vmaxblues Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hi Guys, Much as I love Roqsolid covers, Im looking at nearly £90 for two rain covers, and it got me to thinking, there must be a clever and cheaper alternative. I've seen cardboard and gaffa tape, Ive seen converted tarps etc.. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Roqsolid do a good job and keep cabs in good nick so I think they are worth the money. If you think cardboard will do ok..then as long as it lasts then its your choice. I think covers earn their keep for when you come to sell the cabs... I bought mine second-hand, gig them loads, and the cabs are still virtually mint. job done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 JTUK, I know you are right, and I have always used them, and I guess will again, just thought I would put it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 something not too rigid when you need to store them off stage... might rule out cardboard for me..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 MB1. You might be better leaving the cardboard and gaffa tape to Blue Peter....Roqsolid do make Exceedingly Good Covers! ...Crap at cakes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 In my experience Roqsolid are actually better than OEM Mesa and Ampeg covers. Stronger, more padding more durable..... No I'm not on commission, but sadly you get what ya pay for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Another +1 for Roqsolid. I suspect that trying for the DIY option will be a faff & probably no cheaper in the long run. Mind you my DIY skills are a big fat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Just got my first Roqsolid cover for my GK Neo 410 cab. Great product at a fair price I believe - would deffo use them again. Cardboard/gaffa job ok as a temporary thing, but really not the answer IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) So, reading between the lines, I am getting the feeling I should buy more roqsolid then? Edited October 17, 2012 by vmaxblues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Another Roqsolid fan here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Will Roqsolid make up a cover for my EBS Neo 212? My friends wife usually makes my covers for me, but they both emigrated to New Zealand recently. Desperate to get it protected during transit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Just found one on ebay for £45...happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Roqsolid = excellent For small stuff that is infrequently used, or used in relatively benign conditions, I make cardboard covers. I use a large sheet of cardboard (like something that an AC30 would come delivered in) so that I can cut it out of one piece to make a slipover cover. The long sides (where the control panel and the speakers are) get covered with 2 layers of cardboard, and the whole lot is held together with parcel tape. Some of these covers have lasted for over 4 years now, and protected the kit from various knocks. I even have a little spreadsheet that calculates the cutout dimensions of the card for you if you tell it the WxHxD of the thing you're making the cover for. pm me if you want a copy. Edited October 17, 2012 by musophilr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've heard so many great things about Roqsolid, I can't afford them otherwise I'd get one despite them being very reasonable. My sister made me one from a shower curtain, yes it's basic but it does the job. It's never going to be up to the standard of a proper cover but it's a very cheap alternative. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Bitten the bullet and bought some from these guys: [url="http://www.ampcovers.co.uk/default.asp"]http://www.ampcovers.co.uk/default.asp[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Oh-oh. These have had a fairly bad rep on here. Great products by all accounts, but many have been unsatisfied with the customer service/time taken for the items to turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 booger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Mind you, the last two messages I left for Roqsolid remain unanswered, we're talking weeks too! Oh well, I will remain optimistic and keep you all posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1350754470' post='1843151'] Mind you, the last two messages I left for Roqsolid remain unanswered, we're talking weeks too! Oh well, I will remain optimistic and keep you all posted. [/quote] Happened to me too; turned out his hard disk had died. Give them a call, he was very apologetic and got mine sorted as soon as; once he knew. I was delayed a few weeks but honestly they are very well worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Our keyboard player had his combo and other covers made from blanket material over 20 years ago by an elderly lady he knew. Still got them. I know no such lady but have found Roqsolid to be expensive but very good and will hopefully last as long. Keeping my BF cabs mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I make things similar to this for F1 and GT race teams but they have extremely expendable income. Make some for my gear from time to time with spare fabrics and time etc. Honestly though, just took at look at their pricing and it's reasonable for the labour charges plus the materials they use. I know we charge £35 PH, each cover would take about 30 mins cut from pattern and the same to machine...When profit is considered you can already see the flat rate. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1350416955' post='1838640'] Hi Guys, Much as I love Roqsolid covers, Im looking at nearly £90 for two rain covers, and it got me to thinking, there must be a clever and cheaper alternative. I've seen cardboard and gaffa tape, Ive seen converted tarps etc.. What are your thoughts? [/quote] If its for the cabs in your sig, I'd get the ashdown covers. They're really well made. Would appear to be about 70 for a set - tho they sometimes come up in the soundslive clearance section for less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1350417521' post='1838649'] ....I think covers earn their keep for when you come to sell the cabs.... [/quote] +1 I never used covers when I had cheaper cabs but now, with the more expensive cabs, I would buy the covers every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I like roqsolids and had two more made for my new GK rig early this year but at the same time our guitarist bought some speaker covers (about the same size as for my GKs) - and had a stand bag made - that are far better (padded etc - you could kip in the stand bag) and he reckoned they were a copper or two cheaper than what I paid for my roqsolids. I'll ask him what they were - although there is a possibility he might have been lying to show off and he really paid a fortune !! I have a mate who went the gaffa and cardboard route. Just cut the bottom out of the box his marshall combo came in , made a hole for the handle , gaffa taped the edges then kept sticking old gaffa strips and stickers on it as they came available. After a while you could only see gaffa. His Marshall looked good as new for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Has anyone considered using Roqsolid covers? I have them and they are good. I recall someone reported using those blue tarp-material Ikea carrier bags as rain covers. Certainly cheap and are already vaguely cab shaped, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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