Which Multimeter!!?? Help!

[Regularjohnny]

Hi guys! This is my first post on the forum, as ive literally just started getting into diy pedal building with the help of a friend. The most ive done so far is built a little test rig for breadboarding ideas. I have never built a clone pedal and im learning as i go.

At present im stocking up on tools, ie, step bits/snips/wire cutters etc, but im stumped on multimeters!
Ideally, id like to get one from amazon for around 20-40 quid, just wondering if you guys had any recommendations for an absolute beginner?

Thanks guys!

Johnny

[Andy Miller]

I've got two multimeters.   They both do the things you're likely to do most with them, which are to test continuity, measure DC voltage, measure DC resistance.  I think they were both in the US$20-$30 area.  The reason I bought the second one is to gain the following features:
1.  A socket to test capacitors - not really such a critical feature, since caps are pretty much always labeled.
2.  Sockets to test transistor gain - good to have if you want to measure gains, but a multimeter in this price range isn't going to tell you things like leakage in a Ge transistor.

[PMowdes]

Something like this will do fine.  It will measure capacitance and gain for transistors to.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Proster-Multimeter-Capacitance-Resistance-Transistor/dp/B00EYYJQOO/ref=pd_vtph_60_bs_lp_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FH4HQZA9Z54RQPHKD4Z9

[PMowdes]

or this one which is the newer version of  the one above

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Proster-Auto-Ranging-Multimeters-Capacitance-Temperature/dp/B00EYYJRC0/ref=dp_ob_title_hi

[Ciaran Haslett]

That you Johnny?

The last one Phil linked to looks great.  Do yourself a favour and get at least 1 hook clip probe or mini alligator probe as well.  Using a meter is a great way to measure/debug components and circuits.....using a meter and still having 1 hand free is even better.

Gimme a shout if you need any help.

[Regularjohnny]

It sure is!
Ive put the newer(second) one that Phil suggested, into my amazon basket. Ill be sure to get a mini alligator clip aswell.

Cheers for all the help lads! Ciaran, ill probs give you a shout in the next week or so!! 👍