
"It's a great Amp, and pairs perfectly with a tele for that classic tele/Fender tube sound."
"Find a used fender tube amp."
"Used Blues junior"
#13
Positive Grid Spark 2
4.0
(3)
"Another vote for the spark for me. The functionality is super intuitive."
"Spark 2 (much improved from Spark 40)"
"If u can afford, get a spark 2. So many options"
#14
Fender Mustang LT25
4.0
(3)
"There’s nothing wrong with the Mustang LT25. It sounds perfect for your needs."
"Fender mustang LT-25"
"Fender Mustang LT25"
#15
Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
5.0
(2)
"Save up for a 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb."
"Personally, I would grab a used 68 custom deluxe reverb."
#16
Boss Katana 100
5.0
(2)
"Look for a used Boss Katana 100 watt."
"Katana 100? Cheap, versatile, effects loop, reliable."
#17
Positive Grid Spark Mini
4.0
(2)
"Check out the spark mini."
"Spark Mini"
#18
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
4.0
(2)
"If you already love the Fender, the Hot Rod Deluxe can usually be had used for well under your limit."
"Fender hot rod deluxe could probably be purchased second hand for that price."
#19
iFi
4.0
(2)
"I’m happy with the ifi hipdac2."
"Ifi zen air dac is a serious contender."
#20
Zen Can Signature HFM
5.0
(1)
"Ah, just what it needed to reach more of its potential."
#21
Nord Acoustics
5.0
(1)
"For your budget, get this stereo power amp - https://nordacoustics.co.uk/product/nord-one-value-line-nc500-st-power-amplifier/"
#22
Hartke HD15
5.0
(1)
"I love the Hartke HD15 (US$140 new). Sounds like a much bigger amp."
#23
Blackstar HT-1R MKIII
5.0
(1)
"I have a blackstar ht-1r mkiii, it sounds great with my tele."
#24
Audio by Van Alstine CA-1
5.0
(1)
"Audio by Van Alstine CA-1 would be worth your while to look at."
#25
Boss Katana 50
5.0
(1)
"Boss katana 50 🤩"
#26
Mesa
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the Mesa tt800. It’s made for bass but has 2 channels that are footswitchable."
#27
FOSI
5.0
(1)
"For less than $250, there is no other new gear that compares, not even close."
#28
McIntosh MHA150
5.0
(1)
"It sounds like you need the McIntosh MHA150."
#29
Qudelix T71
5.0
(1)
"Would you like to take a look on the Qudelix-T71?"
#30
JDS Labs Stack
5.0
(1)
"JDS Labs stack. All you need."
#31
JDS Labs Element
5.0
(1)
"The JDS Labs Element is an incredible unit."
#32
Two Notes Captor X
5.0
(1)
"I just got a Two Notes Captor X. Game changer."
#33
Bogner Shiva
5.0
(1)
"Used Bogner shiva combo."
#34
Fender Princeton Reverb
5.0
(1)
"Princeton reverb. You can’t go wrong."
#35
Denon
5.0
(1)
"Denon X3800H with a two-channel amp for L/R. I’d go 200+ watts per channel at 4 ohms for the amp."
#36
Quilter Mach 3
5.0
(1)
"Quilter Mach 3. Tube tone in a truly innovative."
#37
Boss Katana Artist MKII
5.0
(1)
"Used Boss Katana Artist MKII. Headphone amp is awesome."
#38
Boss Katana MKII 50
5.0
(1)
"I would say a used Boss Katana MKII 50 is your best bet."
#39
NAD
4.0
(1)
"Powernode or NAD C379 would do the trick for an all in one solution"
#40
Fender Champion 100
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a used Champion 100."
#41
Vox AC10
4.0
(1)
"Vox AC10."
#42
Yamaha THR
4.0
(1)
"A better choice for home is the Yamaha THR is a better choice."
#43
EHX Dirt Road Special
4.0
(1)
"Get an EHX Dirt Road Special."
#44
Zen
4.0
(1)
"How about getting a Zen DAC V3 only?"
#45
Fender Mustang
4.0
(1)
"The mustang will probably do you as well as the katoana."
#46
Peavey Classic 30
4.0
(1)
"Peavey Classic 30 or 50."
#47
Ashdown
4.0
(1)
"The Ashdown is the same price as a Fender Rumble 40, new, but is probably a better amp."
#48
Quilter Superblock
4.0
(1)
"Quilter Superblock (US or UK depending on what you’re after) is rad."
#49
Vox Valvetronix VT20X
4.0
(1)
"It has the voices of at least three good clean amps."
#50
Fender Mustang 1
4.0
(1)
"Honestly if you can find one on the used market, I’d get a Fender Mustang 1 amp."
#51
Fender GTX 50
4.0
(1)
"The Fender GTX 50 or a Boss Katana will be miles ahead of the LT25."
#52
Quilter Aviator Cub
4.0
(1)
"Quilter Aviator Cub."
#53
Fender Hot Rod
4.0
(1)
"For Fender Amps I recommend the Hot Rod or Bassbreakers for great valve tone."
#54
Peavey Delta Blues
4.0
(1)
"Hear me out: Peavey Delta Blues or Classic."
#55
Vox AC15
4.0
(1)
"Love my AC15 but also my Roland JC-40."
#56
ZT Lunchbox
4.0
(1)
"ZT lunchbox. 100 watts of ear piercing fury."
#57
Yamaha R-S202
4.0
(1)
"I think the Yamaha r-s202 would be a good choice to stay within budget."
#58
Orange 35RT
4.0
(1)
"I love the orange 35rt as an at home guitar amp."
#59
Positive Grid Spark 40
4.0
(1)
"A used Spark 40 can be found for under $200 on reverb"
#60
Orange CR35RT
4.0
(1)
"I have Orange cr35rt and it is Great but very loud so maybe cr20rt."
#61
Line 6 Catalyst
4.0
(1)
"No one ever mentions the Line 6 Catalyst but in demos they seem to have better cleans than Katanas."
#62
iFi Zen
4.0
(1)
"Above that theres Fiio K11 or K11 R2R and iFi Zen."
#63
iFi Uno
4.0
(1)
"For budget option think iFi Uno or Fiio K3S works."
#64
Fosi Audio SK02
4.0
(1)
"Fosi Audio SK02."
#65
Fiio K3S
4.0
(1)
"For budget option think iFi Uno or Fiio K3S works."
#66
Fiio K11
4.0
(1)
"Above that theres Fiio K11 or K11 R2R and iFi Zen."
#67
Fiio K11 R2R
4.0
(1)
"Above that theres Fiio K11 or K11 R2R and iFi Zen."
#68
Mesa Fillmore
4.0
(1)
"A used Mesa Fillmore may work for you."
#69
SMSL Raw HA-1
4.0
(1)
"The SMSL Raw HA-1 seems to be a pretty popular suggestion lately."
#70
Wiim Amp
4.0
(1)
"As does the Wiim Amp."
#71
Fender Champion II 25
4.0
(1)
"Fender Champion II 25"
#72
Vox AmPlug 3 AC30
4.0
(1)
"- Vox AmPlug 3 AC30 ($50): Or any Vox plug amp."
#73
Seymour Duncan
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend the Semour Duncan Powerstage 100 or Orange Pedalbaby."
#74
Mooer Hornet
4.0
(1)
"I love my little white mooer hornet for playing in my living room."
#75
Roland Cube
4.0
(1)
"Roland cube is pretty fantastic."
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