Certain parts will get loose but this thing will stand up to a lot of hurt. I've had this thing for the last six years (two space rack) cause it came free with my Ampeg b2r and I still use it to this day. It has never failed me. I mean you could spend the money and get something far better but if you're on a budget this will not disapoint, and trust me I've abused the heck out of this thing.

I have used 3 of these 8 space racks for the past 6 years. Each rack contains 3 very heavy Crown power amps and some processing gear required for each. I have not experienced one single problem with these racks. These have held up like tanks. The lids stay in shape, the rails are mounted firmly, the hardware doesn't budge and the price is right. Treat your gear right and it will serve you well. Buy these racks, take care of them and enjoy them. If you are busting these racks, you should not be handling gear. Treat these as you would a fine car, not a joy riding clunker that you roll over just for kicks and they will last as well as mine have.

I have owned the 3U for a year now and my band spent last summer on the road and we also played a good number of local/regional shows this winter and the rack has held up great. I think that that if you add more rack spaces than it may can become a lot less sturdy. The other reviews might be right to say that the 8U rack would serve better as a studio rack. I usually handle my own gear and I take a little extra effort to move mine gently, since the wood is 1/8" ply. Overall I am thinking about buying another one. Absolutely great for the price.

It looks like a nice case and is inexpensive. It has no business taking your gear on the road. It is okay for the studio and MAYBE transporting in your car if you are careful. Bottom line-if you are looking to move your equipment and protect it, save your money and buy a REAL road case.

I bought this to swap out a better portable rack case I had with my church. Since I was not going to be moving my gear around I decided to get this to keep my little kids from turning the knobs on my gear. This product will not handle being on the road. Don't even think about it.