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Need help with amps!

Ok, so I am relatively new to the serious bass scene. I just purchased a Lakland Darryl Jones 4 string with the Lindy Fralin J pups, and love it to death!:) But I am running through a not so great Fender Bassman 100. This amp does not seem to be loud enough for me. I can get it louder, but I just don't want to damage the speaker. So I was thinking about getting a half stack, or full cabinet and I need help with what to get.

I know many people have different opinions, but I would appriate hearing what you have to say about specific amps and why you like/dislike them. Like I said, I am just really opening my eyes to the whole bass scene.

I know the basics, but I think I really need help just deciding on what details would be important (especially in a head), like tube vs solid state, or GK vs Eden. Thanks for your time and input!
 
What kind of music do you play? What types of tones do you like? Tube amps are going to sound warmer then solid stae. Do you have a GC or other music store near by? Spend some time messing around and testing things untill you find somthing that hits you and says its the one.