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Post by mickey on Jul 7, 2018 3:34:22 GMT -7
When I go to remove the back panel from my Maz Jr head cab, it sticks fast to the cab itself and I have to lever it off, carefully, with a screwdriver. Trouble is, it also removes slivers of wood from the pieces it screws into, so I then have another small repair job to do. I put some plastic washers in between the panel and the cab, but I know that there will be a time when I'll forget, and drop one washer or more down inside the cab, so now I've put some thin card strips between the panel and the cab. Anyone got a better solution?
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Post by Maddog on Jul 7, 2018 4:35:18 GMT -7
I use masking tape on both contacting surfaces....
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Post by lowbudget on Jul 7, 2018 5:49:09 GMT -7
I use masking tape on both contacting surfaces.... Now that's a good idea Lee. I normally use a hard plastic mallet and tap gently, causing the panel to release itself from the cab.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jul 7, 2018 7:05:48 GMT -7
This is a common issue with a lot of Z-Amps over the years... not really a bad thing, but something to be aware of. I've dealt with this myself--including on the front valence once when trying to switch over to a flamed hardwood front. damn near ruined the cab trying to remove it.
FYI, on my newest Z-Amp (a Carmen Ghia) I was checking out the tubes upon receiving it, and I specifically did NOT have this issue. Low and behold, Doc's shop had put some little strips of their black grillcloth on the back edges (similar to how Lee has suggested using masking tape). It seems they've started to address the issue straight from the factory!
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Post by lowbudget on Jul 7, 2018 7:48:34 GMT -7
This is a common issue with a lot of Z-Amps over the years... not really a bad thing, but something to be aware of. I've dealt with this myself--including on the front valence once when trying to switch over to a flamed hardwood front. damn near ruined the cab trying to remove it. FYI, on my newest Z-Amp (a Carmen Ghia) I was checking out the tubes upon receiving it, and I specifically did NOT have this issue. Low and behold, Doc's shop had put some little strips of their black grillcloth on the back edges (similar to how Lee has suggested using masking tape). It seems they've started to address the issue straight from the factory! Dang, I wondered why those were on there! Signed, Captain Obvious
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Post by Harvey on Jul 7, 2018 8:03:49 GMT -7
Yeah tape will work or you can use wax (candle wax works great) work a little in on exposed wood, problem solved
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Post by mickey on Jul 7, 2018 8:09:38 GMT -7
Interesting and helpful replies, thanks. How about the sticky stuff on that masking tape, or the wax idea, doesn't it get a bit messy with the heat from the tubes?
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Post by Harvey on Jul 7, 2018 8:57:04 GMT -7
Interesting and helpful replies, thanks. How about the sticky stuff on that masking tape, or the wax idea, doesn't it get a bit messy with the heat from the tubes? Not enough to worry about..
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Post by thatstatuemoved on Jul 9, 2018 7:38:05 GMT -7
I also use a hard plastic mallet to gently tap on the panel and it comes right off. Works really good. The tape idea would also work great.
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Post by thatstatuemoved on Jul 9, 2018 7:42:02 GMT -7
There is a type of tape called artist tape that is not near as sticky as masking tape. Cannot remember where I got this tape, but I stick it on the back of my amp and write the date of tube change. It has always been easy to remove and stays on well.
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