What should I get?

[rayzak]

That kind of money will go a ways with GK gear also.

Yep, that's the first thought I had. Sounds right up your alley too. 700RBII's are popping up here quite often in the classifieds. Matter of fact, I just sold one for a hair over $300. Then spend the rest on a quality cab with a tweet, and you're good to go

 

[ChilliDog]

It seems that those GK and Ampeg amps are generally rock and metal amps. Would they work for R&B and jazz and funk?

 

[puremusic]

It seems that those GK and Ampeg amps are generally rock and metal amps. Would they work for R&B and jazz and funk?

I play Gospel, Slap, funk, Reggae, Neo soul and some jazz and I can tell you that the only rigs I use or own currently are Ampeg and GK because they are versatile and easy to find your tone on.