New SKB Shallow Racks

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Totally agree. Whatever rack meets your requirements is the right one. For my use it looks like the new SKB Shallow 2RU should work for the De-Monique and provide good access to its output speakons.

I think you're right on that point. It's essential to have enough free space to shove in the connecting cables, etc. That's where the older design is "flawed" but as noted, what is a flaw for some is beneficial for others. When it comes to hauling gear, I use the "balloon strategy" where everything nonessential goes over the side. As for your DeMonique, it's not just the speakons; the old design also blocks clear access to the AC power socket. I think you'll be fine with the new model. As a fallback, the new shallow model from Gator is also in the same ballpark as the new SKU shallow.

 

[KeithAlanK]

Love how you can easily see the top of the rack sag in SKB's own photo.
I'm always doing battle with the flaws in SKB racks, because people keep giving them to me when they upgrade and I keep using them because fixing stuff is one of my hobbies.

One of my better fixes was to repair/reinforce the older flat rear lids with rope (to take up space and provide directional rigidity) and expanding foam-glue in all the inside grooves.
I have one rack that needs a different latch than any in my parts box, but am confident that the part I need will be found at a future gig laying on the floor.

 

[5StringPocket]

Rope and expanding foam glue? That's innovative and I see how that could work to make it more rigid with a minimum of added weight.

 

[Interceptor]

Nice looking, should work well with many of the newer power amps.

This from a guy who just got done sawing up the wood for a rack cabinet.