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I suggest getting a Weller WLC100 station.  They are fantastic, reliable, inexpensive units and are used commercially in labs all around.  Typically they sell for $40 USD or so.  Regarding multimeter, I suggest a digital multimeter (referred to as a DMM).  I don't care for the "auto sensing" type, I like to adjust myself.  Brand isn't super important.  The one I use is a Craftsman because Sears had one on hand years ago and it fit the bill.  Higher end brands like Klein and Fluke are great if you can afford it, but not necessary.  Here is the cheap Craftsman I used for almost everything: https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-34-82141-Digital-Multimeter-Functions/dp/B000X5TSUA

$20 and it gets the job done very well.

Past that the next thing I recommend is a "third hand" type of gizmo.  I use mine regularly and it's a real help.  You can get them all over the internet from very basic to very fancy.  I use this $5 one: http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/third-hand/

A silicone soldering matte is something I have been considering as it would keep my station clean.  I have one at work that I use mostly for keeping screws in place while tearing down laptops and such.  For $14, it's well worth it: https://www.amazon.com/SEASWAL-Soldering-Resistant-Electronics-Workbench/dp/B075F3C6J3

EDIT:
I forgot to add, make sure to get quality lead solder (I like Kester 60/40 in 0.031") and also some desoldering braid (sometimes called desoldering wick).  Thicker solder is harder to work with and mostly unnecessary for the small joints you will be working on.  I use leaded because it flows so well and withstands the test of time.  I do have lead free silver solder, and it works, but requires more heat and doesn't flow as cleanly.

Good luck!

For those following along:

Power down and read the resistance across that resistor,, it maybe open and read a much higher that stated.
Phil.

Hi. Just finished this project and i am having problems with r76. Before it, i have audio probe and tested the 4.40 ac volts as per calibration. Right after it, audio is almost lost and ac volts drops down to few millivolts. Any clues?

I am totally new to amp modding and pedal building. I have two amps that I want to mod and some veroboard layout of pedals  I want to build.

I just need the gear to get started. I need suggestions for a multimeter and a soldering station. I do want the most expensive stuff out there - just good bang for the buck gear that will last.