What should i Buy?

Old-school tone that looks as good as it sounds

I’m looking for a good old-fashioned valve combo. It has to be reasonably portable, at least 25 watts and have the capability to work well with a bunch of different guitars, including a ’61 Custom Shop Telecaster and an 80s Les Paul Custom. Call me shallow, but I want the amplifier to look as cute as possible, too, as it will spend much of its time in my lounge. Where should I start looking? P Lawson, via email The old-school valve and boutique amplifier scene is bursting at the seams these days so, if you’ve got the dosh burning a hole in your pocket, the world is your ocean-dwelling mollusc. Depending on your budget you’ll have access to everything from mass-produced icons to painstakingly hand-assembled boutique stuff. Oh, and any guitar player who stubbornly claims they’re not interested in how cool their gear looks is just kidding themselves…