Protecting my Markbass Head

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Protecting my Markbass Head

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I have a Little Mark II head. Right now it's in a 4 space rack case but, I'd like something more compact and shallow.

Any recommendations for the lightest weight, toughest quality and least expensive?

I know of a shallow SKB case that would work. They are about $90, a bit more than I'd like to spend

http://www.skbcases.com/industrial/prod ... php?id=122

Pearson makes a tough as nails looking case for $60 but, it looks REALLY heavy.

http://www.pearsoncases.com/short_racks.htm

$60 seems fine but, I don't wanna get a hernia lifting a Little Mark bass head. That'd be embarrassing :lol:
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padded gig bag? (markbass probably makes one...)
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I use one of those shallow SKB cases. Before I was gigging a lot, I kept it in a laptop bag or an old, small suitcase.
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I picked up a surprisingly decent, aluminum-clad case a couple weeks ago at Home Depot for about $20. This one is 18"x13"x6" and probably bigger than you need, but I do remember that they had some other sizes. Might be worth checking out, and the price is right.
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I have been using the Markbass gigbag for a few years. No complaints. Have probably done 150 gigs since then and the head still works, so I guess it's doing its job. :D
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yeah i want a rack case though. The amp already has ears attached :shock:
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In that case :mrgreen: the SKB shallow FX case will probably be your best choice. Make sure it is deep enough!
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Too bad. Just sold a shallow SKB before Christmas for $40. If you look around I'm sure you can find a decent one used in your price range. Plus you want take a hit if you decide to flip it later.
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The shallow SKB case should work. 10.5" deep with the covers off. Amp is 9" deep.

There's a couple of them on CL for $60 but, I offered them $40.

Let's see :-)
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So YOU'RE the lowballer trolling NYC CL! :lol:
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sloop_john_b wrote:So YOU'RE the lowballer trolling NYC CL! :lol:

Well one of them anyway :wink:
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Here's what my Markbass head is is now. I might buy the Markbass bag to put it in. Being that it can be used while in the bag, anything to make set up and breakdown at a gig faster is a plus!
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Markbass LittleMark Tube.jpg
The JETGLO finish name should be officially changed to JETGLO ROCKS! :-)
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I have mine in a Wal Mart soft beer cooler that has a hard plastic lining to it :D
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marc61 wrote:The amp already has ears attached.
That's good, it can hear what it sounds like! :mrgreen: :lol:
*ducks thrown objects*
The JETGLO finish name should be officially changed to JETGLO ROCKS! :-)
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rickenbrother wrote:*ducks thrown objects*
Even pizza? :mrgreen:
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