Looking for advice on a small combo amp

[mussla]

Hi!

I'm shopping for a small combo amp to use for band practice and small gigs. We practice at quite a low volume and gigs are in small places so it doesn't need to pump out a massive volume. We play mostly reggae and ska but also some rock. I would like the amp to be quite small and light to carry.

I have been thinking about the Hartke A35, A70 or the Gallien Krueger MB112. Any thoughts about how they compare and which one might be a better fit for me?

Thanks!

[tdub0199]

I don't have any experience with either of the Hartke amps but I do have a GK MB115 and love it... very light, very powerful and has great tone IMO....

[mussla]

Thanks! The MB115 seems really good albeit a bit big for my needs.

Any more input? Any other makes/models I should consider?

[Maladroit1]

Originally Posted by mussla

Thanks! The MB115 seems really good albeit a bit big for my needs.

Any more input? Any other makes/models I should consider?

I just received my mb112 today and am extremely impressed. Very easy to carry with one hand and gets plenty loud for my needs.

[Chris K]

http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=8

You won't regret it.

[major10th]

Checkout the tc electronic Combo450. It has killer features like built-in tuner, headphone amp, three presets, multi-band compressor, tubetone, and it sounds great.

[srayb]

Check out the Genz Benz Shuttle series - I have one and love it.

genzbenz.com

[LeeP]

Last weekend I did a small gig with a country band - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, e-drums and bass - and used my GK MB112. Plenty loud enough, ultra portable and doesn't take up much space on a small stage.

[TheMaestro]

My PJB BG-300 Super Flight Case has treated me very well...Something to consider.

[BaditudeDude]

Originally Posted by mussla

I have been thinking about the Hartke A35, A70 or the Gallien Krueger MB112. Any thoughts about how they compare and which one might be a better fit for me?

I have the Hartke A70. I use it at home (apartment) for practice (has headphone jack) and have brought it to jam sessions in a friend's basement. Weight is around 50 pounds, solid build cabinent, tilt-back option, 7 band equalizer, active and passive input, input for CD/IPOD. I tried the A35 and A100 in the music store before ordering the A70; the A35 (10 inch speaker)seemed like it could be lacking in power in a group setting while the A100 (15 incher) seemed like overkill for my personal needs. Very happy with the A70 (12 incher), plenty of power for smaller venue.

[bmc]

Do a search for Roland CB100. Very gig worthy affordable amp. I have used my Markbass rig only once in the past three years, preferring to take the portable Roland. It's impressive.