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Old 08-26-2010, 08:58 AM
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Amp Shells with rackspace hardware built-in



I'd like to obtain a 4U rackspace amp headshell.
I've seen a few rig pics in various threads and was wondering if anyone can give me a lead on where I can pick one of these up OR (even better) if you've got the plans for building one...

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4U rackspace head shell?

Are you just looking for a rack case?
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:04 AM
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No-no. Don't want a rack case. Looking for something a bit more sophisticated.
I'm looking to purchase the 4U rails and hardware and cobble together something out of wood and cover it with tolex instead of canvas.

Or, find a company that makes the shells for amp heads and install the hardware in it so that it looks more purdy and stylized. I'll see if I can find a picture and post it.

Such as what is accomplished here:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/gea...ng-a-rack.html

And if that doesn't work:

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...photo/head.jpg

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Old 08-26-2010, 11:07 AM
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I'm only aware of these 2 space one's from Carvin.

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...hp?product=SV2
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:09 AM
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I'm only aware of these 2 space one's from Carvin.

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...hp?product=SV2
DAMN. SO close. Thank you. I wonder if they do custom work. I'll have to shoot 'em an email.
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:10 AM
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I bought one from the Rak-shak, some time ago. The last time I tried to order one he wasn't available to build one for me. You can check out the one I built myself on my project thread. It wasn't too complicated to put together, and I ordered my supplies from Parts-express.
I think that Carvin sells them as well, but I dont know if the offer the one they build in a four space.
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:20 AM
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http://www.earcandycabs.com/products...&product_id=74

Simple shells, NOT road cases.
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Old 08-26-2010, 11:49 AM
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Earcandy has those, but they aren't 24" wide. I have seen some DIY items that are as wide as cabs, but really nothing commercially.
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Old 08-26-2010, 03:07 PM
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The Earcandy ones look on point, but the price is not. Thanks JmJ and Wes. I'm gonna try and track down Jmac's project thread. I have a feeling I can do much better going the DIY route.

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Aguilar makes a 4 space box for the DB750/751.
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Old 08-26-2010, 06:38 PM
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Aguilar makes a 4 space box for the DB750/751.
Indeed they do! Thanks.

http://store.aguilaramp.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=5

For $200 clams... I'm trying to keep it under $100.
Yuppers, looks like my best bet is to build it myself.
Either that or buy one from Rondo and reverse-engineer it.
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Old 08-26-2010, 07:02 PM
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Thanks for the help, support and ideas. Looks like I'm gonna go with these dimensions (for now, until I get the rack hardware) and build my own.

Finished Size: 20 1/2"wide x 15" deep x 8 3/4" tall

I'll snag the tolex from Joanne's Fabrics.
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Old 08-26-2010, 07:29 PM
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been looking for one for my ampeg. ampeg used to make them but I can't find one anywhere.

I decided to start building one myself.
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I bought a pair of empty SVT-CL shells from SLM back around 2001, and mounted SVT-3-Pro's in them. I had to do some minor modifications but they worked like a charm.





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Old 08-27-2010, 08:57 AM
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Yeppers, stiles that's actually close to what I'd like to accomplish. But with a LED strip.
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:13 AM
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The total cost on mine was right at $100.00, thats buying the hardware + shipping, and the cost of plywood, screws, nick nacks..... I usually don't figure my labor as I am building a project for myself, but I guess it has some inherent value (cutting in on home improvement project, practice, or TV watching time).
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:18 AM
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Oh yea, duh..... Pics of mine......

Oh yea, I could've posted pics of mine on here......

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Old 08-27-2010, 11:55 AM
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Now, that's nice work there, JMac. Kudos.
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Old 08-27-2010, 02:33 PM
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Now, that's nice work there, JMac. Kudos.
Thanks Club Dude!
I am currently working on some Bill Fitzmaurice Jack 12 Cabs to match it... I think the rig will be super-sweet when I get it all buttoned up.
I cant wait.
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Old 08-27-2010, 03:00 PM
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ya that looks awesome.

what kind of a joint did you use to attach the side pieces to the top?

I am going to build one of these.
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