Members SoCalMX70 Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 My band is playing an outdoor gig tonight. It's about 105F out here today and were definitely sound checking long before the sun goes down... which means our amps will be running for a good 20 minutes or so in this hot ass weather. Anything to worry about? Whats the hottest ambient temperature you've ran your amp in? I've never played a gig in shorts... this should be first. This is only the second time I've ever played outdoors as well. Last time it made our sound REALLY dry... might run some reverb this time if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 aw hell-- unless yer playing on the surface of the sun, a couple degrees here or there's not gonna piss off your amp.. tube amps are small furnaces.. i heat my living room with two el34 amps and a preamp in the winter.. clubs are worse.. no air circulation AND cigarette smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DyeMusica Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 No worries,I use my gear here in phoenix for outside shows all the time. And my gear is in live in cases..!I just did a show in 110, in direct sunlite...Nasty set, but it was well worth it.Dont think Ill do it again though... I wouldnt worry about it, just make sure it has time to cool down before throwing it around afterwards.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoCalMX70 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 Ah yeah that makes sense. Thanks for the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chakosh Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 If you're really concerned, pop the back off for more ventilation. And no shorts unless you're Scotty Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackwater Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 Bands have been playing outdoor festivals for years and years.....if your amp is in decent shape you are good to go. Worse case put a fan behind your rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mavesicles Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 If your amp is covered in black tolex, that will attracted the sun even more. So add that on top of the already hot weather. Maybe have a fan blowing behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoCalMX70 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 And no shorts unless you're Scotty Ian. Awww come on... I think the chicks will dig the dickie shorts and old school high top vans shoes! Shorts and high tops man. Shorts and high tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iron Lotus Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 Think abotu how hot they are anyway. Theyre subjected to heat for hours. No brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smachimo the T Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 My amp loves to be outside in 100+ temperature, it likes getting tans. the ladies love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tws! Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 It won't be a problem, I would put a fan back there just in case if I was worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smachimo the T Posted June 20, 2008 Members Share Posted June 20, 2008 Wasn't there someone that claimed that the PCB board in their amp contracted and expanded and that ruined their amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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