Since you mentioned solid state, have you looked at one of the amp pedals? Here is a discussion about the 3 new amp/pedal modellers. I'm not sure what to call them. But this is about the Universal Audio Dream, Ruby, and Woodrow which emulate the 1965 Fender Reverb, 55 Vox 30 and 55 Fender Tweed, respectively. I think I have those correct. But you'll figure it out.
I don't know if you are planning to run your "basic, compact amp with a volume knob" into your speaker cabinet or how you are going to use it. And I don't know if these are designed to go right into a PA or DAW or how it is used.
I wish one of the teachers on here would respond.
But these three amp emulators look really interesting. I just need to decide which one!š¤
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGtRF2yIlDQ&t=125s
Guitars: 2014 PRS Santana, 2013 PRS Paul's, 2009 PRS Hollowbody I, 1972 Gibson ES-325, 2012 Fender American Standard Stratocaster, 2020 Fender Telecaster, 2001 PRS Santana SE, 2021 Martin M-36, 2021 Martin 000-15M, Seagull S6 Classic, 2012 Yamaha Pacifica Amps: Fender Blues Junior III, Boss Eband JS-10, Line 6 POD HD500X, Quilter Microblock 45 w/homemade 12" cab.
