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Who makes a good ATA case?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by lo-end, Nov 30, 2001.

  1. Nov 30, 2001 #1
    lo-end

    lo-end

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    I need a 3U size ATA rack case for my Ampeg SVT-4. I want something nice and strong that will stand up better than those el cheapo SKB cases. What do you guys recommend?

    If I want to get a good ATA style case, will I have to have it custom built? I looked at anvil cases and I was kinda scared off by all their different options and such. They seem a little too professional for me... :eek:

    I also would like to have something comparable to the case on my Mesa Road Ready. Thats pretty heavy duty stuff on there, I want a case for my amp thats just as good, if not better.

    So what can you guys recommend?
     
  2. Nov 30, 2001 #2
    jljohnson85

    jljohnson85

    Nov 27, 2000
    Woodstock, GA
  3. Nov 30, 2001 #3
    lo-end

    lo-end

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    I think calzone and anvil cases are made by the same company. Their websites look identical, and when I did a search on yahoo, it came up as Calzone/Anvil cases.
     
  4. Nov 30, 2001 #4
    lo-end

    lo-end

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    oh yeah, if anyone has a calzone or anvil case, what is the difference between them, and how much would it cost for a basic 3U case to be built?
     
  5. Dec 1, 2001 #5
    leper

    leper

    Jun 21, 2001
    everyone bags on the skbs, but my skb rack case is ata certified (meaning if its in a bus plane etc and it gets screwed up they buy it). I much prefer the skbs as they're a TON lighter and meet the same specifications as the anvil etc counterparts.

    I say go skb, but just make sure you get the ones that have the front AND rear rack rails (those are teh ata rated ones) or a shock mount. Do not get one of the shallow ones, X racks, or roto racks...all those are indeed crap.
     
  6. Dec 1, 2001 #6
    coyoteboy

    coyoteboy Bongo destroys villages and does my laundry Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2000
    Sactomato, CA
    I've have SKB's, and they have lasted a long time, I still have my first one, it's about 8 years old, and all the latches are still fine. I've also found a good deal on plywood/extruded aluminum cases, made to your specs at www.engineeredcase.com. they're Canadian, and you actually get a good deal with the exchange rate. The 12-space shock mount with lidmaker extruded lids (ask them about this feature) shown in the pic was had for a little over $500 US, so your case would be much less.
     
  7. Dec 1, 2001 #7
    FalsehoodBass

    FalsehoodBass

    Jul 22, 2001
    Denver, CO
    keep in mind that ATA means shock mounted... .which means foam... or springy things.... if that's what you're really looking for, i think mesa boogie makes the best ones out there.. .


    oh... and 3 spaces? you could have fit an SVP-pro and a mackie in there ;)
     
  8. Dec 1, 2001 #8
    lo-end

    lo-end

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    hehe ;)

    I think Im gonna go for a Calzone case. I private messaged a guy who has a calzone case, among other good ATA cases, and he said they cost between $200 and $300, which is a realistic amount of money for me to pay. But you have to design them yourself, which still kinda scares me.
     
  9. Dec 1, 2001 #9
    Sapo

    Sapo Member

    Apr 5, 2000
    Fighting the War on Terror in the Steel City.
    lo-end,

    Just tell Calzone you want a 3/8" ATA rack case with recessed hardware and a rack depth of at least 16". Nothing to it! You might want to make sure you get rubber feet on it too. Good luck.