Carvin BX500: Part II

[fourstringbliss]

If you want to go inexpensive, these nylon thumbscrews work well (I also use them in my PA rig), and you get a bag full of 'em in case they break on you:
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If you'd rather go with stainless steel like I did for this application, grab 4 of these:
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along with a bag of washers:
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The steel units are perfect for this setup in that you can still easily turn them in the recessed confines of this cabinet, but they aren't cheap. Should last forever, tho.

How long should the screws be?

 

[optikhog]

How long should the screws be?

I'd go with 3/4 inch. I tried some 1/2 inch and they just barely fit all the way through and I didn't feel comfy with that.

 

[fourstringbliss]

I'd go with 3/4 inch. I tried some 1/2 inch and they just barely fit all the way through and I didn't feel comfy with that.

Here's a pack of 5 stainless steel 3/4" on Amazon.com for $10.44.

 

[fourstringbliss]

The BX500 rack faceplate has handles on either side for inserting/removing the head to/from a rack, but I notice that the faceplate on the BR510N/515N combos don't have the handles. Ay idea on where we can get handles that wouild work? I'm trying to get an answer from Carvin but it might be a no-go on getting the handles separate from buying a whole new faceplate.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

I done it....I couldn't help it.
Ordered mine today with the carry bag.
I noticed when you order online, they seem to add the shipping prices of the 2 items together. Call on the phone, they give you one shipping price...saved $9.00.

 

[Bass_Pounder]

I done it....I couldn't help it.
Ordered mine today with the carry bag.
I noticed when you order online, they seem to add the shipping prices of the 2 items together. Call on the phone, they give you one shipping price...saved $9.00.

Same here................

I think it my total was $435.10

Mine was shipped already, and due in my hands on Monday

 

[eli]

I done it....I couldn't help it.
Ordered mine today with the carry bag.

YAAYYY!

 

[fourstringbliss]

Looks like my BR510N will be here on Monday!

 

[rgee27]

Nice.... Did you find out when it was made? I noticed it didn't have the D-Tech stencil under the graphic eq like my later one did...

Enjoy!

 

[Marley's Ghost]

Getting my BX500 on 3/16! Ordered the carry bag and FS22 footswitch with it.

 

[fourstringbliss]

Nice.... Did you find out when it was made? I noticed it didn't have the D-Tech stencil under the graphic eq like my later one did...

Enjoy!

Nope. It sounds like he's had it for about a year and hasn't had any problems with it. He's selling it because he wants to buy some custom speaker cabs that a friend of his makes.

 

[Swimmer]

The BX500 rack faceplate has handles on either side for inserting/removing the head to/from a rack, but I notice that the faceplate on the BR510N/515N combos don't have the handles. Ay idea on where we can get handles that wouild work? I'm trying to get an answer from Carvin but it might be a no-go on getting the handles separate from buying a whole new faceplate.

The Rack Handles are somewhat of a standard item. Just make sure that they are the right size and color for your needs. Plus you'll need the screws to mount them, if they're not included.

See, among others: http://www.reliablehardware.com/rackhandles.aspx?gclid=CI7cyb7ssKACFZxS2godBBN0Tg

Hope this helps

 

[fourstringbliss]

The Rack Handles are somewhat of a standard item. Just make sure that they are the right size and color for your needs. Plus you'll need the screws to mount them, if they're not included.

See, among others: http://www.reliablehardware.com/rackhandles.aspx?gclid=CI7cyb7ssKACFZxS2godBBN0Tg

Hope this helps

Thanks, that's great!

 

[fourstringbliss]

What's the story on the "D-TECH POWER" stenciled under the graphic EQ on some BX500 heads but not on some others??

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Got an email today...backordered until monday/tuesday the latest. They're building a bunch right now and stock ran out. Bass Pounder probably got the last one of that run!

 

[Bass_Pounder]

Got an email today...backordered until monday/tuesday the latest. They're building a bunch right now and stock ran out. Bass Pounder probably got the last one of that run!

Sorry to hear that................

Hopefully, yours won't be far behind.

P.S. - Eddie - I am RoboCop on the Dean forum

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Sorry to hear that................

Hopefully, yours won't be far behind.

P.S. - Eddie - I am RoboCop on the Dean forum

yeah, I called them to make sure, they said tuesday it'll go out, the latest. It's ok, though, I have a LOT of work to catch up on...
also, cool about the Dean forum....

 

[Marley's Ghost]

I have yet to see anyone from Carvin visit these threads, which kinda surprises me. I think mgood used to work for Carvin, but there is no one else that I know of.

 

[fourstringbliss]

I have yet to see anyone from Carvin visit these threads, which kinda surprises me. I think mgood used to work for Carvin, but there is no one else that I know of.

Yeah, I've noticed that too. Robert Gallien (G-K, TB's rag) seems to visit every thread that's started about the new G-K amps.

 

[eli]

Yeah, I've noticed that too. Robert Gallien (G-K, TB's rag) seems to visit every thread that's started about the new G-K amps.

I seem to recall that the head of customer service at Carvin put a post up here about the returns and improvements and commitment to customers etc early in the 1st thread.