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Old 03-24-2011, 09:54 PM
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I own a Markbass TA501 amp that I need to transport around alot. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendation for carrying it around. Preferably some sort of rack bag would be best.
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Old 03-25-2011, 04:37 AM
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How about the Markbass bag? I got one for my LMII and thought it's very nice. I sold the LMII but kept the bag, it now does a great job carting my GB Shuttle 9.
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Old 03-25-2011, 06:11 AM
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The Markbass rack bags are decent. A bit overpriced for the quality, but functionally very good. No overheating issues like with some rack bags, and plenty of cable storage in the top pocket.

A couple of downsideds to me.

1) The head just kind of sits in the bag (versus, for example, the more 'rack bag' designs of some other executions). No way to fasten the head into the bag. Not a huge issue, but given the light weight of the heads, the head can start coming out of the bag when you unplug the cable.

2) The cooling fan and vent holes are just that... holes. So, that is great for allowing the fan to work properly, but leaves the head just a bit exposed if you are slogging to a gig in the rain or something

3) General quality.... cheap zippers and 'average' material.

All in all, the bag works nicely, and fits perfectly (large version for the SA450 sized heads, medium for the LM line, and small for the F line).
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Old 03-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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Completely off topic here - Ken, please pm me.
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Old 03-25-2011, 07:37 AM
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I use a laptop bag that was for a Dell computer with my MB heads. It has a nice padded frame around three sides of the bag and has extra compartments for accessories and such. You might try looking for one at your local office supply shop. They can usually be had for about $20 I think.

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Old 03-25-2011, 12:58 PM
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I've been looking at this gator rack bag. Gator GRB-2U (2 Rack Spaces) | Sweetwater.com

Does anyone have any opinions about it? I'd prefer an actual rack bag that I can lock down with good cooling vents.
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Old 03-25-2011, 01:04 PM
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Ask No_Static about his MarkBass bag experience... in short, it wasn't good.
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