If you’re going to be performing, a solid-state amp is a very good option. It provides higher sound quality than a modeling amp, but it’s much more reliable than a tube amp. That means you can count on your amp to work when you have a gig, and you won’t have as much maintenance to do in your downtime. Solid-state amps usually aren’t as expensive as tube amps, either, so they make an especially good option if you’re new to performing live. Their compact, lightweight design makes them easy to cart around to gigs, too.