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Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10686]

Sat, 04 April 2009 21:01

Shaun_Musings
Messages: 323
Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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How do I get them to stop clawing? Mad

My K-200 cab looks brand new (It says Kustom by Ross on the front, but it's a wider cab and so heavy it took two of us to lift), and I want to keep it that way. Any suggestions? Confused

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10687 is a reply to message #10686]

Sat, 04 April 2009 21:58

LesS
Messages: 477
Registered: December 2002

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Hi,
You should go to the pet store and ask them.
About 20 years ago I used something to keep my dog away from the furniture - I think it was called something like "bitter apple".

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10688 is a reply to message #10687]

Sun, 05 April 2009 07:43

Shaun_Musings
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Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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Alright, thanks. Like I said, it looks like someone really took care of this. There already is some cosmetic cat damage but I hav concluded that I've only had the Kustom fortwo days and the door to that room has been shut for one of them. I doubt it's them right now but I realize it can be a problem later on.

SD

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10689 is a reply to message #10686]

Sun, 05 April 2009 10:55

kustomoholic
Messages: 227
Registered: March 2009
Location: Tulsa,oklahoma

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I have 5 of the onery furballs... They can be declawed which is ..pricey but cheaper than looking at destroyed T'n'R. I don't have a problem but it does solve the problem an other furnature...they love to shred expensive furnature!!!!!!! Laughing

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Sun, 05 April 2009 10:59

Shaun_Musings
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Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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I'm heading to Petsmart or Petco now... I just got news today that my mother died... Kind of took the wind out of my sails quite a bit...

SD

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10691 is a reply to message #10686]

Sun, 05 April 2009 11:40

kustomoholic
Messages: 227
Registered: March 2009
Location: Tulsa,oklahoma

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Sorry to hear about your mom..... Not all of mine are declawed. I don't have a problem with it with the 3 that aren't declawed... they do love to shred carpet covered amps though....
I have heard other Kustom lovers have had this problem. I haven't
had it with my three that are armed with the little needles. I see no evidence of sharpening on my Tuck n' roll. Do yours go outside? The offenders are the fronts only!!!! No need to remove the rears. If they are inside cat only I wouldn't hesitate to have them removed if they are shredding your cabs. It will probably save you recovering a chair or sofa as well as these are what they really like to shred. Good luck with the solution you choose..
Kustomoholic
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Charger Bass combo in shiny black
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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10692 is a reply to message #10691]

Sun, 05 April 2009 11:44

Shaun_Musings
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Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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Mine are indoor cats. I would hate to simply chop them off, but at the same time when a cat jumps on your lap and starts 'Making Biscuits' it hurts like hell! Shocked

How about those claw covers they sell? are they any good? I might just get a cover for the cab. The head has one. Any cheap suggestions?

SD

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10693 is a reply to message #10692]

Sun, 05 April 2009 12:26

kustomoholic
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Registered: March 2009
Location: Tulsa,oklahoma

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A vet surgically removes them... They still try to sharpen but nothing to sharpen so no damage to priceless TUCK!!!!! My 2 that
I did have declawed seem to be fine without them and no painfull knedding!!!! There are a few places that make covers... I don't have info immediatly available but they are listed somewhere on the site in other posts. I was going to get one for my Charger and I think the quote was 55-60 bucks.. Occasionally they are on EBAY...you might get lucky.. Very Happy

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10696 is a reply to message #10686]

Mon, 06 April 2009 06:18

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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I guy I use to know had the same problem with his cats only he had a Fender amp, he went out on weekend and drove around to yard sales and got three used door guards/room dividers like they use for toodlers. He lashed the 3 of them together to fold around the front and sideds of the amp, and with the amps back side on a wall, no more problem and it cost him all of ten bucks!

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10701 is a reply to message #10696]

Mon, 06 April 2009 10:14

Shaun_Musings
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Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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I like that idea! It'll also shield my fiancee's eyes from ahem... new purchases... =)

SD

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10708 is a reply to message #10686]

Mon, 06 April 2009 12:22

Jc
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Registered: March 2000
Location: N.W. Chicago Suburb

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DeClaw the cat - One more time: DeClaw the cat.

Done at the vet - no big deal

DECLAW THE CAT

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10713 is a reply to message #10686]

Mon, 06 April 2009 22:10

pleat
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Registered: June 2004
Location: Belding, Mi

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I would guess if you chained a pit bull to one of the handles, that would defray the cats from coming to close. I agree, Declaw the cats, I have a really nice 2x12 cabinet that the former owner let the cat to it's thing on the T&R. Still looks good on stage but in sitting at home, the damage is evident.
pleat

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10766 is a reply to message #10713]

Tue, 14 April 2009 15:05

Shaun_Musings
Messages: 323
Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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I saw a red T&R up here a while back. A 100 series. Destroyed partly by little furballs. Right now my guitars are zealously guarding the 2x15 cab. I've got a tablecloth that I will cover it with, but if they destroy that, I'll use a heavy duty gas grill cover. =)

SD

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10769 is a reply to message #10766]

Tue, 14 April 2009 17:27

LesS
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Registered: December 2002

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I bought that red K100 with the red 1967 2x15.
The guy owned a cat.
I'm on my 17th tube of super-glue....

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10786 is a reply to message #10686]

Wed, 15 April 2009 05:52

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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Hey Less, if there is a model railroad hobby shop near you they sell it in much bigger cost effective bottles.

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Re: Cosmetic Cat Damage (CCD) [message #10788 is a reply to message #10769]

Wed, 15 April 2009 06:56

Shaun_Musings
Messages: 323
Registered: April 2009
Location: Reading, MA

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The one that was in Somerville? Kustom stealer! I had just emailed him the day after you snagged it, lol! Yeah, that thing looked cool. 17 tubes? My goodness... How does it sound?

SD

Born on the Baaaaayou (Ok, in Massachusetts)

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