1970 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 My ampeg V4 weighs an absolute tonne. I thought the GT200 was heavy but the V4 is next level. Adding to this is the fact that it only has 1 handle, on the top. Meaning that it's hard to get 2 people to carry it. So I was thinking of getting a case for it so 2 people can manage the load (also the benefits of a flight case of course). My issue is making it even more heavy and big (did I mention it's the size of a house? It has the same width as the height of my vertical matamp 2x12). If I get it flight cased it might make the whole thing impossible for 1 person to lift (which I have to do sometimes). Thoughts? Lightweight case options? Drill more handles? (please don't say buy a markbass). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 The hex-board stuff isn't heavy - worth talking to a maker or looking around. There are also fibre-board cases (as used for lighting and old drum cases) - not as durable but still pretty good. My old bits box was a fibre-type lighting case and its still fine after about 20 years of van travel...although the foam inside has rotted badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 One of these, or similar, on each flank, and a slip-on cover..? [attachment=181179:Flig_Hand.jpg] I sympathise, but it's an uncomfortable fact: some amps weigh the moon. We use a Hiwatt 200w, fully flight-cased, so I know the problem. It's just very, very heavy, that's all there is to it. A case will protect it better, of course, there's no 'magic bullet'. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 For many years now I've used EMS cases. Very light and incredibly strong, I know I've dropped them a few times. Handles on both sides. Come in 3U increments. Details at [url="http://www.cpcases.com/product.asp?productid=11"]http://www.cpcases.com/product.asp?productid=11[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Buy a Markb... oh, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 [url="http://www.hardcase.com/all-products"]Hardcase[/url] used to make a range of cases called Amp Mate but they seem to be discontinued. You might still find one used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1421417235' post='2660959'] One of these, or similar, on each flank, and a slip-on cover..? [attachment=181179:Flig_Hand.jpg] I sympathise, but it's an uncomfortable fact: some amps weigh the moon. We use a Hiwatt 200w, fully flight-cased, so I know the problem. It's just very, very heavy, that's all there is to it. A case will protect it better, of course, there's no 'magic bullet'. Sorry. [/quote] That might be a good option... I've already forked out about £45 for a roqsolid case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 The side handle idea will work fine I used this trick on much equipment over the years and a Roqsolid cover should do everything you need, unless you're planning to airfreight the bloody thing.............single top handles on heavy kit are an idiot feature............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I got a Flightcase Warehouse case for my CTM 300 and it adds enough width (and probably weight) that I cannot lift the amp by myself with it cassed up. The increasef size seems to be the problem though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quimbymeat Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 big pelican case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 ^^^^ Nice product - I'd be frightened off asking how much....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I have Scott Dixon cases. They are light and strong aircraft grade aluminium. http://www.scottdixoninc.com/#!bespoke-products/cgnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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