Advice on Amp/Cab choice

[Stringler]

I am returning from a ~25 year split with playing bass, life tore me away. So basically I am a beginner all over again. Jumping back in with low price gear for two reasons: 1: I am frugal and have a spending limit and 2: I don't want to spend a lot then have to shelve the "hobby" again (I play bass for personal enjoyment, not professional obvs).

With that in mind I have tried the Fender Rumble 100 and found the tone fabulous but the power out restrained/weak. I tried the Peavy Max 115 and found the power out fabulous, the tone more suited to metal or other bright avenues, but sadly it had a speaker buzz whenever I played a G note and I had to return it. I prefer a more deep, thumpy bass sound similar to Sir Paul and uprights. I am looking for something cheap, new, and that I can use for practice and in a very small setting including with a group in both cases. Anyways I am looking at these mainly due to price point and I am hoping someone here has experience with one or both and can share.

BEHRINGER BXD3000H Ultra-Lightweight 300-Watt 2-Channel Bass Amplifier Head with FBQ Spectrum Analyzer Black

Seismic Audio - 15" Bass Guitar Speaker Cabinet 300 Watts RMS 115 Speakers 1x15

Edit: In case it comes up I am trying to stay under 400 USD, 500 would be absolute max and might be undoable.

 

[basso_profundo]

Solid state combos are pretty sturdy - if you're looking to save money, I'd suggest buying used from a reputable dealer.

As for deep-thump-old-school-tone, maybe an Ampeg BA combo? A used Ampeg BA-115 or BA-210 combo could work for you:

Ampeg BA-115V2 1x15" 150w Bass Combo Amplifier - Black (Used)

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[ahbass2500]

Echoing the previous post. Find a decent used solid state combo with some age on it. SWR stuff seems to go insanely cheap used. At one point in time it was the gear to have. Only real detractor from it is that weight has come down on newer stuff. That said if I were in the market for a cheap combo, I would have a hard time not buying a used SWR Workingman's 12 or Workingman's 15. In fact, that is what I did 10 years ago when I was in the market for a decent used combo cheap. That Workingman's 12 is still serving me quite well.