Well, it seems like I've gained at least a little bit of trust and respect from you guys, so there's something I should probably tell you. I'm 14. I play the guitar and the drums, I'm in a band, I'm even starting to get into the world of recording. Music is my passion and I am considered the best musician in my school. I didn't want to announce this right away, because people never take me seriously if they know I'm just a teen. The thing is, being a multi-instrumental musical fanatic at the age of 14 isn't exactly easy. I've accumulated quite a bit of nice musical gear over the years, but money isn't exactly abundant for a 14 year old and it's hard to keep up with repairs and new equipment when I play two instruments. I've been saving up for almost 3 years now, and I want to make a good decision on my amp purchase because it will probably be my only amp for quite a few years to come. I'm proficient enough in the world of amps to make a relatively good decision on my amplifier, but it's always nice to have some advice from the pros. It really means a lot to me.
You're very welcome. I picked up the guitar at 14 after playing the piano since 10. I wish I had known about this forum at that time too. That's not to say that I still wouldn't have had to learn everything through experience, but the guidance and consensus opinion from most guys here is very valuable. If you have $700 to drop on a new amp then I think you're going to be very pleased after trying out the many many many good and sometimes great amps you can find in that price range. Just take your time and listen