Eh, don't be a bummer. Big cabs are fun and they sound so goooooooood!
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Moving a 610 cab up & downstairs without help?
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As long as you have roadies to move them.
Well, I think I intend on letting the guy know I'm not going to try out the amp after all. I'm not able to spend $800-1600 on similarly spec'd, ultra-lite cab. If the V4B were 200 watts, I'd wouldn't worry about adequate volume using smaller cabs.
I use a Mesa PH610. I think it weighs about 140 lbs. but it has built in castors on the bottom of one side so it tilts and is pretty easy to lug up stairs. I usually load it in and out of a vehicle easier than my other cabs because of the height. You can simply bring it close and then just tip it from the bottom and it easily loads in. Loading out you just let the weight of the cab bring it down gently.
Eh? Steps going up at 35 or 40 degree gradient makes for a gnarly ramp.
I moved a 215 Road Ready or an 810 up and down stairs when I was younger.
If you don't have to pay for damage to the common area and you have uncle's that give you side work doing concrete demo it'll be a piece of cake.
If you don't have to pay for damage to the common area and you have uncle's that give you side work doing concrete demo it'll be a piece of cake.
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It's got skid rails, and the handle is on the top. Its 100 lbs though, it's gonna be tough. Reality though, anything is. Even small cabs are like 50 lbs. Itll be a killer rig though.
With the cab strapped on to a heavy duty cart with inflatable wheels, it can be done. But you could also hurt your back in the process - and standing for 3 hours playing bass at a gig with a pulled back SUCKS! Oh, I used to gig heavy gear, and I would tweak my back before a show moving gear more often than not!
Consider multiple lighter cabs instead. You could probably do the 610, but there’s just easier ways to use other gear instead.
Consider multiple lighter cabs instead. You could probably do the 610, but there’s just easier ways to use other gear instead.
Another vote for appliance dolly. It's kinda noisy, especially when u get home at 3am. Grumpy neighbors.
Maybe let the building owner know you're interested in the next 1st floor apt. that becomes available.
That cab is surprisingly manageable... I used to gig with one of those (and a V4B) and I only weigh about 150
You should be able to extend it out past the stairs if it's only 5 or 6 at a time.
56lbs is about the most its sensible to lift regularly, even if less awkward than a cab.
But more practically speaking, its inevitable that sucker is going to get left in the vehicle some nights when its just too much or too antisocial to heave it up the steps, and that inevitably means its going to get stolen and your vehicle broken into as well...
But more practically speaking, its inevitable that sucker is going to get left in the vehicle some nights when its just too much or too antisocial to heave it up the steps, and that inevitably means its going to get stolen and your vehicle broken into as well...
A 2 wheel dolly, preferably with pneumatic tires (air filled, they'll roll over the steps easier and won't *BANG!* into the next step as you climb) and ratchet strap that cab to the dolly frame so it doesn't lean forward and tumble like a boulder down the stairs at your drummer.
ALSO, make the drummer push from underneath.
ALSO, make the drummer push from underneath.
Getting it downstairs is easy.
Just line it up and give it a kick!
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Get an appliance dolly (it's a hand truck that straps onto the cab, and has rubber belts on the back, like tank treads).
It has wheels, but the belts are much smoother.
They even make electric power assisted ones.
Edited to add: Just viewed rest of thread, post #29 and #39 are pretty close.
Google up some industrial supply houses and Bob's your Uncle!
Just line it up and give it a kick!
Coming up?
Get an appliance dolly (it's a hand truck that straps onto the cab, and has rubber belts on the back, like tank treads).
It has wheels, but the belts are much smoother.
They even make electric power assisted ones.
Edited to add: Just viewed rest of thread, post #29 and #39 are pretty close.
Google up some industrial supply houses and Bob's your Uncle!
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i think you can do it. you have my support...it's one of those 'i support you in spirit' things.
of course, "why" you'd want to do it is funny all by itself....to me. YMMV. 
good luck with any 'core strength' issues you may have!
If I was smarter I would have cut up a tank dolley.
Welders use them, there were several I could have repurposed back when I was young enough to dead lift them.
You get smarter in retrospect.
I “walk” my Marshall cabinet up my front steps. First lift one side up on the first step while the other side remains on the ground. Then lift the other side up while first side remains on the step. Slow, but easy.
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The handle on the back will hold no problem. If you are going to do this I'd recommend taking the cab face first up the stairs, otherwise your back will be bent over the cab lifting it going backwards if that makes any sense. The 610 has side handles I believe. I used to heave my 810 up two flights of stairs a stair at a time because the castors would catch on each stairs overhang, so I'd hip check the cab out and jerk it up to the next stair. 3 years I did that and only once was faced with a life threatening decision of letting the cab go. If you're a bigger guy, this cab won't be a problem... for now. And remember, secure your back, and lift with the knees.
