You want to have an amp that inspires you. If your not satisfied with the sound coming out of your amp your not going to be inspired to pick up the guitar and play, and therefor your never going to get better, and never be good enough to join a band. Good Luck p.s...30watts is not a lot of power, that doesn't seem like too much to ask for, if your playing in a band your gonna at least need 60-100watts to be heard over the drummer! (young drummers like to hit hard and basements and garages have some dense reverberation)