brensabre79 Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 Ok so my old rig was a standard 19" Rackmount width and my 1U rack tuner made total sense. Now I have a Genz Benz shuttle and I cannot find a half rack size tuner to sit on top. I hate having pedals on the floor, although I do use them for some gigs. But I'd like a tuner that is the same width as my Shuttle. I'm sure Boss used to make one but I can't find any. Does anyone know of one that is currently available? Actually while I'm on it does anybody make any half rack cases so I can pop the amp and the tuner in? Cheers B Quote
simwells Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Boss TU-50 is the only one I can think of, been out of production quite a long time now though but they never seem to die so eBay might be a good bet. Edited January 11, 2012 by simwells Quote
obbm Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 I pcked up a Boss TU-50 from here and mounted it with a dbx compressor and a GK MB200 is a half-rack case I giot from Ebay. One day I'm going transplant it into a 1/2 rack size aluminium flightcase. Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 That's really neat, Dave. Where did you find the rack-ears for the GK amp? And how does that design work? Quote
obbm Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1326309552' post='1495337'] That's really neat, Dave. Where did you find the rack-ears for the GK amp? And how does that design work? [/quote] 1U and 2U rack ears are readily available from a number of sources. For the GK it was a case of drilling fixing holes in the rack ears to line-up with the tapped holes in the GK, finding some spacers of the right internal diameter and cutting them to length, then getting the right size screws of the right length and finally making it all fit. Similar process for the Boss and the dbx. You ask how does it work? I plug it into the speakers, connect the National Grid interface, plug in the bass and it makes a noise. Quote
I am not excane Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1326306750' post='1495281'] I pcked up a Boss TU-50 from here and mounted it with a dbx compressor and a GK MB200 is a half-rack case I giot from Ebay. One day I'm going transplant it into a 1/2 rack size aluminium flightcase. [/quote] Beat me to it This was my suggestion as well. Quote
brensabre79 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Posted January 12, 2012 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1326306750' post='1495281'] I pcked up a Boss TU-50 from here and mounted it with a dbx compressor and a GK MB200 is a half-rack case I giot from Ebay. One day I'm going transplant it into a 1/2 rack size aluminium flightcase. [/quote] That looks sweet, exactly what I'm after! I'll have to keep a look out for a TU-50 then You'd think GK or MB or GB or someone would make a tuner that fits with these new half rack amps they are missing an opportunity! Quote
JetKing Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1326306750' post='1495281'] I pcked up a Boss TU-50 from here and mounted it with a dbx compressor and a GK MB200 is a half-rack case I giot from Ebay. One day I'm going transplant it into a 1/2 rack size aluminium flightcase. [/quote] This is brilliant. I've just got an MB200 myself and I've already started thinking of a rack mounted compressor and maybe a separate power amp so I can extend to two cabs for bigger gigs. Quote
obbm Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 Since I made that rack last summer I have had to upgrade the head to a GK MB Fusion, which of course, doesn't fit. Now for Plan B. Quote
brensabre79 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 I think you should make a full size rack and sell me your Boss tuner and the 1/2 rack Quote
obbm Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1329304173' post='1540212'] I think you should make a full size rack and sell me your Boss tuner and the 1/2 rack [/quote] I'm just about to order a custom flightcase to take the Fusion, tuner and dbx so I will sell you the rack. In fact i have 2 of them to go. Quote
LiamPodmore Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Would one of the laptop style (Best way to describe it) Korgs not work, not the WiFi one, just the standard one? One of these: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/korg-lca-120/3731"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/korg-lca-120/3731[/url] Liam Quote
brensabre79 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks Liam, I'm after something I can put in a half rack - very much like obbm's setup (minus the dbx) so I can just plug in and play. I must admit since getting and using a zoom b3 live the need has dwindled a little and I've seen no sign of anyone willing to part with their half rack sized tuner in 6 months of looking! obbm - how much would you want for the half-rack? Thanks Bren Quote
obbm Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1329742833' post='1546546'] obbm - how much would you want for the half-rack? [/quote] £20 plus postage Quote
Jumanji Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1329740003' post='1546482'] I'm just about to order a custom flightcase to take the Fusion, tuner and dbx so I will sell you the rack. In fact i have 2 of them to go. [/quote] Where did you order your custom case from? I have the MB800 with 19" ears, but I've decided to edit them to fit a new custom case that I've yet to order. Simply to avoid having a massive case for such a small head. It's slightly less than 11", 13" once I've trimmed the ears. Where's good for such things? Quote
obbm Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 [quote name='Jumanji' timestamp='1381880548' post='2245063'] Where did you order your custom case from? I have the MB800 with 19" ears, but I've decided to edit them to fit a new custom case that I've yet to order. Simply to avoid having a massive case for such a small head. It's slightly less than 11", 13" once I've trimmed the ears. Where's good for such things? [/quote] I produced a set of drawing giving the exact dimensions of the case including the locarion and spacing of the rack strip. It was then made by Flightcase Warehouse. There are photos of the finished case somewhere on here. Quote
Jumanji Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Excellent! I'll get on to them ASAP. Thanks. Quote
stoo Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 Not exactly what you've asked for, but maybe worth a thought - how about something like a Boss VF-1? - half rack multi-effects unit with built in tuner. Quote
RandomProddy Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Found a TU-50 last month so I'm now feeling rather smug - I'd recommend it! Especially as the tuner acts as a VU meter when it's not in "tune" mode... obbm, you still selling the second half-rack? Long shot I know... Quote
obbm Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 [quote name='RandomProddy' timestamp='1383499524' post='2265100'] obbm, you still selling the second half-rack? Long shot I know... [/quote] Not as long as you thought. Yes I do. I'll send you some pictures tomorrow. Quote
RandomProddy Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1383503616' post='2265178'] Not as long as you thought. Yes I do. I'll send you some pictures tomorrow. [/quote] Quote
paulieaudiobloom Posted November 24, 2013 Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1326306750' post='1495281'] I pcked up a Boss TU-50 from here and mounted it with a dbx compressor and a GK MB200 is a half-rack case I giot from Ebay. One day I'm going transplant it into a 1/2 rack size aluminium flightcase. [/quote] How cute is that?!! Quote
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