I run a mid range POD HD500X, it's really really nice to not have to play around with it a ton (presets are great) and you can still get pretty close to what yo

I run a mid range POD HD500X, it's really really nice to not have to play around with it a ton (presets are great) and you can still get pretty close to what you're looking for without ever having to buy more gear (at least amps/pedals, guitar still matters a ton). I think my favorite thing about it is that it just allows me to play more. I run my computer output through the rig, so everything comes out my headphones. This means I can play rock as "loud" as I want, with any song on the planet, and the whole house can be sleeping. Very much worth the trade offs for someone who just wants to play and not geek out about gear.