Help me find a head + cab.

[WJMPR]

Hey guys first post here. Now I've been playing bass for a number of years but I've never had anything other than a lousy 10w combo. Finally I'm going to upgrade to a nice big head and cab But I know nothing about amps. So I wanted to ask you guys what I should be looking at. I play a lot of funk type stuff and I'm a driving force in my band. At the moment I'm playing P-bass rip off, but in the future I want to be playing a ray on this rig. Obviously you guys can't tell me what to buy but suggestions on what to try out and which direction I should head in would help heaps.

[RickenBoogie]

If you really "know nothing of amps", the best first step would be to spend some time reading through the amps forum. Really. Read everything, get a feel.

[animvl]

Many bassists end up using D.I. live, whether they like it or not. I'd suggest you invest in a good D.I. tone so that you always sound you best. If you do that then a moderately powerful combo might be useful for monitoring, there are other options though.