i need some help

[jammybass]

ok i just posted a long one and had to restart so ill keep it short

i have extra money and want to spend it on my instrument

i have a dean edge Q4 and a hartke 200 watt head and 4x10 cab.

im looking to set up a rack but dont know how.

?: what is an example of a rack set up? what do you use? why do you use it? what does each component do? i just need to know what to get. not brands, but just what to get and what it is used for.
i know some of the things used ...preamps, compressors etc....but what do you guys use and why?
also, do you think i should get a new power amp if im gonan set up a decent rack?

id appreciate any help even if it is just a helpful link!

thanks a ton

Chris

 

[jondog]

What is missing from your tone right now?

If you're happy with the tone you've got, then spend your money on lessons and instruction books/videos.

A basic rack setup is preamp + poweramp. You don't really need these because they're both built into your Hartke head.

Do a search for the "Show us your racks" thread to see a bunch of examples.

 

[Benjamin Strange]

Racks can be great, or they can be a pain in the tuckass. Make sure which one it will be for you before you start buying.

Advantages: Modular, expandable, convnient setup, can be lightweight.

Disadvantages: Expanding can get out of hand, gear becomes outdated quickly, can be fairly heavy if you are not careul.

People put all kinds of things in their racks. I personally rackmount my pedals, and use a switching system. Other things you may see could be EQs, compressors, preamps, power amps, FX units, power supplies, wireless units, etc. Go slow with the acquisitions, my son.