Rack Bags..?

[bubinga5]

Hey all. I'm after a 2u rack bag, preferably with long strap etc. All i can seem to find is bags from gator or skb. Who else makes them.?

Although the Gator GRB case looks good.

Any other ideas.?

[mrtcat]

I had a Gator GRB 3U and my only complaint was that the handle has a reasonably fat tube in to make it more comfy to hold which means it sits on top of cabs at a bit of a tilt.

[funkgod]

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1468260438' post='3089688']
I had a Gator GRB 3U and my only complaint was that the handle has a reasonably fat tube in to make it more comfy to hold which means it sits on top of cabs at a bit of a tilt.
[/quote]

Hi Bub,
I have Soft Gator 2u for my trusty swr sm500, but its not screwed in so at a gig i just take it out, it helps keep it cool.

Its a good case.

Edited July 12, 2016 by funkgod

[Matt P]

I had one of the super cheap ones from gear4music, it seemed ok for the tiny price, unfortunately I didn't measure the kit before I bought the case and nothing I owned fitted in it (it was the shallow one and the space between the control panels and the front cover wasn't deep enough for the handles on my power amp)

Matt

[Rich]

Warwick do a 2U Rockbag.
https://m.thomann.de/gb/rockbag_rockbag_rackbag_24210_b.htm?offid=4&affid=1&subid=174988ES&subid2=Rockbag+Rackbag+24210+B&origin=boost&gclid=CKuaicL37c0CFawp0wodOpMATw

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1468323033' post='3090093']
I had one of the super cheap ones from gear4music, it seemed ok for the tiny price, unfortunately I didn't measure the kit before I bought the case and nothing I owned fitted in it (it was the shallow one and the space between the control panels and the front cover wasn't deep enough for the handles on my power amp)

Matt
[/quote]

Same here. It wasnt the shallow one but still my poweramp wouldnt fit. It seems ot be longer than average (;-0)
I ended up geting another generic brand that i cant remember the name of, which is longer.

EDIT: This is the place. The Spider rack bag is pretty basic but so far no complaints. Doesn't look like they do a 2U in the standard size though.
[url="http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/type/index.asp?section=rackmount-bags-2610"]http://www.flightcas...mount-bags-2610[/url]

Edited July 12, 2016 by dave_bass5

[Roland Rock]

I found that the Warwick ones situate the amp quite far back into the case. Great for protection, not great if you want to be able to see the knobs.

[EBS_freak]

I've always gone with SKB - no issues.

When buying a rack bag though, make sure the rack rails are recessed enough to protect any knobs etc that may be on the front of your amp (The SKBs are fine for my needs, don't know about other brands).

Edited July 13, 2016 by EBS_freak

[mxm]

I've had and still use ones by LD Systems and previously Warwick - nothing terribly expensive. Zips disintegrated pretty quickly but are still functional.

[BassBod]

The Rock Bags are crap. The Gator 2u is ok

[bubinga5]

Looks like it will be either SKB or Gator, i cant find any from LD systems. Hmmmm..... Research, I do like to research what I buy.

Edited July 14, 2016 by bubinga5

[bubinga5]

Any one know about rack Bags and the need for air flow. I've heard the Gator 2u has very little clearance at the top. My aguilar is vented on the top at the rear left.

[Mudpup]

I use the Gator bags, they're very good. Just buy one with an extra unit and stick a vented blank panel above your amp.

[BassBod]

It's a good idea to leave an extra space for cooling, although it does depend on the amp. If it gets hot often, use a 3u bag? You can also put a 1u vent above the amp - looks better and adds a bit more rigidity.

[bubinga5]

I think a 3u it is from Gator. I'm ordering a Korg Pitch Black rack tuner, so that will be ideal.

[JakeBrownBass]

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1468527860' post='3091632']
I use the Gator bags, they're very good. Just buy one with an extra unit and stick a vented blank panel above your amp.
[/quote]

I'm not entirely sure about this. Generally the air flow technology is designed to permit multiple amplifier racking without spaces between.

Normally, amps draw fresh air in the front and exhaust hot air out the sides or the rear. If vented panels are fitted between the amplifiers, then pre-heated air inside the rack will re-cycle through the front.
If you feel more comfortable with spaces between amps then use solid panels - not vented ones.
If you are running into an overheating problem then vent the hot air OUT of the rack at the rear.

[bubinga5]

The Aguilar AG500 is vented on the top. And the Gator bags are tight with the top of the amp.

[funkgod]

dont screw it in !
A normal rack is not too bad, but rack bags! it like wrapping a quilt around it, it protects it in transit, but if you leave the amp in and turn it on, then its going to heat up.
i know some amps like the swr the metal case is a part of the cooling system in that the heat sinks are bolted to it to help dissipate the heat away from the transistors, if you go wrapping it in protective padding, and then turn it on !,
for the sake of 10 seconds at a gig, take it out the bag and let it breath as intended.

Edited July 15, 2016 by funkgod

[bubinga5]

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1468600645' post='3092100']
dont screw it in !
A normal rack is not too bad, but rack bags! it like wrapping a quilt around it, it protects it in transit, but if you leave the amp in and turn it on, then its going to heat up.
i know some amps like the swr the metal case is a part of the cooling system in that the heat sinks are bolted to it to help dissipate the heat away from the transistors, if you go wrapping it in protective padding, and then turn it on !,
for the sake of 10 seconds at a gig, take it out the bag and let it breath as intended.
[/quote]Funkgod, I want to keep it in the bag to be honest. Especially if i have a rack tuner above it. I would like to put the Mac Pro on top also.

Edited July 15, 2016 by bubinga5

[Mudpup]

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1468580236' post='3091896']
I'm not entirely sure about this. Generally the air flow technology is designed to permit multiple amplifier racking without spaces between.

Normally, amps draw fresh air in the front and exhaust hot air out the sides or the rear. If vented panels are fitted between the amplifiers, then pre-heated air inside the rack will re-cycle through the front.
If you feel more comfortable with spaces between amps then use solid panels - not vented ones.
If you are running into an overheating problem then vent the hot air OUT of the rack at the rear.
[/quote]

Nobody's talking about multiple amps in a bag here........just what is a decent bag to put an amp in.
One amp, a rack bag, a bit of room for air to circulate by buying an extra unit one - either stick a panel in or leave it open. Job done, never had an overheating problem in 5 years.
Both my amps (in separate cases) blow air out of the front - not the back

:-)

Edited July 15, 2016 by Mudpup

[funkgod]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1468604295' post='3092127']
Funkgod, I want to keep it in the bag to be honest. Especially if i have a rack tuner above it. I would like to put the Mac Pro on top also.
[/quote]

ah right, i just use mine to cart it about, yea if you need to add anything, and want to keep it in then as said you could add 1u for breathing space, pending what amp you use