hello there, 
 
wanting to start learning the bass.  Any tips on equipment choice for home use.  A few years ago I started with the electic guitar and bought a 2nd hand Jackson USA soloist a joe satriani JVM and a 1960ADM cab.   Stunning sound. 
 
prefer fender superstrat shape, an American deluxe FMT or  Custom Shop precision bass or 90's Hamer USA chapparal max bass.  Initially I would get a 4x10 and valve preamp/hybrid head then add a 1x15 later. 
 
mint 2nd hand and ex-demo rather then full price new. I rather like the look of the mesa standard powerhouse 410 and 115 with a m-pulse 600.  I would jump at a hellborg pre and stereo pwr amp for a grand. 
 
cheers 
 
andy