If you get something unecessarily bit, it will last you longer, but is less practical as a practice amp. It's likely that eventually you will go head + cab, then a small luggable amp would be nice. I bought an Ashdown Electric Blue 15", which was fine playing with cheesy blues guitarist, but when I got to do what I actually wanted to do, it wasn't nearly enough, and it's not a carry about with you for living room jam size. Really it depends on opportunities and what you plan to do, as well as budget.