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quick question?

Where should I get me amp?


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Not sure where that is but $70 sounds quite limiting. If you can't find anything of quality for that price, I suggest going without an amp until you can save up for something in the $200 range. At $70, the amp would likely have no resale value and would possibly be just $70 wasted.
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Welcome to TB. $70 doesn't sound like a lot to spend on a decent amp, so you may be better off saving up for a good one. As you are saving, check out local yard sales, flea markets, classifieds, etc. You may get a bargain, but always investigate gear thoroughly so you don't get burned. New gear within your current budget is either nonexistent or garbage. Hope this helps.
 
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Look on craigslist for a Crate BX-160, you will have plenty of headroom, decent to great tone depending on your preferences, and I got mine for $40.

I second this suggestion. I dont think Crates are very good amps, but i've found that they actually sound really good by themselves (not in a mix) making it a great amp for practice/learning. however when you crank it at practice its gonna be pretty mediocre. Ive got a $700 amp and I still use my crate when practicing solo at home.
 
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I would take a Saturday and drive down to the Music-Go-Round in Greenfield. I go to the one in Kenosha, but always check online to see that they have what I want. They had an item shipped from one store to another for me for no additional cost, but they aren't always willing to do so. It's not terribly uncommon to find a decent amp close to your budget.

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