Some ideas for using an empty rack space?

[eajacobs]

A lot of people have the 4-space racks, with an 2-space amplifier, and maybe a rack tuner or a power conditioner. What are some good ideas for use of the remaining free rack space?

 

[moogboy]

well, i am in a similar position, and i think a compressor would be pretty cool. although i am open to new suggestions.

 

[Willem]

rack tuner and power conditioner

 

[scotch]

A plate of cookies could slide right in there for between-songs' snacking!

 

[moogboy]

good idea! that is what ill do

 

[OrangeSun]

I've got the same thing going on but I intentionally left it empty because my amp has ventilation holes on the top, and because I run it bridged (eden wt800b), when I use an effect for an extended amount of time the fan will usually kick on. So I leave it empty so it can cool down faster.

 

[bassbrad]

Unless you need to fill that space a vented rack panel will allow your amp to breath and cool, always a good thing.

 

[KeithBMI]

Purchase one of these.

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Don't spend into the triple digits for something you don't need.

 

[Justyn]

I run the cables from the effects loop on the back of my preamp through the empty rack space. Virtually identical to running them from the back and around, but there you go.

 

[moogboy]

Purchase one of these.

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Don't spend into the triple digits for something you don't need.

is it possible to spend into the triple digits for cookies or a pizza? i dont need those, but that was too cool an idea.

 

[Joe P]

A plate of cookies could slide right in there for between-songs' snacking!

That's close to what I was thinking.. Those slide-out shelves are cool and useful.

Joe

 

[crabapple23]

they make rack-mount drawers that are pretty nice to keep stuff in (picks, strings, slide, weed, etc.).

 

[KeithBMI]

is it possible to spend into the triple digits for cookies or a pizza? i dont need those, but that was too cool an idea.

It's possible.

 

[moogboy]

really? where do i go to get those items for 3-digits?

 

[saxnbass]

Rackmount fan for air flow

 

[SpankyPants]

I have an 8space rack which will be filled as follows:

1. Power Conditioner
2.
3. Compressor
4. Tuner
5. & 6. AMP
7. & 8. 2-Space Rack drawer

Space 2 is open right now, but I may put a wireless receiver there. Maybe the PJB Bass Buddy. Maybe the Aguilar AGRO. Maybe another effect unit. We'll see what i need when I start gigging again.

Hope this helps a bit and gives you some idea of another possible config ;-D

 

[saxnbass]

I'd use 2 for a half wireless receiver and half wireless in ear transmitter, but that's me. The Rack drawers are handy to have.

Also, I like those plexiglass covers that you can attach over your rack mount items that you need a key to open it with. It protects your settings from getting changed by 1) bumps and 2) other people.
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[RWP]

I put a pull out drawer in mine, it's good for all kinds of things.

 

[EastCoastThump]

really? where do i go to get those items for 3-digits?

I believe both Manley Labs and Apogee offer round comestibles in that price range. The Manley pizza is all hand-wired and class A, while the flagship offering in Apogee's cookie line offers Sigma-Delta ADC to guarantee that all chocolate chips are deliciously oversampled.

Of course, some foodies argue whether such innovations can actually be tasted, so YMMV.

 

[srxplayer]

You could put your weed in there.. No, I'm not condoning drug use.