Which guitar amp to buy as a beginner
How many watts, modelling or valve and how much to spend on your first amp, with the best sellers under £300.
At home, a little goes a long way
For practising at home, a 10 to 30 watt amp is plenty; what matters is that it sounds good at low volume and has a headphone output.
- Modelling (digital): imitates many amps and has built-in effects: the most practical way to start (Boss Katana, Fender Mustang, Line 6, Blackstar…).
- Valve: the classic rock and blues sound, pricier and made to be played loud.
Between £100 and £300 there are very complete practice amps.
Amps under £300 sold by the most shops (today's prices) See all →

BlackstarBlackstar Beam Mini Portable Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker£159Absolute Music10

OrangeOrange Crush 20£100Reidys9

OrangeOrange PPC108 Micro Terror 1x8 Cabinet£67Reidys8

BlackstarBlackstar Fly 3 3W Mini Guitar Combo/Cabinet Stereo Pack£99Project Music7

FenderFender Mustang LT25 Guitar Amplifier Combo£169Music Street7

FenderFender Mustang Micro Plus Headphone Guitar Amplifier£110Fair Deal Music6

MarshallMarshall MG15G Guitar Amplifier£85Sutton Music5

Line6Line6 Line 6 Spider V 20 mkII£109Music Street5

AshdownAshdown Studio 8 30W Bass Combo£127Music Street5

MarshallMarshall CODE 25 1x10" Combo Amp£145Fair Deal Music5

NuxNux Mighty Air Wireless Stereo Modelling Amplifier£149Reidys5

Nu-XNu-X AC-25 Portable Rechargeable Acoustic Guitar Amplifier£179.99Guitarbitz5
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar amp is best for home?
A 10 to 30 watt amp with a headphone output; a digital modelling amp is the most practical to start with.