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What amp should I get with a standard Fender Stratocaster?

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A Fender Champion is a solid choice. Crush amps are also make quality practice amps.

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I'm thinking of saving up for a Marshall dsl100h + 4X12 cab. I'm not in a band and will be playing at bedroom level. Is this a good idea?

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That's a bit of overkill if you're not doing live performances. I would suggest a combo Marshall amp.

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Is a 10 watt little amp enough for me as a beginner?

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Yes, 10 amps should be fine for you as a beginner.

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Is it possible to dial in a good tone on a 50/100 watt tube amp playing at bedroom level?

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A 50-100 watt is going to be very loud. If you only need to play in the bedroom, then 5 watts may be too loud. If you want something for both practice and gigging, it really depends on a lot of factors, like what kind of music you're playing, how loud the drummer is, how good the PA is, etc. The only way to know for sure if you're happy with the quiet tone is to try amps yourself (quietly).

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I've noticed there is "Phones" and "AUX" on some amps. What do they mean?

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Phones is the headphone jack; AUX is the auxiliary input.

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What is the best amp for rock, metal, and heavy metal?

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That's a lot of ground for one amp to cover. A Fender does classic rock fantastically, but doesn't do high gain tones well at all. A MESA amp might have the best high gains ever, but it certainly isn't a rocker amp. A Marshall does both rock and metal exceptionally well, so get a tube Marshall!

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What is the best amp for playing music from the 1960s?

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It depends. Early sixties (59-64), you can't go wrong with a Fender blues junior, or a Vox AC10, 15 or 30. For the later part of the 60's, I would recommend a Vox, or a Fender black/silverface (princeton reverb, deluxe reverb, twin reverb, etc.).

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