The AX8 vs. pools and misters

[mferrand]

Hey All,

We seem to have had a number of pool party gigs this summer. Many times we set up within feet of the water. I have a clear drop cloth that I put over the AXE8 and pedals to make sure it doesn't get soaked. It works well enough.

Last night we were on a deck far enough from the pool so I didn't worry about getting splashed. We set up, did a sound check and then went off to mingle and eat. When I came back to do a final tune up I found to my dismay that there were misters above us and my rig was soaked! Set list was soaked, guitar was wet, etc. I dried the AX8 and everything was good. We finally crimped the water line to stop the flow and everything went well. I guess you never know!

Cheers, Mike

 

[Barmaleus]

Glad to hear all is well =)
Reminds me of http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/torrential-rain-during-outdoor-gig-ax8-drenched-and.116906/
There are good suggestions to keep the AX8 dry next time.

 

[bdrepko]

Hey All,

We seem to have had a number of pool party gigs this summer. Many times we set up within feet of the water. I have a clear drop cloth that I put over the AXE8 and pedals to make sure it doesn't get soaked. It works well enough.

Last night we were on a deck far enough from the pool so I didn't worry about getting splashed. We set up, did a sound check and then went off to mingle and eat. When I came back to do a final tune up I found to my dismay that there were misters above us and my rig was soaked! Set list was soaked, guitar was wet, etc. I dried the AX8 and everything was good. We finally crimped the water line to stop the flow and everything went well. I guess you never know!

Cheers, Mike

I would buy a very cheap rig for those shows. Probably like a fender mustang 2 (used even for around $200). Eventually you AX8 is going to get trashed.

 

[barhrecords]

I use those big Ziploc bags with the cables running out of a small opening.

https://ziploc.com/en/products/closet-storage/space-bag/space-bag-jumbo-flat

You can press foot switches and use expression pedals with everything in the bag.

 

[ghost219]

How about a layer of Saran Wrap?

 

[mmpete]

Hey All,

We seem to have had a number of pool party gigs this summer. Many times we set up within feet of the water. I have a clear drop cloth that I put over the AXE8 and pedals to make sure it doesn't get soaked. It works well enough.

Last night we were on a deck far enough from the pool so I didn't worry about getting splashed. We set up, did a sound check and then went off to mingle and eat. When I came back to do a final tune up I found to my dismay that there were misters above us and my rig was soaked! Set list was soaked, guitar was wet, etc. I dried the AX8 and everything was good. We finally crimped the water line to stop the flow and everything went well. I guess you never know!

Cheers, Mike

I'll bet your heart skipped a beat or two when you first saw the state of your equipment