Pedaltrain bag foam insert for AX8

PhillyGTR

PhillyGTR

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just got the AX8 and before my first gig I wasn't quite sure how I was going to transport it - just use the box? Put in a road case? I found some foam floor mats I had lying around and cut them into panels, then used a bit of gaff tape to create a little box for the unit to nest in. I also did a small flap that covers the screen and knobs, sorta with the bit of foam I had left over. This is a 10 minute prototype I made before I went to my gig. I kind of like the concept in that I could put this into any kind of bag or case that has room. Anybody have any thoughts how I could make a more substantial version and any improvements to this? Thx!
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chrisjnyc said:
Not sure you need all that foam... I have used a large laptop backpack, and now just a simple metal box from HF


Check out the AX8 case thread...
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WORD! that little Harbor Freight case looks like the ticket. Did you modify the inner part of the case at all?
Thx
 
chrisjnyc said:
Not sure you need all that foam... I have used a large laptop backpack, and now just a simple metal box from HF

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-black-aluminum-case-62271.html

Check out the AX8 case thread...
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Be careful with "aluminum" briefcases that go for $40 or less. The rails and lips are made of aluminum, but the case itself is usually 1/8" particleboard with textured plastic stuck on top to make it look like machined aluminum. They're not as rugged as they look. I found out the hard way when one of the rubber feet (attached to the case floor instead of the rail) drove a hole through the case when it got set down too hard.

The foam they use is usually pretty good, though.
 
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