ok, so I'm doing some mad research about what amp to get. I've been playing guitar for awhile and have a good enough one to record direct so it doesn't suck. Anyway, I'm reading in reviews of different amps about solid state and tube state and that kind of stuff. Does anybody know what this means? More importantly, how does it affect the stuff I record? Also, do different brands have certain advantages in tone or something else that would be better to get for recording? I'm not about to rush into anything, I've been doing this research for awhile and I hate the sound I get from micing my little Peavey practice amp. I've thought about the POD, but I also want something I can use live for playing in my band. Is this possible with the POD? Thanks for you input, I want to make a definite decision by the end of February, but I'd still appreciate replies to this even after that.
I forgot to mention, I'm willing to spend around $500 for this so I know I'm not going to get the greatest equiptment but I still want quality so I may be willing to up that amount if something worthwile comes along.
[This message has been edited by randompurpleness (edited 02-14-2000).]