Gallien Krueger MB112 vs. Hartke Kickback 12 vs. Ampeg BA112

[Flaggus]

Battle of the 12" combo's around 300$.

I have the big rig, but I'm looking for something for the coffee house sized gig which I'm playing more and more. My big rig is a GK, but I'm not too brand centric. My general tone preference is clean and articulate if that helps. Only has to be loud enough to compete with side percussion, or a jazz drummer.

The three listed here are the ones I've cut it down to, though there might be something I'm missing. Please don't bother suggesting a different amp at over twice the cost.

Thoughts ... ?

[AMJBASS]

I like the Kickback 12 quite a bit, but my favorite of the 3 you list is the Ampeg BA112. It is one of the better sounding small combos out there IMO, especially at the price. I use mine to rehearse with and play small gigs regularly.

[basss]

I've used both the hartke and the ampeg. The ampeg seem underpowered and the harkte seemed loud for it's size IME. The new GK stuff is great. I would suspect that the GK might be your best bet. It's lighter cheaper and has more power. I've never actually heard it though.

[jaywa]

I'm a long time Hartke user (heads and cabinets) but I have to say I have seen a lot and I mean a LOT of Kickback amps with shredded drivers.

Just sayin.