Amp covers

[Truktek2]

So it's raining out and I've got a gig tonight. Normally I just throw my amp and cab in big black garbage bags and call it a day, or otherwise park in front of the venue and rush in my equipment. How do you guys protect your equipment from the elements? Do you guys use amp covers? Road cases? (seems like overkill for a weekend warrior) any other suggestions?

[BobWestbrook]

Big black garbage bags

[Truktek2]

Originally Posted by BobWestbrook

Big black garbage bags

Well recycle bags don't fit and wife says my playing sounds like trash anyway

[bassgod0dmw]

I just walk quickly. Everything but my cabs are in some sort of case or bag.

I suppose I should probably keep some garbage bags in my car for those days that it's really down pouring though.

[Virgil]

I cover all of my cabs with cushioned covers. I purchase them from LeCover. They are not expensive and really protect your gear. I protect all of my amps with racks made by various manufactures, but primarily Gator cases. Water is the arch enemy of our gear, so why risk it being damaged when you can protect it for a few bucks.

[T. Alan Smith]

Unless I'm plugged in, my Bergs are in the padded slipcovers I ordered with them.

[JxBass]

LeCover and Tuki Covers are two great choices. I'm a Tuki guy.

[DWBass]

My amps and basses are in cases. For my cabs, I'll use large plastic garbage bags. The cabs (GK Neo112's) are small enough to fit.

[Truktek2]

Originally Posted by Virgil

I cover all of my cabs with cushioned covers. I purchase them from LeCover. They are not expensive and really protect your gear. I protect all of my amps with racks made by various manufactures, but primarily Gator cases. Water is the arch enemy of our gear, so why risk it being damaged when you can protect it for a few bucks.

That makes sense. I've never bothered getting covers because I've been pretty fortunate so far with gigging weather. Now that I'll probably be playing out more I should probably get them. Any ones I should stay away from?

[bmc]

I had to make a cover for my Roland CB100, based on a cover made by a drummer friend of mine.

I found a cardboard box that, with a few mods, fit perfectly over the combo. The cut our a rectangular hole over the amp handle. Then, I covered the whole box in duct tape.

Waterproof and serving me for about 4 years. When I get to a gig, I throw my jacket, and other stuff into it.

[bassgod0dmw]

Originally Posted by bmc

I found a cardboard box that, with a few mods, fit perfectly over the combo. The cut our a rectangular hole over the amp handle. Then, I covered the whole box in duct tape.

Waterproof and serving me for about 4 years. When I get to a gig, I throw my jacket, and other stuff into it.

Innovative!

[BPotyk]

I have had Pete at Undercover make several covers for various cab's. Always spot on perfect!

[deshi00]

Ive got nothing... Basses are in HSC, pedals and cords are in a bag. my amp and cab just deal with it. actully sometimes hope somthing does happen so I have a reason to upgrade

[Thornton Davis]

I had Roqsolid make my covers. They're lined and fit like a glove. Very happy.

TD

[4-string]

+1 for Roqsolid.

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by Truktek2

So it's raining out and I've got a gig tonight. Normally I just throw my amp and cab in big black garbage bags and call it a day, or otherwise park in front of the venue and rush in my equipment. How do you guys protect your equipment from the elements? Do you guys use amp covers? Road cases? (seems like overkill for a weekend warrior) any other suggestions?

Amateur, semt-pro or full pro doesn't matter. You need to protect your investment. Would a handy man carry his tools in a garbage bag???

I knew a guy who thought that a garbage bag was good enough. At a load in at the back of a venue he left his cabinet in its garbage bag while he took his amp and guitars in. He came back to find the garbage truck had visited and his cabinet was now inside. He managed to get the cabinet back but he never could get the smell out of it!