stinky smelling amp

60's Bluesman · #1 03-26-2010, 01:16 PM

ok i just bought a crate bt100 combo, and the carpet smells like cat p*** and pot smoke lol

i sprayed it with frebreeze and that did nothing, is there anything i can do short or replacing the carpet or just living with that smell

jlt5x · #2 03-26-2010, 01:19 PM

Cat pee is pretty tough to get rid of.... Might be worth it to recarpet - maybe do something cool like some green shag!

DanRJBrasil · #3 03-26-2010, 01:32 PM

use some carpet cleaner clean it throughly, and let is sit in place that has some air movement

Din Of Win · #4 03-26-2010, 01:33 PM

Yeah, you'll want to re-carpet.

It's not a terribly hard task and your nose will thank you afterwards.

RustyBassRyan · #5 03-26-2010, 01:39 PM

Wrap the entire amp in a thin layer of tissue paper, then place it in a large plastic garbage full of charcoal. You don't need to cover the amp, just lay it on top of the charcoal and seal the whole thing up. In about two weeks, most of the nasty smell will be gone. I've done it with microphone windscreens and it works like a charm!

Peace, my friend.

60's Bluesman · #6 03-26-2010, 06:49 PM

if i do recarpet does anybody got suggestions where i get carpet for it? go to lowes or something maybe?

Murph#2 · #7 03-26-2010, 06:56 PM

Yeah Lowe's is a good idea, Also think about another material, I have redone PA cabs acouple of times with naugahide or vinyl. I have found this type of material at a craft/fabric supply store (Joanns) It comes in various colors matte, etc. and has backing on it and usually can find remnants or mill ends which are cheaper. This has worked weel for me and it looks good too.

fenderfunker · #8 03-26-2010, 07:18 PM

My carpet store ordered in the perfect stuff...It's not real cheap, so make sure you know how much you need, allowing for over-laps etc.

60's Bluesman · #9 03-26-2010, 09:50 PM

how do i fasten it down? glue and staples?

Murph#2 · #10 03-26-2010, 10:15 PM

For Carpet ? Automotive upholstery adhesive will work.

Jim Campbell · #11 03-26-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 60's Bluesman

how do i fasten it down? glue and staples?

i would try the cheap/free cures first....there's a spray product that you can get for dog pee....check the pet store for a cat spray....the charcoal in a bag sounds interesting and if you can get some open air it would probably help some.....re carpet as a last resort