Storing bass amp outdoors?

Epitaph04 · #1 04-23-2011, 08:13 PM

Hello all again. A few days ago I acquired a GK NEO 212 cab. Sounds amazing etc etc. Problem is it takes up a lot of space. There isn't very much room at all at the place I live so it's been brought up that it should be kept outside when not in use. That makes me paranoid.

It would probably be kept under a small shed of sorts. I just get nervous about the weather maybe messing something up, or rats gnawing on it, etc etc. Does anybody else do this? Would it damage the amp? (aside from rain, obviously)

Thanks.

Epitaph04 · #2 04-23-2011, 08:17 PM

Sorry I meant bass CABINET.

leegreenman · #3 04-23-2011, 08:17 PM

Sounds like a very bad idea. Leave it at a friend's place maybe?

Will Kelly · #4 04-23-2011, 08:18 PM

Dont do it. Period.

Muzoid · #5 04-23-2011, 08:22 PM

It would be fine in a nice roadcase...Anvil, Clydesdale or alike...resistant to moisture and rats can't get in...

Other than that, I wouldn't do it, unless the garage/shed was impermeable to rain, moisture and rodents.

Rockman · #6 04-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Yeah not a chance I would store any of my equipment outside. Keep in mind the cones are paper and in rain/drizzly/very humid summer weather they will probably deteriorate.

Billnc · #7 04-23-2011, 08:43 PM

No way.

Sartori · #8 04-23-2011, 08:44 PM

Bad idea. Speaker cones are made of paper, and it works via electronics. Neither of these like moisture, of which there is quite a bit outside. When not in use, use it as furniture.

Epitaph04 · #9 04-23-2011, 08:51 PM

Alrighty i get the message. I was just hoping itd be doable but oh well! Thanks for the advice everyone!

Sartori · #10 04-23-2011, 08:52 PM

You could do what that one guy did with his 810. Lay it on its back, put a big rectangular piece of plexiglass over it and use it as a coffee table.

Or you could lay it on its side and use it as a bench.

Von Felgenhauer · #11 04-23-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sartori

When not in use, use it as furniture.

LoL. I have 3 speaker cabs being used as end tables. You can always use some more tables.

Muzoid · #12 04-23-2011, 08:55 PM

"You can put your weed in there"

Problem solved

JimmyM · #13 04-23-2011, 09:33 PM

i don't even like putting my stuff out in the garage!

will33 · #14 04-23-2011, 09:46 PM

No matter how good your stuff may look or sound, speaker cones are made of paper and most voice coils are copper sitting in a very narrow gap (not much room for error). This kind of stuff does not belong outside. Find something else in your house you don't use that much and put it outside.

A totally enclosed storage unit (garage) is a much better thing, don't go leaving this stuff under your carport or back porch/patio, whatever. If you don't give anymore of a damn about it than that, send it to me, I'll even pay for the shipping, it'll be a rescue just like my dogs and cats and this other little combo I have.

JimmyM · #15 04-23-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by will33

If you don't give anymore of a damn about it than that, send it to me, I'll even pay for the shipping, it'll be a rescue just like my dogs and cats and this other little combo I have.

has that ever worked for anyone in history?

**ddbassGA** · #16 04-23-2011, 10:17 PM

Is this thread an April fools joke?

3506string · #17 04-23-2011, 10:33 PM

What ever your living situation I doubt it can be as cramped as my freshman housing was and I kept 2-2x10's, a poweramp, a preamp, and my bass. Just have to be creative.

mikeldtl · #18 04-23-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sartori

You could do what that one guy did with his 810. Lay it on its back, put a big rectangular piece of plexiglass over it and use it as a coffee table.

Or you could lay it on its side and use it as a bench.

I had an 8x10 coffee table for almost a year. Layed it face down and called it good. Hit it with the ol' Endust every now again and it was fine

vin*tone · #19 04-23-2011, 11:12 PM

Get new house mates. Solved.

mntngrown · #20 04-24-2011, 12:40 AM

If your house is in Arizona with a 10% huidity average, or your house is like mine, within a thousand feet of the Pacific ocean you will be subject to that environment unless you hermetically seal the space with dehumidifiers for the coast and swamp coolers for Arizona etc. A well roofed shed enclosure outdoors will be subject to less fluctuation in temp and humidity than most active homes with cooking and showers and laundry. How do those Nevilles keep knockin it out of the park on tour when their gear is subject to the adverse gulf conditions