Good beginner amp?

[GJK22]

I've had my fender strat squier electric guitar for about half a year now and got an amp with it when i first bought it. It's always buzzed and has recently finally packed in, any recommendations for a good one for a relative beginner (i have been playing the acoustic for about 2 years). I might start a band with my friends so might be needed for practicing and gigs.

[Mortartube]

I would highly recommend the Vox AD30VT amp. It is around �130. It is 30 watts with built in effects such as chorus, delay, flanger etc. Also have a number of sounds to use the effects on, many are distortion based if you want to rock. Very versatile and well built. It actually contains a real small valve amp which is then digitally manipulated, so you can get a true valve amp effect if you want it. Also has a couple of programmable memories which you can select between with an optional extra footswitch. I have one and can't praise it enough.

http://www.reidys.com/index.pl?submit=View_PLU &PLU=4757

Go and try one in a music shop and then buy online if you like it.

[Dr Wu]

Along a similar theme to the VOX the Marshall MG30DFX is a great wee amp also with a valve sound, a really nice overdrive select and a similar range of built in effects.

As with the Vox, shop around online to get the best price.

[GJK22]

Brilliant, thank you very much guys.

[Boss Hogster]

I would also recommend the Vox Valuetronix amps. I have the VD15VT. Fantastic versatile amp and incredible value for money, although I would stress these Vox Valuetronix are ideally suited to guitarists looking for a high gain sound. There's not much choice when it comes to clean sounds.