4 Strings Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I was brought up on big stacks and this reached a heady height with a Hiwatt on two 4x12s. Always put the amp on top. Not quite so many years ago I my SWR was in a rattly flightcase and so I put this on end on the floor so it didn't rattle. I've done so ever since despite no longer using the flightcase. More recently I use a stand angling the cab back so no change required. Anyone else put their amp somewhere other than the top of the (top) speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Used to occasionally sit amp on side monitors during bigger venues. Easier to reach - i must be one of the laziest bass players around. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I use a combo, I'd have to turn it upside down for it to be on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]My amp is on top of the cab but I put 2 thick pieces of foam in between so the amp doesn't rattle to pieces. I started doing this when I had all tube amps and just carried on with the SS amps I use now.[/font][/color][/size][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=1][/size][/font][/color] [font=Arial][size=2][/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1324297280' post='1472615'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]My amp is on top of the cab but I put 2 thick pieces of foam in between so the amp doesn't rattle to pieces. I started doing this when I had all tube amps and just carried on with the SS amps I use now.[/font][/color][/size][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=1][/size][/font][/color] [font=Arial][size=2][/size][/font] [/quote] I do the same and for exactly the same reason. I found some thick foam at work and my wife kindly made me some black covers to go over the foam and the finish looks just like my speaker cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1324256241' post='1472377'] More recently I use a stand angling the cab back so no change required. Anyone else put their amp somewhere other than the top of the (top) speaker? [/quote] I started putting my Amp on the floor for this very reason. I got sick of searching around venues for matching beer crates. It does make it more awkward to turn up every few minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1324297280' post='1472615'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]My amp is on top of the cab but I put 2 thick pieces of foam in between so the amp doesn't rattle to pieces. I started doing this when I had all tube amps and just carried on with the SS amps I use now.[/font][/color][/size] [/quote] Been doing this myself as vibrations from my lightweight 2x12 were suspected of loosening connections in my Markbass head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 When flightcased up, my amps are wider than my cab, so looks ridiculous. It sits on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 T'would fall over if put on top... [attachment=95575:Tom_Warm_Up_My_Thumb.PNG] On the floor, it can't fall far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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