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Topic: Question on Shipping Amplifiers |
Ray Thomas
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Goldsboro North Carolina
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Posted 17 Feb 2014 7:06 pm |
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When an amplifier is packed for shipment is it best to pack it the way it sets, face down. back down ect, any comments appreciated.
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Ray Thomas
Livesteel Strings Dealer
Call 919-920-5482
Text rayssteel@gmail.com or email |
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Darrell Owens
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California, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2014 7:14 pm Shipping an amp
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Ray,
I have shipped and received a lot of amps, and I always pack them just like they sit, but it doesn't really matter. They are going to get turned upside down and backwards in shipping. The most important thing is to pack it good and shield the grill cloth to keep it from getting torn. If it is a tube amp, be sure the tubes are either removed and packed separately, or there is enough packing to keep them from falling out. BE. SURE to advise the receiver that the tubes are packed or padded.
Good Luck!
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Zum Steel, Little Walter Amp, Benado Steel Dream
Darrell Owens
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Greg Cutshaw
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Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2014 7:38 pm
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I've had good luck shipping amps with the amp suspended at all 8 corners of the box. Peavey has great packing corners for this and 1" or so foam sheets laminated works well too. A sheet of 1/4" plywood or paneling/luan over the controls and speakers protects them well. I cut and fit the cardboard to make the outer box myself. This is a LOT of work, time consuming and somewhat expensive just for the foam alone. But it gives you less shipping anxiety and problems later on.
http://www.gregcutshaw.com/Shipping%20Amps/Shipping%20Amps.html |
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Eric Philippsen
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Central Florida USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2014 5:07 am
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I pack guitars, steels and amps the same way. I......
- Get a shipping carton with 2-3" extra space on all sides of the item to be shipped. You don't usually have to buy one. Many stores have excess, even the hardware/lumber store where I also:
- Get a sheet of 1/4" hardboard and cut to fit the 6 inside panels of the shipping carton. i.e. top, bottom and 4 sides. Some big box stores will cut it for you for a minor charge which is well worth it.
- Get a 1" sheet of insulation foam and cut it to fit the 6 inside panels. Cutting hard foam is easy - just score with a razor knife and snap.
- Place the foam between the inside hardboard and the instrument case. Make it a tight fit.
- Seal all seams with good quality tape.
- Ship via UPS which, generally, takes about 2 days.
Total cost of packing materials: about $25 and hugely worth it. |
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