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Great wheels like those in roller blades, rack rails are not the best
Great wheels like those in roller blades. Rolls like roller blades.
The tolerances in the screw holes are significant and I had to loosen some previously installed rack units to install additional rackmountable units. The reason is that that screws hold not only your rack gear but the entire metal frame with threaded holes as well. If you undo all screws, the frame will come off (not actually a big problem). In theory you can replace this frame if one day the threads become worn out. The butterfly latches work pretty well. It has rack rails at the back, this is a must-have feature for all rack cases.
You have to lift the case a bit to remove or attach back the lids. It's a bit weird and embarrassing but after like 100 attempts I managed it (not really, still struggling when all of your rack slots are occupied and the rack is difficult to lift).
The biggest problem is that the side handles are very close to the recessed sides and when I have to carry this rack, my fingers get pinched all the time, so please take extra care when you have to carry this by the side handles. The pull-out handle is not for lifting!
I just ordered another rack case, this time it will be SKB, I hope it will be better. Overall, this Gator has good value for money.
One last thing, it's not weatherproof, so there are small holes between the body and the lids. There are no gaskets to protect your gear from water, snow etc.
The tolerances in the screw holes are significant and I had to loosen some previously installed rack units to install additional rackmountable units. The reason is that that screws hold not only your rack gear but the entire metal frame with threaded holes as well. If you undo all screws, the frame will come off (not actually a big problem). In theory you can replace this frame if one day the threads become worn out. The butterfly latches work pretty well. It has rack rails at the back, this is a must-have feature for all rack cases.
You have to lift the case a bit to remove or attach back the lids. It's a bit weird and embarrassing but after like 100 attempts I managed it (not really, still struggling when all of your rack slots are occupied and the rack is difficult to lift).
The biggest problem is that the side handles are very close to the recessed sides and when I have to carry this rack, my fingers get pinched all the time, so please take extra care when you have to carry this by the side handles. The pull-out handle is not for lifting!
I just ordered another rack case, this time it will be SKB, I hope it will be better. Overall, this Gator has good value for money.
One last thing, it's not weatherproof, so there are small holes between the body and the lids. There are no gaskets to protect your gear from water, snow etc.
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Good manoeuvrability
I use the GRR-8L to house my SOundcraft Ui24R and 2 x Sennheiser G4 IEM receivers. I frequently gig with this in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and London.
I'm fairly pleased with this unit. I'm slightly disappointed by the fact that the plastic shell is pretty bendable. It's not as hard, or stiff, as I would've hoped for. I would definitely not recommend sitting or standing on it.
I like the fact that the unit comes with screws for your rack ears. There's no need to buy caged nuts, bolts and other screws, as with other racks.
The wheels and handle of the unit is of good quality and it manoeuvres around very well. I would love it if Gator made a half-rack (effects rack) version of this unit, with a slightly harder shell.
For the price though, it's still a very good buy.
I'm fairly pleased with this unit. I'm slightly disappointed by the fact that the plastic shell is pretty bendable. It's not as hard, or stiff, as I would've hoped for. I would definitely not recommend sitting or standing on it.
I like the fact that the unit comes with screws for your rack ears. There's no need to buy caged nuts, bolts and other screws, as with other racks.
The wheels and handle of the unit is of good quality and it manoeuvres around very well. I would love it if Gator made a half-rack (effects rack) version of this unit, with a slightly harder shell.
For the price though, it's still a very good buy.
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It's bigger than I thaugth but good made with the wheel no problem to moove. Plastic but good quality my gears are now well protected!! GOOD to organise my home studio and make it mobile.
I'm not very confident with the quality to close the rack but it's very ok for the price!
I'm not very confident with the quality to close the rack but it's very ok for the price!
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