GK 1001RB-II Rack Ears

somegeezer · #1 06-16-2010, 09:43 PM

I've been wondering about starting up a rack and wondering if those handles on the rack ears ever get in the way when putting the lid on a rack case?

somegeezer · #2 06-16-2010, 10:05 PM

Baird6869 · #3 06-16-2010, 10:26 PM

Nope.

Not IME and I have put a 1001RB-II in a couple of cases including a Gator.

Most of the lids allow a good 2-3" of additional space.

Coelho · #4 06-16-2010, 10:33 PM

really depends on the case. It doesn't fit in something like this:
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...Bag?sku=546159

It fits great in something like this:
http://store.roadreadycases.com/dyn_...R4UAD&k=154269

somegeezer · #5 06-16-2010, 10:33 PM

Thank you. I was thinking I'd most likely go for a Gator case, but in experience, my bass hard case is really heavy. Any suggestions on a good 3u or 4u rack that would fit it, but also be quite light?

somegeezer · #6 06-16-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

It fits great in something like this:
http://store.roadreadycases.com/dyn_...R4UAD&k=154269

That road case looks like it'll do the job 10 times over, but how heavy is it? The site says "weight: 36" is that lbs? kgs? tons? ^_^ Plus a regular Gator rack case is a lot cheaper.

Coelho · #7 06-16-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somegeezer

That road case looks like it'll do the job 10 times over, but how heavy is it? The site says "weight: 36" is that lbs? kgs? tons? ^_^ Plus a regular Gator rack case is a lot cheaper.

Not sure the exact number, but it is on the heavy side. That's the one I have.

I used to have a lightweight power strip, the korg tuner and the GK-1001RBII in there. It is not the lightest of things.

Gator or SKB are lighter.

somegeezer · #8 06-16-2010, 10:43 PM

I may check out SKB then, seeing as I've heard good things but not used them as of yet. At the moment I'm only looking to put my amp in there, but will eventually add a tuner. Thanks for the help.

stoneboy26 · #9 06-16-2010, 11:06 PM

Those handles are removeable if they do get in the way - I never had them on the one I owned as they got in the way...my 1001RBII was in a SKB case...

georgestrings · #10 06-16-2010, 11:12 PM

I have a pair of 700rb-IIs in SKB cases - the only time I've seen a problem with the handles is when putting them in 2U cases...

Also, I'd definitely recommend SKB over Gator - no contest, IMO...

- georgestrings

4Mal · #11 06-16-2010, 11:17 PM

+1 on SKB. I love those guys for customer service!

somegeezer · #12 06-16-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoneboy26

Those handles are removeable if they do get in the way - I never had them on the one I owned as they got in the way...my 1001RBII was in a SKB case...

The whole point was I didn't want to remove the handles. They really look good for a start. Also, If I ever came to selling it, I'd never remember where I put the damn things. =P I've had a look at the SKB cases and they seem like they know what they are doing. Seems to be for the 4u cases that it's either cheap and small or expensive with the whole shabang. Looks like I'll be going with one of the £100-130 models until I start having £500 spare for a fully protected case!

dronnba · #13 06-17-2010, 07:09 AM

I have my GK 700 RB-II in a shallow 3U SKB Xrack. I didn't remove the handles, I just turned them in towards the front panel (see pic)

Cheers,

Dronnba

georgestrings · #14 06-17-2010, 07:15 AM

Yeah, here's mine:

On the 2U case, I had to turn them inward for the lid to fit - but didn't have to on the 4U case...

- georgestrings

Coelho · #15 06-17-2010, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somegeezer

That road case looks like it'll do the job 10 times over, but how heavy is it? The site says "weight: 36" is that lbs? kgs? tons? ^_^ Plus a regular Gator rack case is a lot cheaper.

Here it goes:

BassMonstrum · #16 07-13-2010, 03:28 AM

I have an 4U SKB and I had to turn the handles inwards to put the lid on.

A question to those who have the GK1001rb-II; the vent is on top and I've heard the amp needs at least one rackspace vacant above. I see a lot of you who don't do this. Does it work? I've sent Brian Clark of GK an e-mail and currently waiting for his reply.

**TheMutt** · #17 07-13-2010, 03:56 AM

I've owned a 700RB-II and a 2001RB in the past. The 700RB-II I was able to rack with the handles turned inward, the 2001RB's rack handles needed to be removed so that everything would fit. It really depends on the case that you have. I would also suggest giving the amp the required room to vent, however I used to have a rack drawer above mine that was shallow enough to not block the vent. I'd also assume that any wireless unit or tuner would also be shallow enough to not impede ventilation of the unit. However, I always had mine turned to vent away from the wall. Not as cool looking (nobody who knows bass amps gets to see your cool amp), but it beats a melted rack, or worse yet, a melted amp.

Livewire · #18 07-13-2010, 08:34 AM

I was able to fit my GK700RBII in a full size 2u SKB rack. The ears do not interfer with puttin the lid on at all. The only problem I had was I wasn't able to put the head in the rack with the rubber feed on, but that's only because it was 2u, other than that, no worries.

georgestrings · #19 07-13-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BassMonstrum

A question to those who have the GK1001rb-II; the vent is on top and I've heard the amp needs at least one rackspace vacant above. I see a lot of you who don't do this. Does it work?

I have a pair of 700rb-IIs, which use the same chassis box and venting system - one is in a 2U rack, the other in a 4U rack with a Korg DTR-2000 tuner directly above it... The tuner is shallow enough so that it covers less than 1/3 for the fan area, and the 2U has about 3/4" clearance... I've gigged both in 95+ temps without ever having a problem with either...

Hope this helps,

- georgestrings

BassMonstrum · #20 07-13-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgestrings

I have a pair of 700rb-IIs, which use the same chassis box and venting system - one is in a 2U rack, the other in a 4U rack with a Korg DTR-2000 tuner directly above it... The tuner is shallow enough so that it covers less than 1/3 for the fan area, and the 2U has about 3/4" clearance... I've gigged both in 95+ temps without ever having a problem with either...

Hope this helps,

- georgestrings

Thanks, georgestrings!