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    I recently got a cover for my Hughes and Kettner Edition 20 amp and it was no simple task to find one. In fact I have the very first cover ever made for that amp by BS Covers http://www.bscovers.com/.

    I looked all over the web and nobody had one pre made specifically for that amp so my search led me to BS Covers. They offer to make one off covers if you provide accurate dimensions (cool). So that's what I did. I measured everything up and then emailed them the figures. A few hours later I get an email back saying to check my measurements. They were right. I was slightly off. What I had done is measure the amp handle placement from the edges of the cabinet but when I measured the over all dimensions I measured from the corner protectors and there was a significant difference because those corner protectors are thick.

    I emailed them again with the revised figures and got another email back asking if the amp was trapezoidal (thinner at the top than the bottom). Sure enough they got that one right as well. I didn't even notice. So once again I remeasure and send in the updated figures along with a Paypal payment. No more emails from them. Hmmmm. Did they give up on me?

    Approximately 1 week later I receive a very heavy duty abrasion resistant black cover that is embroidered with "H&K Edition 20" tastefully small in white at the bottom of the cover and guess what? It fit perfectly!

    Kudos to BS Covers for a custom job well done and reasonable prices.:

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    I guess not too many amps come with a cover from the manufacturer anymore. I believe a vinyl jobbie came with my JC's when I bought them... I'll have to have a looksie if I can find them.

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    Not to hijack the thread but I just picked up this for my Soldano.
    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ter?sku=545854 I got mine new on Ebay for about $120 shipped. It's heavier duty than it looks. It's reinforced all around and you can use it as an amp stand at a gig. It's got a retractable luggage style handle and wheels too. For the money I thought it was great.
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    Oops, I read that thread title wrong. Thought you said "BS covers for your ears". Which should be required equipment around here. Particularly when I post one of my techno-treatises. Though I guess it would really be for the eyes, since we read here, not listen. Well, sometimes we listen....

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    Quote Originally Posted by duhvoodooman
    Oops, I read that thread title wrong. Thought you said "BS covers for your ears". Which should be required equipment around here. Particularly when I post one of my techno-treatises. Though I guess it would really be for the eyes, since we read here, not listen. Well, sometimes we listen....

    See what I mean ?
    LMAO I thought the same thing Voo! Cool score Spud. I outta order something nice for my Jubilee because even Marshall in all it's glory only supplied me with a cheapo clear plastic cover for my amph long time ago. I don't even know what happened to that cover. I think it crumpled up and dried up.
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    Good review hombre! As you know, I got a marble brown pleather dust cover embroidered proudly with the Peavey logo with my amph. If I moved it around a ton, I would look into something like this.
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    That's a good site to bookmark Spudman. Those guys sound like they know their stuff. Good job.
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    They just emailed me and asked if I would take and send them a picture of the cover on the amph. I don't get it but I think I'll do it any way.

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    I too have bookmarked them. They look somewhat more reasonable than some other cover makers - and I like they way they look. And it's cool that they embroider each cover with the model of what amp the cover if intended to cover.

    Congrats on finding a good supplier.

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    They took my money, no responses to e-mail and shipped nothing. NOW only to find this is a chronic problem. Need's to B reported to the TX AG's office for fraud.

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    Hey Spud, maybe a dumb questions but why do you need an amp cover.
    Of course that question is from a guy who does not gig, or move his amps.
    I have covers for most of my amps and they are neatly folded in the closet.
    The Marshall cover is still in the garage due to the ridiculous smoke smell.
    Are they for looks or do they actually give some protection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZMAN
    Hey Spud, maybe a dumb questions but why do you need an amp cover.
    Of course that question is from a guy who does not gig, or move his amps.
    I have covers for most of my amps and they are neatly folded in the closet.
    The Marshall cover is still in the garage due to the ridiculous smoke smell.
    Are they for looks or do they actually give some protection.
    When they are being transported crammed into a vehicle with a bunch of other gear there is a tendency for the covering on the amp to get gouged or torn. A cover helps prevent this. When I was on the road full time I used hard cases for my amph and 30 years later it still looks almost new. Soft covers help but not to the degree that hard cases will.

    If your amps never leave the house you might not ever need a cover. If you travel with your amp then I recommend a cover.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZMAN
    Hey Spud, maybe a dumb questions but why do you need an amp cover.
    Of course that question is from a guy who does not gig, or move his amps.
    I have covers for most of my amps and they are neatly folded in the closet.
    The Marshall cover is still in the garage due to the ridiculous smoke smell.
    Are they for looks or do they actually give some protection.
    I have gigged very little. When I have, I do like the amph covered for transport.

    But at home, I just got used to having the cover on my Peavey (one came with it) and when I got my Fender, that big, vintage, front grill looked like a tear waiting to happen at my house full of kids and dogs. See here:




    So I got one of these:





    From here: http://store.amplifiercovers.com/products.html (note fender combo cover pictured upper right) These guys were great to deal with, reasonable, and fast.

    I got vintage brown with brown piping. I like having the piping as it seems to make the cover hold its shape better. It is very similar to the one that came with my Peavey, but was sewn to fit the amp perfectly, angled control panel included. I feel better leaving for work knowing it is covered up.

    The Peavey cover that got me hooked is pictured here:

    Last edited by sunvalleylaw; May 3rd, 2010 at 09:57 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sunvalleylaw
    I have gigged very little. When I have, I do like the amph covered for transport.

    But at home, I just got used to having the cover on my Peavey (one came with it) and when I got my Fender, that big, vintage, front grill looked like a tear waiting to happen at my house full of kids and dogs.

    So I got one of these:




    From here: http://store.amplifiercovers.com/products.html (note fender combo cover pictured upper right) These guys were great to deal with, reasonable, and fast.

    I got vintage brown with brown piping. I like having the piping as it seems to make the cover hold its shape better. It is very similar to the one that came with my Peavey, but was sewn to fit the amp perfectly, angled control panel included. I feel better leaving for work knowing it is covered up.
    Just bumping this because these folks were good too.
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    I guess that makes sense. I use car covers for my muscle cars and it saves a lot of garage scratches for sure.
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    These look nice... might spring for one for my Traynor... fitting a Canuck cover for a Canuck amp. Eh?
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    This one looks comprehensive too - http://store.amplifiercovers.com/ although I have never dealt with them.
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    Your posts on here got me interested in this, so I read back a bit.

    Generally, whenever there is a payment problem or some other logistical problem with a company, there's someone from that company working with me to figure things out. They don't typically just leave me to deal with it. You would think that at least some sort of explanation on the website would help people to understand what was going on once they figured it out.

    I would say that they definitely wet the bed on this one, regardless of whether it was paypal's fault. It's still their reputation on the line, so some sort of customer service and information probably would have helped them immensely with damage control.

    That being said, I'm glad to hear that they're a solid company. I may check them out if I ever get an amp worth protecting!
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    I ordered a cover from BS on 10/15/2011. I received shipment notification today (10/21/2011) for a delivery scheduled for tomorrow. I'll post a follow up tomorrow but I thought you guys may be interested in my experience. I was a little nervous after reading so many accounts of slow service and non-responsive email exchanges. They seem to be on track based on my experience so far.

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