dude...Crate GT212 = $500 canadian.. 120 watt amp 2X12 transistor. 3 channels...all useful.
owns the peavey bandit or any peavey equivilent.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--CRAGT212
I've owned one for 3 years and its amazing..never let me down. Great big muff tone too!! great noise aswell.
read some reviews if you don't believe me!