Members cfunkhou Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 I use an Eden WT-800C in a four space rack. This means I have two rack slots completely free and I'm just wondering if you guys have any reccomendations. I kind of want to leave one space open in the rack for ventilation, but i will still consider filling it up completely. Here are the possible options ive been thinking: 1. Power conditioner (very boring/questionable nessesity)2. Rackmount tuner (I use a little basic korg one right now that works fine for me, my bass stays in tune pretty well)3. Line 6 Rackmount BassPod (seems pretty interesting (2 rack spaces), however i wasnt floored by the demos on the site and havent actually been able to test one out yet). Anyone else have any more suggestions or input? thanks
Members cfunkhou Posted March 13, 2007 Author Members Posted March 13, 2007 crap sorry, accidently posted twice
Members D Aussie Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 I'd go with nothing.sell the four and buy a two.save on car boot space. Or.You could put family photos in there, or fluffy toys in case you get sad whilst playing. Easy to just whip one out and have a cuddle.
Members wilki29 Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 Im in the same boat as you. Ever think of putting in a compressor?
Moderators ThudMaker Posted March 13, 2007 Moderators Posted March 13, 2007 Or. You could put family photos in there, or fluffy toys in case you get sad whilst playing. Easy to just whip one out and have a cuddle. On a serious note, a nice wireless unit with a rackmount kit is 1 space, and you can put a blank rackspace panel in the other empty and buy some stick on letters and put a message on it or something like that.
Members cfunkhou Posted March 13, 2007 Author Members Posted March 13, 2007 Im in the same boat as you. Ever think of putting in a compressor? my bass head actually has a built in compressor in it which works fine for me
Members jrkirkish Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 Just get a blank 2 space panel and put VU meters and a whole bunch of switches connected to nothing there. It looks cool.
Members Apendecto Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 I would either sell it and buy a 2 space rack, shameless promotion aside, or get a rack drawer and put your cables and pedals and other crap in it. Yo.
Members 82Daion Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 I would either sell it and buy a 2 space rack, shameless promotion aside, or get a rack drawer and put your cables and pedals and other crap in it.Yo. Not to hijack, but how deep is that rack?
Members turcmic Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 A 2-space drawer filled with cables, batteries, screwdrivers, allen keys, set lists, etc. It changed my life!
Members Apendecto Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 Not to hijack, but how deep is that rack? It's roughly 24 inches closed from front to back. The lids are 4 inches deep and there are rails on both sides. The rails are about 16 inches apart, which makes a racked amp have about 20 inches of room behind it and 4 inches infront. Yo.
Members Roger in the sky Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 rackmount tuners are super-cool esp. if can set them on "strobe" and just have crazy lights flashing all out of yer machine on stage like some kind of terrifying bass god laying waste to all that you see. of course that drawer thing would be pretty sweet....
Members der oxenrig Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 A backup head, since you have an Eden afterall.
Members Narcosynthesis Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 Either a rackmount tuner, or get a blank panel, then wire up as many flashing led's to it as you can manage for an instand light show to accompany your playing David
Members way2fat Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 See if you can find an old Funk Logic unit.
Members rikshaw Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 put a blank panel and install a tap. connect that to a keg that is behind your amp.
Members Ender_rpm Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 A 2-space drawer filled with cables, batteries, screwdrivers, allen keys, set lists, etc. It changed my life! +1. And you can put stickers and such on the front panel.
Members In Absentia Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 I like the powe conditioner and tuner idea. But a rack drawer or a wireless unit is also a good idea.
Moderators Kindness Posted March 13, 2007 Moderators Posted March 13, 2007 I'd go with nothing. sell the four and buy a two. save on car boot space. Or. You could put family photos in there, or fluffy toys in case you get sad whilst playing. Easy to just whip one out and have a cuddle. This is the best response yet. Why do these questions always start "I have 2 extra rack spaces..." If you are adding something or taking something away from your rack shouldn't it be to accomplish some tonal goal rather than a spatial goal? If not a tonal goal, it should address some matter of convenience. What is your sound lacking? On a related note, I have four pockets in the pants I am wearing today. I have my wallet in back left pocket and my work id in my front right. I would like your suggestions for what to put in my other two pockets. The options I'm considering: 1. $7 in loose change (I already have cash in my wallet and never use change, so maybe this isn't needed) 2. my cell phone (of limited use since I am sitting 18 inches from my work phone all day 3. a yo-yo since they seem fun and I'm a fun guy I kid, I kid.
Members cfunkhou Posted March 13, 2007 Author Members Posted March 13, 2007 hrmmmm the rack drawer sounds like a good idea. Right now i store all my crap in my bass case. I think I'm gonna do that because everything will be much more accesible
Members venturawest Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 rack drawer! rack drawer! rack drawer! much more convenient. either that, or just lots of lights bouncing all over the place. looks cool.
Members RSBro Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 Power conditioners aren't THE most useful thing ever, but they are the crap convenient. I'd get one'a those and a rack tuner.
Members picker13 Posted March 13, 2007 Members Posted March 13, 2007 I have a Eden WT-800 in a rack case. The additional units I have in the case are: 1) tuner. My eyes are too bad to see those tiny foot pedal tuner indicators, so I like the easy to see feature of a rack mount tuner. 2) compressor. I use it all the time. You may not need one. If not, then just skip it. They are not for everyone. 3) Synth module (for MIDI foot pedals) -- doesn't really apply to you, and 4) empty space. I've thought about putting a wireless receiver here. Man, with a Eden, some good cabs, and a good bass, I'd think that there would be absolutely no need for a bass POD or any other modeler. If you're going to go the modeler route, then you need a power amp instead of a bass amp.
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