Case for a GK 1001 RB??

[gregmon79]

But as I'm reading other people's comments, I'm gonna want about an inch and half clearance in there right?

 

[gregmon79]

Thanks chef

 

[Chef]

GK cust svc told me minimum 1/2 over the fan inlet.

 

[Art Araya]

I use a three unit rack bag. The three unit size allows the head the breathing space it likes up top and the rack carry bag gives me easier over the shoulder transport than a simple rack.

Got one used here on TB for a good price. Use it all the time.

Just out of curiosity, why not a 2 unit, shallow rack? If you absolutely can't have a rack for aesthetic reasons, you might want to check out something like the Producer Bag by Mono. It's spendy, but looks pretty awesome.

http://www.monocase.com/mono-efx-producer.asp

 

[aftec]

SKB Xracks are cool and light. 4U means you can have an extra unit (power conditioner, compressor, whatever) in there. If you are willing to cut out a 1U rack tray you can have pedals and stuff mounted on that and still leaving the fan out intact. Just my 2 cents.

 

[gregmon79]

On that, meaning the SKB or the one from rondo that I purchased??

 

[wcriley]

Based on Chef's posts, you only need 1/2" clearance.
Contact Rondo and ask if how much, if any, clearance there is in what they sell.
They answer emails quickly and accurately.

 

[dougjwray]

Gregmon,
I don't own one of the ones sold by Rondo, I was just offering it as a inexpensive choice. I'm a fan of Rondo Music and have happily purchased three basses and one pedalboard case from them.
Remember, you can always return it if it doesn't have the clearance that you need. I hope I didn't steer you the wrong way here.
Doug
P.S. I have my own GK 1001RBII in an SKB 4-space rack case, which is overkill when it comes to clearance. When I bought it, though, I didn't know that Rondo Music existed.

 

[gregmon79]

Oh I completely understand Doug, I would never blame someone else on something I decided to purchase. It looked like a great way to protect my amp that was pretty convenient in saying that it looked very easy to use and in fact did look good as far as clearance. I will probably email Rondo today or just wait until I get the bag. I expect its arrival in the next couple of days.

 

[Lowbrow]

I made one for my 400RB - took an old valise I found in a thrift store and lined it with egg-crate foam. Worked greAt for years of touring was discrete and even had its own handle. Still use it 25 years later.

 

[gregmon79]

Well, here is the case all, it is just setting in there. There is still more than a half inch up past that metal lip on top above the amp. What do you guys think?? Should I get a bigger one?? I figure if I leave the flaps on the front AND back and the space on the top of it yet, it should be just fine right???

 

[gregmon79]

Greg is happy

Now, if I could just get one of those darkglass B3K pedals. Then my rig would be just about complete!!! For now haha

 

[B-string]

Looks like it should be fine to me.

 

[IPYF]

Sturdy looking. Good call dude.

Nice pedal set btw.

 

[gregmon79]

Thanks B. One more question, you think the ears/handles should come off?? It does impede the Velcro cover from going on all the way just a little bit but it still goes on and stays none the less.

 

[gregmon79]

Thanks IPYF. I'm just about there but that's pretty much what I'm sticking with.

 

[B-string]

Thanks B. One more question, you think the ears/handles should come off?? It does impede the Velcro cover from going on all the way just a little bit but it still goes on and stays none the less.

If you are going on the road and not under as tight control with handling, remove them. Otherwise leave them on IMHO.

 

[gregmon79]

Great, thanks for the opinion B.