Purchasing "Shorty" poles for mounting tops on subs
You can connect a BASSBOSS Top to a BASSBOSS subwoofer with a "Shorty" 6" pole when the top is placed directly on a subwoofer. This eliminates the need for unsightly ratchet straps, and Iensures a more stable and safer setup.
Purchasing a Shorty Pole (Recommended):
You can purchase a pair Shorty Poles from one of our dealers:
- FullCompass
- Sweetwater
- B&H Photo and Video
Creating your own Shorty Pole:
- Buy a 26" pole to create four 6" pole pieces ideal for the task.
- It comes with two end caps, and you can order more here.
- A plumber, plumbing supply shop, machine shop, or muffler shop can cut these cleanly for you with ease.
- An inexpensive pipe cutter from Harbor Freight can make it a truly easy DIY project and still keep the overall investment and time to a minimum.
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