Jus tan of the wall idea for you. If you are looking to recreate a tone it is worth looking at compouter modelling software such as Bias FX from Positive grid.

For an initial investment for the software and audio interface you can get many differen amps and pedals. EG someone mentioned a Tweed amp, I use this amp though I do not own one and the sound is as good as the real thing.

I use Bias FX2 and have 100 amps and 120 effects pedals to use, as well as the guitar match that I can turn my cheap home built Les paul look alike into a Fender Telecaster. It is well wort the initial set up.

It is brilient for the lessons as well as you can match the tone and guitar of your instructor for that lesson, wether it be rock,metal,blue,jazz or accoustic!