Shuttle 9.0 on top of Bergantino AE112?

macribas · #1 07-12-2011, 11:24 PM

I tried a search but could not find anything. Here's my issue:

I have used my Shuttle amp on top of my cabs so far, without a problem.

Then I bought a brand new Bergantino AE112, with the handle on the top.

Now my amp does not sit straight on top of the cab. First it's tolex (as opposed to rat fur) so my amp slides. Second it has the handle on the top, which although recessed, has the bolts which prevent the amp from sitting straight.

I don't want to mount the amp in a rack, so I am looking for suggestions on how to make the Shuttle 9.0 sit pretty on top of the Berg AE112 cab. I thought of velcro, but is there any other way?

Thanks!

Jazz Ad · #2 07-12-2011, 11:43 PM

Lean the cab on its side.

macribas · #3 07-13-2011, 12:17 AM

Thought about that, but isn't it supposed to be used in a certain orientation for optimal projection? And it has "feet" that should be protecting the tolex from direct contact with the ground. They would be on the side.

Munjibunga · #4 07-13-2011, 12:29 AM

Gramma pad? It might straddle the handle.

macribas · #5 07-13-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Gramma pad? It might straddle the handle.

Good tip, Munji, I will try that.

boing · #6 07-13-2011, 07:12 AM

A folded towel would be cheaper.

macribas · #7 07-13-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by boing

A folded towel would be cheaper.

Thought about that too... how about heat dissipation?

RColie · #8 07-13-2011, 08:10 AM

I've heard of two solutions. One is to put taller feet on the amp. That way it will clear the cabinet handle but might still slide. The second is to cut out a piece from a rubber mat or thick shelf liner with a hole cut in the middle for the cabinet handle. This lifts up the amp and keep it from sliding.

Bob

pilmat · #9 07-13-2011, 08:14 AM

Just got in the AE112 and am waiting on the RH750 and was wondering the same thing. My first thought was to put two strips of female velcro parallel to the handle for under the feet.

But I also like to tip up the cab sometimes, so not sure how to adress this one (shows I'm switching from a combo!).

Following with interest.

boing · #10 07-13-2011, 08:15 AM

Shuttles vent from the sides, and run cool, anyway. I can't imagine it would be a problem.

Some people have installed taller feet on their Shuttles to clear top-mounted handles, you'd have to search for the particulars (I've not done it).

Rubber or foam floor mats can be had cheap, cut to any size, and come in classy black.

EDIT: slow to type, slow to post.

Thombas · #11 07-13-2011, 08:15 AM

Had the same issue with an amp/cab mismatch, and installed some "feet" on the amp, that I think were originally designed for putting under tables/chairs to protect floors. Put them double, in places where they didn't touch the corners and handle I wanted the amp to be free of, and they havn't come off since I put them there 2 years ago, despite a lot of hauling around. They raise the amp just less than half an inch, so it looks like it's wearing high heels on it's own, but who cares, it works on the cab

T. Alan Smith · #12 07-13-2011, 08:18 AM

Maybe using flatwashers with the stock feet would work?

Since when did Berg start covering the AE series w/tolex?

macribas · #13 07-13-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Alan Smith

Since when did Berg start covering the AE series w/tolex?

Maybe that's my ignorance, but isn't that black surface called tolex? Anyway, I don't want to scratch it.

macribas · #14 07-13-2011, 08:26 AM

Wow, lots of great info here. Really liking the "high feet" idea. I have a Taylor K4 (EQ unit) that has something like that.

T. Alan Smith · #15 07-13-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by macribas

Maybe that's my ignorance, but isn't that black surface called tolex? Anyway, I don't want to scratch it.

The slip covers are highly recommended. My Bergs have them and my older one still looks like new after 3+ years of gigging 3 weekends/month.

That surface is actually a paint-like material.

macribas · #16 07-13-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Alan Smith

The slip covers are highly recommended. My Bergs have them and my older one still looks like new after 3+ years of gigging 3 weekends/month.

That surface is actually a paint-like material.

Ah, thanks!

SpruceApple · #17 07-13-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RColie

I've heard of two solutions.....the second is to cut out a piece from a rubber mat or thick shelf liner with a hole cut in the middle for the cabinet handle. This lifts up the amp and keep it from sliding.

Bob

+1......and if you want to tip the cab you could velcro the bottom of the amp to the pad and velcro the bottom of the pad to the cab

MOSCOWBASS · #18 07-13-2011, 10:19 AM

I have the same problem with Shuttle 9 on top of a Barefaced Midget T, which sits on its side on top of a Compact. I tried the extended feet option, but didn't like it...amp was a bit slippy on cab. I now use 2 strips of foam rubber behind and in front of the handle, just thick enough to allow the Shuttle to clear the cab handle. Works fine.

BassmanPaul · #19 07-13-2011, 10:40 AM

Pick up one of the rubber floor tiles made for children's play rooms. Cut a piece to the size of the top of the speaker cabinet. Cut a slot the size of the handle and you're done. Amp will sit straight and be somewhat isolated from vibration.

boing · #20 07-13-2011, 10:58 AM

For tilted cabs, you can also cut or drill pockets into the mat/tile material for the amps feet to sit in.