Storing an amp in a garage?

mrleon83

So, I've sold my house to go traveling , I have a garage which I'm storing stuff in.. would a mesa boogie combo be ok in there?

ICBM

Maybe… how dry is the garage?

Even if it does appear completely dry you will often get rust on the metalwork and other problems though. If you're just putting it into storage and don't need to get it out for a long time probably the best thing to do is wrap it in plastic sheeting and tape it up thoroughly to make sure it's airtight - do this somewhere warm and dry so you're not trapping any moisture inside.

DJH83004

Can you leave it with family or friends? as IC says despite your best efforts, if it is left in a garage, where there are temperature swings, something (usually the transformer laminations are first), will start to rust.  

mrleon83

Garage is very dry, it has recently been returned so should be ok? I'll wrap it in cling film and hope for the best , cheers ! 

57Deluxe

So, you want it covered is indelible spider droppings; sodden and damp and maybe used as a rats nest??

simonk

Do what @ICBM says above but also pop a couple of those sachets of silica that you get with almost everything inside.

mrleon83

Good suggestion.. or maybe I should just sell it? 

Lestratcaster

Make sure its in a case or something as it can get damp, and the moisture can damage the electrics.

maltingsaudio

Best option buy a decent flight case

Neil

mrleon83 said:

Good suggestion.. or maybe I should just sell it? 

Sell it if you are going for a good long while.