Unknown_User Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I've recently made the move from using a combo to using a separate amp and head. Do any of you have recommendations for the easiest and safest way to shift an amp head in and out of gigs/rehearsal rooms? It's a pretty heavy rack mountable one so I'm not sure if it'd fit in a rucksack. Do any of you use special bags or cases for these things? Would any bag need to be padded out to keep it safe from damage? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Get a rack case. They are designed to work together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_User Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, chris_b said: Get a rack case. They are designed to work together. You mean like have it properly rack mounted in a case on wheels? I've seen them before but it seems a bit overkill for a single amp head? Apologies if I'm getting confused there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Something like this: https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_rack_case_2u.htm https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_rackbag_2he.htm How big is it (how many "units")? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_User Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 minute ago, jrixn1 said: Something like this: https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_rack_case_2u.htm https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_rackbag_2he.htm How big is it (how many "units")? Ah brilliant! It's 2U so they look spot on. I didn't know you could get those. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I use tool bags for cables etc and another for a PA mixer amp. One is made by JCB and the bigger one by Makita and it’s a sky blue colour which is great for finding it on dark stages or at night! Ebay, about £17 for the big gblue. Edited January 7, 2019 by mybass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I'd suggest a simple wooden rack case (Thomann sell many, under the Thon brand) with the shallowest depth to fit, and lighter draw type latches. If your amp gets warm, also consider a spare empty 1u space above just to make sure it can cool. I've found even the better rack bags don't last that long before the Zips go etc but a wooden rack case can do many years. Plastic cases can be ok but are not that good if the amp is heavy... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I would say not necessarily. For the past few years I have been using an old Trace Elliot AH300 that has been mounted in a Gator 2U ABS rack case and, so far as I can see, it is perfect. To a degree it offsets the weight of the amp - just 12kg in total - and is sturdy enough to protect it from any knocks. Also there is room to stash the kettle and cab leads in the back, with a bit of foam by way of protection. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The obvious answer is a 4u case... That way there's room for a wireless and a tuner. 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 On 08/01/2019 at 15:37, Paul S said: I would say not necessarily. For the past few years I have been using an old Trace Elliot AH300 that has been mounted in a Gator 2U ABS rack case and, so far as I can see, it is perfect. To a degree it offsets the weight of the amp - just 12kg in total - and is sturdy enough to protect it from any knocks. Also there is room to stash the kettle and cab leads in the back, with a bit of foam by way of protection. What he said 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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