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  • To get a real authentic heavy sound, you probably need something that can move some air. The cab may be more important that the amp in this case. I would see if one of those mini/lunchbox Rectifiers or Peaveys work for your style, and try to get one of those used along with either an oversized 1x12 cab, or a 4x12. The 4x12 cab is the only real way you’ll get that low-mid thump that you always hear on metalcore and death metal albums.

    The tried and true match for that sound is 5150/6505 with a Mesa 4x12 … But even used, you aren’t going to get those in this budget.

    One other recommendation… Depending on what guitar plugins you’ve tried, just getting better IRs could make a huge difference. If you aren’t using Neural DSP plugins, I would suggest trying some, or using GGD’s Studio cab packs.

    Real amps are more fun IMO, but with such a low budget, better plugins may be a better bang for your buck.