Got the e-mail from Weber today- speakers are being shipped out and should be here in a week's time,,,can't wait to get them mounted, wired and in use!!
Final pictures when she's done
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Posted on May 10 2008 12:14 AM
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Posted on May 10 2008 01:38 AM
that looks awesome dutch! —Rules to live by #314: |
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Posted on May 10 2008 01:51 AM
Don't forget the insulation Dutch. Nice work! —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Posted on May 10 2008 09:47 PM
Looking good- keep us posted. I'm curious- I'm considering buying a Pro Reverb that somebody has turned into a head by chopping the original cab; I would, of course, turn it back into a combo, and probably go the same route you have gone with the construction- what made you go with the Webers? I'm not sure what I'd put in the Pro if I decide to go for it (maybe JBL's, maybe not), so I'm open to your comments and suggestions. |
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Posted on May 11 2008 10:54 AM
Went with the Weber Californias due to the recommendations of those on the board; they seem to have to have the tone and sound that I want. Plus the price was not too bad... —
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Posted on May 11 2008 09:09 PM
Nope...just waiting on the speakers...its sitting in the garage waiting to be stapled! —
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Posted on May 15 2008 07:18 PM
AND ITS DONE!! The speakers came today, got them mounted, wired, cab insulated, buttoned up and PLAYED!! While I still have a bit to go as far as learingin the nuances of this amp, it sounds SOOOOO FRAKKING SWEET!! So without further adue, here are the LAST of the project pictures: Waiting with the grill cloth on, bolts mounted... Oooo big heavy box!! Top box, OPEN Nice pair!! The first one sets in NICELY! And now the 2nd.... Insulation is IN, speakers WIRED Ready to button up... Finished product: After an hour of playing.... AND THE FINAL VERDICT:
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Posted on May 15 2008 07:35 PM
Wow, nice job, Dutch, and my favorite "obtainable" speakers, too. I have them in three of my Fender amps. The Calis need breaking in before they sound their best. You will love them. That's a helluva bedroom amp! —Jack Booth The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005), 2025 |
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Posted on May 15 2008 07:51 PM
Congratulations, and a great job. Welcome to the 'do it yourselfer's' club. I just got my scratch built reverb unit ready for covering today. Danny —Danny Ellison aka dubtrub |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on May 15 2008 09:10 PM
Dutch, there is a bed in your GEAR ROOM. Priorities, man.
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Posted on May 15 2008 09:24 PM
Look at me, man...how else am I going to get women into my room?!? Yea, it is becoming more of a gear room than a bed room isnt it? I have 3 amps, 5 guitars, 1 reverb tank and a pedal board in here...hmmm... Maybe time to get that 3 bedroom apt...dont think my daughters will give up their room...hehehee —
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Posted on May 15 2008 09:56 PM
Nice work Dutch! That rig is a beauty! —Ryan |
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Posted on May 15 2008 10:18 PM
Wait a minute... I thought you were building a 2x12 cabinet. Where did that Fender 2x12 cabinet come from??? Dude, nice work! You should be really proud of the finished product! I'll bet it sounds awesome! |
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Posted on May 16 2008 09:39 AM
Well, in my apartment I do not have a real chance to turn it up to the point of getting that nice tube break...I will have that oportunity on Saturday....my drummer and I are getting together at the Jr High he teaches at in the band room —
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Posted on May 16 2008 10:10 AM
hey, just for a little advice... i hear it's best to just have 4 screws holding in your speaker, with 8 you run the risk of unevenly tightening the screws and bending your basket...those things are sensitive!! it can still warp the basket with 4 screws, but it is much more unlikely... — |
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Posted on May 16 2008 10:18 AM
That looks fantastic!!!! You did a great job on it |
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Posted on May 16 2008 05:37 PM
hey in that second pic I can see you screwed up ... oh no wait - IT'S PERFECT! you make Leo proud, awesome man. —Rules to live by #314: |
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Posted on May 16 2008 06:05 PM
really nice job, now spray tea all over the grill and make it brownish. —THe NEpTuNeS |
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Posted on May 17 2008 01:22 PM
That's a cool 'verb...you should start a separate thread about it! I built something similar (ordered the parts individually from Mojo, Weber, and fleabay) and ended up saving some money (over a kit) plus getting higher quality components. Did you use a 6K6? I would have bought the black faceplate if I knew Weber sold them separately (I went with the Weber chassis which only came in chrome with no faceplate option). Now back to the subject (dutch's cab) ....did you use the Mojo "aged" grillcloth? — |
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Posted on May 17 2008 03:22 PM
No, I was able to get a line on authentic Fender grill cloth...I decided to go with that because outside of the logo, I wanted something that was real Fender... —
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