My first real guitar was one of the sparkle 570's from 96-97, still have it and those were great playing guitars, I would have bought it for that price no problem.
Yeah, he's the man, after listening to 90s country for years I finally realized he's all over those albums, another notable is Tim McGraw "when she wakes up and finds me gone" Dan killed that one. Enjoy your new guitar.
Check out summers coming by Clint black, you're playing a country song but was played by the great Dan Huff, he's all over country music so there plenty of good licks to be learned.
Tried the veteran 30 many years ago as a replacement for a vintage 30 and it was ok for an inexpensive speaker but I didn't really care for it, for the price they charge for them now I'd go with the real thing every time.