Head transplant?

Buzter · #1 07-03-2011, 03:13 PM

Anyone ever take a rack mount head and put in a "traditional" head box with tolex or build one? I think I've seen maybe one. Didn't know if this was something worth attempting...any problems if so?

**B-string** · #2 07-03-2011, 03:16 PM

Depends on the head design. Some require the chassis panels to direct air flow. In any case just leave enough room for the amp to have proper airflow.

BassmanPaul · #3 07-03-2011, 03:40 PM

Are you talking about a rack sleeve??

Buzter · #4 07-03-2011, 04:27 PM

No basically either a gutted traditional type head or to build one around it and put tolex to match the cabinets and put handles on it.

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Originally Posted by BassmanPaul

Are you talking about a rack sleeve??

rodl2005 · #5 07-03-2011, 04:56 PM

Most rack mount amps are deep, so could make this difficult.

mikkejohansson · #6 07-03-2011, 04:59 PM

I'm planning on doing exactly this with my MB Fusion head - it will kind of defeat the whole "micro" aspect of the head, but sometimes you just want the look of a traditional head, you know...?

Buzter · #7 07-04-2011, 09:34 PM

Ex-freakin-zactly...

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Originally Posted by mikkejohansson

I'm planning on doing exactly this with my MB Fusion head - it will kind of defeat the whole "micro" aspect of the head, but sometimes you just want the look of a traditional head, you know...?

Sartori · #8 07-04-2011, 11:30 PM

Mine doesn't have tolex, but it's a home-made head box for my rackmount, since the head is awkward to carry by itself and I don't like racks. Also, I own no other rackmount gear, so I'd feel silly having a rack just for a head.

wave rider · #9 07-04-2011, 11:59 PM

John_K has (or had) a really cool rig, a GK 1001RB II installed in a Vox head on top of a Vox cab, all on a wheeled frame. I was awed by the concept and execution!

=wr=

blastjv · #10 07-05-2011, 07:43 AM

Mesa Boogie and Aguilar make them.

-JV