alexmoore10 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hi there Always had a 2u case for a 2u amp. Will a 3U case hold a 2u amp securely. I want to use the extra space for storage when going to gigs. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Why not? You can put an extra support to the top of the amp, but if you handle the rack well, I see no issues with the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 At first sight this sounds like a good idea, but I'd be careful. Depending on what you put in the case, if the amp isn't protected, you could scratch or dent it and, if there is enough room for stuff to move about, maybe cause damage to the front or back panels, controls, switches and sockets. I'm thinking leads with 3 pin plugs, jack plugs and anything else with metal components. I have always used a 4U for my 2U Thunderfunk. The extra airflow helps and I use the space to store the foam blocks I sit the rack on, to cushion the amp from vibration from the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 It will be fine. If you want the space for storage then consider putting a rack tray or drawer in the empty one. That will stop any scratches on the amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmoore10 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 I can get a decent 3U for a good price and was going to chuck this in above it for transportation. i may stick with a 2u just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 That would work. I'd put something between the case and the amp to protect the amp. Is 1U enough? What would you keep in the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmoore10 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 22 minutes ago, chris_b said: That would work. I'd put something between the case and the amp to protect the amp. Is 1U enough? What would you keep in the box? That’s the next problem. Out of the box my wireless fits well in a 1u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I had a 2u GK amp with a big vent in the top so used a 3u rack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 My rack is oversized in both directions. I put everything in a soft bag because its easier than having individual bits rattling around in there. Lessons the risk of a jackplug ending up in your cheese and pickle sandwiches too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de003 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 For me, to store stuff in my head's rack, i use a 2U rack drawer. So i actually have a 6U rack for a 2U head... that's amp at the bottom, a 1U blanking panel above with 6x 30mm computer fans bolted into it to push cool air through the front over the top of the amp; a 2U rack drawer with strings, picks, etc and yes when i pack down i get my leads and strap in there. Then at the top a 1U rack tuner with a rack light in (the rack light helps for looking in the drawer...). i rate it, 4U is only a little bigger than 2U and 6U only a little bigger than 4U... if it means you can be tidier, more self contained and less likely to leave stuff lying around... plus you know where stuff is when you need it... i'm game for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 24/07/2020 at 14:56, Delberthot said: I had a 2u GK amp with a big vent in the top so used a 3u rack I do exactly the same with my GK 1001RB. Use an SKB 3U to enable the fan to work at it’s best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I’ve always used a 4u case for Each 2u amp I’ve had... added a 1u blanking plate Above that, then a rack tuner above that. Gives plenty of room for storing all the cables etc I’ve done this for years with all different amps and I’ve never had any problems at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 My 4U is full of rack gear (2U amp, 1U each compressor and wireless), but I do use the extra space in the back for storing leads etc. However, they all live securely in a bag which I make sure fits snugly enough not to rattle around and cause damage. I pride myself on the inside of my rack and it is neat to the point of being positively anál so there's no way I'd risk damaging anything. As long as you're careful with what you store in there, it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) On 22/07/2020 at 09:47, alexmoore10 said: Hi there Always had a 2u case for a 2u amp. Will a 3U case hold a 2u amp securely. I want to use the extra space for storage when going to gigs. Thanks This is what my band were using for a few years Edited August 18, 2020 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.