TIGHTEN UP THOSE CABS !

[EricOnTheBass]

I live in a dry climate and whenever I get new a new bass or drum I need to tighten the screws after it's been here for a few days.

 

[agedhorse]

Also why I stopped touring with all but one of my diy pedals. They didn't like the econoline shaker table test.

So production pedals on the road.

Kind of amazes me that anything survives that long term. Hats off to the builders!

A lot of effort goes into making a production product road worthy.

My years on the road are a big benefit when it comes to designing for such rigors.

 

[6thplanet]

A lot of effort goes into making a production product road worthy.

My years on the road are a big benefit when it comes to designing for such rigors.

What's your top three things a product needs to have for such rigors?

 

[agedhorse]

What's your top three things a product needs to have for such rigors?

Good mechanical design, good electrical design and quality materials/labor.

 

[Hoochie Coochie Man]

When I buy a new or used cab , I always tighten all the screws , speakers , cab .....everything . Just bought a Fender Rumble 800 combo and I noticed a rattle sound and sure enough , the speakers were loose as Hell . Most people would never think of doing this and they should .

 

[Low Main]

As Eric previously said, I break down any drum I bring in and go through all the fittings and fasteners.

Even with a newly made drum, the lug mounting bolts are often not tight (enough) on the inside of the shell.

PMS: Preemptive Maintenance Syndrome

 

[S-Bigbottom]

Be mindful of that fine line between snug and Crap!... it stripped/cracked.

 

[Stylee Mousse]

Only way to learn that is the hard way it seems

 

[6thplanet]

I find a 1/4 turn past stripped is the sweet spot.

 

[mikeswals]

You wouldn't believe the bar crud that had somehow worked it's way into everything. There was even cat fur...atleast I hope that's what it was. )

Yeah, cat fur.... we'll go with that!