Custom covers - Roqsolid or Hotcovers?

[Beer of the Bass]

Out of the two suppliers above, which one would be more recommended at the moment? I seem to recall reading that one had been less dependable in the last couple of years, but can't recall which, or whether that still applies. Or are there others in the UK worth looking at?

Edited September 4, 2017 by Beer of the Bass

[bumnote]

I have always had great service from hot covers, must of had about 10 covers from them, Couldnt recommend more. I have had one from roqsolid but prefer the design and material from hot covers

[tony_m]

Have to confess I've no experience of HotCovers having always used Roqsolid, but I'm very happy with the cover I recently had custom-made by Roqsolid for my Trace BLX-110 cab. Very easy to spec via the online form, followed by a quick response and production / delivery once I'd placed the order, and fits perfectly. FWIW, I think Roqsolid are still doing a 15% off discount code at the mo.

[EBS_freak]

Hotcovers every time. Thicker, more robust, perfect fit with every order that I've had... and amazingly quick turn around. Roqsolid for me, are more like a thinnly padded amplifier slip... conversely, hot covers are the fully padded version.

[tony_m]

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1504541523' post='3365565']
Hotcovers every time. Thicker, more robust, perfect fit with every order that I've had... and amazingly quick turn around. Roqsolid for me, are more like a thinnly padded amplifier slip... conversely, hot covers are the fully padded version.
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To be perfectly honest, the unpadded dust-cover / amp sleeve type of thing is all I really need, so Roqsolid works for me. I presume HotCovers' "600D Canvas" option is similar, but they don't appear to offer the choice of contrast colour seam binding which appeals to the Gear Tart in me!

[Beer of the Bass]

Ok, I think I may be leaning towards Hotcovers. I like the idea of the vinyl material they use. I have of course picked the week that most of their staff are on holiday (there's a note on the website), so the quote might be a little slower than normal.

[acidbass]

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1504541523' post='3365565']
Hotcovers every time. Thicker, more robust, perfect fit with every order that I've had... and amazingly quick turn around. Roqsolid for me, are more like a thinnly padded amplifier slip... conversely, hot covers are the fully padded version.
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Pretty much what I was going to post verbatim.

[Beer of the Bass]

I've got quotes from both now. Once the VAT is added to Roqsolid's base price there is less than £1 difference between them. So I'll go with Hotcovers, I reckon.

[yorks5stringer]

Yes, but then Roqsolid often have discounts and offers.

[rushbo]

I've got a Hotcovers padded cover for my Genz Benz Contour combo. It's ace. It gets regular use and it's holding up really well. Highly recommended.

[Dan Dare]

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1504541523' post='3365565']
Hotcovers every time. Thicker, more robust, perfect fit with every order that I've had... and amazingly quick turn around. Roqsolid for me, are more like a thinnly padded amplifier slip... conversely, hot covers are the fully padded version.
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This. Although I've had Roqsolids that I was perfectly happy with, I've found that Hot Covers products are better padded and sturdier. You pay a little more, but they are better.