thanks for the replies...

I guess I'll play with a small amp first...  I just have little use for a sub 50 watt head with Bass.  I guess a 1x12" combo for guitarist to use at living room jam / writing sessions wouldn't hurt 

Hello, I've got a background in electronics that I set aside 18 years ago.  I've started messing with stomp boxes and instrument rewiring again... and it's all coming back quickly,  but I want to build and repair tube amps.  I'm running a Peavey Classic 400 all tube bass rig ( www.classic400.com ) and would like to build a Super Bass or possibly a Dual Showman as a lower watt bass head.

Are the little heads significantly easier or should I just jump right in and start with what I want?

I'm pretty sold on www.olcircuits.com

I've got 3 from them with 3 more on order.

I listen to just about the full spectrum of recorded music.... I have a strong favoritism towards 70s Groove and Soul stuff.