Author Topic: Shipping a tube amp by car (need answer quickly) (Read 2209 times)

OD-Black_Fire · « **on:** July 17, 2006, 01:05:16 PM »

I've got a tube amp with a built in reverb. It makes a rattling noise when I move the amp. I would think this is normal because of the reverb and nature of the tubes, am I correct?

We are taking my amp on a trip from CT to TN, its about 700 miles each way by highway in a SUV. Is this combo going to make it?

[evil]perhaps the tubes will break so I can get good new NOS tubes :)[/evil]

Thanks, and sorry for the OMFG LOOK HERE subject but I'm leaving in like two hours D:

BleedMarshall · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2006, 01:16:51 PM »

As long as the amp is secure, in an even temp. the whole trip, and I would pad it some so it will be a little more secure. It is rattling due to spring reverb is my guess from what you have said, and that shouldn't hurt it any.

Twinfan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2006, 01:43:50 PM »

Make sure the amp is cold before moving it. Warm tubes like to break.

OD-Black_Fire · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2006, 02:32:38 PM »

Yeah, its cold and I wrapped it in fluffy towels. Thanks guys :D

gingataff · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2006, 12:58:29 PM »

is it valve reverb or spring? It could be the springs ratting and thats fine.