Being old and weak, I have a question.

[Mastiff_5]

Looks like I’m in a similar situation…………

I solved my problems with these :

Two GK 112 cabs of only 25 pounds each
Bass amp head of less than 5 pounds
Little aluminum folding cart for the cabs with two small strap binders
And I also added a top handle on both of my cabs (the existing side handles were not very useful)

Oh, and the bass standing beside is 7.5 pounds !


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I also solved my heavy-problems with the GK NeoIV 12” cabs. So light, sound SO good!! And I play 5ers!!

 

[Jeff Hughes]

You could try using some fore arm forklift straps. You could attach some loops to keep them in place. The length would be the challenge.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

You said the issue is loading it in and out of the vehicle. What about something like this:

Amazon.com

 

[Kubicki Fan]

Buy some six foot ratchet straps from the hardware store. Two in parallel one across.

 

[planetdrumz]

I myself would go with the baseplate handles. Seems they would be better than straps for side mounting.

 

[rylie]

Roll it. I've always added casters to any cab/combo over 30/40 lbs. Easy to do.

https://www.sweetwater.com/c895--Ca...6738ee9976ed5dbacc&_index=production_products

 

[shirojiro]

got any recommendations? I've been looking for one...

$30 Magna Cart at Costco
I’ve had one for years.
Just saw them again yesterday. Same price. Has smaller triangular wheels that are supposed to make stairs easier.

 

[S-Bigbottom]

got any recommendations? I've been looking for one...

I have been loving the Magna Cart for many years.

Rolls on any surface, light weight and folds small to hide behind the cab if space is very limited. Easily fits in any vehicle.
Next to my 2x12 to show its folded up size.

Link to buy>

Amazon.com

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Life is short. It WILL be money well-spent. Sell your heavy combo and get this: 29 lbs. and stellar reviews. >>>>> https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Rum800C--fender-rumble-800-2x10-inch-800-watt-bass-combo-amp

Yes on this. Rumbles are good for the $$. I use a 100 at a low volume restaurant gig. Play as long as you can. I have a bass player friend who is 76, rocks and sings lead on some songs. 2 or 3 gigs a week. He’s about to start an acoustic guitar solo gig. Consider changing to class d amp & lightweight cab.

 

[Kaa]

Thanks for the input, everyone! I have some research to do.

 

[stringthrough]

I use this powered speaker cab. 350W out of a 12" speaker, and it weighs (drum roll) 14.4 lbs

Just add a (optional) preamp pedal and you'd be good to go.

AT CUBE 112-350 ACT – GRBass

www.grbass.com

 

[Gervais Cote]

I use this powered speaker cab. 350W out of a 12" speaker, and it weighs (drum roll) 14.4 lbs

Just add a (optional) preamp pedal and you'd be good to go.

AT CUBE 112-350 ACT – GRBass

www.grbass.com

GR Bass is truly amazing !

 

[slagbass]

got any recommendations? I've been looking for one...

Ruxxac folding cart. I've had the same one for over 20 years and it still works like a champ. A pair of single 15" cabs with an amp on top all in one load. And it folds flat so it takes up almost no room in your vehicle (if that is important to you).

 

[bherman]

Reality check time here - OP says that he cant afford/doesn't want to buy new, lighter cabs and the issue is loading into his vehicle (ie, lifting) not rolling, so wheels and carts don't solve his problem

 

[Kaa]

Reality check time here - OP says that he cant afford/doesn't want to buy new, lighter cabs and the issue is loading into his vehicle (ie, lifting) not rolling, so wheels and carts don't solve his problem

Yes, My personal situation is that I'll only be moving this thing occasionally. From my basement to my friend's basement. So, even though I have the dough, and the GAS, I think it would be pretty much just a luxury buy to go for a high(er) end combo and/or cab & head. The chances of me gigging are not zero, but, close.

 

[FARBass]

You can also buy a gig bag from Studio Slips and add handles wherever you want. I find it much easier to carry my combo amp that way.

 

[FARBass]

You can also buy a gig bag from Studio Slips and add handles wherever you want. I find it much easier to carry my combo amp that way.

I use the handles to load in and out of my car.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Being old and weak, I have a question.​

 

[Balog]

Yes, My personal situation is that I'll only be moving this thing occasionally. From my basement to my friend's basement. So, even though I have the dough, and the GAS, I think it would be pretty much just a luxury buy to go for a high(er) end combo and/or cab & head. The chances of me gigging are not zero, but, close.

You have any neighbor kids that want to make $20 helping an old man load and unload? Local Boy Scouts working on a badge? Heck, give them a few days notice and the local Mormons will be happy to send a clean cut youngster to help out for free.

 

[shoot-r]

Yes, My personal situation is that I'll only be moving this thing occasionally. From my basement to my friend's basement. So, even though I have the dough, and the GAS, I think it would be pretty much just a luxury buy to go for a high(er) end combo and/or cab & head. The chances of me gigging are not zero, but, close.

Instead of investing in folding carts, casters, extra handles, T-nuts, base plates, ect., ect., (and let's not forget the time, effort and expense to install these extras), wouldn't it be just as cost effective to watch the T.B. Classifieds for another used combo like you already have, (or something close to it), and then park one of the combos in your friend's basement. Then you don't have to move it in and out of either basement at all.