I'm brand new to the idea of amplifying myself, for I've played for fun in my basement, and have never needed to be herd. I'm starting to play with some friends now and i won't be loud enough.

My friends giving me his SM 57 but i'm need to be cleared on what amps to get. I have the xlr to quatar inch jack cord. would I go out and get a standard acoustic guitar amp to plug it into?