The Rocktron Velocity Series V10

The Rocktron Velocity Series V10

Rocktron does produce louder, more powerful amps in the Velocity series, but they are priced a little too high for a beginner amp. One of the reasons the Velocity V10 does well as a beginner amp is the low price.

The Fender Hot Rod Pro Junior III

The Fender Hot Rod Pro Junior III

The Fender Hot Rod Pro Junior III is far more expensive than most conventional beginner amps. However, it is also much cheaper than most professional level amps, but it is a good enough amp to be used in more professional applications.

Line 6 Spider IV

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The Spider IV comes with several rather novel features built into it that are very useful for beginners. The most notable ones are the built in guitar tuner and the headphone jack.

Orange Crush PiX Series CR12L Amp

Orange Crush PiX Series Amp 1

Orange Amplifiers is best known for their distinctive tone, bright orange tube amps. Most of their amps are fairly expensive, although not on the same level as most boutique brands.

Blackheart Killer Ant Amp

Amp Blackheart Killer Ant

The Blackheart Killer Ant breaks the mold and delivers a tube amp at a price that is only a little higher than the average solid state beginner amp.