Pow_22 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Im thinking about getting some castors fitted to my 2x15. Not sure where ill take it to do this but hopefully ill find somewhere local. My main question is do people notice a difference in stage sound at all? Im slightly concerned that having my cab raised will loose some of the juicy rumble from it. What castors do people recomend? Finally does anyone know of anywhere in the North West that fits them seeing my DIY skills end and fitting new p bass pups! Edited December 28, 2011 by Pow_22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Well on a 2x15 you're going to need the meatiest casters you can lay your hands on. Just screwing the casters to the bottom of the cab with wood screws is probably out as well - think of the stress on the screws that a cab that size and weight is going to have if the casters hit something that stops them suddenly. Why not consider getting a piece of 3/4" ply and bolting the casters onto that (perhaps 'posh it up' a bit by sticking some carpet tiles over the exposed surface?). That'd give you a good solid trolley and also the option of lifting the cab off of it if you find you're losing the bottom end rumble that you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 [size=4]The dolly board is a good idea, I've had one for 10 years or so I'd but also look at the various folding trolleys on Amazon, B&Q, Homebase etc. [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I bought a set of these, and simply used self-tappers to screw them onto the cab. I`m not Mr DIY by any stretch, but they`re not coming off of there any time soon. I`ve never had to re-tighten the screws either. Being large and made of rubber, they skim across gravel car-parks, no trouble. They have the advantage too, of two of them being lockable, so the cab doesn`t move about on stage. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-Multi-Use-Castors-4-Blue-Wheels-Caster-/120426485789?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c09fa581d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1325099496' post='1479886'] I bought a set of these, and simply used self-tappers to screw them onto the cab. I`m not Mr DIY by any stretch, but they`re not coming off of there any time soon. I`ve never had to re-tighten the screws either. Being large and made of rubber, they skim across gravel car-parks, no trouble. They have the advantage too, of two of them being lockable, so the cab doesn`t move about on stage. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-Multi-Use-Castors-4-Blue-Wheels-Caster-/120426485789?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c09fa581d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c09fa581d[/url] [/quote] Those look the biz - so much so that I'm going to order a set for my 1x15 which came with such pathetic little ones that they could have been manufactured by Lego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1325101688' post='1479916'] ... pathetic little ones that they could have been manufactured by Lego. [/quote] Ahh, they must have come of this amp: [url="http://www.geekalerts.com/lego-guitar-amp/"]http://www.geekalerts.com/lego-guitar-amp/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 [quote name='mart' timestamp='1325103521' post='1479946'] Ahh, they must have come of this amp: [url="http://www.geekalerts.com/lego-guitar-amp/"]http://www.geekalert...ego-guitar-amp/[/url] [/quote] Crikey! Whoever built that really needs to get out more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I stuck castors on my ampeg 410, and made a dolly up for smaller cabs. I`m in Manch and have some good quality castors donated by MB1 going spare that I`d be happy to help you fit. You`ll need the right bolts and T nuts,I have all the tools. Let me know if your interested and we can work out the details etc. Failing that, if you`re worried about de-coupling your cab, get a nice bit of 18mm ply cut to size at B&Q and we can stick the castors on that. Prob cost about £25 total. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Cool, thanks for that Monckyman. Im over at the outlaws until late next week but will get in touch when im back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 fitted some sturdy casters to a marshall 4 x 10 i used to own, then when playing i just turned it thru 90 degrees and sat it on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1325099496' post='1479886'] I bought a set of these, and simply used self-tappers to screw them onto the cab. I`m not Mr DIY by any stretch, but they`re not coming off of there any time soon. I`ve never had to re-tighten the screws either. Being large and made of rubber, they skim across gravel car-parks, no trouble. They have the advantage too, of two of them being lockable, so the cab doesn`t move about on stage. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-Multi-Use-Castors-4-Blue-Wheels-Caster-/120426485789?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c09fa581d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c09fa581d[/url] [/quote] I've used something very like those, but I bored through & used bolts with large washers on the inside & locking nuts - this makes sure any shear during bumping is spread & the castors don't rip off, or screws rip out. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Screw the castors to the side of the cab. Tip it back onto its original feet onstage. Lower centre of gravity when moving it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I fitted some heavy duty castors to an old Laney 4x10, mainly so I could shift it around rehearsal rooms and once you're inside venues. But my mate decided to push it, rather quickly, along an uneven pavement. All I heard was a loud banging and turned around to see the cab sliding along the ground as my mate fell over the 4 castor he'd sheared off the bottom. The base plates are still on the bottom of the cab mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I've always pulled my castored stack. You can get over small obstacles more easily. Friends should be advised that the castors are to save your back, not for them to fulfil their go-karting fantasies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1325099496' post='1479886'] I bought a set of these, and simply used self-tappers to screw them onto the cab. I`m not Mr DIY by any stretch, but they`re not coming off of there any time soon. I`ve never had to re-tighten the screws either. Being large and made of rubber, they skim across gravel car-parks, no trouble. They have the advantage too, of two of them being lockable, so the cab doesn`t move about on stage. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-Multi-Use-Castors-4-Blue-Wheels-Caster-/120426485789?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Rack_Cases_MJ&hash=item1c09fa581d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c09fa581d[/url] [/quote] I used similar castors to these, too - simply screwed on with self-tappers - to my old Trace Elliot 1x18 that weighed 40kg. It was never a problem over uneven ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1326182709' post='1493288'] I've always pulled my castored stack. You can get over small obstacles more easily. Friends should be advised that the castors are to save your back, not for them to fulfil their go-karting fantasies... [/quote] I'd guess it be a good idea to use two castors which turn and two which don't (there must be a better way to put this but I hope you get my point) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 You want a pair of swiveling and a pair of fixed castors. Try www.axminster.co.uk for castors - well priced and quick delivery (but be careful not to get tool GAS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I've used these before, http://www.ernieball.co.uk/products/productdetail/Amp+Caster+Set+Deluxe+Pop-in+Socket/part_number=6102/574.1.4.3.56.23624.0.0.0?pp=8& and they work well. pull the castors out to use the cab, push them back in to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) One Marshall 2 x 15", fitted with Marshall spares castors; it was a much easier job fitting them than replacing a pickup. And as just said, they can be pulled off to use the castor mounts as "feet"; but IME they make the bass better as the cab is more isolated, sat fully on the ground the bass is exagerated & woolly. Crappy Mobile pic! Edited January 29, 2012 by Big_Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Now THAT is a rig!!!! What Hiwatt cab is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Just a bog-standard 4123; only got the Marshall because the head could easily blow the cab up otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='janmaat' timestamp='1326224381' post='1494130'] I'd guess it be a good idea to use two castors which turn and two which don't (there must be a better way to put this but I hope you get my point) [/quote] I know what you mean. All four on mine swivel, but two have brakes. I moved them both to one end to avoid the tendency to tip over that having them on a long side causes. Instead, if knocked, it spins around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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