Dumb Question

[Thejamesjordan]

I think I know the answer to this, but I am in a predicament. Long story short, I need a new cabinet. I really want to try the Mesa Boogie Power House (1x15, 4x10 combo). However my house is small and I can only keep my amp in the basement. We are gigging every weekend and lugging this thing up and down the basement stairs alone could become an issue.

My question: Is keeping a cabinet in the garage (no moisture), a problem? In other words will cold weather have a negative effect?

I would ordinarily never consider it, but drastic times haha.

Thanks,

[Zoa]

Yes, you are dumb.





























actually I'd like to know this too.

[markkoelsch]

Probably not a problem. You can have moisture in a house too...especially if it is humid. As long as you are not getting it wet I seriously doubt you would have any issues.

[gary mitchell]

When I lived in Kansas we would leave our P.A. speakers and some times my 412 cabs in the old sealed Uhaul type trailer we bought. And that was in the winter. we did let the speakers warm up good before we put any sound tru them. I think i would be alright as long as they dont get wet. A guy at a music store told us one time where ever your going to store them put a card board box in there first for a while and see what happens to it, rather thats true are not I dont know. We didnt have a problem. And throw a cover over it to keep dust out.

[gary mitchell]

Iam dumb too and I like it, I really do just ask my wife. When I first came here and ask question these guys told me there were no dumb question. Plus if everyone would quit asking questions there be nothing to read, and I might have to talk to my wife about stuff you know wife stuff. Then she might think I am interested and make me go to the store of hell Ikea with her.

[Plstrns]

Stores are hell. Humidity can be.

[onionpuzzle]

OP you did not mention where you live. If you have month after month of freezing weather, you might want to consider thick comforter / blanket.

Also, if you live in extreme heat in the summer, you might want to run a cheapy fan during the day.

Other than that, if you are moisture free, then it should not be a problem.
I would get a couple thicknesses of carpeting underneath, also.

[JimmyM]

let it get to room temp for 10-15 minutes before you turn it on if it's been kept in the cold.

[rumblethump]

I've been storing amps and speakers in my garage for the last 25 years with zero problems.

[Mr. Foxen]

The security of the garage is probably more of a concern than the climate.

[Breslin dp]

Most of have to put our gear in a cold/hot trailer to travel from gig to gig and they are fine.

[Thejamesjordan]

Originally Posted by onionpuzzle

OP you did not mention where you live. If you have month after month of freezing weather, you might want to consider thick comforter / blanket.

Also, if you live in extreme heat in the summer, you might want to run a cheapy fan during the day.

Other than that, if you are moisture free, then it should not be a problem.
I would get a couple thicknesses of carpeting underneath, also.

I am in NJ, and it does get fairly cold over the winter. Not like Nebraska cold, but cold none the less.

Thanks for all the feedback.

[The Bassmonkey]

Well i live in the wonderfully wet soggy United Kingdom and im in 2 bands. I leave my 1x15 cab at one bands place which is in a garage. Its cold, its not damp per se' but its not dry ha ha!

Seems to be ok. In fact have done this for a year now, plus the PA is there, drum kit, mics etc.. it all seems ok. Not sure what would happen really long term, but seems to be ok. Long as your using it and making sure it doesnt sit there doing nothing for ages.

[greenboy]

MY CAB LIVES!!!

[MarTONEbass]

Jim Bergantino answered this question from a Berg user in the Berg club thread and he said it was no problem at all. Jim is in MA, so I'm sure he has first hand experience.