Originally Posted by: perry.blackLooking to purchase an amp for home use. Not looking to spend a fortune but want a good quality system that will last and create the rock sound I'm looking for. I have two guitars that will be hooked to it, Fender Strat, Epiphone Les Paul custom. Any one have any ideas?
First & foremost, go to a music store & play through some amps so you know what you are getting. Play with a few. Ask questions. See which one sounds the best to you. See which one's bells, whistles & knobs make the most sense to you.
What kind of rock sound are you looking for? Can you list a guitarist(s), band(s), song(s) as a reference?
In general, it's best to look at smaller amps with lots of flexibility. For example, Line 6 & Fender make great products for home & hobby players.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-Spider-IV-15-15W-1x8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-105482871-i1470458.gc
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Mustang-I-V-2-20W-1x8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-108587833-i2824871.gc
Those are just the beginner, entry level amps. Each company makes bigger, louder & more advanced versions of those models.
Have fun amp shopping!
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