Cheap 6 space racks that don't look UGLY?

dejacky · 27th December 2004

I want to purchase a 6 space rack, that can also be used to take my gear places..so it needs to be mobile too. BUT, all the 6-space rack spaces I'ves seen are really ugly. I'd like to know if any "sexier-looking" 6-space rack units exist that won't break the bank?

cedric · 28th December 2004

usually you can find inexpensive rack cases on ebay, that look pretty sexy.

try ebay.

- ced

dejacky · 28th December 2004

was just there... no luck

AdAudioInc · 28th December 2004

Build it

That way you can include the features that you want. Castors, handles, cup holders....

dejacky · 28th December 2004

Building one doesn't sound like a bad idea!

. Does anyone know of any easy tutorials to build one? I know it's something easy and basic to do, but I was hoping there were some well-thought out diy designs/methods out there.

DeadPoet · 29th December 2004

Don't know how mobile you want your racks to be but IKEA has a TV-table on wheels in 3 colors (white, black, dark brown, €25 for the 1st, €35 for the colors) that fits 19" racks.

got two of them!!

Herwig

dejacky · 30th December 2004

pics?

DeadPoet · 30th December 2004

Search Ikea.com...

Anyway, i was wrong, it's name is corras.

Here's a link to a pic on my local ikea site: http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...roductId=11460

Kind Regards,
Herwig

dejacky · 31st December 2004

Yea, this doesn't look that bad...but I've heard bad things about IKEA furniture... i.e. they look great in the catalog but kinda cheap-looking when you see them with your own eyes.

DeadPoet · 31st December 2004

it's ok for what it is (mdf or fibreboard with a laminated top) and is designed to be put together once- I sleep in an ikea bed that has been moved two times and we had problems putting it back together the last time.

As it goes with gear: you get what you pay for.

max cooper · 1st January 2005

Does Mesa still make racks? I got a shock mount rack several years ago (the high end-y one) and it looks pretty slick.

Albert · 1st January 2005

Here is some do-it-yourself info:

http://colomar.com/Shavano/rackcase.html

Finding a rack unit that looks nice in the studio and is roadworthy is going to be a bit of a challenge I believe. that's because studio furniture is designed to look good but not have to withstand the rigors of load-ins and load-outs. (repeated banging around in and out of vehicles/doors/loading docks will really trash a nice wood finish). Likewise, road cases are built to be banged into things, dropped by baggage handlers, tossed into the back of vans, shipped in the back of semis, etc. Not sure how much room there is between the two. I doubt that IKEA TV stand would last even a single gig.

Maybe a case with a faux textured vinyl finish or fake woodgrain would be the best bet. I've never been a fan of rug cases myself, although I have one. (it's currently serving as a squirrel feeder outside).

Nevelicious · 2nd January 2005

If you are interested I have an 8 space KK audio granite rack that I am trying to sell. $40!... and about 8 4 space ones.....

27th December 2004	#1
dejacky Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 144 Thread Starter	Cheap 6 space racks that don't look UGLY? I want to purchase a 6 space rack, that can also be used to take my gear places..so it needs to be mobile too. BUT, all the 6-space rack spaces I'ves seen are really ugly. I'd like to know if any "sexier-looking" 6-space rack units exist that won't break the bank? __________________ -dejacky

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Albert Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,488	Here is some do-it-yourself info: http://colomar.com/Shavano/rackcase.html Finding a rack unit that looks nice in the studio and is roadworthy is going to be a bit of a challenge I believe. that's because studio furniture is designed to look good but not have to withstand the rigors of load-ins and load-outs. (repeated banging around in and out of vehicles/doors/loading docks will really trash a nice wood finish). Likewise, road cases are built to be banged into things, dropped by baggage handlers, tossed into the back of vans, shipped in the back of semis, etc. Not sure how much room there is between the two. I doubt that IKEA TV stand would last even a single gig. Maybe a case with a faux textured vinyl finish or fake woodgrain would be the best bet. I've never been a fan of rug cases myself, although I have one. (it's currently serving as a squirrel feeder outside). __________________ http://www.misterpotts.com [URL=http://www.facebook.com/alby.potts[/URL]

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28th December 2004	#2
cedric Gear Head Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 62	usually you can find inexpensive rack cases on ebay, that look pretty sexy. try ebay. - ced

28th December 2004	#4
AdAudioInc Gear addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baltimore, Md. Posts: 410	Build it That way you can include the features that you want. Castors, handles, cup holders....

29th December 2004	#6
DeadPoet Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,282	Don't know how mobile you want your racks to be but IKEA has a TV-table on wheels in 3 colors (white, black, dark brown, €25 for the 1st, €35 for the colors) that fits 19" racks. got two of them!! Herwig

30th December 2004	#7
dejacky Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 144 Thread Starter	pics?

31st December 2004	#9
dejacky Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 144 Thread Starter	Yea, this doesn't look that bad...but I've heard bad things about IKEA furniture... i.e. they look great in the catalog but kinda cheap-looking when you see them with your own eyes.

1st January 2005	#11
max cooper Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,802	Does Mesa still make racks? I got a shock mount rack several years ago (the high end-y one) and it looks pretty slick.

2nd January 2005	#13
Nevelicious Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Worcester Ma Posts: 394	If you are interested I have an 8 space KK audio granite rack that I am trying to sell. $40!... and about 8 4 space ones.....