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Do you use rack gear?

Do you use rack gear?

  • Every show

    Votes: 33 18.9%
  • At times

    Votes: 33 18.9%
  • Never

    Votes: 43 24.6%
  • Used to, but not anymore

    Votes: 66 37.7%

  • Total voters
    175
Yes and no. I have a couple of rack bags, because they’re convenient. But only the amp is in them, because I don’t use effects. I like the padding and the voluminous pocket, for cords and what-not. Does that count?
 
In my young and dumb years, I had a few rack rigs. Alembic F1X with SF2, Aguilar DB680 coupled with Mesa 4x10 and 1x18. Then Markbass hit the scene and I was like "what am I killing my back for?". Now I understand your stage rig is just a personal monitor for all but the small venues. I'd love to get that DB680 back for recording though...
 
Having a big, flexible, powerful rig with tuners and effects, wireless systems etc with a drawer or shelf integrated is like having a personal workbench at the gig
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