Amp covers - which one to get?

bbill335

Just want a bit of protection for my Vibrolux when lugging it around to stop it picking up bumps, bruises and tears. Which one's worth getting?

I understand that you can get some properly nice bespoke covers but if I'm spending close to or over £100, I'll probably go the road case route.

not_the_dj

Hot covers or Roq-solid. Both will give prices on their websites. 

Eg https://www.hotcovers.co.uk/fender/fender-vibroverb-combo-cover

poopot

https://www.roqsolid.co.uk/wp/

bbill335

not_the_dj said:

Hot covers or Roq-solid.

Do you have experiences with either? Or a preference? 

not_the_dj

bbill335 said:

not_the_dj said:

Hot covers or Roq-solid.

Do you have experiences with either? Or a preference? 

I’ve used both. The Roq-solid ones have options for just a dust cover (tough fabric though) or you can add extra padding. You also choose the colours and can have extra pockets. 

Hot Cover are padded and a sort of faux leather type material. Tends to hold it’s shape quite well so if it’s for a combo it’s tricky to fold it down when you’re gigging. That’s the only real downside to those. 

Both are good products. 

bbill335

not_the_dj said:

bbill335 said:

not_the_dj said:

Hot covers or Roq-solid.

Do you have experiences with either? Or a preference? 

I’ve used both. The Roq-solid ones have options for just a dust cover (tough fabric though) or you can add extra padding. You also choose the colours and can have extra pockets. 

Hot Cover are padded and a sort of faux leather type material. Tends to hold it’s shape quite well so if it’s for a combo it’s tricky to fold it down when you’re gigging. That’s the only real downside to those. 

Both are good products. 

Thanks for that, appreciate it 

ICBM

Hotcovers do the cloth type as well now, and I think Roqsolid also do the leather type!

Phil_aka_Pip

Roqsolid every time. Excellent people!

andy1839

All my amps are in hotcovers vinyl covers, heads, combos and cabs. Always had good service from them and their covers have been spot on, wear well and have decent padding. 

martinw

I vote Roqsolid.

simonk

martinw said:

I vote Roqsolid.

Agreed. Spec the standard felt lining, not the foam.

bbill335

simonk said:

martinw said:

I vote Roqsolid.

Agreed. Spec the standard felt lining, not the foam.

What makes you say that? I gotta say, I was leaning the other way! 

Wazmeister

Ive got this one, and you can have it for free if you want !

It’ll fit yours and it has a very thick padding which is superb...

http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/122539/fs-silverstone-combo-amp-cover#latest

simonk

bbill335 said:

simonk said:

martinw said:

I vote Roqsolid.

Agreed. Spec the standard felt lining, not the foam.

What makes you say that? I gotta say, I was leaning the other way! 

Just wasn’t very impressed with the foam... it’s not worth the up charge over felt in my opinion.

It’s probably worth mentioning its been a while since I’ve bought one, so they may have changed the foam recipe, so to speak.

RiftAmps

+1 for RoqSolid and the new padded option is fantastic

bbill335

Wazmeister said:

Ive got this one, and you can have it for free if you want !

It’ll fit yours and it has a very thick padding which is superb...

http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/122539/fs-silverstone-combo-amp-cover#latest

Very generous offer but the depth is ~6cm too big  thanks though!

Wazmeister

Youre welcome mate

bbill335

The RoqSolids look right (despite the weird guy in the white coat doing the videos - when did people stop bothering with pictures and text in favour of green screens and iMovie?  ) but I'm torn between felt/foam and whether or not I need a pocket. If I can get exact measurements for the pocket (so I know it will fit a step that folds flat), I'd go for that.

ICBM

Felt is much better than foam in my opinion. It’s harder wearing and doesn’t protect any less well.

guitarfishbay

ICBM said:

Felt is much better than foam in my opinion. It’s harder wearing and doesn’t protect any less well.

Realistically neither are going to protect against a direct hard knock, you need a flight case for that, which will be both more heavy and more expensive.

I do like that the standard Roqsolid covers fold more easily. I get them for my cabs. For heads sometimes I get the hot covers one as it just seems like it might be a bit better for where the knobs on the amp are. 

There’s nothing obvious between the two for quality as far as I can tell. 

bbill335

Thanks so much for the input everyone. I feel very informed!