Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: MrBump on February 18, 2010, 09:48:34 AM
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I mean, really!
In this age of light weight materials, space age technology and micro-computing, SURELY output transformers shouldn't need to weight a tonne???
(I have a sore back from lugging my Orange* to a rehearsal last night...)
Mark.
* - OK, bad example; my Orange was built by Noah. But you get the idea...
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Transformers are made from magnets and copper wire. Heavy materials. Speakers also have a large, heavy magnet.
Try hauling a 4X10 Bassman combo or Ampeg Superrocket.
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If transformers in amps weren't as big as they are, the amp wouldn't sound as awesome.
When I used to work as a refridgeration engineer I had to disconnect a transformer from an old fridge. It was just a bit bigger than the transformers you get in guitar amp and it weighed an incredible amount for something of it's size. Like carrying a bag of bricks.
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Archaic, ludite technology.
We're never going to have jet packs and flying cars at this rate...
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Imagine working where I do. I have to crane in my transformers:
http://www.brushtransformers.com/product-listing/1005
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Imagine working where I do. I have to crane in my transformers:
http://www.brushtransformers.com/product-listing/1005
Jeepers. I hear that Martin over at MJW amps is planning to use on of those for his next 2x12 combo line...
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I have one spare at the minute. £150,000 and he can have it :lol:
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Imagine working where I do. I have to crane in my transformers:
http://www.brushtransformers.com/product-listing/1005
Hot damn. The spoilers on the back look badass.
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:lol: :lol: There's some metro's around here with something similar :lol: :lol: It's an oil tank BTW
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Hauling my Koch about is a pain. It weighs 25 kg but the combo weighs 45kg! A bit like a 5150 combo. Evil. But good. Transformers have lead in them too I think so that would account for the weight which is out of proportion for their size. A small roll of lead roofing flashing takes both arms to lift.
I was looking at a Vox Nightrain online last night just cos its light. Probably won't sound as good though.
So what light weight amp sounds really good?
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i just lugged a Marshall 4x12 from the boot of my car into the house, and now have to get it up the stairs. bugger this, maybe the POD wasn't so bad after all! :(
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Hauling my Koch about is a pain.
Dave?
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Arrgghh! Bloody swear filter!!!
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Hauling my Koch about is a pain.
Dave?
We've done them all I think. :lol:
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Hauling my Koch about is a pain. It weighs 25 kg but the combo weighs 45kg! A bit like a 5150 combo. Evil. But good.
Nothing like a big Koch... (probably been done)
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Here's a Koch dressed as a Transformer...
(http://www.howoldami.co.uk/people/HowOldAmI.com_773_20070219233512.jpg)
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diggin the Devin Townsend hair cut
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Back in the day, In used to have a 2 x15 Selmer cab for my bass amp. The amp head was not a lightweight but there was no rush of volunteers when it was time to move the cab.I used to have to get it up the stairs when I got home.My bass amp now weighs around 90lbs( no idea what that is in kilometers) and lifting that in and out of the car is a challenge. That is one reason I now work as a guitarist -the amp can be carried far more easily ( Laney VC30 2x 10).
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The studio I rehearse in has a big 8x10 bass cab. It moves a lot of air. I wouldn't like to haul that thing around though.