Depends on the kind of tone you want. There are some boutique-type versions of classic low wattage Fender and Marshall designs, so you get the tone of the vintage gear without (necessarily) the price. For instance, I have a THD Type O, which is a 50-watt handwired combo version of the Marshall Plexi. I got it from a guy on this forum for under a grand. There are also reissue models. I have a Fender Bassman '59 tweed reissue. In fact, if you want it, it's yours.