Using a combo on its side?

[Beedster]

Probably the specifics might be down to our good friend in Petulma @agedhorse, but is there any reason I shouldn't use a large combo on its side? The combo in question is a Mesa Carbine, it would only be used at low volumes when on its side, and at present main concern is that on its side one of the fan vents would be blocked, although I'm worried there may be unknown unknowns?

 

Interestingly the unit should have fitted upright into a nice little alcove in my new studio, but guess what......? 

 

Thanks

 

Chris

[PaulThePlug]

corner riser blocks... get the vent of the floor by a couple of inches?

[Beedster]

Just now, PaulThePlug said:

corner riser blocks... get the vent of the floor by a couple of inches?

 

Thanks Paul, that's going to help for sure 👍

[PaulThePlug]

couple of strips of 2x2...

Although might boom like a MF in an alcove up against the wall... check regular for cracks!

Edited October 28, 2022 by PaulThePlug

[wrinkleygit]

In my guitar playing days, I often used Fender valve combo’s on their side to help with cooling, as long as you can elevate it a little to keep the vent clear it will be quite happy.

[Beedster]

10 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

couple of strips of 2x2...

Although might boom like a MF in an alcove up against the wall... check regular for cracks!

It’s in the small room so will only be low volume, will move it into the big room (not yet built) for anything more. And yes, this thing will happily take the wall off a building if one is not careful, not helped by a rather sensitive master volume curve 👍 

[Beedster]

6 minutes ago, wrinkleygit said:

In my guitar playing days, I often used Fender valve combo’s on their side to help with cooling, as long as you can elevate it a little to keep the vent clear it will be quite happy.

That’s good to know, thanks 👍

[MichaelDean]

When I had my Mark Bass CMD102P, I'd quite often put it on its side if it was a smaller stage or I wanted a seat at practice! That was always fine. I didn't really notice any difference in the tone either. 

[agedhorse]

Since the Carbines are fan cooled, the orientation is not important PROVIDED the vents are not blocked.

[Beedster]

On 28/10/2022 at 20:03, agedhorse said:

Since the Carbines are fan cooled, the orientation is not important PROVIDED the vents are not blocked.

Thanks @agedhorse, I'm rather enjoying being back in the Boogie Gang 👍