So if you want an amp...end of discussion I would get the Ampeg JVT 15 watter if I was in your situation. It's far and away better than a blues Jr. IMO of course but let the videos speak for themselves. I've owned both amps...I'd pay double for the Ampeg if I had to compared to the blues Jr.

This is equivalent to a Fender Princeton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMfubI3QwCw

http://www.youtube.com/wa...CGMtmGG0&feature=related

I sadly believe that most people refuse to buy non-fender products in their early stages as a Mayer fan but these Ampegs will get you a bank for the buck for sure

Brandon