Well, I ended up going with the Rivera Clubster 25--snagged one mint on the Bay for $600, so it was hard to resist. I did break my cardinal criterion of wanting a 1X12, but from what I read these little Rivera 1X10's sound plenty big and loud enough for small rooms, and if not I always have a nice Weber-loaded 1X12 cab in reserve.
I'll post a review when the Hoodster's Clubster arrives.
Clubster 25:
http://www.amazingtone.com/servlet/t...-Guitar/Detail