Amp covers for a '62 Bandmaster head and 15" cab

Benny

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Posted on Jun 12 2013 12:45 AM

Does anyone know where I can find a set of the original fender amp covers?

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WoodyJ

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Posted on Jun 12 2013 08:43 AM

Right here: http://www.vintage-amp.com/victoria.htm

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Benny

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Posted on Jun 12 2013 12:31 PM

Thanks WoodyJ

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PrestonRice

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Posted on Jun 12 2013 12:35 PM

Nice, wasn't victoria the company that made cases for Fender as well?

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WoodyJ

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Posted on Jun 12 2013 01:08 PM

Yep, Victoria made the early tweed ones for sure. Not certain about the '60's and later Tolex ones.

The '65 Bandmaster and Deluxe Reverb I've had since new came with black vinyl Victoria covers so it is likely that they were still making cases then, before G&G took over.

I just found this 'history lesson' on the G&G site:

http://www.ggqualitycase.com/history.html

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PrestonRice

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Posted on Jun 12 2013 01:14 PM

Thanks for the link! I love learning about these things.

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Benny

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Posted on Jun 19 2013 10:17 PM

No luck on covers for the '62 BM. Victoria has the material but they don't know when they make a production run. Anyone else have an idea where a guy can find a set?

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WoodyJ

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Posted on Jun 20 2013 07:27 AM

Benny, these aren't "period correct" but they are FAR better covers functionally than the old Victorias. If this is an amp that you gig, Tuki Covers are the way to go. They are padded Cordura nylon and fit like a glove. I've been using them for years on all my amps.

http://tukicovers.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_35&zenid=7a2edba583ef57345eec70ca99971579

I have a '65 Bandmaster with a Tuki and if you wish, I'll post a pic.

However, if you want a vintage-looking cloth cover, as far as I know, Victoria is the only source.

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eddiekatcher

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Posted on Jun 20 2013 09:22 AM

Yep, Tuki makes an exceptionally fine product. Thanks to Woody, The Surge! is blessed with a number of those.

Any guy who names his company after his bird is ok with me.

ed

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Benny

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Posted on Jun 28 2013 12:00 PM

Those look nice, thanks

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Benny Joined: Dec 21, 2009 Posts: 154 Burbank, Ca.	Posted on Jun 12 2013 12:45 AM Does anyone know where I can find a set of the original fender amp covers? Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Jun 12 2013 08:43 AM Right here: http://www.vintage-amp.com/victoria.htm — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 The Hula Hounds (1996-2000) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
Benny Joined: Dec 21, 2009 Posts: 154 Burbank, Ca.	Posted on Jun 12 2013 12:31 PM Thanks WoodyJ Top
PrestonRice Joined: Oct 05, 2012 Posts: 1725 Austin, Texas	Posted on Jun 12 2013 12:35 PM Nice, wasn't victoria the company that made cases for Fender as well? — IMO. Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Jun 12 2013 01:08 PM Yep, Victoria made the early tweed ones for sure. Not certain about the '60's and later Tolex ones. The '65 Bandmaster and Deluxe Reverb I've had since new came with black vinyl Victoria covers so it is likely that they were still making cases then, before G&G took over. I just found this 'history lesson' on the G&G site: http://www.ggqualitycase.com/history.html — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 The Hula Hounds (1996-2000) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
PrestonRice Joined: Oct 05, 2012 Posts: 1725 Austin, Texas	Posted on Jun 12 2013 01:14 PM Thanks for the link! I love learning about these things. — IMO. Top
Benny Joined: Dec 21, 2009 Posts: 154 Burbank, Ca.	Posted on Jun 19 2013 10:17 PM No luck on covers for the '62 BM. Victoria has the material but they don't know when they make a production run. Anyone else have an idea where a guy can find a set? Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1547 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Jun 20 2013 07:27 AM Benny, these aren't "period correct" but they are FAR better covers functionally than the old Victorias. If this is an amp that you gig, Tuki Covers are the way to go. They are padded Cordura nylon and fit like a glove. I've been using them for years on all my amps. http://tukicovers.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_35&zenid=7a2edba583ef57345eec70ca99971579 I have a '65 Bandmaster with a Tuki and if you wish, I'll post a pic. However, if you want a vintage-looking cloth cover, as far as I know, Victoria is the only source. — Jack Booth (aka WoodyJ) The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 The Hula Hounds (1996-2000) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2778 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Jun 20 2013 09:22 AM Yep, Tuki makes an exceptionally fine product. Thanks to Woody, The Surge! is blessed with a number of those. Any guy who names his company after his bird is ok with me. ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
Benny Joined: Dec 21, 2009 Posts: 154 Burbank, Ca.	Posted on Jun 28 2013 12:00 PM Those look nice, thanks Top

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