I have played on, owned and enjoyed both kinds for quite a while, now. The very first amp I played was a fabulous solid state Music Man combo, which allowed me to literally clone the Radio Birdman guitar tones. First amp I owned was a Peavey Bandit 65. I liked it a lot but sold it to a band mate...
My second electric guitar was an American-made Fender Telecaster in excellent condition, bought second hand at a very good price. Not too fond of the white color, I took it to a luthier to turn it natural. With the black pickguard, it was an absolute beauty. Those were my college years and I...