Late 60s Bandmaster head & cab project

Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 03 2019 08:40 PM

Cool, hopefully we can get together in the coming months and rock out.

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 15 2019 11:13 AM

UPDATE:

drip edge/corners coming soon

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 18 2019 05:49 PM

Awesome!

Fuck yeah!

Repro vs OEM.
Looks great!

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SamDBL

Joined: Sep 19, 2016
Posts: 225
Tampa
United States

Posted on Jan 18 2019 06:14 PM

Taifighter wrote:

Awesome!

Fuck yeah!

Repro vs OEM.
Looks great!

What a coincidence. I just got some of these in the mail for a twin reverb with all four corners missing. Do you know how to attach them?

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 18 2019 06:40 PM

Attaching the corners looks like a bit of involvement.
From the ad:These aluminum corners are a direct replacement and fit the original Fender drip edge perfectly as they wrap around the inside of the drip edge in the same manner as the originals.

They will also fit the reproduction Drip Edge offered here on eBay by another vendor in New Jersey,

NOTE: When using these corners, the drip edge should not be mitered, but instead should be cut square and held short of each corner of the baffle by about a quarter inch just like the originals were.

Original drip edge corners were used as templates when making these corners, and these look great. Clearly, simply mitering the drip edge does not give one the same look as the original Silverface Drip Edge baffle. Made from the same gauge (thickness) aluminum as the original corners. If you want your vintage Fender Silverface amp to look correct and retain it's value, or are building a replacement drip edge cabinet baffle, then these were made just for you.

Sold as a set of 4 only.

Back in the day, Fender just stapled them on over the drip edge itself, but I prefer to drill a 1/16" hole through the corner tabs and through the drip edge itself and attach them using a small flat head brad. Those brads are included in the package.

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 18 2019 06:44 PM

I think you can slip it over the drip edge and then drill a pilot hole for a small nail. But getting it on... to me, you would have to remove the drip edge and slide the corner pieces into place, then reattach edge & corners as a complete assembly. Or you could trim the lip on the corners so it sits on the surface of the drip edge instead of wrapping around the bottom.

That wrapping business wouldn't be a big deal on a straight piece, but in a 90 degree corner it might present a problem.

I'm going to work on this project next weekend, so I'll post updates as soon as I get moving on it

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 30 2019 10:54 AM

The weather here in Indiana caused lots of shutdowns today, so I was able to start the trim work on this project!

I'm happy with it, I'm glad it's not perfect, and I learned a few things that will help me tackle the speaker cabinet and make quick work of it.

Last edited: Jan 30, 2019 10:56:19

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eddiekatcher

Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2764
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 30 2019 11:32 AM

Very nicely done.

ed

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Jan 30 2019 12:43 PM

Thanks!

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Taifighter

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Posts: 224
Indiana
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Posted on Feb 01 2019 08:50 PM

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Feb 04 2019 09:55 AM

The secret to a quick load in the ability to handle your rig with as few trips in and out as possible.

These wheels will roll over cracks nice & smooth, unlike other caster wheels that I've had on cabinets in the past, one handed even.

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SurferBill

Joined: Dec 20, 2009
Posts: 609
Jax, FL
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Posted on Feb 05 2019 08:24 AM

Just a beautiful job. My '69 Bandmaster Reverb with the same original 2-by cabinet is the only thing I use for recording. Wonderful tone I cant find in other amps/cabinets.

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Shoot the Pier on Reverb Nation
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We are on Instagram under "@shootthepiersurfband"

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https://floridadirtfire.bandcamp.com/album/florida-dirt-fire

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Ben

Joined: Feb 11, 2007
Posts: 591
Encinitas, Ca

Posted on Feb 05 2019 11:26 AM

Well done...you did a really nice job!
And the wheel are very cool. Is it mounted on skateboard trucks? I would think it might be tippy?

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Taifighter

Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
United States

Posted on Feb 05 2019 12:34 PM

Right, mounted on trucks.

There's a slight flex to it, but I find it more stable than casters that are mounted inward that had a small contact patch with the floor.

If you bump into it, it's fine. It'll actually spring back toward you to a certain extent. My pedal board bag can get stuffed underneath or behind the wheels on an uneven or slick stage.

It's really stable, and it rolls so quiet & smooth... it's awesome.

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Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 03 2019 08:40 PM Cool, hopefully we can get together in the coming months and rock out. Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 15 2019 11:13 AM UPDATE: drip edge/corners coming soon Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 18 2019 05:49 PM Awesome! Fuck yeah! Repro vs OEM. Looks great! Top
SamDBL Joined: Sep 19, 2016 Posts: 225 Tampa	Posted on Jan 18 2019 06:14 PM Taifighter wrote: Awesome! Fuck yeah! Repro vs OEM. Looks great! What a coincidence. I just got some of these in the mail for a twin reverb with all four corners missing. Do you know how to attach them? — Guitarist for Black Valley Moon & Down By Law Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 18 2019 06:40 PM Attaching the corners looks like a bit of involvement. From the ad:These aluminum corners are a direct replacement and fit the original Fender drip edge perfectly as they wrap around the inside of the drip edge in the same manner as the originals. They will also fit the reproduction Drip Edge offered here on eBay by another vendor in New Jersey, NOTE: When using these corners, the drip edge should not be mitered, but instead should be cut square and held short of each corner of the baffle by about a quarter inch just like the originals were. Original drip edge corners were used as templates when making these corners, and these look great. Clearly, simply mitering the drip edge does not give one the same look as the original Silverface Drip Edge baffle. Made from the same gauge (thickness) aluminum as the original corners. If you want your vintage Fender Silverface amp to look correct and retain it's value, or are building a replacement drip edge cabinet baffle, then these were made just for you. Sold as a set of 4 only. Back in the day, Fender just stapled them on over the drip edge itself, but I prefer to drill a 1/16" hole through the corner tabs and through the drip edge itself and attach them using a small flat head brad. Those brads are included in the package. Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 18 2019 06:44 PM I think you can slip it over the drip edge and then drill a pilot hole for a small nail. But getting it on... to me, you would have to remove the drip edge and slide the corner pieces into place, then reattach edge & corners as a complete assembly. Or you could trim the lip on the corners so it sits on the surface of the drip edge instead of wrapping around the bottom. That wrapping business wouldn't be a big deal on a straight piece, but in a 90 degree corner it might present a problem. I'm going to work on this project next weekend, so I'll post updates as soon as I get moving on it Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 30 2019 10:54 AM The weather here in Indiana caused lots of shutdowns today, so I was able to start the trim work on this project! I'm happy with it, I'm glad it's not perfect, and I learned a few things that will help me tackle the speaker cabinet and make quick work of it. Last edited: Jan 30, 2019 10:56:19 Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2764 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Jan 30 2019 11:32 AM Very nicely done. ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Jan 30 2019 12:43 PM Thanks! Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Feb 01 2019 08:50 PM Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Feb 04 2019 09:55 AM The secret to a quick load in the ability to handle your rig with as few trips in and out as possible. These wheels will roll over cracks nice & smooth, unlike other caster wheels that I've had on cabinets in the past, one handed even. Last edited: Feb 04, 2019 09:56:45 Top
SurferBill Joined: Dec 20, 2009 Posts: 609 Jax, FL	Posted on Feb 05 2019 08:24 AM Just a beautiful job. My '69 Bandmaster Reverb with the same original 2-by cabinet is the only thing I use for recording. Wonderful tone I cant find in other amps/cabinets. — Shoot the Pier on Bandcamp Shoot the Pier on Reverb Nation Shoot The Pier on Facebook We are on Instagram under "@shootthepiersurfband" My Country EP ... Florida Dirt Fire https://floridadirtfire.bandcamp.com/album/florida-dirt-fire My French Love Songs ... I really needed a change... www.lonelyrose.bandcamp.com Top
Ben Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 591 Encinitas, Ca	Posted on Feb 05 2019 11:26 AM Well done...you did a really nice job! And the wheel are very cool. Is it mounted on skateboard trucks? I would think it might be tippy? Top
Taifighter Joined: Oct 31, 2018 Posts: 224 Indiana	Posted on Feb 05 2019 12:34 PM Right, mounted on trucks. There's a slight flex to it, but I find it more stable than casters that are mounted inward that had a small contact patch with the floor. If you bump into it, it's fine. It'll actually spring back toward you to a certain extent. My pedal board bag can get stuffed underneath or behind the wheels on an uneven or slick stage. It's really stable, and it rolls so quiet & smooth... it's awesome. Top

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