GK 800RB

[MAFbass1992]

Hi guys,

I need a case for my 800RB head. I've been starting to gig a lot more and I need something to carry my beloved head from any bad lucks. Is there any soft cases available? I also read that road cases were a good choice. If I choose a road case, what size should I buy?

When I got my used head, the owner told me that he made some drilled holes when he used it with a road case. I wonder if those could be compatible so I could not buy these:

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Anyway, suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[kpc]

I have one and use an SKB short rack (effects rack). It works just fine.

 

[BassmanPaul]

The 800RB is convection cooled and needs a constant flow of cooling air across the fins at the back. I would advise a 4U shallow case with the amp in the centre two positions. The open top and bottom positions could be filedl with ventilated panels for the sake of appearance.

 

[kpc]

Just what I said......

 

[1bassplayinfool]

I carried mine around in a 3sp Grundorf case forever with no problems. Used cases are low cost if you can find one and well worth it.

http://www.grundorf.com/index.php?Type=CASE&Application=ER&AppType=1&Model=ER-03R

 

[B-string]

I never did rack mine. I would not suggest a soft case, the rear cooling fins could get bent too easy in transport. A small dab of glue will keep the knob caps from popping off by the way.

 

[Unrepresented]

I have one and use an SKB short rack (effects rack). It works just fine.

The 800RB is convection cooled and needs a constant flow of cooling air across the fins at the back. I would advise a 4U shallow case with the amp in the centre two positions. The open top and bottom positions could be filedl with ventilated panels for the sake of appearance.

I keep my 700RB-II in an SKB 4U short case. I haven't had any issues, and keep it in the bottom two spaces with a power conditioner and tuner above it.

 

[pbassnut]

The 800RB is convection cooled and needs a constant flow of cooling air across the fins at the back. I would advise a 4U shallow case with the amp in the centre two positions. The open top and bottom positions could be filedl with ventilated panels for the sake of appearance.

You could get by with an SKB 3U shallow X-Rack. That's what I had mine in for quite a few years of fairly heavy usage and the amp seemed to be able to breath well enough. The SKB 3U X-Rack is really a perfect fit for the 800RB ... there's some room on the top and bottom of the amp for air flow and the back is open and deep enough to be able to leave the IEC power cable plugged in even with the covers on for transport.

 

[Razman]

I have a 3u rack bag that I'm not going to use (it's blue, says "Abe Music" on a pocket on the side) but you'd be better off finding something local vs. paying for shipping to Canada.

When I get my own wireless I plan on getting either a 4 or 5 space shallow road case. A 6u case would be ideal but it starts getting kinda large at that point.

Best of luck...

Raz

 

[Dave W]

The amp itself is 3U and relatively shallow. Any 3U effects depth rack should be sufficient. It's up to you if you'd like to have extra space for other gear or cooling.

 

[RC52]

I have an old 800rb , and cannot get the side panel rack mounts , will not accept the small rack ears. The guy who I got it from for some reason took the handle off , so I carry it around in my arms .

I just ordered one of these cases, hope it is heavy duty enough. Just want it for transporting , don't need to rack mount it. I liked the foam included.

 

[BassmanPaul]

Just what I said......

If you check the times you'll notice we were pretty much typing at the same time. You know what they say? Great minds think alike!

 

[RC52]

 

[gustobassman]

I went with the 4 space SKB too... the cheaper model... well, whatever was the cheaper model 10 years ago! I ran 8 ohm cabs and had a problem with the cables not being able to sit properly in the jacks due to the extended inner edge of the back of the rack. I solved that with a utility knife and it didn't affect the rack at all.

pics... the 13 yr old workhorse and the pic of the cutout i made to accommodate the cables.

 

[gustobassman]

A small dab of glue will keep the knob caps from popping off by the way.

HA! I haven't seen mine since 2002 or so... Wish i would've thought of that then..

 

[B-string]

The knob caps are still available from G-K $0.80 each IIRC. The shipping sucks though.
Parts
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or (209) 234-7300 extension 120. 9am to 4pm PST USA M-F

 

[gustobassman]

The knob caps are still available from G-K $0.80 each IIRC. The shipping sucks though.
Parts
[email protected]
or (209) 234-7300 extension 120. 9am to 4pm PST USA M-F

What? Magic marker and use of a compass isn't good enough for you?

Thanks for the lead!

 

[1bassplayinfool]

What? Magic marker and use of a compass isn't good enough for you?

Thanks for the lead though!

that's rich

 

[B-string]

It used to be write-out on the knobs for me Then I tried the dab of glue.