Why are bass amps hairy?

[lordie]

well i dunno why its for. but it works great when a a hot chick come over the house and sit on top of the amp and i played it loud so it vibrate and tickles. she is going to have a lotsa fun.. for sure.

 

[vernplum]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442174

Ah - now that's more like it - I was searching the Web like mad trying to find some discussion on this because I became obsessed with trying to find out. Seems like the consensus from bassists is that there's no real technical reason to it - it comes down to looks, perceived durability and personal preferences.


Don't worry - I knew you weren't trying to be an ass hence all the smileys. this is a lighthearted thread about something inconsequential after all. I like useless trivia.

Cheers

 

[jkambing]

Don't worry - I knew you weren't trying to be an ass hence all the smileys. this is a lighthearted thread about something inconsequential after all. I like useless trivia.

:mrgreen:

 

[RobTheMob]

THE answer to why are bass amps hairy

are you ready for this?

The texture prevents the beer on the amp from 'dancing' around and falling down!
Prost!

:-D

 

[shinobi]

indian amps??

i heard that china made amps are damn hairy. you should get MIJ amps, should be quite smooth

anyway, i know that markbass makes attachment tweeters. the hairy-ness makes it attachable to the cab using velcro.

 

[keiith]

My very first amp 4 years back was hairy haha