fixing buzz in new poratflex cab.

[username1]

I just purchased a new ampeg portaflex pf115 cab. I love the cab. and it sounds great but at louder volumes i was getting a buzz on lower notes and traced it down to the top not securing tight enough. I put pressure on the top while playing a note and it stopped. I noticed the clamps dont tighten overly tight on the top and this is the problem. I was wondering if anyone else had had this problem and how they fixed it? I thought of 2 things that might work but wanted to hear your ideas first. I thought i could bend more of a curve into the clasping bands which might help tighten them or i could use a little heavier weather stripping where it seals. Taking it back to the store i got it from is not an option as I am the repairman for them anyways. A slight bit more tension on the clasps would fix the problem just fine. Thanks in advance.

[johnk_10]

eoither of the two methods that you mentioned should be fine. unless you can find some really good stiff weatherstripping (like the stuff used for jazz bass pickup loading) i think i would just massage the clamps.

[username1]

Thanks John, i was thinking of trying to put more of a bend in the clamps for my first try.

[fdeck]

Contact the maker. There may be a way of adjusting those clamps.