Okay... Here's the exercise for today, should you wish.

What's the rock bottom amount that you can spend on *new* gear, and still be realistically able to play with a drummer, bass player and singer? Assume the room is small (holds about 50 people).

The gear has to be stock, but guitars can be assumed to be professionally set up (frets levelled, intonation set, good strings)

Provide examples of guitars, amphs, and pedals, if'n ya want to!

This is a fictional exercise... I'm just interested to see what combinations of equipment y'all come up with!