Box for shipping an amp

steven70

Anyone have any recommendations for sourcing a box and packaging for shipping a standard sized valve amp ?

Already asked local guitar shop...don't mind spending some money ordering something as I want it to be safe.

Sure this has come up before - I can't find a thread.

Thanks

gumbothewiddler

Not sure there is such thing as a standard size valve amp!

If you’ve already contacted your local music store, perhaps Facebook marketplace? I picked up some guitar boxes in my area for a few quid. 

kennedydream1980

B&Q sell large packing boxes and rolls of bubble wrap. You could easily make up a box with plenty of packaging this way.

ecc83

Head or combo? No, no standard box but I would suggest several layers of bubble wrap then cardboard and a tape gun loaded with "Fragile" tape.

If a valve amp, and the recipient is cute enough, I would remove all the valves and BWrap them separately...BUT include instructions for their correct re-insertion!

Dave.

steven70

Thank you everyone - I forgot to mention it's a head...yes will remove the valves.
I'll try B&Q later.
Thank you

ecc83

steven70 said:

Thank you everyone - I forgot to mention it's a head...yes will remove the valves.
I'll try B&Q later.
Thank you

We have a couple of "RockBotton" type shops here where you can find wrap, tape and guns a LOT cheaper than B&Q. Corry cardboard, I don't know.

Dave.

jca74

My normal method is to buy a new amp and use the box to ship the old one...

Time to go shopping!

GoFish

Double boxing may be a good idea if it's possible.

If you're sending it with Parcelforce, this is especially recommended as they tend not to be so precious with "box shaped" items.

Yorkie

jca74 said:

My normal method is to buy a new amp and use the box to ship the old one...

Time to go shopping!

Sounds like LOL material, but I’ve done it myself many more times than I can count. 

So have some wisdom. 

steven70

Thanks again. All sorted. Got hold of a couple of boxes and a load of wrap. Should do the trick.
Yes, I did consider a new amp it doesn't take a lot of persuasion.
Cheers