Modern Amp - 70s Soul/R&B Sound

I've recently transitioned from punk into the buttery goodness of Yacht Rock, and am really loving the bass sounds on those records. Bands like Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers etc.

In researching how to get a sound similar to that, I've seen a lot of posts about basses, flatwound strings and all that goodness. When it comes to amps though, I mostly see people talking about an ampeg b15 being the OG and the best. Which I would love to get, but it doesn't seem practical for me right now.

I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for an amp and cabinet that would compliment this kind of sound, but that are not vintage and must be found second hand, but rather something that would be able to be picked up at a music store. I'd be looking to spend anywhere from $1000 to $3000.

I'm playing a fairly new Fender Jazz USA, flatwounds, stock pickups.

 

Oh cool - haven't heard of that one, thanks guy.

 

Yep it's really fun stuff, loving playing it.

Still keen to know some modern gear though that would suit this sound - anyone out there have some leads?

 

Thanks mcrawfordmusic.

 

Heya npbassman, that's awesome, thanks so much for the gear run down - checking it all out now!

 

Hey Mr Lenny - haven't heard of that amp before, gonna try see some examples on youtube, thanks!

 

Mr Lenny that RH450 looks awesome! Thanks.

 

Heya Jimmy. Do you mean a vintage SVT? Or the current SVT-Classics, or any of the above?