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Transporting Speaker cabinet [message #7515]

Sat, 16 September 2006 12:03

daddyplaysbass
Messages: 17
Registered: June 2004
Location: Arizona

Junior Member

I have a 1971 2X12 T&R bottom with 150w amp. Should I carry the amp on it's back or front? Usually it is upright in my van. Thanks, Daddy

Just Give Me the Key, and Let Me Be!! Daddy Plays Bass!!!

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Re: Transporting Speaker cabinet [message #7516 is a reply to message #7515]

Sat, 16 September 2006 12:53

BC
Messages: 583
Registered: March 2000
Location: Kentucky

Senior Member

I will take the bait! My guess is that if there is danger of something falling on the speaker grill you would want it front down. The only disadvantage I see is that any rubbing or chafing from the van floor will show on the most visible part of the cabinet if you do not have or use a cover. My Kustoms usually share trailer or van space with so much other gear.....they go in any way they can....even upside down it it will use the space more efficently! If you use them....they will get cuts, scrapes, torn spots, dirty grills, smoke and beer joint smells, and the casters and handles will eventually fail.BC Cool

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Re: Transporting Speaker cabinet [message #7518 is a reply to message #7515]

Sat, 16 September 2006 16:53

daddyplaysbass
Messages: 17
Registered: June 2004
Location: Arizona

Junior Member

I had heard there was an issue of the speaker possibly pulling from the cone? Face down seems smart, since the speaker is mounted to the front, the cone would push down on the speaker, rather than pulling apart. I usually carry it upright in the van. It sure gets used, it's my #1 gigging amp. Has it's share of scrapes, tears and even a cigerette burn.

Thanks

Just Give Me the Key, and Let Me Be!! Daddy Plays Bass!!!

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Re: Transporting Speaker cabinet [message #7521 is a reply to message #7515]

Sat, 16 September 2006 20:33

stevem
Messages: 4743
Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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If you are talking about what I posted about cone sag, do not worry about it with a 12 inch driver as it mostly effects 15s and 18 inchers.
If you 12 incher gets cone sag and in turn a voice coil rub its surround and support spider where well worn anyway.

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Re: Transporting Speaker cabinet [message #7586 is a reply to message #7515]

Sat, 23 September 2006 12:07

daddyplaysbass
Messages: 17
Registered: June 2004
Location: Arizona

Junior Member

Thanks again; so it seems face-down or face-up is ok.

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