la bam Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Evening all, I was in B&Q today where I found the perfect hard case for my Little Mark 3 head. It a JCB box for keeping screws, nuts and bolts in, which has 9 removable compartments. Simply remove 6 of them and its an absolute perfect fit for the Little Mark 3 head. Im not sure if its the same dimensions as a LM2? I modified the remaining 3 trays (removed 1 and cut off the sides of the other 2 to give a continuous tray. Just by doing that is a near perfect fit - especially with the lit being a flat flush fit to the top of the main compartment (to stop nails and screws falling out) use the large compartment for the amp head and the tray for cables. But I added a thin piece of bubble wrap and gaffa tape to the inside of the lid and the amp just does not move a millimetre when in transit. All for £15 and 15 minutes work!! Nice sturdy case, flush fit and good heavy duty handle. Being made by JCB its actually in Mark Bass Black and Yellow too!!! These boxes were on special offer, so snap them up quick! Edited January 25, 2012 by la bam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That's cheaper than the gig bags! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That's briliiant. I'm going for one. Thanks for posting that. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) What are the lid latches like? Are they... robust? Looks like it's known as the 'JCB Large Organiser': [url="http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/tool-storage-workbenches/tool-storage/organisers/JCB-Large-Organiser-11247779"]http://www.diy.com/n...aniser-11247779[/url] Thanks for this! Edited January 25, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) That looks like the one! The latches are great - metal, and secure with a proper 'clunk' - theyre not cheap plastic ones and id be fairly confident theyll last a long time, as long as you keep it free from pressure. The handle is very good quality too. The yellow compartments are just loose, so just take them out, and its the perfect fit. I glued the ones in the photo on the right down and gaffa taped them in, so the areas are always constant. Stick a Mark Bass logo on the front of the box and its worth a fortune! Edited January 25, 2012 by la bam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Excellent find. A must have for the little mark 111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 There'll be a whole batch of us turning up at B&Q with our LM's tomorrow. What a great idea and thanks for posting. Hope the LMII fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Yeh good luck, hope it fits. Dont know if the 2 and 3 are the same dimensions, if they then youre luck, nice one. Let us know about the LM2 - potentially loads of owners of those might want one! Edited January 26, 2012 by la bam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='la bam' timestamp='1327594937' post='1513971'] Don't know if the 2 and 3 are the same dimensions, if they then youre luck, nice one. [/quote] According to markbass.it the LMII and LMIII are exactly the same dimensions, as is the LM250. Edited January 26, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLAWMAN Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm going as well! Top idea: thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C88 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smythe Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 excellent work la bam, I'm going to do this tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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