Cat Burrito Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I rehearsed at a new rehearsal studio last night and the deal was that they provide cabs if you bring your head. My main head is the new Orange Terror head and I've used it in conjunction with a range of cabs, with no issues. However the cab I was given was a Peavey 2x15 and the head would slide across the cab as I played. I've been louder so I suspect it was more to do with the bracing of the old studio cab, rather than anything more sinister. I've never had that in 30yrs of playing! Any ideas of a low or no cost way to stop this from happening. I thought of possibly using a bungee cord as I assume the cab has side handles but something less obvious looking would be even better. I love that head and it's not normally a problem so really just looking for a quick fix on a cab that will only occasionally get used. Thoughts anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 That non-slip rubber grip mat stuff would do it. I had a similar problem with some of those very light D class heads, this solved it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Paul S said: That non-slip rubber grip mat stuff would do it. I had a similar problem with some of those very light D class heads, this solved it. Yup, done the same in the past. Cheap and easy remedy, Home Bargains / Poundstretcher / B&M type shops usually stock it for around a quid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 That rubber grip stuff is also handy if you are playing sitting down without a strap. Just put it on your leg and the guitar body will stay in one place and not slide off your strides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 A small towel would do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I usually just put the amp on the floor next to the cab when this happens. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 A piece of acoufoam , the same as cabinet isolation pads would do the job , it’s quite grippy 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 sit on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Sanding blocks make excellent, inexpensive isolation pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, BreadBin said: Sanding blocks make excellent, inexpensive isolation pads. Readily available from the Australian cricket team 😀 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) - Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 What about something like this 🙂https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372667118703 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassalarky Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Blu tack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I had a similar issue when I had a Mesa Subway amp - a non-slip rubber grip map worked a treat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I generally find that placing a wine gum under each corner does the trick. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, CamdenRob said: I usually just put the amp on the floor next to the cab when this happens. That's what I've done in the past too. Simple and free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Cat Burrito said: Thoughts anyone? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I would rather my amp wasn't being vibrated as much as that. I'd put it on something else other than the 215. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Put the cab on the amp. I think that's safe... Edited August 1, 2019 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, chris_b said: I would rather my amp wasn't being vibrated as much as that. I'd put it on something else other than the 215. I thought the same TBH, the cab really shouldn't be vibrating that much. Some older cabs seem to do this unfortunately . ( When I've used a tiny GK MB200 on top of my Barefaced Compact it's never moved at all ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 I ordered a non slip mat. The speakon cable isn't long enough to have the head elsewhere & the studio is up too many stairs to drag my cab out. Thanks for the input all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Super glue though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: sit on it? You are The Fonz and I claim my 5 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_User Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, SICbass said: You are The Fonz and I claim my 5 pounds. GAH! I was just about to post that you swine! *shakes fist* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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