Do taking casters off make a big difference?

[kingdomheights777]

I keep my casters on my recto 2x12 vertical cab, running the Mark V combo. Would it benefit me to yank those casters off when i play? If so should i set it on like a piece of wood or what? Our practice room is concrete floors.....

 

[mejoshee]

http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=40586&start=0

i assume you mean for the combo cab? i run extension cabs, unless i don't want to lug them around. the c90 is not very awesome. anyway, i'm looking to go for a head. obviously then it won't matter i don't know about you.

you'll get better acoustic coupling depending on the surface you're setting it on if you directly touch the cabinet to a larger, sturdy surface like a stage or hardwood floor. orange cabs have that hard rubber mat on the bottom to really project. the principle is good, but sometimes ths execution is not. if you were to do the same with the combo, i would think you'd probably just have better success w/o casters.

 

[dmcguitar]

you can always just leave them on and turn the cab on its side so it touches the floor. in general there is more apparent bass/bottom end when casters are off (or the cab is touching the ground) generally wood is the preferable surface to put it on.

 

[ryjan]

My practice room has concrete floors also. I have tried it both ways and I can't hear enough difference to give up the castors. Keep in mind that I play is a pretty small room so if you are on stage or play in a large room then you should experiment and hear it for yourself.