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Topic: Shipping Nshvl 1000 using UPS store... |
Rex Thomas
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Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 14 Mar 2015 7:36 pm |
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| Like a lot of us, I'm not too crazy about wanting to ship an amp, but it's time to move my Peavey Nashville 1000 along. Was wondering if anyone used a UPS "STORE" to box/pack the amp for shipping. I have a UPS store close by, thought I'd ask here 1st before taking it over there. |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 14 Mar 2015 8:11 pm
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Don't. Really. Don't.
While it may increase the likelihood of successful cargo claims, they generally do NOT brace it to hold up to the likely drop.
Pack it yourself right.
EDIT: tell them you KNOW it's likely to get dropped three feet. They might pack accordingly.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 14 Mar 2015 8:23 pm Yeah, I know
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Mainly, I don't want to thrash trying to find an amp box. But sure, to do it right I should scope some music store trash bins. Done it, not fun.  |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 14 Mar 2015 9:06 pm
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Rex,
Also keep in mind that shipping places charge premium prices to pack things. I would look into using 2 boxes. First one super tight and braced inside and then float that box in peanuts inside another box. Don't leave any wiggle room at all when you are done.
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 14 Mar 2015 9:30 pm
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I regret not taking pictures of the box Scot Buffington built for the amp on tour.
It's made of about â…“ plywood just barely larger than the amp is tall (but plenty of room on the sides) and a thickness of 4# foam on top and bottom so that closing the top mashes the foam. This amp could get thrown to the ground safely and survive. It also features galvanized steel hardware.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 2:25 am
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I shipped a NV1000 from Florida to New Jersey using the local UPS store. First (and only) time I used them. Arrived without problems.
As these UPS stores are franchises and individual owners, how they pack can vary from store to store. |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 4:16 am
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| Rex...I would advise removing the speaker prior to shipping and packing it in its own box. If indeed the amp is dropped, the weight of the BW speaker will most likely be the cause of any cabinet damage. |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 4:48 am
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Agreed, if feasible. I can mail you a mailing box for a 15“ if you'll pay me the (reduced; I have a discount at fedex) shipping charges.
If you have a decent saw, you can increase survivability by:
1) pulling the back panels (temporarily)
2) measure distance from floor to bottom of chassis
3) cut a couple 2X4 or 2X6 to fit pretty snug so that if/when it drops, the chassis and tranny won't try to fall past the screws
4) put the panels back.
The odds of a dropped amp are around 30-50% (they're all trying to improve the carts, but nobody has hit on the answer yet).
It's all about making it survivable.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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John Limbach
From:
Billings, Montana, USA
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 6:28 am
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Makes me appreciate my Traynors all the more. The story (true as it turns out) is that in the 70's, the final test before a design went to production was to pitch it out the window of the lab on the second floor to the parking lot below. If it didn't fire up and work properly after replacing the tubes, they went back to the drawing board until it could survive this ultimate test.
They REALLY don't make them like they used to! |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 7:35 am
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My Super Twin Reverb got dropped at a hub. It was unbraced, and the transformers' inertia pulled the J-nuts out of the holes.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Dick Sexton
From:
Greenville, Ohio
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 7:37 am UPS Stores
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Are good for buying high priced packing materials and as a "Self Packed" pick up point only. Pack it yourself using the Greg Cutshaw method. It will have a better chance of making it undamaged.
The only amp I ever had damaged/pieces lost, was packed by a UPS store. |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 1:21 pm
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| Greg Cutshaw method? |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 2:00 pm Rest assured…..
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Thankew for posting the link, Lane.
When I do decide to put in on SGF for sale, I'll definitely use some form of Greg's method. All it took was Dick Sexton's reply to tank the UPS store idea. So, I'll do it similar. Having a strong barrier in front & back as well makes most sense.
I'll be searching out those cool/heavy duty corners. If anyone knows off hand where to find those, please advise.
Much appreciated, folks. |
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Dennis Smith
From:
Covington, Georgia, USA
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Posted 15 Mar 2015 2:32 pm
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I got a small tube amp from Vintage 47 shipped to me fedex and the guy taped the tubes down, wrapped the cord in bubblewrap and taped it in. Then wrapped whole amp in bubble and put it in a box and wrapped that box in bubble and put it another box. No problems and I was impressed.
PS: Great amp! |
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