have to ask amp switch

I am a beginner player, and I mean beginner. I would most likely be better if i would practice more and stop reading about it, but enough about that. I am learning the fret board while practicing a couple of scales,, about to state using metronome. Also working on several chords and chord swapping also.Any ways i have Ibanez Art100 and a modded Squire Strat ( with tex-mex pups and 250 pots now).
Now to the question. I use a Vox AD30VT-XL amp to practice on. This is good little amp but have always wanted the sound of tube driven amp, and what I have read in post and reviews of several ss and hybrid amps they fade when cranked up but sound great at low volume stands true of this little amp as well.
I have come across a peavey 212 Valveking , used, but a good price, At this same shop I can get the 112 Valveking for slightly cheaper. I really think for me now the 112 VK would be more practical. Thoughts anyone?
I will say the temptation for the 212VK is there,, but I just do not see having something that size to learn on :)

IMO, the 1 x 12 will do every thing you need and be a lot lighter.

I actually have the 212. I really like the amp and have no complaints on it's quality/sound, but I will tell you that unless you have the ABILITY to crank it up, then I think the 112 would be better for you.

I can never put it at full volume because it would just be way too loud for my room and house. So I'm not using the full potential of the amp. Plus it's a pain to have to carry around.

I bought it because I got an unbelievable deal on it. Around $400 brand new.

I would ask you what exactly you plan to use it for. If it is JUST for having it in your room to practice and learn on, then go for the 112. If you plan on taking it and playing live gigs or playing with a drummer, then go 212 because you'll need the volume. For a beginner, I don't see you needing a 212 though.

Don't let your wants take over your needs.

Originally Posted by: hunter1801Plus it's a pain to have to carry around.

^This has become a major consideration in my gear purchases. :eek:

Thanks for the input from you guys. I agree the VK212 would be too much so i went with the 112, love how easy it is to dial in a sound.
I think true beginners should look into the low wattage tube amp after using this amp. I liked the Vox, do not get me wrong, but it had way to many options and was really hard to sort it all out. I never was able to seem to find just the right tone, one was just way too clean,, the other to far the other direction. I like to concept of the modeling amp, if your a true beginner, keep it simple.