Finbar Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Okay, so I recently put together my rack - it has a lovely Ampeg/QSC setup in it, and I'm happy as pie with it. I bought a 4u rack case from someone on here, thinking it would give me room to grow (the pre/poweramp only takes up 3u). But really... why do I need to grow? I don't need any fancy rack gadgets - all my tuners, compressors and effects are in pedal form, and if I ever change pre/power amp in this setup, I'd be looking to downsize to a 1u power amp, if anything. True to form, I bought something basically just to fill in the extra space! So yeah, I bought a Samson PB11 Powerbrite Power Conditioner off Dan_Nailed on this forum about 3 weeks ago. To be honest, I haven't even plugged it in or even racked it! It is a bit overkill having 10 IEC sockets and a light when I only have two things in my rack tbh. Original sale thread with details and pictures can be found here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21496"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21496[/url] This will give you a far better idea of it than I could, as I haven't even used it. It was GAS for a light basically! £50 posted? Justabout gets back what I paid for it, and then I can buy some new pedals instead! Chuck in the leads Dan gave me as well. And as already mentioned, I have a 4u Boschma rack case. No pictures at the moment, but looks like this... To stop me hulking round a case that I don't need, and to reduce the future buying of rack gadgets (it is always so tempting to fill up the space!), I'm looking to do a straight swap for any other 3u rack case. Not looking for a flightcase, or a rack bag, just an ABS plastic one. Gator/Boschma etc. Alternatively, I'll sell for what I paid for it - £70. So if there's anyone out there with a large-ish rack which needs powering/illuminating or has a 2/3u rack that needs enlarging to fit more stuff into, then drop me a line! Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have the same problem but I have stopped myself for time being by adding a blanking panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Yeah, but I don't want to carry round more bulk than I have to. I didn't think it'd bug me before I bought the 4u, but if I get rid of that PD, I won't want to have to carry round the extra empty 1u space. Plus even with a blanking plate, the empty space (and therefore temptation to fill it) is still there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 BUMPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyned Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi. I need to upgrade my 3U rack to 4U as I end up putting one of my units on top. It is an SKB 3U shallow though and may be a little shallow for your amp/s. It has hardly been used outside of my house at this stage but if it is of any use, a swap will save me buying one (if you still have it of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Can you give me the internal depth of the unit? Not including the clip-on ends? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 BUMP. Still looking for a new rack case. I think an SKB shallow would be too small, but (can anyone correct me on this?) I think a Gator 3u shallow will fit my QSC PLX1202 in it. Something along those lines. The Samson power conditioner is now sold, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurray Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hi Do you still have the Boschma 4U rack case for sale? If so, are you far from London? Cheers Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyned Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I only just got your reply. I can't fit my Yamaha powere amp into the SKB so yes, it would be too shallow. It's designed for FX and preamps an dthe like really. [quote name='Finbar' post='235188' date='Jul 8 2008, 07:18 PM']Okay, so I recently put together my rack - it has a lovely Ampeg/QSC setup in it, and I'm happy as pie with it. I bought a 4u rack case from someone on here, thinking it would give me room to grow (the pre/poweramp only takes up 3u). But really... why do I need to grow? I don't need any fancy rack gadgets - all my tuners, compressors and effects are in pedal form, and if I ever change pre/power amp in this setup, I'd be looking to downsize to a 1u power amp, if anything. True to form, I bought something basically just to fill in the extra space! So yeah, I bought a Samson PB11 Powerbrite Power Conditioner off Dan_Nailed on this forum about 3 weeks ago. To be honest, I haven't even plugged it in or even racked it! It is a bit overkill having 10 IEC sockets and a light when I only have two things in my rack tbh. Original sale thread with details and pictures can be found here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21496"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21496[/url] This will give you a far better idea of it than I could, as I haven't even used it. It was GAS for a light basically! £50 posted? Justabout gets back what I paid for it, and then I can buy some new pedals instead! Chuck in the leads Dan gave me as well. And as already mentioned, I have a 4u Boschma rack case. No pictures at the moment, but looks like this... To stop me hulking round a case that I don't need, and to reduce the future buying of rack gadgets (it is always so tempting to fill up the space!), I'm looking to do a straight swap for any other 3u rack case. Not looking for a flightcase, or a rack bag, just an ABS plastic one. Gator/Boschma etc. Alternatively, I'll sell for what I paid for it - £70. So if there's anyone out there with a large-ish rack which needs powering/illuminating or has a 2/3u rack that needs enlarging to fit more stuff into, then drop me a line! Cheers, Chris[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurray Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 [quote name='lyned' post='273654' date='Aug 31 2008, 12:51 PM']I only just got your reply. I can't fit my Yamaha powere amp into the SKB so yes, it would be too shallow. It's designed for FX and preamps an dthe like really.[/quote] Um, not sure who you were replying to and I'm not sure myself now if I've missunderstood this thread(!) but do you have a Boschma 4U rack case for sale? If so, are you far from London?? Cheers Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've only just seen the replies to this! Right, the Boschma is still available, but I'm now only looking for trades for a 3u case suitable for my poweramp. No outright sale. I'm in no rush. And I'm in Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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