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If you're not using, or going to use, the Fender (and it does seem to be rather, err... 'complex' to pilot...), maybe try to trade it for an Fx pedal you'd be happy with..? I don't know if there's a RichTone outlet near you, but they do offer s/h pedals, and invite part exchange. On looking through their site, briefly, I see a couple of Sonicake RockStage ùulti-Fx, at £39, s/h, which look to be simple and direct enough to do the essentials. See here... RichToneMusic s/h Multi-Fx ... They have several Zoom pedals, too, priced the same. Plenty of other fish in the sea, of course, but a decent s/h pedal would fit the budget, and a trade-in would maybe see you evens, too..! Just a thought, if it helps.

Good evening, @Paul S, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

A common issue; one usual 'solution' is to tune down a tone, and use a capo on the second fret. This reduces string tension, so less pull on the belly.

There's always room in one's life for a nylon-strung guitar. Keep it safe, but keep it.

A good shout-out for the F310, but be aware that it is an acoustic guitar. If you want an electro-acoustic, Yamaha offer the FX400, but at a higher price (£255 from Thomann, for instance...). Do you really need the 'electro' part, though..? For 'playing out', it's very useful, but for home use, the only real advantage is for recording, and even then, it's not the same sound as using an external mic. Your call, of course. The other makers cited are very good, too, especially second-hand, where one may get a better instrument, if there's enough knowledge to judge the instrument offered. Hope this helps.

For those swimming in, perhaps..?

I blame the advent of GPS. ...

I concur with the advice above : one speaker cable with a 1/4 mono jack at each end is all that's required. It can be plugged into either of the cab sockets; these are doubled up to give the option of linking to a second cab, if desired. This is called 'daisy-chaining'. Probably moot in your case, but one should be aware that the total impedance of cabs connected in this way must not be below the minimum impedance of the amp. Two 8Ohm cabs connected in this 'daisy-chain' fashion would present a 4Ohm load to the amp. If the amp supports this, all well and good. If not, expect costly 'magic smoke'. The 'Baby Bomb' pedal amp, for instance, will not support two such cabs (the output socket is labelled : 8-16 Ohms...), but your single cab should be fine. Ignore, then, the second cab socket. Hope this helps.

Good evening, @Iain Douglas, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Found s/h (in France...), all under £150... Fender Super Champ XD..? Ibanez TSA 5..? Blackstar HT-1R..? Fender Champion 600 Bugera V22..? Blackstar HT5..? Nothing similar near you..?

I'll admit to not understanding; if the sound you're after comes from a small valve combo, with reverb, why not look for and buy a small valve combo with reverb..? It would cost no more (possibly much less...) than the Yamaha, and solve the issue, no..?

Good evening, @alpro, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Here's what Andertons offer as information on the subject... Andertons Blog : Fender Standard vs. Player II vs. Squier Classic Vibe... Not quite 'chalk and cheese'; the differences are down to personal preference and budget, maybe..?

Good evening, @otoledo, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, @StairliftToHeaven, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.