Originally Posted by: CrowBlackDream8I just wanted to update everyone, and ask a few more questions. I went out and bought an Epiphone EM-1 and a Crate Flexwave 15W Combo Amplifier last night. $200 for the guitar, $129 for the amp. I paid a bit more than the online price for the amp, but I'm leery about shipping something that can be smashed easily.

The workers at Guitar Outlet will set up the guitar, and do any maintainence on it for free so long as I own the guitar. My questions are if I'll have any problems with this guitar and amp? Anything I should watch out for, and finally, was it a good deal?

I think you did great for the money. Epi makes a decent quality guitar in the lower price ranges. You will likely outgrow your amp first....i have a Crate 18w tube amp that sounds great and can be had for around $325.