Originally Posted by: shaggylaneI figure most of my play time will be in the house or jamming with one of my buddies.

If you see this as your main need for an amp, don't bother with a Marshall. Unless you plan on harassing your neighbours you'll never get the Marshall loud enough to warrant owning one. You will end up setting the volume too low and the amp won't give you that cranked Marshall sound you want.

Imo, go the powered monitors and some pc guitar effects. That way you can have the sound you want, at less than ear bleeding volumes. You'll actually be able to hear your buddies too.:)