Best Modelling Guitar Combos Under $300 2025

Affordable modelling guitar combos under $300 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Versatile Playing For Home Recording For Practice For Multiple Genres For Digital Effects For Modern Players

BRANDS: Mooer Positive Grid Fender Boss Yamaha Line6 Blackstar

Positive Grid Spark 40 PW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Positive Grid Spark 40 PW

by Positive Grid

Versatile Playing Modern Players Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Great for home recording

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Often includes USB connectivity

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Modeling quality varies

Positive Grid Spark 40 PWModelling Combo Amplifier for Electric GuitarAcoustic Guitar and Electric BassSmart Guitar...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575603

$252

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Positive Grid Spark 40 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Positive Grid Spark 40 BK

by Positive Grid

Home Recording Versatile Playing Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Great for home recording

✗ CONS

• Requires learning curve
• Can sound digital or artificial

Positive Grid Spark 40 BKSpark BKModelling Combo for Electric GuitarAcoustic Guitar and Electric BassSmart guitar...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575593

$262

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Marshall Code 50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Marshall Code 50

by Marshall

Modern Players Multiple Genres Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Multiple amp models in one unit

✓ PROS

• Often includes USB connectivity
• Versatile for many musical styles

✗ CONS

• Modeling quality varies
• Requires learning curve

Marshall Code 50Combo for Electric GuitarPower rating: 50 WattEquipped with 1x 12" loudspeaker100 Adjustable...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 380977

$281

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Fender Mustang LT40S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Mustang LT40S

by Fender

Home Recording Multiple Genres Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Multiple amp models in one unit

✓ PROS

• Great for home recording
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• May lack warmth of tube amps

Fender Mustang LT40SModelling Combo for Electric GuitarMustang series1 ChannelPower: 40 wattsSpeaker configuration: 2x...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 545861

$230

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Positive Grid Spark Mini PW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Positive Grid Spark Mini PW

by Positive Grid

Modern Players Home Recording Versatile Playing

Key Feature:

• Multiple amp models in one unit

✓ PROS

• Multiple amp models in one unit
• Often includes USB connectivity

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth of tube amps
• Requires learning curve

Positive Grid Spark Mini PWModelling Combo for Electric GuitarAcoustic Guitar and Electric BassLittle brother of the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575708

$219

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Vox Cambridge 50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Vox Cambridge 50

by Vox

Multiple Genres Modern Players Home Recording

Key Feature:

• Multiple amp models in one unit

✓ PROS

• Great for home recording
• Often includes USB connectivity

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth of tube amps
• Requires learning curve

Vox Cambridge 50Modelling Guitar ComboAmplifier with Nutube technologyPower: 50 W.Loudspeaker equipment: 12"...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 482457

$292

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Mooer SD30i Modeling Guitar Combo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Mooer SD30i Modeling Guitar Combo

by Mooer

Multiple Genres Digital Effects Modern Players

Key Feature:

• Multiple amp models in one unit

✓ PROS

• Often includes USB connectivity
• Multiple amp models in one unit

✗ CONS

• Modeling quality varies
• May lack warmth of tube amps

Mooer SD30i Modeling Guitar ComboçModeling Guitar ComboTransistor / Solid-State Design30 Watts (RMS) Class D...

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 567385

$208

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Peavey Vypyr X1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Peavey Vypyr X1

by Peavey

Multiple Genres Home Recording Versatile Playing

Key Feature:

• Often includes USB connectivity

✓ PROS

• Often includes USB connectivity
• Versatile for many musical styles

✗ CONS

• Modeling quality varies
• Can sound digital or artificial

Peavey Vypyr X1Modelling Combo for Electric GuitarWith analogue TransTube technologyPower: 30 WattEquipped with: 1x...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 617015

$252

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Fender Mustang LT50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Fender Mustang LT50

by Fender

Multiple Genres Modern Players Practice

Key Feature:

• Great for home recording

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many musical styles
• Often includes USB connectivity

✗ CONS

• Requires learning curve
• Can sound digital or artificial

Fender Mustang LT50Modeling combo for electric guitarMustang series1 ChannelPower: 50 wattsEquipped with: 12"...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 483857

$296

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Blackstar ID:Core 40 V4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Blackstar ID:Core 40 V4

by Blackstar

Modern Players Home Recording Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Often includes USB connectivity
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

• Modeling quality varies
• Requires learning curve

Blackstar ID: Core 40 V4Combo Amplifier for Electric GuitarPower: 40 watts (2x 20 watts stereo)Equipped with: 2 x...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 583323

$244

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Line6 Spider V 30 MkII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Line6 Spider V 30 MkII

by Line6

Modern Players Digital Effects Multiple Genres

Key Feature:

• Versatile for many musical styles

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Multiple amp models in one unit

✗ CONS

• Complex menu systems
• Modeling quality varies

Line6 Spider V 30 MkIIElectric Guitar Modelling ComboPower: 30 WattsSpeakers configuration: 1 x 8" Custom...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 469494

$252

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Positive Grid Spark Mini BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Positive Grid Spark Mini BK

by Positive Grid

Home Recording Modern Players Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Great for home recording

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many musical styles
• Built-in effects and processing

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth of tube amps
• Complex menu systems

Positive Grid Spark Mini BKModelling Combo for Electric GuitarAcoustic Guitar and Electric BassLittle brother of the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 575705

$219

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Yamaha THR5 V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha THR5 V2

by Yamaha

Home Recording Multiple Genres Versatile Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for home recording

✓ PROS

• Multiple amp models in one unit
• Great for home recording

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth of tube amps
• Can sound digital or artificial

Yamaha THR5 V2Electric Guitar Combo AmpEquipped with: 2x 8 cm full range speakerPower: 2 x 5 Watt5 Amp simulations:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 271805

$219

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Nux Mighty 40 MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Nux Mighty 40 MKII

by Nux

Home Recording Practice Digital Effects

Key Feature:

• Built-in effects and processing

✓ PROS

• Built-in effects and processing
• Often includes USB connectivity

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth of tube amps
• Can sound digital or artificial

Nux Mighty 40 MKIICombo for Electric GuitarModelling ampPower: 0.5 W / 5 W / 40 W adjustableSpeaker: 10" 4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 612164

$252

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Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4

by Blackstar

Digital Effects Practice Modern Players

Key Feature:

• Often includes USB connectivity

✓ PROS

• Versatile for many musical styles
• Often includes USB connectivity

✗ CONS

• Requires learning curve
• Complex menu systems

Blackstar ID: Core 20 V4Combo Amplifier for Electric GuitarPower: 20 watts (2x 10 watts stereo)Equipped with: 2 x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 583321

$202

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How to Choose the Best Modelling Guitar Combos

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced modelling guitar combos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Modelling Guitar Combos Under $300 2025

Positive Grid Spark 40 PW

Positive Grid Spark 40 BK

Marshall Code 50

Fender Mustang LT40S

Positive Grid Spark Mini PW

Vox Cambridge 50

Mooer SD30i Modeling Guitar Combo

Peavey Vypyr X1

Fender Mustang LT50

Blackstar ID:Core 40 V4

Line6 Spider V 30 MkII

Positive Grid Spark Mini BK

Yamaha THR5 V2

Nux Mighty 40 MKII

Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4

How to Choose the Best Modelling Guitar Combos

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Key Features

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