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Bobby P.
on 02/23/2013 		I too have a bad back from lifting fat asses for 28 years in fire rescue, and I am in good shape, good enough that people call me to help lift heavy objects or to move furniture. A lot has to do with lift technique, and proper lifting. A hand cart is essential if you do not have wheels on amp. Thankfully, all my heavy amps are on wheels, but they make some fantastic carts nowadays for music equipment. Great quality amps, with TUBES, are going to be heavy, especially if you play on the road, and want it to last. I have one amp that is not heavy, a converted P.A. NEWCOMB amp from the 40's, that is incredible, only 10 watts, but only a head, the speaker cab is 80 lbs!...
Karl Joppas Sr
on 02/25/2012 		great sounding Amp the reverb is cool sound for an amp although they make boxes that can add reverb to an amp if its not included so all and all a good podcast
jamminfool
on 02/24/2012 		It's amazing how many comments are being thrown out about "yer a wuss if you can't move a 90 lb amp and dont deserve to play"...what, exactly, does a great deal of physical strength have to do with the ability to play guitar? Once upon a time, I used to be able to heft my 125lb Sunn Concert Lead half stack on my own, like it was nothing! Fast foward 25 years and two violent auto accidents later...my back is a little more than slightly destroyed, and moving an amp that weighs in at more than 30lbs is a painful chore that, once done, will be paid for over a matter of days before I fully recoup. Does this mean I'm not allowed to play my instrument of choice anymore? Not in a million years...go ahead, just try to stop me! I just moved to a 60 watt 1x12 combo that weighs in at 90 lbs less than the half stack, and still provides an amazing amount of volume. If I need to play a larger room, I mic the friggin' thing! Chances are, if you're playing big enough venues, you're going to be putting whatever your playing through into the PA anyway, all you're really using your amp for is the initial tone feed and an onstage monitor for yourself! Do I miss having 150 watts of snarling half stack moving massive amounts of air behind me? Of course...do I miss moving the beast? No way! And btw Steve Clayton...this has absolutely *nothing* to do with me being a "lazy fatass"...I can say with no doubt that, before I was disabled by my unfortunate accidents, I was in a hell of a lot better shape than most! And, I refuse to put McDonald's crap in my body...that'd be like fueling up your Maserati with spent, unfiltered cooking oil...sure, it might run, but it'll complain the entire time that goop is gumming up the works! Oh, as for those who have bought one of these gems...lucky you, the Ruby Riot is an absolute ferocious sounding beast, with a smooth, supple clean side to compliment it's rock and roll badass attitude!
Kickaxe
on 02/25/2010 		I play anywhere from 2-4 gigs a week,3 sets a night,plus work a full time job..anyone who thinks an amps weight doesnt matter simply doesnt play enough for it to matter..try loading this amp,2 guitars,pedalboard,mic and stands up stairs or through crowds of people ,up onto sometimes high stages..then unload it all at 3 in the morning,get up at 7am,work all day and do it again the next night..I dont care how big or strong you are..youre gonna be hurtin..when I was playing once every few months Id bring a half stack,no problem..maybe some of you should think before you write...
ToneSage
on 02/10/2010 		are there really people out there who would not buy a great sounding instrument because of weight? i mean, loading and unloading takes up all but 7.5 minutes of one's night at a gig! if you are that damn feeble, get a fan to help! if you suck and have no fans, pay some drunk at the pub a couple bucks to help! come on! it is not like you have to strap the damn thing to your back for 5 hours. jeez!
Richie
on 10/16/2009 		I just got the Ruby Riot II -- and this amp is NOT 90 lbs. Less than a standard AC30 or my marshall Bluesbreaker (about 75-80lbs). Great amp -- awesome cleans, nice gain channel.
c.blondin
on 05/18/2009 		Better a fatass than a fathead.Look,90 lbs is a lot to lug around HOWEVER,if you like the amp,then find a way to move it,like a dolly or a cart,or you could ask Captain America to carry it for you.Judging from his comments it would be the perfect match to his academic skills.BTW,the amp sounded good .Now if you will excuse me I'm off to buy a burger.YUMMMMMMMMMM.
Roctor
on 01/07/2009 		Before we proceed to name-calling ad nauseum, I echo Jim's COMMENT. It did not sound like a complaint. My favourite amp for live and studio is a UK AC30 @88 lbs. I have had 5 back operations and I admit to considering amp weight in the decision in my amp purchases. God bless Mr. Clayton's good health; may he add a bit of compassion and understanding in 2009. Also, I am not a "fatass" in case he's wondering. I can safely lift all but 2 of my amps...
Steve Clayton
on 11/25/2008 		If us Americans werent such glutons, 90lbs wouldnt seem like a lot. Stop eating big macs you lazy fatass
Dave
on 10/30/2008 		That amp blows.



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