DIY Amp Road Case

JeffC · #1 11-28-2007, 12:38 PM

Not sure where to post this but...

Has anyone built their own road case for an amp. I have a V-4B and would like to protect it when I'm not using it. Road Cases are fairly expensive and for mostly being plywood, metal handles, corners and foam. I feel I could build a good one fairly inexpensively. Any thoughts on the subject?

Thanks

**Ryan L.** · #2 11-28-2007, 02:28 PM

I've never built one, but these guys should have everything you need as far as supplies go.

The site is pretty slow, but everything is on there.

https://www.tchweb.com/cgi-bin/TCH2....serTemplate/56

Petebass · #3 11-28-2007, 11:06 PM

I built a 2ru floating rack case for my amp a few years ago. It lasted a few years then like everything, needs replacing about now. I considered building another one but when I factored in my time etc, I baulked. Then I started finding amp cases for sale that looked to pretty good value for money. In the end I bought one from a company called "Protech" which is much better than what I could have built, for not a lot of money.

If it's not possible to get pre-made cases that fit you amp, then I'd certainly consider DIY.

**Ryan L.** · #4 11-28-2007, 11:48 PM

Also, check at www.audiopile.net. They have a few different sized roadcases, one of em might work for you. Great prices and fast shipping.

bluestarbass · #5 11-29-2007, 12:57 PM

related question, how good are the ones on ebay? Everytime i search something with amp or cab in the title i get all these listings for road cases. The look really good, and one I was looking at earlier for a guitar head was only $50? Are these complete garbage?

Petebass · #6 11-29-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestarbass

related question, how good are the ones on ebay?

This makes Ebay sound like a brand of road cases

All jokes aside, have a look at this thread. Apparently these OSP cases are pretty good for the price and do appear on ebay from time to time:-

Are OSP Shockmount Cases Good?

gweimer · #7 11-29-2007, 05:15 PM

I couldn't afford cases when I was younger. I ended up getting an old wood steamer trunk at an auction for about $10. I lined it with foam, and it protected my amp heads just fine. Given the amount of roadwork we did, my '68 Bassman head looked brand new after a year of hauling.