Ways to lock up an amp head?

[Johnny_Paps]

Hey everyone!

If I’m posting in the wrong area let me know!

I wanted to ask if anyone knew any tricks on how to keep my Ampeg SVT classic locked up without having to purchase an amp safe. I rent space with my band and have my bass head there, and my drummer likes to bring random people into the spot to jam. Maybe I’m being petty but it’s an expensive head that I’ve finally gotten the chance to own and I don’t want it getting damaged. Might have to just buy a road case for it..

Let me know if there’s any tips to make it so only I can power it up!

 

[Jazzdogg]

If I had any doubts, I would take it home after every practice.

 

[Johnny_Paps]

If I had any doubts, I would take it home after every practice.

I’d love to but it’s like 80 lbs

 

[StereoPlayer]

I’d love to but it’s like 80 lbs

How old are you? take it with you.

 

[ole Jason]

Locked road case is the easy answer

 

[Jazzdogg]

I’d love to but it’s like 80 lbs

If it's "like 80 lbs" it's likely a tube amp. If the power cord is permanently attached, put a small padlock through the hole in one of the prongs that are inserted into a power outlet OR remove the tubes if you're really interested in preventing others from using it, but not interested enough to take it home.

Back in the 60's and 70's we all schlepped those heavy amps because lightweight amps that are powerful and sound good hadn't been invented yet.

 

[Johnny_Paps]

How old are you? take it with you.

Why even comment if you’re gonna say slick ? I’m not lugging that thing up and down 2 flights of stairs every week.

 

[StereoPlayer]

Why even comment if you’re gonna say slick ? I’m not lugging that thing up and down 2 flights of stairs every week.

Well, I didn’t mean to be snarky. I didn’t see that you had 2 flights of stairs to lug it.
Personally, I would use a light class D head for rehearsals. Or a junky one to leave there.

I never had a SVT probably because of the weight thing…

 

[Zooberwerx]

Well, I didn’t mean to be snarky. I didn’t see that you had 2 flights of stairs not lug it.
Personally, I would use a light class D head for rehearsals. Or a junky one to leave there.

I never had a SVT probably because of the weight thing…

You should see the stuff I navigate up ‘n down my circular staircase.

Riis

 

[coreyfyfe]

Take the fuse with you. Just don’t forget it when you come to practice, or break it when you take it out.

 

[agedhorse]

Straight jacket?

 

[bherman]

Straight jacket?

For the amp or guest players??

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

take out the fuse, hide it somewhere.

 

[Killing Floor]

Road case. Lock it.

The plan B is get a cheap amp to leave at the space.

 

[agedhorse]

For the amp or guest players??

guitar players?

 

[Drucifer]

Here's another thread Lock out a 1/4" input jack? | TalkBass.com

 

[Drucifer]

I also have an SVT Classic head and 810 cabinet, I also keep it in a shared space, and I worry about someone firing it up without a load or general mistreatment. I also will not bring it home every night. Mine is in a road case (>100 lbs total weight) and it's easy to lock. I do recall a lock you could put in your 1/4" input, but some quick Googling produces no results.

 

[Manticore]

If someone wants it without paying for it they will take it when unattended and figure out how to get it working later. If it's precious, take it with you. Use a different amp at rehearsal if it's too much trouble to take the Ampeg with you.

 

[LBS-bass]

Tell the other guy your gear is off limits. If he want his buddies in, they can bring their own gear. Shouldn’t be hard.

 

[-Stingray]

I would go the road case route. It won't prevent it from being stolen (unlikely if the guys in there are friends of a friend.......but it WILL prevent people from messing with it (the most likely scenario).