A question about an amp

You're not going to want to push a guitar amp to gig or loud practice levels. The speakers probably would not be able to handle it.

Of those two choices that leaves the Bronco. I'd start looking at used stuff, there is bound to be something good out there within your budget.

 

40 watts isn't enough for playing with a drummer. You really need at least 100 watts and a 1x15" speaker or 2x10" cab.

Don't bother with the guitar amp, you'll blow the speakers quickly at loud volume.

 

Some of us old-timers managed quite well back in the day with 40 watt Fender Bassman heads.

 

+1 guitar amp- bad choice. Also, +1 you'll want 100+ watts with a 1x15 as bare bones minimum.

 

Honestly m8, not to be a jerk, but neither one of those is a good choice.

I am CERTAIN that you can find better in OZ for that price range. What is the absolute MAXIMUM you'd be willing to spend?

 

I had a Bronco 40. It was ok for playing at home, alone. It had fun amp/effects modeling features but it did not like my pedals. I would try to find better.

 

+1

I also had a Bronco an it is a fun practice amp but not designed to play in a band.

 

I don't think either of those are a good choice for playing bass in a band either... And unless you're playing trad jazz in a coffee shop, you'll need more than 100 watts. IME, 200-250 watts is bare minimum as a starter for adequate headroom (depending on the amp, band and typical venue of course).