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Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - FLWoodworker84 - 02-04-2019
In May of 2017, I posted this...
https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthread.php?tid=7330229&pid=7469168#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.
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - oakey - 02-04-2019
WOW nice job on that looks like 3/4birch ply
Look like it would be heavy
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - Cian - 02-04-2019
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.
![[Image: a1c994d9680707324f012e33c0b2aae3efd7193f...5baed8.jpg]](http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a1/a1c994d9680707324f012e33c0b2aae3efd7193f3e2335cf9742a983505baed8.jpg)
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - Cian - 02-05-2019
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?
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - Scoony - 02-05-2019
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.
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - FLWoodworker84 - 02-05-2019
(02-04-2019, 10:23 PM)oakey Wrote: 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!
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - FLWoodworker84 - 02-05-2019
(02-05-2019, 12:04 AM)Cian Wrote: 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.
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - Phil Thien - 02-05-2019
That thing is a work of art, great job!
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - Stwood_ - 02-06-2019
Very.....very, nice work.
RE: Why I love woodworking...part 2 (Serendipity) - FLWoodworker84 - 02-06-2019
(02-05-2019, 07:39 PM)Phil Thien Wrote: That thing is a work of art, great job!
Phil - thanks. Do you recognize what is in the background of picture 1?