Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your First Guitar Amp!

[@kevkeelan5106]

Great to see Justin here, the man is a national treasure.

[@trfgod3095]

I’ve played guitar for 20 years and own lots of expensive equipment but I’m still sitting here watching and enjoying this video 😂

[@gillesgenete9598]

Tom Godwin haha, me too 😂 and what do you think of those tones ? I have a small Vox Night Train 2watts into 1 great cabinet, and my dream amp VOX AC15HW1, both giving my prefered tones. For curiosity I should try that Boss Katana to make my mind, KZbin vids show great tone from it, but here with a mic' in the room I don't like it. My 1st amp was a Mustang 20, no great tones until I changed the speaker, nevertheless does not compare to my Vox tones.

[@brucepiland]

I love my Katana. Seriously, I can’t believe the sounds. Crazy value.

[@WheresSeamus]

If any beginners are reading this. Buy the Boss Katana.

[@SuperEdge67]

Where's Seamus? Yamaha THR10

[@44scoots]

Yes, there are a lot of used ones available!!! ???

[@DrewKane]

Or a Fender Champion 50XL. Same price as a Boss Katana. Better cleans, meaning a better pedal platform for most people.

[@jughead6654]

100% agree. Even our favorite KZbin guitarists (Rob/Rab/etc) will jam on those bad boys. I also own one and can confirm they’re great

[@waynebrown1394]

@@DrewKane I agree and disagree the Katana can change wattage and you can hook it up to the computer and have access to a lot of pedals. If you want simple that sounds good the Champion 50XL is not a bad choice either. Both are good but I think the Katana was for me because you can change the wattage and I got a friend that knows a lot about computers and helped me dial in all the tones I like.

[@alphajames33]

I think the dog is the best purchase of all these equipment. He makes sounds on its own. Plus it doesn't run on electricity. Best buy right there!

[@James-zy5lh]

I bought the Fender Champion after giving it a go at a local guitar shop. It sounds great and is a lot of bang for your buck. I use it as a living room/practice amp. Gets loud enough for a jam with another guitarist and bassist and could even be used on a coffee shop gig. The amp models sound really good, and the effects get the point across well enough.

[@yurimodin7333]

still have my Frontman 25R and after throwing a Jensen MOD speaker in it its pretty solid. I am a computer guy but I like my amps simple :)

[@MikeNRoll808]

Really loving these beginner friendly vids, guys. It's nice to get back to the fundamentals for a refresher course.

[@Tehstroyer]

4:40 - "and it is 50 quid. That's the same price as the FIFA on Playstation." And it has no -surprise mechanics- gambling in it, unlike FIFA!

[@edgy7903]

mmm yes "surprise mechanics"

[@woutervanr]

It'll also keep it's value much better and nobody, except maybe your neighbours, will hate you for buying it.

[@Deankau]

@@woutervanr I hate myself for buying FIFA

[@bardock11]

@@Deankau If you're enjoying it, it doesn't make sense feeling bad. school for the future, I guess :P

[@Deankau]

@@bardock11 thats the thing, I hate fifa ive lost many relationships with fifa, when i play the game i am more annoyed at it than anything else, yet i buy it every year, its like crack....

[@alexdenton6586]

Most of those who play guitar don't have much money and that was my case for many years so my advice would be to all those young (or not so young) who start playing guitar to start modeling on computer You will always have a lot of snobs to tell you that you have to buy a tube amp etc. but the reality is that computer simulators work very well nowadays, it's not like when I started playing guitar more than 10 years ago I take for example Bias FX from Positiv Grid that I use regularly For the equivalent of 200 $ (depending on the software you take it varies) you have access to all pedals you may need and all amps including the same guitar simulator which allows you to play even with a cheap guitar It's even suitable for beginners because even if you don't know how to use this kind of software most of them offer ready-made presets according to the music you are interested in playing And don't listen to the snobes in music, the important thing is that your audience connects to what you do and that you have fun, the rest is irrelevant

[@theverseshed]

One problem with amps that have an overload of FX, options etc. is that young players can spend too much time fiddling and messing - just like with keyboards that have a zillion rhythm and keyboard types as standard. The Blackstar sounds excellent, but for me it's the Fender 20 that wins out. It's less complex, has a good but not overblown range of options and FX and sounds good. Justin was also right about the bass response of the Fender having more fullness. I have had the Fender for some time now and love it. Purely as a personal preference, I prefer amps where all the controls face forwards rather than being on top.

[@billy1858]

I like it not being mic,ed up ,gives you an idea of what they really sound like when you get them home!

[@janrandles8683]

Justin always just amazes me with his playing. I know this is about amps but I love his lessons and listening to him play. I will receive a 20 watt Marshall tomorrow so excited to watch this. For home practice/play only. My first tube amp!!!

[@MikePirnat]

Really liked the room mic again here. Good choice; maybe do more like this?

[@kristianburgess8082]

I feel like if you are going to go out and buy a budget amp, I think it'd be worth saving up a little extra and getting the Boss Katana. Sounds great for the price!

[@M17_Max]

100% Agree. Got for my second amp, never disappointed

[@LucyWithoutDiamonds]

Best Combo Amp I´ve ever played! Get the foot-control and you have one of the most versatile rigs on the market!

[@RyanWright]

The Katana amps are great. I've got the head and run it through an old Marshall valvestate 4x12 and it is a killer setup.

[@profd65]

@@LucyWithoutDiamonds Which foot control can be used with the 50?

[@LucyWithoutDiamonds]

@@profd65 Only the small one. If you would ask me, I would suggest the 100 version all the way!

[@AngusNB]

I have the Blackstar ID:Core 20 in my office and two Katana 50s in my music room. I also have a Yamaha THR10 in the livingroom (wife approved) and a Vox Mini 5 Rhythm. The most important piece is my Chocolate Labrador dog 🐾. She sings along to the tunes she likes. 😀

[@benlogan430]

Angus Black The Vox mini is sweet! I sing, run drum tracks (iPad) and guitar with it! Great for busking!

[@markmcdonald5711]

I have a IRig micro amp, a ID Core 20 V2, an Orange Crush 12 and a Roland Cube 10GX for practice amps. I think a six inch speaker like the Crush 12 has hits the sweet spot for playing at bedroom levels, it also is all analog with great pick dynamics like my tube amps. My Epiphone LP Special with P-90's sounds great with it.

[@jeffcote6649]

I love Justin, did the beginner course then paid for the rest. Best teacher out there!!

[@VGColosseum]

I'm in an apartment and only play for myself right now so I actually picked up the Katana Mini. Not something you could ever play out with, but it does great for what it is! Also it's nice to be able to practice in another room without having to unplug, lug, and replug.

[@sampauwels4060]

Absolutly right, the katana 50 is such a good amp for it’s price, I really love it, perfect amp for both beginers and advanced players

[@urath55]

I actually like the mic setup you're using in these videos! It shows how the amps actually sound in a room

[@jameslewis2635]

That Blackstar ID core sounds so much better than the Fender for similar money it is amazing. Well worth the extra £20 on the cost. Yes, the Fender had more bass but it was also very muddy for the treble side of things. Of course the Katana sounds better than the others but you would expect that for it having a 12 inch speaker.

[@mattwood5493]

James Lewis agree 100% I like the blackstar sound better then katana but the katana is louder and can play with drummer

[@verigone2677]

@@tarunkumaar625 I prefer the Blackstar vs. Fender in this 8" speaker size...but I prefer the Fender Champ 40 to the mid sized Blackstar; though I use my own pedals and preamps so that probably has a lot to do with it. I have noticed the Power Amp section of the Blackstar's have a much more vibrant volume response at lower wattages.

[@erikstedman1976]

Yamaha THR 5, 10 is a personal favourite for the price of them.

[@quirosjosedavid]

14:47 Justin rocking out! 🤘🤘🤘

[@jeffowen7897]

One thing they didn't mention is Zoom G3n also has headphone socket, so when you are learning looping you can mess up privately without having to plug into an amp. If you use its looper and drum then you loose a couple of effects, but can still record clean backing (or whatever amp setting you like) and then feed effects prior to looper, all with one unit. Also, built in tuner. Can turn off drum once loop established, plenty on KZbin on how to set this up.

[@stacim9356]

I am getting a gently used katana 50w today and I am SO excited.

[@greenbynature]

I only started playing guitar this year, and I'm on my third amp already! I started with a Roland Micro Cube, then I got a Line 6 Spider V 30, then ended up with a Fender Bassbreaker 007 with Vox StompLab llG. I have nothing against the Spider V, it was a great amp for the money, I just wanted valves to go with my Strat. I kept the Roland as well, it's a cracking little amp, and I like that it can be used with AA batteries. Btw, I keep hearing good things about the Katana, and I liked it in this review, it's what I'd have bought first if I'd seen it reviewed before splashing the cash.

[@simplygreg17ify]

Loved loved loved the audio in these videos. More raw & better comparison to me...just my opinion

[@garysmith2983]

Been at it since about seventy six. Got about fifteen K of guitars alone, but still really enjoyed this. Stick at it, save yer money, trade wisely and you’ll soon get some great gear.

[@Kelarik]

Big fan of the Katana, and ahve recommended it to a few people, though I tend to suggest the 100 is a much better choice than the 50 for not a whole lot more money

[@Briansgate]

I had a Gorilla too. Wasp in a jam jar is right on! But where is the Orange 20RT?? GREAT practice amp!

[@nillermatic18]

The three of you guys should always do shows together. Looks like your having so much fun. I have the Katana 50 and the THR5 and both sound amazing. I live in a wood frame appartment so good sound without having to crank the amp was what I was looking for and both amps do it really well. I like that the yamaha can run on batteries because I use it when I'm watching tv so no cables running across the room.

[@dawng7270]

In another video Lee said that he owns the Yamaha THR10 so I am intrigued by the Yamaha THR5 as it’s even more affordable. Lee found that his Yamaha was better than the Katana. How are you finding the THR5?

[@craig9605]

BOSS Katana 50 is the best non-tube amp value by a long shot. If you spend the money for this amp, whether for beginners or just a practice amp, you won't regret it.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Craig M The Katana is an amp that can take you from learning to play on to your first gig and becoming a regularly gigging guitarist. Back in 1997 I bought my first practice amp, then a couple of bigger amps that still didn’t work for gigging until finally getting a Marshall half stack. The Katana is the one amp you’ll ever need. Sure you may graduate to a tube amp one day, but the Katana works great live.

[@soultheory8441]

Craig better than vox VT20X?

[@garygrinkevich6971]

Yamaha THR10X, that green monster has all the guitar tones from van halen to van halen. also it has a clean channel for grandpa anderson.

[@fretboardrunner]

But is it really that much better than a Katana? I think the Katana sounds almost as good while being louder and more versatile. You can gig with he Katana, try a bunch of pedals, record... The THR10 has it's place but it's more geared towards experienced musicions who wan't great sounds in an inoffensive design.

[@jillybabesno1]

For me with my budget it has to be the fender, I thought I would have chosen the black star but I like the simplicity of the fender mixed with the sweet tone and it's just for home use really. Thanx guys I'm looking for an amp this helped.

[@mikesalt8248]

Champion 20 is special I have owned both the 20 and the 40, if you are in a small unit or flat the 8 inch speaker delivers in spades

[@fletches4084]

Bought my son his first rig for Xmas. Revelation LP junior doublecut guitar with Entwistle P90, Epiphone 50W valve head and a 2x12 cab with vintage Fanes in it, all scrounged off ebay and elsewhere. Sounds and plays lovely. Give them something they can be interested in and inspired by and it won't end up sitting in a corner gathering dust.

[@rhodes7394]

That baby fender amp sounded amazing!

[@nathanbotha1199]

Happy with my new Blackstar Silverline G10...might not be everybodys thing but I just have a thing for the way Blackstar amps sound and I LOVE it! I have a Blackstar acoustic amp too, and again, it's just great!

[@christiankraemer_1]

Again the room mics are sooo great. Pls more 😁

[@weschilton]

Man that Katana sounds great, way to go, Boss!

[@creativitycell]

I'm a beginner, bought Vox 10 to start, love Vox Styling. Year later just bought Fender Champion 20 as got a Telecaster. I can't get over Orange being orange! Clashes with my guitars and my home decor! If I buy one in future, I'll spray paint it black or dark red! Why brands don't have a paint booth to spray some amps any colour is beyond me, this is 2022, not 1963! Innovation needed. I'd love an Orange amp, in Deep Purple! Seriously, and I pay extra! 😎

[@alexic0n]

absolutely brilliant content! as someone coming back to playing guitar after many years, this got back up to speed quickly with the essential information. cheers!

[@joecool5670]

I own a Boss Katana Mk II and from my point of view it might be a bit overwealming with all the Options and Settings on this Amp for a complete Beginner. I see myself as a intermediate beginner and i only scratched the edges of options of it.

[@TheSpineSplitter1990]

How to buy a beginner guitar amp. Step 1. Buy a Boss Katana or a Yamaha THR10. Hell, even a used DigiTech GSP1101 or an Eleven Rack can be found for about $200.

[@vincentcabral1173]

TheSpineSplitter1990 I am a beginner and I absolutely love my Katana 50.

[@tuckerlane7995]

Unless you only have half that money

[@tuckerlane7995]

Stageright 15w tube amp or a Blackstar HT5R on sale for $250 US

[@alastor1052]

I have the THR10X and my god is it the best beginner amp for all your metal needs. I can get an insane death metal sound on that small thing

[@DiegoThoms]

MI first amp is a Fender Champion 40. Amazing value.

[@caffau]

Im curious why the Fender Champion 50XL wasnt included in this lineup. Happened to have just watched the shootout from last year where Pete and Rabea both said that bang for buck tone they would take the XL over the Katana. Have opinions changed since then?

[@gabrieltudor6165]

After years and years of trying different gear for home use i have come to the conclusion that the best setup for home is a multi FX processor through an active full range speaker. I get better results from that than a "real" guitar practice amp.

[@Xenious]

I loved this and would enjoy seeing a "your first tube amp" one. I have a few and am still exploring to find where I want to go. Having the room sound was a good reference point!

[@jasonstone8587]

I want the dog......sod the guitars n amps ...

[@TheeJackieChan]

The Katana range is phenomenal. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who's interested in likely the most versatile amp in the 150.00-200.00 price point

[@MrAll300]

Can I ask you the simple question which amplifier is the best for single coil strat sounds at home? Thank you

[@trigea]

surprised the yamaha THR didnt make an appearances. best sounding amp for bedroom volumes imo

[@armax00]

Thanks for this Captain, Pete, and Justin. I have been looking at amps for a while now and I thinks this just convinced me more about the Fender. I think simple, no PC involved kind of thing is what I need!

[@chrisjohnstone6164]

Very useful guys -- this series with Justin for beginner kit is hugely exciting, useful and suprising ... especially the EastCoast stuff! - what a bargain!!

[@mattwiltshire1657]

Great series of videos guys! Loved the cheap guitar vs expensive comparison. Really highlighted what you were trying to say 👍🏻

[@vocalion9519]

That Fender Champion is actually a delightful Amp. My daughter had one that I loved playing clean with my hollow body Gretsch 5420t at low to moderate volume. I was very sad to see it go when she moved out (and of course I was even more sad to see her go as well).

[@BananaManPL]

"Well, I'm off, bye dad!" "Wait!" "Yeah?" "...leave the amp."

[@simmonphoenix3206]

I bought the fender champ 20 as my first amp. Make no mistakes it is a loud little amp I rarely cranked her over 3. Dirty channel just didn’t give me the sound I wanted. Clean channels has great classic fender sound.

[@christopherbeddoe406]

I got a Boss Katana II 50w. Nice because it has a 0.5W, 25W, and 50W selector. Have access to all the boss effects through USB. Looking for a second amp for my daughter. That fender champion 20 might be the ticket. Who knows.

[@amirkhalid5449]

That dog is adorable.

[@eulaliogarcia_comu]

It's my favorite thing in the world with the second thing I love the most, meaning dogs and guitars, respectively

[@everythinggamingnow]

3:40 what would you call that chord progression? or what actually are the chords? sounds so beautiful!

[@skillracoonful]

I'm not sure what's the name for it but he's ascending on a major scale starting from the root chord to the sub-dominant chord. A lot of songs used that progression in pop music.

[@basildog007]

DVMark Jazz amp, 400 euros, best amp of my life. Solid state but very warm. Super efficient EQ, great reverb, and light as a feather. I've stopped looking for amps since I got it. Of course it has no distortion, but takes any pedal like a king. Might buy a second one to get the good stereo sound.

[@rashidrani2333]

Jean, does it work well with a tele single coil guitar or it only works well with humbuckers. Only interested in clean jazzy sound. Thanks.

[@rafsbio]

Nobody: Me: My advice for buying any guitar amp, first or not, is to understand the amp is as much an instrument as the guitar. Know the different types and how they sound like (start with the basic "families", Fender, Marshall and Vox, and understand how and why they are different). Spend as much, if not more, money/attention/effort in your amp as you do on your guitar.

[@NagyDani91]

Thank you for the insight, very useful! I have a beginner's question. I'm a bit confused about how much power (watts) one actually needs if they want to use their amps not just at home but also at smaller gigs (like in a bar, small stage, etc.) It would be logical to think that the bigger the hall you perform in, the more watts you need. However, to my recollection, the amplified sound the audience hears almost never actually comes from the speakers of your amp. Instead, the stage will have their own power amplifier system with speakers and the musician's amp is just micophoned up or connected to the mixing console with an equivalent method. Since the microphone is placed directly in front of the guitar amp's speaker, does it even matter if it is a 5 or a 50 watt amplifier? What am I missing here? Thanks in advance.

[@davidcosta7893]

Where can I buy one of those stools that you are all sitting on? I'm looking for a solid stool with a back (I've got back issues) and the stools you are sitting on look like good, quality stools. I see them in all of your videos...

[@DAWGFATHA]

Entertainment and dope Reviews at it's best on ya'll channel 🙌🏽👌🏽✌🏽

[@jamesmoon5632]

Love this series! Stepping up from an acoustic so great info! Thanks

[@d4nkdesu]

I think it comes down to preference... I personally liked the sounds of the blackstar. I mean you probably can mimic them with the eq settings in katana but still would i really want to pay double the price rn to get that when i can have what i like personally. In the end right now all that matters is getting something that you want to hear not the world. Coz you're the one who has to practice everyday and having something you like to hear goes a long way in keeping you motivated.

[@orlock20]

Here are my thoughts: 1. The speakers should be 10" or 12" speakers rated 95Db or higher. 2. Speaker placement relative to a listener or microphone changes the sound. The speakers and speaker placement is by far the most important part of your sound. 3. If you like the sound of a cranked tube amp, get a low watt tube amp and crank it up. The higher wattage on a tube amp was meant to get a cleaner sound on a higher volume. 4. If you want a clean sound, use a solid state amp because they will stay clean at any volume. 5. If you want a distorted sound and a solid state/computer amp, do not use the distorted sound of the amp unless it mimics a distortion pedal. Generally solid state amp owners don't like the sound of the distortion that has come with their amps. Use a distortion pedal or fuzz pedal instead. This might be changing as new models are constantly being made. 6. Don't try to copy somebody's sound because the sound chain is far to complicated for that. Learn to play because Jimmy Page played led Zeppelin songs using a Telecaster through a sound board and a Gibson through a Marshall and fans still can't tell the difference. 7. You can plug a guitar into a bass amp, but not a bass into a guitar amp because it will eventually destroy the speakers.

[@markgowans]

When they became available I got the Boss Katana 100w. My neighbours hate me :p

[@Poats]

I did the same, I feel that it pretty much does everything I'll need for a long time.

[@anders2772]

I play a Mesa Boogie Quad preamp and 295 poweramp. My next door neigbors like it as long as its not to late at night

[@Nikoo033]

Got the 50W version which can already be really loud. The neighbours are “OK” with it 😅. But damn it’s such a loud small amp.

[@trubadorphotography2541]

I bought my Katana 100 not too long ago. It wasn't that much more than the 50, plus it has a larger magnet on the speaker that really separates it tonally from the 50. Plus, it allows you to use the looper switch pedal. And you can always switch to the 5W channel and keep the Gain down for your neighbors' sake... or not. ;-) ROFL

[@waynebrown1394]

@@anders2772 I cant think of the name of the mesa boogie amp that I played today at the store but it sounded so good. It was $1850 white and you can change the wattage and it sounds so good with out pedals. I have to stay in my lane I guess if I start saving now they will no longer make them and they will have a new one for $2800

[@anders2772]

I agree that small amps has come along way since I guess 1993. The state of art was for Marshall the valvestate and my choice was the 8100 100 watt top with a 1960 cab. The idea was not change to much and with a 1960 well the only thing would be the upgrade in amp heads besides transport. Sadly I thought that I am not into lots of different effects so got a Digitech rp 1 multi effect board which I forever tried to dial in the tones I liked. A bit awakening was youtube my first setup to see that the tone really was in the 8100.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Anders Jørgensen the 8100 was my first serious amp and it worked really well. Tried the Boss GT3 multi effects back then but they just weren’t good sounding and user friendly the way they are today. The 8100 with a Blues Driver as a solo boost got me through hundreds of gigs.

[@danielhartman5086]

I have a Fender Champ 20 that I use to practice thru.No problems with it always works great. Just a perfect practice amp. Can't go wrong for 100 bucks.

[@danyreese2052]

Im a beginner and i just went ahead and got the Boss Katana 2 50 watt. ($229) All the things on it are a bit overwhelming but i figured i really wont have to buy another amp as i advance so its worth it.

[@noodle845]

Good banter with these 3 dudes 👌

[@lolpo423]

9:34 can someone tell me the name of that tune?

[@timfletch]

id core for the bedroom person, katana for the garage person. Love my little id core

[@mattwood5493]

Tim Fletcher me too man it’s great.. with drummer go with katana without I like the core id better

[@ari5102]

my first amp was fender champion 20, now im rocking fender blues junior and vox ac15

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

What about Vox pathfinder 10?

[@The_ViciousOne]

The funny thing with these small practice amplifiers, in my opinion, is that they tend combine too much power with too small speakers, which still puzzles me. Basically 1W is more than enough for home use, maybe even too much if you combine it with a reasonably big speaker cabinet like a 2x12. Meaning why not reduce the power to 1W/0.5W/0.1W and scale up the cabinet to at least a 1x12? But I suppose the simple answer, as usual, is the manufacturing price of the speakers and the bigger cabinet.

[@BlakeHouse-j3u]

Two answers . The real small amps ( oversimplified) are using full range speakers such as in boom boxes , with the electronics programed to emulate traditional guitar voiced speakers . If they're being used as actual portable amps , size does matter .

[@sarahbrzezniak373]

Bought the Fender Champion 20 based on this comparison for my first electric guitar amp at age 60! Love Andertons Music, love Danish Pete (Used to watch the Tom Jones show growing up with my mom), Love Justin Guitars learning lots from Justin’s beginner lessons playing on my Seagull S6 Norwegian Wood, Hallelujah, and Sunshine…Cream! Will probably buy a Squier Affinity Telecaster three color sunburst to match my Gordon Setter, thanks guys for all you do for guitar enthusiasts!

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

The Music Man Guitar amp is a brilliant amp which is solid state except for the 2x EL34 output tubes.

[@keevanganasen4476]

You should use the fender 40. It has a 12” speaker

[@Sus_blues]

I bought a vox pathfinder 3 years ago and I can confidently say I’m not a beginner but I sold it a while back. Now I want a new amp and I heard a blues junior at GC and got that’s a dream

[@ΜανοςΣνουηλ]

Boss katana mk 2 is crazy value. With connecting to computer it goes up to 55 different tones... Worth the money

[@jeffcote6649]

My first amp was Marshall MG15 GFX, really nice. Then the Marshall code 50. Nothing suits a Les Paul guitar better.

[@kingstumble]

If you are a complete beginner any old amp will do as long as you can make some noise with it. My first 'amp' was a radiogram(ask your dad/grandad.)

[@bassa69]

has a beginner im looking at the eastcoast tele package that's a great price and a great start

[@kolombijec]

i sat add a tad and get yamaha thr10.. or even thr5... though.. gottansay.. that blackstar is the winner.. as usually happens 🤘

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

The Marshall MG FX amps are pretty nice for starter amps I think... similar to what Captain said about the Fender, more straight forward , with knobs that are more like akin to analog controls of older tech....but allows you to save a preset for each "channel".... to recall that sound later on.... Another I looked into and really thought sounded great, was the Blackstar ID:30TVP... I ended up with the Marshall MG30CFX to start out, as the Blackstar was a good bit more expensive at that time/place. I didn't like the sound of Fender Champion amps for some reason... My thoughts would be to get something fairly small and inexpensive, like what comes in a starter package, or similar.... and then if interest develops into a genuine passion, then save for a nice second amp like a Katana, or something similar with 10-12" speaker... I'm really still enjoying the Marshall, especially with the addition of the footswitch, and now looking into what will be the next steps of our journey....

[@JeremyKolassa]

My dad gave me a Fender Champion 25 when I got my first guitar, and then later on (because it's fairly big and I live in DC where real estate is at a premium) I switched to using an Orange Crush Mini. Also...I think I prefer the way things are mic'd up here. Sounds like I was in a pub listening to you play. ...you guys do pub rock?

[@JeremyKolassa]

Also also: I could listen to that bit at 14:50 all year.

[@pedersenist]

When Justin pointed out all the nice guitars, Lee has on the wall. It is a adult way to say, can I play with you toys. Plus I like Lee's expressions like what guitars.

[@OnePaintedMan]

I just picked up an 'As New' Vox Pathfinder 10 for £25, after using a Blackstar Fly 3 for the last two years. The Vox, even at full price (around £70), is probably all the practice amp I will ever need. Great tones. Still have a desire for a Yamaha THR10ii though. . .

[@jesuschristpose896]

I choose the doggy amp, might not sound the greatest but it will always love you.

[@vivienpalcic6135]

Hi guys. I'm wondering: could you please clarify dimensions of these amps (including weight too) - especially Boss Katana 50 and Blackstar IDCore20? The Boss Katana 50 is the only one from that cheaper range which I've played with myself, and I couldn't find the measurements/weight. I'm blind, so if this was displayed in your video without you mentioning it, I wouldn't be able to make use of that. Also, when you demo the amps, could you please make sure to describe knob/settings layout in detail (eg top panel from left to right etc)? I'm a casual home player and have been looking into amps, as I used to have a Roland MicroCube, but wasn't happy with it.

[@bbbndddl]

5:45 I'd always pick an expensive guitar over an expensive amp, a cheap guitar can set you back really hard when it comes to technique and there always be time for saving for an amp while you have something to practice on

[@mattwood5493]

Rav no way if your just starting especially in can easily make a 200 dollar guitar play nice and sound good with a good amp.. with a shit amp you will sound like shit no matter the guitar

[@jameskirsch2993]

matt wood I respectfully disagree. Especially in the first year I barely used my amp. I put all of my budget into getting the best feeling guitar I could so I felt inspired to pick it up every day and practise. Without my guitar making me want to play I would have sounded crappy with even the best guitar and an expensive amp. If an amp is what inspires you to play then by all means go down that route but I reckon for most people it’s the guitar that makes them want to practise ☺️

[@mattwood5493]

James Kirsch agree to disagree if I play electric not plugged in to an amp I would rather not play and just play acoustic guitar then again I play lot of rock and metal so it’s a total deal breaker for me

[@bossie1172]

I have a black star id core 100wat amp I bought it after my 1st practice amp because of that practice amp I was completely ready to get rid of

[@aeroshack]

Plugged into the same amp right now... love it, a bit much for home use but who cares :)

[@DiegoThoms]

Comparing the Boss Katana 50 with these other amps is not too fair. To be in the same tier of the Katana, the choice from fender should be the Champion 40 (at least) instead of the 20.

[@BlakeHouse-j3u]

Back then in 2019 , the 10W "starter pack " amps sold used for next to nothing , not uncommon for friends to give them away . Nowadays , GC has them listed at +/- $100 .

[@iCame4TheGame]

"Conclusion: There is no right and there is no wrong. Just do what you wanna do. If you wanna spend all your money on the best guitar you can get, then get a cheap amplifier, you can make great noises. If you wanna spend all your money on an expensive amplifier and a cheap guitar, you can make great noises." - Lee Anderton, 2016 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqbCoZ-sZ6iHe68

[@daftsmell]

Thanks for this series; my niece has currently got the bug to learn guitar she's 10 and I said I'd get her guitar and amp; my question on this choice of amps would be would the extra weight of lugging the katana to friends houses etc put her off wanting to play? My shortlist was already the Katana 50 or B* ID20 and either a Jackson Minion Dinky or a Squier Bullet. Pete and Justin instantly seemed to have more fun with those two amps. Decisions decisions arghhhh!

[@anonymousforensic]

Basil BeDemented Katana is light and it’s so easy to dial in - you can do as much or as little as you want - either just picking a channel with the dial or downloading sound packs and pedal setups online. The 0.5w inside practice setting or 50w power jump are super useful. Then it’s an easy resell if she falls away from guitar.

[@MikePirnat]

Basil BeDemented I played a Squier Bullet Tele recently and was really surprised by how good it was OOTB; decent setup and shockingly playable neck. Not a fan of the factory-installed strings though, would definitely replace them, but everything else was quite good for the price. Best wishes to your niece-if I had a time machine I’d start as a kid instead of waiting!

[@TheBoomtown4]

I know what they were trying to imply regarding the amp being the predominant source of tone but the prs sounded miles better and made every amp sound much better. Kind of the opposite that they were trying to illustrate.

[@LivingNed]

Crazy how much the price has gone up on the Katana