Hello
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