rackmounting a mark4??

[1vic1]

ive got a mark 4 combo i think its a medium size one were there differences in sizes in the combos? anyway theres a rackmount kit for sale and wondering if it will fit??

 

[t0aj15]

The rackmount kits only work with the short heads.

 

[1vic1]

is there a difference in size for the combos?

 

[MrMarkIII]

Step 1:
Measure the width of the chassis only, without the wood cabinet part.
Step 2: All rack spaces are 19" wide.
Step 3: Do the math.

 

[mejoshee]

i think this is what you meant as far as equivalent widths:
compact combo=short head (rackmountable), 18 3/4 in
widebody combo=medium head (not mountable) 22 1/2 in

well, if you can find someone who you're willing to pay big $$ to, you could probably convince them to make a non-standard rack for you for mounting the mark iv head in. but you're going to have an easier (and cheaper) time finding someone who's willing to trade a short head for a widebody combo.

one other thing you can tell is that the widebody combo/medium heads have the graphic eq and lead voicing switches on the front panel, just to the right of the eq (see pic on mesa site). http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Out_of%20_Production/Mark_IV/Mark_IV_Closeup/mark_iv_Panel_closeup.html

short heads will have these on the rear panel.

hope that helps.

 

[1vic1]

yeah its the widebody combo oh well thanks guys