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I'll be buying more
Setting up a mobile recording rig, I needed a flight case to protect about a thousand euros worth of kit. I needed it to be light, strong, reasonably weather proof and I needed to be able to access the front panel controls and rear panel connections.
I also needed to secure my kit so that it did not rattle around in transit.
This looked like a perfect fit for my needs, and I was delighted to find out it is just that.
The front and back lids pop on and off easily yet are solid and secure when the sprung catches are engaged. the integrated handle makes carrying the case a breeze. The threaded rack strip and included bolts meant that I could set it all up in under five minutes, best of all, my setup time at gigs is a USB lead, a pair of mains leads and some mic and line leads and I'm ready to record.
Do yourself a favour and rack your kit up. So long as it is not a power-amp then this flight case is fantastic value and will make life easier.
I also needed to secure my kit so that it did not rattle around in transit.
This looked like a perfect fit for my needs, and I was delighted to find out it is just that.
The front and back lids pop on and off easily yet are solid and secure when the sprung catches are engaged. the integrated handle makes carrying the case a breeze. The threaded rack strip and included bolts meant that I could set it all up in under five minutes, best of all, my setup time at gigs is a USB lead, a pair of mains leads and some mic and line leads and I'm ready to record.
Do yourself a favour and rack your kit up. So long as it is not a power-amp then this flight case is fantastic value and will make life easier.
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Have had this 6 yrs now. Really strong and sturdy. I have my feedback destroyer, eq channel and amplifier installed.
I made a custom made rack panel to accommodate all my input/outputs on the rear side along with a power rack supply.
Worth every penny.
I made a custom made rack panel to accommodate all my input/outputs on the rear side along with a power rack supply.
Worth every penny.
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Tough box to protect your goods
This is a well made and very light tough box. It is simple enough to install your gear with the screws and rubber washers provided and it holds them firmly in place. The front and back covers are great, simple to remove and put on, though the small key and lock does feel like you could snap the key off easily, just be attentive and you should have no problems, I haven't. I'd get more of these if I need them.
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Good quality case
Great quality rack case.
I'm using this to house a 4u rack power amp that is crazy heavy, and so far the weight has not caused any problems.
This case has also currently got 2 other rack cases on top of it, a 10U and an 8U and this has also caused no sagging or other problems.
The catches are decent quality and feel like they'll hold up to continued use, which can't be said for some of the cheaper rack cases.
Also important to note, the case comes a pack of rack bolts and plastic washers. There is nothing in the product listing either on Thomann or the Gator website to confirm this, so I wasn't sure prior to purchasing whether they would be included.
Being a US brand, Gator use an imperial size bolt which is a pain to source in Europe. Worth bearing in mind if you think you'll need replacements later on.
The supplied plastic washers are poor quality, but decent nylon washers can ce bought for pennies.
Its worth considering using "Hum frees" as a substitute.
I'm using this to house a 4u rack power amp that is crazy heavy, and so far the weight has not caused any problems.
This case has also currently got 2 other rack cases on top of it, a 10U and an 8U and this has also caused no sagging or other problems.
The catches are decent quality and feel like they'll hold up to continued use, which can't be said for some of the cheaper rack cases.
Also important to note, the case comes a pack of rack bolts and plastic washers. There is nothing in the product listing either on Thomann or the Gator website to confirm this, so I wasn't sure prior to purchasing whether they would be included.
Being a US brand, Gator use an imperial size bolt which is a pain to source in Europe. Worth bearing in mind if you think you'll need replacements later on.
The supplied plastic washers are poor quality, but decent nylon washers can ce bought for pennies.
Its worth considering using "Hum frees" as a substitute.
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best for that price
really worth it.
Cheap and very tough (not 100% shock proof).
It bears heavy weights well.
Cheap and very tough (not 100% shock proof).
It bears heavy weights well.
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Gator GR-4L
This is an excellent rack unit. Highly recommended for general gig work. It protects my bands effects rack and wireless mike receivers. The plastic case is strong and well supported by the metal surrounds. The catches are high quality and lockable. Internally everything is kept in place by the excellent rack mounts. I have been using this rack for a number of years and it has not let me down.
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Perfect Rack Case !
Use this for 4 effects units and they all are snug and fit great. Frame very sturdy with handles both top and bottom. The clips work very well and are very quick release so its very quick to get everything all plugged in and ready to go
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Very sturdy case
The case is very sturdy and can take quite a few knocks without damaging anything inside. When inside there is a lot of space for excess wires so they won't squash together or tangle up all that much. The doors were very easy to put on and take off and the lock made it very hard to get in, so you can be ensured your things will stay safe once they are locked inside!
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