Members TMan the 2nd Posted July 10, 2006 Members Share Posted July 10, 2006 Im looking for an 8-space rack, and I am wondering what brands you guys would suggest.... I would like about 17" depth or so. I have seen some gators and SKB that look good. Do you suggest polyethelene or fiberboard... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ScarredForLife Posted July 11, 2006 Members Share Posted July 11, 2006 I really like my Gator rack. It is lightweight and seems pretty well-built. Plus it has built in wheels which is nice on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vic Rattlehead Posted July 11, 2006 Members Share Posted July 11, 2006 Its pretty hard to go wrong when buying a rack case, just as long as you dont go for one that looks too cheap, and make sure its going to be deep enough to hold your rack stuff.. I would say any Gator or SKB case would be good. I bought a 6U Gator rack for $99 and its a great rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkCide Posted July 11, 2006 Members Share Posted July 11, 2006 www.audiopile.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomcatMF Posted July 11, 2006 Members Share Posted July 11, 2006 I've had my SKB 4 space rack for about 5 years, and it does the job well. Its nice that I can through all my cables and everything right in there since there is so much room in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheGrooveking Posted July 12, 2006 Members Share Posted July 12, 2006 For home use or minor amount of gigging/travel get an SKB, if you are going to be doing allot of moving of the gear consider a heavy duty rack. It may cost you more now, but it can save your whole rig! R&R CASE in Des Plaines, Illinois is the best case/rack going. That position was held by Kris Kraft, but they sold and the new owners aren't making them exactly the same. Also consider shock mount, remember when you get to 6 spaces or more of gear it can get heavy, I have seen more than a few SKB/Gator racks with the rails torn off, and gear bent and broken. TheGrooveking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members again with this Posted July 15, 2006 Members Share Posted July 15, 2006 I agree with grooveking. If you are at home and just want to hold stuff in place anything will work. If you are gigging locally I would reccoment a gator or SKB roto roller racks, the kind with built-in dollys. If you are bigtime and have roadies (which I do not), get one that is shock mounted. I made the mistake of over racking. My eight space shock mount weighs almost eighty pounds! A back breaker when packed with a power conditioner, preamp, effects and a 2U power amp. With my 6-space SKB roto-roller, I can fit it and a 4X12 in the back of my car with room to spare for a couple guitars and a box of cables and whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TMan the 2nd Posted July 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2006 Are polyetheline cases more durable than wood/fiberboard cases or vice versa, or are they about the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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