Simple question for the amp techs regarding backplates

[Erock]

Hey guys, I caught a stream on YT talking to Joe Bonamassa going over his live rig. I noticed he had all the back panels off his amps, with fans blowing across the tubes. It was in a rack, so completely protected, but it got me thinking. Most of my amps will live a lonely life alone in my man cave until my kids get them. I have one rig I use if I want to go anywhere outside the cave. Is there any benefit to keeping the back panel on, other than tube protection? It seems like it could extend tube life, but I wonder if they also provide any significant shielding at all? I've seen weird stuff affect shielding, so figured I'd ask here. I didn't find anything on google, just guitar back panel plates. I also doubt bare wood would do much, which most are, but I have some that are steel or partially steel.

 

[thegame]

During your absence, amplifier back panels have become a loaded topic on RT.

 

[Erock]

During your absence, amplifier back panels have become a loaded topic on RT.

oh geeze, I hope you're pulling my leg! I'm not gonna be shocked either way though, lol.

 

[FourT6and2]

No shielding benefits to a piece of wood and tolex. Leave 'em on, take 'em off. Doesn't matter if your amp sits at home all the time.

 

[thegame]

oh geeze, I hope you're pulling my leg! I'm not gonna be shocked either way though, lol.

I'm afraid I'm burnt out on the topic but others may be kind enough to explain. It all boils down to this:

 

[Smash]

I take them off when i get an amp. I severely dislike the added step when changing tubes. At times I just kept the chassis out so that i could have full access.

 

[Erock]

thanks guys, little overthinking I guess. Appreciate the replies for a dumb question, lol.

 

[311splawndude]

Not a dumb question brother. I leave the back/brackets off of all of my amps.

 

[Erock]

Not a dumb question brother. I leave the back/brackets off of all of my amps.

thanks man, I went full nerd with the fans and all, lol.

 

[311splawndude]

Not full retard knowing how 'hot' your playing is:

I recognize the Splawn cab - is that your Nitro? Or is that an old pic?

 

[Smash]

Gotta put the fans in front of the cab to get that morbid angel sound. That is the real tone secret

 

[Erock]

Not full retard knowing how 'hot' your playing is:

I recognize the Splawn cab - is that your Nitro? Or is that an old pic?

lol, thanks bud, it's a QR with the racing stripe on the cab and head.