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Bass amp--how do you haul yours around?

#61
Marley's Ghost said:
Was it....

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That seems to make a lot more sense than having the wheels situated where a wide cab (4x10 or whatever) would be rolling backwards or forwards (wider path).

EA's 410 has them wide-ways, instead of sideways.
Knowing EA's penchant for real-world practicality, I'm wondering why they did it the way they did (gotta be a good reason, no?). Anyone know why this is?
 
#62
Come now, old thread. Rise from the dead!
Hahahahaha!!! It's alive!!!!

I recently broke one that was very similar to the light one shown above when I was trying to get up the stairs to the J train with two Bergie 12's (well under the 200-lb limit), my backpack (with my amp) and my gig bag. The whole bottom plate just snapped right off and I had to hand-carry the cabs the rest of the way home! Not fun. That's when I started looking for a mostly-steel one.

The one I got was from Link Removed

I was looking for a sturdy cart that was made of steel and I found one there for a good price. Meanwhile, reminding me of just how lame marketing has become, some carts labeled 'all-steel' or 'steel' still have many key components made of plastic. When I used to own a car and drive to my gigs in the Midwest, I could get away with using the reinforced-plastic carts just fine because most of the load-ins were pretty short and flat and there would usually be an elevator if we had to get to another floor.

Now that I often negotiate the subway, its stairways and the myriad other load-in nightmares lurking in the city, I feel that steel carts win out in the end. Nothing against the lighter carts, I just don't feel they can take the beating and the repeated torque stresses that steel carts can.

On a side note, I've bought tons of stuff from B&H over the years and I recommend them highly.
 
#65
thejumpcat said:
I saw this Magna-Cart online at Amazon.com for $30 -- free shipping. Handles up to 150 pounds.

Anybody tried this one yet?

http://www.amazon.com/Magna-Cart-Personal-Hand-Truck/dp/B000HVVSDU
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I own a similar cart. There are many similar carts sold under different brand names.

They work, but they are not very tough. I dropped the handle on my once while lugging my cab and the handle bent under the weight (~60lbs) when it hit the sidewalk.

Here's an illustration I posted in an old thread.

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The aluminum is very soft. Once the telescoping handle is bent, it never bends back to normal and will no longer retract.

These carts are great for hauling luggage or groceries, but I would not recommend it for a gigging musician. You'll break it in no time.
 
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#68
zac2944 said:
This is how I transport my 1212R these days.

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An easy modification and it works great.
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Nice!
I wondered if you ever went through with that.
I think I'll do the same thing, only perhaps with these, so the wheels don't stick out the sides:
 

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#69
I approached the problem from a different angle. I am 50 too with back problems. So I try to avoid the weight in the first place. I bought a Markbass with neodymium speakers, which weighs about half as much as a conventional amp with fantastic sound. My 15" CMD 151P with 400 Watts weighs about 45 lbs and I can handle it pretty easily.
 
#71
Carts can be quite the hassle really. I'd say a good solution would be to downsize and get 2 112 cabs, something light. I love the Dr. Bass cabs cause they're light and a smaller size than other cabs in the class. They're easier to carry for those two reasons. With neo drivers they can get even lighter. www.drbasscabs.com
 
#72
Funny. I haven't had to use my folding cart since I sold my 400+ in 5 space rack! :)

I still use my 1212R and HT115, and keep my cheap flat folder in the trunk, but for most load-in situations I don't need it.

That 1212 with handle is pretty cool, but I don't want to do any big mods to my gear.

Lately we've mostly been playing smaller shows/theaters and I've been packing my 115 alone...only to be told to turn down! :(
 
#75
The entire rig fits in the hatch of a subcompact hatchback. I play Steinies and they fit in the back too! The amp, wireless system, cables, tuner and tools share the metal case. I've since downsized to one 2x12 cab.
 

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#78
+1. Here's my 20 pound amp. EA Micro 300 head. The cart is a "pack n roll" which is available at most office supply stores for around 20 bucks. The handle telescopes into the case, then the whole thing goes into the back of my car as-is, and also stores this way at home.
 

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