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Post by kiki90291 on Oct 19, 2014 15:57:30 GMT -7
Looks like I have a deal to sell my combo cab (and turn my Jr. into a head). Any advice on how to ship an empty combo cab? Packing tips? Best carrier for reliable transport/rates?
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Oct 19, 2014 16:42:43 GMT -7
I prefer FedEx.
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Post by doctorice on Oct 19, 2014 17:20:27 GMT -7
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Post by kiki90291 on Oct 19, 2014 17:27:00 GMT -7
Do you have them pack it for you or do it yourself?
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Post by kiki90291 on Oct 19, 2014 17:28:27 GMT -7
Sorry - repeat
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Post by doctorice on Oct 19, 2014 18:10:03 GMT -7
I've usually done my own packing. I've shipped guitars and amps successfully. Having a sturdy box is important. If it's just a cab, without electronics, I think enclosing it in bubble wrap, then into the box, likely will be fine. You want to keep it nice and tight inside the box: nothing should slide around as the box is tilted.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Oct 19, 2014 18:39:08 GMT -7
+1. Exactly the same as Mike above.
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Post by headshrinker (Marc) on Oct 19, 2014 20:33:23 GMT -7
I would add an extra layer of cardboard or Styrofoam between the grill cloth side and the box, inside the bubble wrap, so if the box gets ripped on that side it is more protected.
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Post by simpleton on Oct 19, 2014 21:30:51 GMT -7
Here is how to ship an combo amp which can apply watch this link
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 7:19:39 GMT -7
I should be the receiver of said cab....thanks for the tips...I didn't know what advice to give to Mike on this.
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Post by smolder on Oct 20, 2014 9:26:03 GMT -7
plastic bag, then a layer of the large 1" bubble wrap, then at least one layer of 1" insulation foam... then a sturdy corrugate box. Should be good to go, even if you have an amp inside the cab. For older amps I'll remove the tubes and wrap them separate and put them inside... for new amps (like Dr Z's) the sockets seem to hold them just great.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Oct 20, 2014 14:03:31 GMT -7
plastic bag, then a layer of the large 1" bubble wrap, then at least one layer of 1" insulation foam... then a sturdy corrugate box. Should be good to go, even if you have an amp inside the cab. For older amps I'll remove the tubes and wrap them separate and put them inside... for new amps (like Dr Z's) the sockets seem to hold them just great. The only time I had a tube arrive broken is when it was removed and bubble-wrapped. Never has an installed tube break in shipping! And I've had a couple amps shipped to me.
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Post by smolder on Oct 20, 2014 14:26:18 GMT -7
plastic bag, then a layer of the large 1" bubble wrap, then at least one layer of 1" insulation foam... then a sturdy corrugate box. Should be good to go, even if you have an amp inside the cab. For older amps I'll remove the tubes and wrap them separate and put them inside... for new amps (like Dr Z's) the sockets seem to hold them just great. The only time I had a tube arrive broken is when it was removed and bubble-wrapped. Never has an installed tube break in shipping! And I've had a couple amps shipped to me. I hear you and it's an ongoing raging debate over at TGP. I've had two older amps (both combos) arrive with broken glass in the bottom of the cab. Since then, I've always given the recipient the choice. I've never recommended shipping a new amp with the tubes not installed. When I do pull them, they get bubble wrapped individually and put in a box with installation instructions. It's typically just a not very well serviced amp. If they are likely to fall out the sockets should be re-tensioned or replace IMHO.
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Post by doctorice on Oct 21, 2014 14:35:34 GMT -7
Unlike Mike (jaguarguy), I have received amps with installed tubes that broke during shipping. Sellers were responsive.
When I ship an amp, I give the buyer the option to leave tubes in or packed separately.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2014 5:37:41 GMT -7
This will be an empty cab...but If it were not, I would have the tubes removed.
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