Here's something that might interest the Nirvana fans in the thread...Krist Novoselic with an Ampeg SVT-II
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Ampeg SVT-II appreciation thread
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When you ship a super heavy amp like this, you guys could lower your chance of damage by adding a pair of strong grab handles to top of the box. These heavy boxes are nearly impossible to handle gently without good grab-handles, so I'm not surprised it's so common for these amps get damaged in transit.
When I shipped a SVT-CL a few years ago, I did the double-box packing thing with padding in-between (and a 3/16" sheet of plywood on the knob side) , but then I also added a couple grab handles to the top of the box using 3/4" Mule Tape. Its a super strong, flat-rope available from most any hardware store. I simply wrapped like a 4-ft length around the box near one end, tied together with a square knot. Then I tied those same rope tails together again to to make a strong and easy to grasp handle on top of the box. Then I repeated this process for the other side and secured the ropes all down nice and flat with packing tape on the sides and bottom.
I wish I would have taken a pic to post for you guys. but I ended up with a pair of fairly loose-loops exposed on top that everyone could easily & very quickly grab onto when handling the box.
Adding grab handles would make it so much easier for them to 'handle with care'...
When I shipped a SVT-CL a few years ago, I did the double-box packing thing with padding in-between (and a 3/16" sheet of plywood on the knob side) , but then I also added a couple grab handles to the top of the box using 3/4" Mule Tape. Its a super strong, flat-rope available from most any hardware store. I simply wrapped like a 4-ft length around the box near one end, tied together with a square knot. Then I tied those same rope tails together again to to make a strong and easy to grasp handle on top of the box. Then I repeated this process for the other side and secured the ropes all down nice and flat with packing tape on the sides and bottom.
I wish I would have taken a pic to post for you guys. but I ended up with a pair of fairly loose-loops exposed on top that everyone could easily & very quickly grab onto when handling the box.
Adding grab handles would make it so much easier for them to 'handle with care'...
picked up a rack case, and don't worry, I've added a custom cooling solution.
two 80mm pc fans wired to a switch in push pull powered by an old 12v adapter I rewired.
even before it was cased, the top of the amp would get VERY warm to the touch, almost hot. Now it barely even feels warm after 2 hours of play.
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two 80mm pc fans wired to a switch in push pull powered by an old 12v adapter I rewired.
even before it was cased, the top of the amp would get VERY warm to the touch, almost hot. Now it barely even feels warm after 2 hours of play.
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picked up a rack case, and don't worry, I've added a custom cooling solution.
two 80mm pc fans wired to a switch in push pull powered by an old 12v adapter I rewired.
even before it was cased, the top of the amp would get VERY warm to the touch, almost hot. Now it barely even feels warm after 2 hours of play.
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Yep, that's the way to do it. I hang a desktop fan off the back of the rack to keep it cool.
Looks like you fixed the handles, too.
Those new handles look great! I like the way how you soupped up the way to cool it.. great idea and it looks clean and efficient!
picked up a rack case, and don't worry, I've added a custom cooling solution.
two 80mm pc fans wired to a switch in push pull powered by an old 12v adapter I rewired.
even before it was cased, the top of the amp would get VERY warm to the touch, almost hot. Now it barely even feels warm after 2 hours of play.
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I like that idea. Clean, efficient and minimal.
I had a time figuring out how to have a rack where the amp could sit on it's feet because of the weight and breathe on the bottom along with having a large enough space on the sides for venting.
I had one built with a larger frame around the edges. I replaced the 1/2" rubber feet with 1" feet that gave me 1" space on the bottom and 2" on the sides.
yeah I don't like the idea of only the 4 front screws holding my the 70lb amp. My rack case has rear mount also, but I don't have nor can I find brackets to use to replace the back feet so I can rear mount it for more stability. I saw someone with them once, but can't find them again.
I think I saw the rear rack ears somewhere as well but I think the site was outdated and not available.
There is this that will fit a depth from 19.5 and holds 300 lbs. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
I found it easier for me to just add bigger feet.
^ Hey guys
The SVT-II and 2-Pro are made to be bolted in eight different places - many users just don't realize it.
In addition to the four front facing rack holes, there are four threaded holes on the bottom of the chassis.
Here is a photo of a build I did a few years ago that illustrates what I am referring too:
This is basically a copy of the model Ampeg was building for the SVT-II when it first came out - only this is my light weight version (no extra hardware for handles - which also provides extra ventilation).
The SVT-II and 2-Pro are made to be bolted in eight different places - many users just don't realize it.
In addition to the four front facing rack holes, there are four threaded holes on the bottom of the chassis.
Here is a photo of a build I did a few years ago that illustrates what I am referring too:
This is basically a copy of the model Ampeg was building for the SVT-II when it first came out - only this is my light weight version (no extra hardware for handles - which also provides extra ventilation).
That large wooden case only weighs 6 or 7 lbs? The same style case for my Mesa 400+ has to weigh at least 20 lbs, if not more.
The one pictured in post #1211 - it's not large - just a four space.
