HDRX20 head vibration

[Johnnykuz]

Anybody have an issue with the HDRX20 head vibrating and moving around when playing through the 1x12 cabinet? The right hand side of the head is very light compared to the left side which has the transformers. Every few songs I have to stop and slide the head back onto the cabinet before it falls off from the vibrations moving that side of the head forward. Anybody have any elegant solutions for this that won't mar the tolex on the head or cabinet?

 

[RickP]

Anybody have an issue with the HDRX20 head vibrating and moving around when playing through the 1x12 cabinet? The right hand side of the head is very light compared to the left side which has the transformers. Every few songs I have to stop and slide the head back onto the cabinet before it falls off from the vibrations moving that side of the head forward. Anybody have any elegant solutions for this that won't mar the tolex on the head or cabinet?

I'm not sure it would work, but looking in my kitchen while making a cup of coffee I notice a silicone baking mat. Cheap, could be cut to fit under the head, and doesn't mar surfaces. Might keep that dude in place!

 

[andy474x]

No solutions, but I could definitely see that happening, little bugger is loud!

 

[László]

A couple of neoprene mouse pads might prevent it, and might also reduce vibration from the cabs that can affect tube life. They're 'squishy' enough that the weight of the amp wouldn't need to be much to create dimples that would prevent it from sliding around.

I've been using these for years and years on a variety of heads and cabs. Most don't need it, but they've worked for me. I generally cut them up to fit under each of the amp's feet, but try them first before cutting.

They also prevent the top surface of the cab from being marred, which is a side benefit.

YMMV, of course.

 

[Johnnykuz]

Thanks for the suggestions. I've got an old mouse pad that I could cut up. I'll give it a try.

 

[Johnnykuz]

So funny thing, I gigged with it a week ago yesterday and the head didn't vibrate or move even a little bit. I jammed with it the next day in my studio and same thing, no movement. Go figure!

 

[carlygtr]

Get some Furnature Sliders on Amazon or put a towel on the cab.