These days there are lots of budget options available for guitar players who are making their first foray into amps, or for those who need a backup or practice amp to augment their gigging rig. You can get some seriously good guitar amps for under $500, and even get down as low as $300 in some cases. This means you’re not making a huge financial commitment to your guitar tone early on and can find your own way later when you’re ready to invest more.
Moving on up you’ll find the most choice between $500 and $1000. There are loads of great solid-state and tube amps available at this price point, and this is where you’re getting into giggable territory in terms of power. No matter what your needs or style, at this price point you’re sure to find a perfect match.
If you’re serious about your guitar playing, then spending over the $1000 mark gets you into hand-built boutique tube territory, the Holy Grail of guitar tone. These will be professional-grade amps that your favorite guitar players use, with lots of high-end features and some absolutely stonking guitar sounds.