Hi Caleb

I don't feel comfortable giving any specific recommendations but I can offer from experience that if you ever plan to gig with others and a drummer is involved, you will want something that can keep up with the drummer.

Other than that, gear is always a fun topic and I am personally hooked as I suspect many others are. I am fairly active in our local music swaps buying and selling. Mostly because I like gear, am curious and buying and selling used is a good way to do it.

So, when you are ready to make a purchase I would suggest to consider a good used unit and if you like it keep it and if you don't sell it and try something new... rinse and repeat:)