what is the best guitar amp for punk rock

What is the Best Guitar Amp for Punk Rock?

Trying to figure what type of amp to get so you can play some of your favorite punk rock songs can be quite the challenge. Most of the old school punk bands used models of amps that are no longer available on the market today, like old Marshall amps that would be considered vintage by today’s standards. 

But don’t fret (pun intended?), because guitar amplifier technology has gotten much better, allowing you to mimic the punk rock bands of the past. And some companies like Marshall and Peavey make even better guitar amps that would kick the old school ones out of this world. 

Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 Guitar Modeling Amp
  • 40 Watts
  • One 12 Custom voiced modeling speaker
  • Patented TransTube technology
  • Acoustically ported semi-closed back
  • 10 instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, Sitar model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Electric Violin, Bass guitar models

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Pros

  • Enhanced chromatic tuner
  • 16 Pre-sets
  • 36 amp models
  • 6 bass amp models
  • 6 acoustic amp models

Cons

  • Not beginner friendly
  • Need a foot pedal to use the looper
  • Not the best amp to use with a mixer

Positive Grid Spark Amp

Positive Grid Spark 40-Watt Combo Practice Guitar Amplifier Electric Bass and Acoustic Guitar Amp with Spark Mobile App
  • Smart Jam learns your style and feel, generating authentic bass and drums to accompany you
  • Access to 50,000+ amp-and-FX presets on ToneCloud, powered by PositiveGrid’s BIAS realistic virtual tube amps and effects for Guitar, Acoustic or Bass
  • Import your music from Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube and Spark’s smart app will auto display the guitar chords in real time
  • Powerhouse 40 Watt combo includes onboard tone stack controls, effects, tone starter preset programs, a built-in tuner, tap tempo and more
  • Use Spark as a USB audio interface to record with your favorite DAW or recording software.

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Pros

  • Over 10,000 tones
  • Great for home recording
  • Amazing sounding amplifier
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Ability to get any tone you need

Cons

  • The included power supply is not grounded, which may produce a humming noise.
  • Spark app not available on desktop yet. (may change in the future)

Marshall DSL40 Combo Amp

Marshall Amps Guitar Combo Amplifier (M-DSL40CR-U)
  • Gain and volume per channel. Dedicated resonance control. 2 separate master volume controls
  • Reverb. High and low power settings
  • Now with Celestion V type speaker
  • Softube Emulated output
  • 4 x ECC83 and 2 x EL34 valves.Output wattage: 40w (with power reduction option to 20w)

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Pros

  • Provides a great “Marshall” sound
  • Comes with a foot switch
  • Sounds equally great on low volume as it does on higher volumes
  • Has a watt selector switch

Cons

  • Cheap design
  • No headphone jack
  • Not very beginner friendly

Boss KTN50 Combo Amp

Boss Katana-50 MkII 1 x 12-inch 50-watt Combo Amp
  • 50/25/0.5W 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with 5 Amp Voicings
  • Cab-emulated Headphone/Recd Output
  • 4 Tone Slots
  • 60 Effects
  • USB

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Pros

  • Can customize your sound with the Boss Tone Studio software
  • Power control knob allows you to control the amount of wattage being used
  • Can be used with any DAW software
  • Great for a home studio setting
  • Loud enough for a club venue

Cons

  • Not for beginners
  • Does not come with a footswitch (must be purchased separately)

Orange Amps Crush 20RT Amp

Orange Amps Electric Guitar Power Amplifier, (Crush20RT)
  • Power: 20 watt (solid state)
  • 2 foot switchable channels
  • Speaker: 1x8 inches Orange Voice of the World
  • Controls: 3 band EQ, volume, gain, reverb
  • Built in reverb

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Pros

  • Has a voltage switch on the back
  • Extremely durable
  • Beginner friendly
  • Overdrive sounds amazing
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Not loud enough to play over your drummer at band practice
  • Bass guitars don’t sound the greatest (buy the bass amp instead)

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