Originally Posted by: skeldol74Having looked into it the Blackstar 40 is at the top of my budget but looks good. However I note it has two 6.5" speakers. The Fender Champion 40 for a similair price has a 12" speaker. Does this mean the Fender is a better bet or do two 6.5" = one 12"?

I can't get into a shop to hear as they are all shut :([/quote][p]Try to confirm that you can return it if you don't like it. That's what a lot of vendors are doing during this lockdown situation.

As fuzzbox correctly noted, the Blackstar has more settings applicable to metal & more modern music. But I know it can be dialed in for classic sounds also.

I like the 12" speaker options personally. But that might be unnecessary, or even unwanted, in your personal playing at home situation.

[quote=skeldol74]Thanks, so this makes me think Fender, I'm starting to think the Fender Champion 20. Sounds like although its only 8" the sound quality is good for home use?

Those are great little amps. They have a few basic effects settings & are easy to dial in. It's also a small, quiet option for a beginner playing level! Have fun with it!