Feature:
Features are quite good. I wish though that they would have included an extra speaker jack on the rear of the amp for adding another speaker cabinet if you wanted.

Quality:
Mine came perfect right out of the factory carton. Solid and built like a rock, yet very light weight, (about 42 lb). No problems here.

Value:
Seemed like a good value to me after comparing other brands and prices. There are cheaper amps out there-but you get what you pay for I guess...

Desirability:
Looks good to me -basic black. I'm not a real fan of colored vinyl amps that are done in colors like maroon or purple and what not. I want an amp to look like an amp- not like vinyl seats in a 50's Cadilac.

Sound:
Very puchy and clear sound when you want it, and yet by adjusting the tone controls on the amp you can creat the older types of bass sounds such as you might get from an old Fender Bassman amp, or say an old Ampeg amp. You can easily get a wide range of tones. Its amazing how much sound comes from only one 12 inch speaker!

Support:
I wrote to Hartke about a minor problem with an exsisting speaker cabinet that I perviously bought and got a personal letter from the president of Hartke who dealt with my problem in a very fast and profesional way. The support was great! He couldn't of been nicer and interested in pleasing me as a customer, and then even sent me a Hartke T shirt and free bass strings. I was blown away by their efforts!

Overall:
I did a lot of homework when looking for another amp for smaller venues and I feel right now Hartke was the best and most sensible choice to make. Some of my decision making was based on these kind of reviews from actual customers. Most of them were very pleased with their Hartke purchases. When picking a new amp, price wasn't that much of an issue for me. I could of gotten the larger Hartke model with a 15 inch speaker -but most people seemed to think that it was neccessary to- so I got the 12 inch speaker model and it still sounds great. A little bit lighter to carry too which is nice than the larger model. Fits in the backseat of a car and you don't need a van to move your equipment around which is neat. The 12 inch sidekick amp has plaenty of balls and the titlt back design is something new to me which is a great idea! You'll like this amp a lot.

Feature:
This amp is easy to equalize. Can't say anything negative about it.

Quality:
You can tell right away that this thing is built like a tank. There's nothing "cheap" about it. And the wedge design can't be beat.

Value:
I've had mine for 4 years and it still kicks like it was brand new. Considering I play several times a week, I can definitely say I've already gotten more than my money's worth out of it.

Desirability:
The shape, design, and that signature aluminum cone makes it distinquishable from a distance. Artists know what you are playing with just a glance. And of course, they can also tell by that sound.

Sound:
Sound quality is excellent, even when using my 5-string. The 12-in cone has plenty of bottom and doesn't lose anything when playing the low B

Ease of Use:
Like the features, this unit is a breeze to equalize. Finding a suitable tone is simple, and the variety of sounds is also a real plus.

Support:
Actually, I haven't had to call on them for anything...the unit has been flawless.

Overall:
I intend to play this little baby until she won't play any more...and when that day comes, I'll replace her with another Hartke.

Feature:
Build quality is excellent-like a Swiss watch! It is elegantly simple to use but what a sound! From jazz to rock and country-it's all there.Compact and light-42 pounds-sounds like a hundred! The aluminum driver is fantastic-from tube warmth to a Jaco growl. I had a musical orgasm after trying it out. Thank you ZZOUNDS for selling Hartke-the Marshall of bass amps!

Quality:
Top shelf build quality and great looking as well.

Value:
This amp is worth way more than 349-I guarantee!

Desirability:
I have had three big spine surgeries since 97. I never believed a little solid state amp could sound this great. Obviously, I cannot lift refrigerator sized bass gear any more. Don't need to anymore.As far as sex appeal goes the chicks will be amazed at the monster sound from such a small package-HA HA!

Sound:
WOW!!!!!! This little guy is incredible! In three decades of pro bass work I have owned Acoustic, Peavey and Fender amps tube and solid state. The transistor amps sounded dead! My Fender Bassman tube amps sounded great though. This little Hartke is alive and open just like a tube amp! It blows away most bigger amps with 15s in every category! Thanks to Larry Hartke!! Any bass-anytime!!

Ease of Use:
The cabinet and driver design are awesome-any bass style is easy to dial up. Straight ahead and strive for tone!

Support:
Mine arrived with one cracked corner protector. Called them and they shipped me a new one today-good service.By the way, UPS gets a little rough so it was due to them not Hartke I would guess.

Overall:
This is a KEEPER! I would buy another Hartke if I lost this one.

Feature:
Had everything I needed

Value:
Great sound for the price.

Desirability:
I wanted it so much I got it!

Sound:
Great sound from a small, fairly light amp.

Support:
Not needing any support is a good thing in my book.

Overall:
I use this amp for small venues and it really provides a full, deep sound.

Feature:
It could offer a second input.

Quality:
Runs cool and clear.

Desirability:
I was drawn to it by the wedge/monitor design. I use it as an onstage monitor for my keyboard. It has plenty of punch. Gives me a level playing field with the guitars and drums.

Sound:
Clean and punchy. The notch filter lets you put the sound right where it fits...and this changes room to room.

Support:
N/A

Overall:
I do not expect to need anything else. Can run this alone without going thru the main pa.

I have replaced my big ampeg rig (400 watt a 4x10" cab and a 15" X 10" cab) with
a Hartke kickback 15. I love that amp! I bought the kickbacl 12 to go with the 15. I come out of the direct out
of the 15 into the input of the 12. The ability to use slightly different tone settings on
the 2 amps is nice. Plus this way in larger clubs I get better coverage and dont have to push either amp at all!!!
Both of these amps together weigh as much as 1 of my old Ampeg cabinets!! These are a dream come true!!!
They are punchy and tight sounding!! I would buy another in a heartbeat!!!! I bought these also partly based on other user reviews on this site!!

Feature:
Fine. I like the XLR output for DI box or sounds system. The phase thing is just weird...I never use it. Tilt back feature is great in the small setting to the sound goes up instead of straight across the floor...My drummer like it b/c then he can here me when we play...usually that area is small I am in front of him so he gets the bounced back sound.

Quality:
this is my second Hartke amp, although is has less features, I can really on it every time. Although the air vent is weird in the top since I am usually lugging it around NYC...Rain/water can get in there easily.

Value:
yept...

Desirability:
basic look minus the tilt back feature. gotta love the aluminum cone

Sound:
Sounds is great. For the size and mobility this little amp packs a punch. I use to have the other Hartke Combo amps that weighed a ton and didn't need that much power to begin with. I play Jazz and this amp is perfect for small clubs and bars. If the venue is that big...they have a sound system...it is nice that it has an XLR our for that purpose..although post would have been nice.

Support:
N/A

Overall:
until it dies.

Feature:
I really like the shape option. I wish it had extra speaker jack though to get more outa it.

Quality:
Very sturdy...havent had problems

Value:
depends if your a band who wants to go somewhere or you juss wanna play in your basement.

Desirability:
It looks real sweet with the whole kickback thing...love it

Sound:
It gives you great support, except when you want to play louder. If your guitars in your band or loud, then this amp isnt for you, but other than that its a real nice thing to have in your basement.

Overall:
If you want a nice medium song without buzzin the cones..this is for you, if you want loud, get something for powerful, but still get Hartke b/c i love this brand.

Sound:
Perfect sound for use in multiple types of venue (small to medium sized). Great projection and balance.

Feature:
You can change and scoop the mids well on this thing, but there's no quality to the high end really.

Quality:
Lasted a while...then the rubber handle got cut through to reveal a very sharp

Value:
For an average sounding combo amp I think there are cheaper

Desirability:
Looks cool...

Sound:
The sound on this won't break up until it's at its limit, and it delivers some low bass. But the sound is tinny and artificial. The sound really stunted me as a bass player. It just can't be compared to something like ampeg, or anything with paper cones and/or tweeter.

Overall:
OK for self-use or with a guitarist, can't compete with a drum kit. Not the best tone. Solid product otherwise, definitely reliable. Maybe a 1x15" or 2x10", 2x12" is just a better idea