Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity)

[FLWoodworker84]

In May of 2017, I posted this...

https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthrea...pid7469168

This project gave me the itch to build a real Marshall cabinet clone. I was just waiting for a good excuse and some spare cash. Fast forward to about a month ago. The guitarist whose guitar I obtained as described in my original post listed some gear for sale within Facebook. One of the items was a used Marshall amp head. I traded some correspondence with him and we agreed to a price that fell under an unexpected escrow refund I received just a couple of days earlier. What was really cool was that between his description of the amp and the time period it was used (along with some cell phone photos I had), I had evidence that this exact amp was on the stage the last time I was at a concert in Oct 2014.

Gluing the cleats to the front opening
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Just finished rounding over the top front by hand
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Prepping the speaker baffles
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Just before paint, Tolex, and grill cloth
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Speakers and bracing installled
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It sounds pretty good. From what I read, the speakers will sound even better after a break-in period.

[oakey]

WOW nice job on that looks like 3/4birch ply
Look like it would be heavy

[FLWoodworker84]

WOW nice job on that  looks like 3/4birch ply
Look like  it would be  heavy

It is very heavy. When it was face down on the bench to install the speakers (about 12lbs each), it was all I could do to get it safely back on the floor. I am so glad that I opted for casters instead of just feet!

[Cian]

Wow!  I am hugely impressed!  Making speakers is on my bucket list too.  Interesting you used ply.  I figured everybody used MDF for speakers, but  ply would hold up better for a transportable speaker.  I'm interested in your opinion of its sound after break in.  Very cool.  

[Cian]

A few questions:
> Is that paint or a vinyl wrap of some kind on the cabinet body?
> Where did you source the handle inserts and the "Marshall" logo?
> What did you use for inputs? 1/4" RCA plugs?
> Since all the drivers are identical, does that use a crossover?

[FLWoodworker84]

A few questions:
> Is that paint or a vinyl wrap of some kind on the cabinet body?
> Where did you source the handle inserts and the "Marshall" logo?
> What did you use for inputs?  1/4" RCA plugs?
> Since all the drivers are identical, does that use a crossover?

The vinyl wrap is called Tolex - applying it was the scariest part of the process for me.


Mojotone.com: OEM Stereo/Mono Cabinet 4x12 Wired Jack Plate (Double 1/4"); Marshall Logo 11"; Tolex; Grill Cloth
AmplifiedParts.com: White Piping; Front Corners; Rear Corners; Amp trays (on the top); Casters
Amazon.com: Celestion Vintage 30 16 ohm 12" Speakers

No crossover needed.

[Scoony]

Cool

I didn't know that anyone knew of KIX. They were from Chambersburg, MD / Waynesboro, PA area which is where I grew up. We would go to the local bars to see them play. My sister lives about a block down from a house they used to practice at.

[Phil Thien]

That thing is a work of art, great job!

[FLWoodworker84]

That thing is a work of art, great job!

Phil - thanks. Do you recognize what is in the background of picture 1?

[Stwood_]

Very.....very, nice work.