Cab Covers - Yes Or No?

[ashtray]

For me, the cab covers just kill too much of the highs. I like em for r&b stuff, but not for rock. And if you play too loud, you get that dreaded “cover flap” sound. (*many topics on that here, just search!)

 

[Sgtpepper89]

I always have a blanket over my amp when not using it as I run a dual cat setup.

 

[Dave W]

You guys put covers on your cabinets before you take them somewhere? Really, you do?

My cabs are stored with the covers on them. I take them to a gig, remove the cover, play the gig, put the cover back on during load out, then put the cab back into storage until the next gig.

 

[mesaplayer83]

My cabs are stored with the covers on them. I take them to a gig, remove the cover, play the gig, put the cover back on during load out, then put the can back into storage until the next gig.

Same here...

 

[40Hz]

I think they’re worth having. Saves unnecessary wear and tear and definitely looks more professional IMO.

 

[brianrost]

I use covers to protect the drivers, not to keep the cab looking good for resale. Some covers are a ripoff...I paid $300 for a GK combo and the cover was almost $100.

 

[2saddleslab]

LeCover for the mini rig & Tuki for the big rig.

 

[FirewalZ]

...Its depends Back in the day, I had real heavy cab's that were covered in that thick carpet stuff, I never had a real need. However my newer cabs are much lighter and the torlex stuff used now seems thinner and gets nic'd and dinged easier, so i get covers.

 

[Bob_Ross]

I will use covers if the are provided with the gear, but find removing and replacing them is a bit of a hassle.

Always wrap it up for protection

Very first time I ever encountered covers was when I was 14 or 15 years old (this would've been circa 1975) and my band rented a PA system from a local music store. They gave us two Vox column speakers, and as the shop owner pulled the vinyl covers over the columns he turns to me and says "You've put on a condom before, right? Same idea."

 

[beans-on-toast]

A cover offer some protection against dings but it also keeps dust off the cab and helps keep it out of the amp. The grille cloth will not fade with time if it is exposed to sunlight.

 

[mesaplayer83]

A cover offer some protection against dings but it also keeps dust off the cab and helps keep it out of the amp. The grille cloth will not fade with time if it is exposed to sunlight.

Agreed 100% - also worth their weight in gold during rainy load ins/outs...

 

[MCS4]

I'll use them (if I have them) in rare occasions when my gear is going to be crammed against a bunch of other gear in a van. For gigs and rehearsals where I'm going to be transporting the cabs in my own car and toting them myself in and out of venues, I don't worry about it.

 

[onosson]

Never owned any in my whole career, until purchasing the 2 cabs that I now own. One is an Ampeg Portaflex with their classy striping, and the other is an Orange bass cab with their trademark orange finish. Both look so nice, I wanted to make sure they stayed in good condition, so I ordered custom covers for them. So far, so good, and well worth the cost.

 

[onosson]

...Its depends Back in the day, I had real heavy cab's that were covered in that thick carpet stuff, I never had a real need. However my newer cabs are much lighter and the torlex stuff used now seems thinner and gets nic'd and dinged easier, so i get covers.

Yeah, rat fur needs no cover, that's for sure! And that old tolex used to hold up to years of touring... #getoffmylawn

 

[BJMtz]

When I bought my newest and best cab (SVT610) I bought a cover for it right away. It's a $1,000 cab so why the heck would I not want to protect it. If you have a $1,000 bass you're going to transport it in a case right???

 

[FirewalZ]

Yeah, rat fur needs no cover, that's for sure! And that old tolex used to hold up to years of touring... #getoffmylawn

Yep...case in point:
GK MB212-ii - Great combo, but has a "painted" exterior that seems to chip easily
Rumble v3's - Again a great rig, but the torlex is fairly this and dings easily.

I went here, made right in Michigan
Custom Amp Covers

 

[onosson]

Yep...case in point:
GK MB212-ii - Great combo, but has a "painted" exterior that seems to chip easily
Rumble v3's - Again a great rig, but the torlex is fairly this and dings easily.

I went here, made right in Michigan
Custom Amp Covers

I believe that's where I ordered mine from, as well.

 

[srxplayer]

If you have cats or kids definately a yes.

 

[jthisdell]

When I bought my newest and best cab (SVT610) I bought a cover for it right away. It's a $1,000 cab so why the heck would I not want to protect it. If you have a $1,000 bass you're going to transport it in a case right???

Right, my cabs are much smaller (110, 210, 112) and less costly ($600, $800, $1,000) but that is expensive enough that I want to take care of them.

I guess another question would be "Why are cab covers so expensive?" Doesn't seem that they should cost $100 or more for a small cab.

 

[MrLenny1]

I bought an Eden cover for my last cab. Very nice, padded.
At gigs there is no room to store it, gets trampled, soiled.
Gave up on it. Adds no real resale value IME.