Is there any way to lock a light head to a cab?

[u84six]

I play in some shady places, and if I'm away from the stage, I'm worried that someone might walk up and grab the head and walk away with it. Is there any mechanism for these really light heads like Shuttle, Streamliner, etc, that will lock onto the bass cab?

[SurferJoe46]

A pit bull on a short leash attached to your cab sounds about right.

[Dethrats]

get a combo?

[allanhearn]

Here in L.A. they bolt the head to the cab with a big chain in a lot of rehearsal
studios

[Din Of Win]

Bungee cords!

I've done it with a 4x10 and my GK 400rb for a couple years now.

Shoot, a friend of mine has a 4x10, Ampeg B2-re, and a dolly all bungee'd together... works like a charm!

[Konigstiger22]

I'm sure you can find a nice looking cable and lock to run through it and to the cab. That will at least make them work a little to steal it. Maybe try removing a screw on the head and attaching a cable that way.

[pasta4lnch]

Originally Posted by SurferJoe46

A pit bull on a short leash attached to your cab sounds about right.

just make sure you walk him before the show (enter the "how do I get the urine smell off my cab" thread )

to the OP check out computer websites. I've seen some short lock and cable set ups in mags from time to time . . .

[GreggBummer]

How about a computer lock? Like the ones you see at a public library.

An example can be found here:

Laptop Locks, Laptop Cable Locks, Laptop Computer Locks, Laptop Lockers

I have no affiliation with that company, nor do I endorse them. Just an example.

You could probably get a decent locking mechanism at your local hole in the wall computer shop.

However, the aforementioned bungee idea seems like the way to go.

At the few gigs I play, I usually ask a friend to act as a "roadie" for the night. I give him a free T-Shirt and buy him a beer. Between sets, I ask him to sit on the stage and watch our equipment.

Keep in mind, no lock, bungee cord, or well intentioned friend can stop a guy who really, really, really wants to steal your stuff. It just stops the lazy thieves. The good thing is, most thieves are lazy- if they weren't they would get a job and buy their own stuff.

[u84six]

Ok, so there isn't really anything "made" for that. It's all makeshift. Cool. Thanks for the ideas.

[Sundogue]

Originally Posted by u84six

I play in some shady places, and if I'm away from the stage, I'm worried that someone might walk up and grab the head and walk away with it. Is there any mechanism for these really light heads like Shuttle, Streamliner, etc, that will lock onto the bass cab?

While I don't play places like that anymore, in the past I always had a friend (a BIG friend) come along to the gig. He acted as my personal bouncer and roadie.

He kept idiots off the stage and protected my gear, myself and all for nothing more than some free drinks and a night out.

[JLS]

A ratcheting hold down strap.

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by u84six

really light heads like Shuttle, Streamliner, etc, that will lock onto the bass cab?

Crazy Glue should do the job!

Otherwise look at the locking cables used for securing laptops and other computer hardware.

OR you could play better places!

[u84six]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I guess any old locking cable could do the trick.

To all the guys "trying" to be funny. Stick to playing bass.

[Killspringer]

Aside from the locking thing, check out personal property insurance. If you have a car you can add it to your car insurance and it's cheaper than on its own. There are some plans that let you call and turn it on and pay for it only when you need it. There's also renters insurance and insurance for sole proprietors which in some cases covers traveling with expensive equipment.

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by u84six

Thanks for all the suggestions. I guess any old locking cable could do the trick.

To all the guys "trying" to be funny. Stick to playing bass.

On this site a little humour is obligatory!

[Sundogue]

Originally Posted by u84six

Thanks for all the suggestions. I guess any old locking cable could do the trick.

To all the guys "trying" to be funny. Stick to playing bass.

I wasn't trying to be funny...in case you thought I was. I was serious. And believe me, having that "friend" around made gigging a lot easier.

[stflbn]

THere's already a thread about getting cat urine off of cabinets or a bass... I remember seeing it.

[Electricblue]

Bike lock through the handles of everything. Or get a Peavey. Nobody will walk away with a Peavey.

[ErnieD]

When I used to go setup my big rig at clubs early in the day, I'd use a bike cable that's sheethed in thick plastic with a regular lock. I'd route the cable thru the cab handles then thru a handle of my SKB or Gator racked amps. Install lock to taste.

Now if your talking just tying it down while your already at the gig and need to walk away during breaks: Now, with my LMII or F1 amps on top of my Neox 212T cab, those top handles are great for routing a black rubber style bungy cord thru the handles and over the top of the amp. Guess I need to do this with my new STM-900. But I've not used a strap down lately; giggin nicer clubs finally.

AND since I use a Speakon cable from amp to cab, I feel many rogues and ner' do wells won't know how to unhook this type cable quickly and I keep an eye on my rig during breaks so I think I'd see someone pulling at my amp by then. But hey use what you need to keep your gear yours.

[Rick Auricchio]

Buy a tube amp. Replace the handles with polished chrome ones. Connect the B+ supply to the handle mounting screws.