Carrier for unpackaged amps ?

[taunton-hobbit]

I have four large-ish valve power amps that I need to get from Torbay (Devon) to Matamp at Meltham (Huddersfield) -

I'm looking for a quote from someone who might be able to do this as a 'paid return or similar ?

Suggestions welcomed !

Edited June 12, 2021 by taunton-hobbit

[Mykesbass]

There are a couple of furniture carriers out there who act a bit like Shiply.com I'll see if I can find links.

[Mykesbass]

Update, Anyvan.com and shift.online

Haven't used them but came across them as part of a little business we have running.

[Owen]

I have used Shiply. So expensive it hurt, buy I knew what I was getting into. And a quote costs nothing. 

[LukeFRC]

Walshy has a nan with a van he uses and recomends

[Mykesbass]

6 minutes ago, owen said:

I have used Shiply. So expensive it hurt, buy I knew what I was getting into. And a quote costs nothing. 

I think Shiply pricing is very much down to availability. If someone has space on a run to nearby locations you will get a good deal. Also being flexible on dates. I've had a great price from them for car transport and some eye watering quotes for other things.

[PaulThePlug]

2 hours ago, LukeFRC said:

Walshy has a nan with a van he uses and recomends

😂

[ambient]

Would it be a good idea to remove the valves and package them separately?

[taunton-hobbit]

^ ^ ^ This is under consideration ...... I would rather not present Jeff with a DIY kit ...

(There's a lot of valves involved)

😎

Edited June 13, 2021 by taunton-hobbit

[Dad3353]

1 hour ago, taunton-hobbit said:

^ ^ ^ This is under consideration ...... I would rather not present Jeff with a DIY kit ...

(There's a lot of valves involved)

😎

It's the power valves that are most at risk; the pre-amp valves should be OK, and can stay in their sockets. A higher risk, though, is the weight of the transformers in there, in case of a hard knock, such as dropping the amp. This weight can rip the trannies from the chassis, or twist/bend the chassis. There's not a lot one can do to protect against this except make sure the amps aren't dropped..! For my part, I'd take the amps myself, and make a day of it..! I did this recently with my Hiwatt, taking it for repair implied a 300 km round trip. I have to go back shortly to collect my Fender Bassman 50, waiting for me after overhaul since Christmas. Now that the French curfew is extended to 21h00, I can plan such a trip. I wouldn't want to send my amps by courrier if I could do it any other way, and it's cheaper..! Your move may vary, naturally.