thanks for the links folks. So the leeds is probably a good start then? What about the confidence booster kit or is that just a waste of cash?

Also, other than a soldering iron is there any other kit atm I should consider getting?

I would like to start playing around with making a few pedals and wondered if anyone can recommend some UK based UK kits to start playing with? The reason I ask about kits is that I figure this is a good way to get abit of confidence and then see where I need to look at expanding on skill/equipment/...

I am contractually obligated to suggest you contact Matamp and have them build you a Minimat combo (like I did); will cost you a shade over (like £20 more) than a TT and a 1x12 cab would cost, and you'll get an amp handmade to your spec. Get one with boost instead of reverb, and you'll have an amp...

Thanks for the quick response Thom, the amp is mainly for home use, for practice and home recording so I will take on board your comments when i go and try them out. Would you also recommend maybe trying something like a Fender Blues Jnr if I'm concerned about the clean tones? Pullover, I will add t...

I'm looking at getting a new amp and replacing my VOX AD15VT with either a HT5 Combo, Tiny Terror Combo or the Laney Lionheart L5T combo and wondered what peoples opinions of them are and if there are any others (in a similar price bracket) that I should condsider trying before making a decision on ...