Members Puddlegum Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I can, but I really don't like to. Yet another reason to just get a 212 cab and call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cobrahead1030 Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 i don't like to, and if someone's available i'll ask for a hand...but i can carry them by myself without too much difficulty my splawn cabs weigh about 95 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members facefirst Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I can carry my 4x12s but if I can get help then I will. The Mesa Mark series 4x12s are heavy as all hell. They must have injected the wood with lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exocaster Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I have seen plenty of smaller guys carrying 4x12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Whoopysnorp Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 If I absolutely had to, I probably could, but damn, I sure don't want to. Especially my Mesa Roadready cab--that thing is just obscenely heavy. Actually I'm not so sure I could move that up a flight of stairs by myself. But that's one of the advantages of playing in a band: there's always a set of hands to help you out. I help my keyboardist carry his Yamaha Motif ES8, and he gives me a hand on one side of my cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I used to move my 5150 cab (100 pounds) up and down stairs all the time without any strength problems. However, I have a bad lower back and a few times I literally could not walk for several days after. I was in some harcore pain. Only happened if I was in a hurry and didn't use safe lifting technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exocaster Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 Especially my Mesa Roadready cab--that thing is just obscenely heavy. That brings up a very good point; there's a big difference in weight between a lot of 4x12s. I can move Marshalls around without a problem. I wouldn't even want to think about moving one of those armor-plated Mesas around; regular Mesa cabs are heavy enough as it is! How much do Orange cabs weigh? The wood on those looks about two inches thick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Whoopysnorp Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 That brings up a very good point; there's a big difference in weight between a lot of 4x12s. I can move Marshalls around without a problem. I wouldn't even want to think about moving one of those armor-plated Mesas around; regular Mesa cabs are heavy enough as it is! Yeah...I don't know if I could do that one solo. My other cab is a 5150 cab, which is sort of tricky to lift because it's pretty wide, but I have lifted it up into my van and on stages by myself. I've never tried hauling it up and down stairs solo...to be honest it'd be tough. When I got my first 4x12 (a particle board Hughes & Kettner with no casters) I did carry it down the alley from my van and up three flights of stairs to my apartment, though I was struggling by the end. So I guess maybe I do need to work out more, except that would take time away from making music, so {censored} it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kurtisqpublic Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I haul my rack up and down the steps to my basement just about every weekend. That thing is heavier than 2 or 3 412 cabs! Of course my speaker cab is a randall 212 with neod. speakers. So I can rest after hauling up the big guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pol Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I always carry mine by myself, no big deal, unless you have to go up a really small stair and there isn't enough room to carry it sideways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members killersoundz Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 {censored} that. I'm 6ft 1 210lbs and I barely ever try to lift a 4x12 myself. A Marshall 1960 cab sure, but they don't count. They're {censored} cabs weighing in at like 70 pounds or something. Most GOOD 4x12's are around 95-105lbs... It's not the weight, it's the awkward size of them. I always get someone to help I don't feel like busting my ass. Same thing with my drums, I pretty just don't do anything until people start worrying and then they start carrying in my {censored}. I'm a dick hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members puget Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 That brings up a very good point; there's a big difference in weight between a lot of 4x12s. I can move Marshalls around without a problem. I wouldn't even want to think about moving one of those armor-plated Mesas around; regular Mesa cabs are heavy enough as it is!How much do Orange cabs weigh? The wood on those looks about two inches thick... I rmember it being over 100 by a fair bit, can't remember exact though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeathMonkey Posted April 6, 2007 Members Share Posted April 6, 2007 I use 2 2x12 cabs...they're a lot easier to move up and down narrow stairways. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maz_master Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm 5'8", 145 lbs and 52 years old with an artificial hip (from too much exercise) and I have no problem lifting my Germino 4x12. It's all about proper technique. Squat low, keep your lower back straight, head up, lift with your legs and arms and let the cab slide along your knees instead of violating your lumbar arch. It helps your knees if you use a padded case. Sometimes I find that tilting it forward a little and rocking back in one smooth motoin as you life helps. OR, you can also elevate the cab first with a couple narrow footstools and THEN lift using the above technique. Makes it a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary666 Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 4 year old thread, really? Good advice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maz_master Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 Any average size man in decent health should be able to carry a 4x12 cab. I have seen plenty of smaller guys carrying 4x12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 How do you move a 4x12 around? For example, loading it on the van/suv/truck?Do you do it yourself or ALWAYS ask for help?Anyone take a 4x12 upstairs? In a van or pickup truck it's easy to do all by yourself. It's getting it in the {censored}ing car that's a killer. Also up the stairs - once you've got it grappled and off the ground going up or down stairs is no problem. It's the doors/doorways and the switchbacks on the stairs that kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 A Marshall 1960? Hell yeah, no problem. My Mills? Well that one I have to rely a lot on its wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jesse G Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 I seriously use my beer gut to have something to press it up against when I carry my 412 and its not hard for me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 A Marshall 1960? Hell yeah, no problem. My Mills? Well that one I have to rely a lot on its wheels This. My 1960 feels like a {censored}ing feather compared to my Orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yup. The only time it's a bitch is hauling one up narrow stairs by yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 +1 Damn, old thread is old. DM has'nt been around these parts in a long time............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zer0psi Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 I remember 3rd floor apartment + Orange PPC412 = doable, but makes you work. My current 6505 212 combo + any stairs = doable, but makes you work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nakedzen Posted September 20, 2011 Members Share Posted September 20, 2011 Old thread, but yeah, I always carry all of my own stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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