In my experience as a bassist over the last 10 years I have come across some really shocking and some sublimely great amps.

 

Below are a list of the great manufacturers to check out:

 

SWR, Aguilar, Gallien-Krueger, Eden, EBS and Mark Bass.

 

 I currently own:

 

Peavey Microbass Combo [Practice] Amp - 15watts

 

Hartke A70 Combo Amp - 70watts

 

SWR Workingman's 15 Combo Amp - 160/200watts

 

Hartke A5500 Amp Head - 500watts

 

Hartke Tranporter 4x10" Cabinet

 

 

 

Gear I'd like to own:

 

EDEN WT500 World Traveler Amp Head - 500watts

 

EDEN 2x10" Cabinet

 

Aguilar DB 750 Amp Head - 750watts

 

SWR Goliath SNR 4x10" Cabinet

 

Accugroove 4x10" Cabinet

 

AVALON U5 DI

 

AVALON 737 Preamp

 

 

 

Peace