midwestsurfer
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Indianapolis
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Posted on May 07 2010 06:01 AM
I just wanted to share some info I've collected regarding reproduction tone ring cabinets with my fellow SG101ers.
Both JD Newell (http://www.newellamps.com/) and Peter Mather (http://www.mathercab.com/) make 1x15 tone ring cabinets for $450 plus shipping, with a current lead time of 4 weeks.
Bob at Beaver Bottoms (http://www.beaverbottoms.com/) makes 1x15 tone ring cabs for $350 plus shipping. He only requires $100 down, but I'm not sure what the lead time is on his cabinets. I recommend checking out his website - there are some great pics of his builds.
As far as I can tell, all three of these builders stay true to the original Fender design that we all know and love (dimensions, wood choices, etc.). Also, they all can build tone ring and non-tone ring cabinets in other configurations as well. When I spoke to Bob at Beaver Bottoms last week, he had a 1x12 tone ring cab in black and wheat in stock and ready to ship for anyone who might be interested.
I've spoken to all three of these builders and if I had to make a choice of who to go with based on customer service it would be hard - all three were very helpful and responsive.
Good luck to all of you on your quest for the ultimate surf sound!
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rotnroby
Joined: Mar 31, 2010
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Santa Barbara Ca... in the 805
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Posted on May 07 2010 02:38 PM
midwestsurfer
I just wanted to share some info I've collected regarding reproduction tone ring cabinets with my fellow SG101ers.
Both JD Newell (http://www.newellamps.com/) and Peter Mather (http://www.mathercab.com/) make 1x15 tone ring cabinets for $450 plus shipping, with a current lead time of 4 weeks.
Bob at Beaver Bottoms (http://www.beaverbottoms.com/) makes 1x15 tone ring cabs for $350 plus shipping. He only requires $100 down, but I'm not sure what the lead time is on his cabinets. I recommend checking out his website - there are some great pics of his builds.
As far as I can tell, all three of these builders stay true to the original Fender design that we all know and love (dimensions, wood choices, etc.). Also, they all can build tone ring and non-tone ring cabinets in other configurations as well. When I spoke to Bob at Beaver Bottoms last week, he had a 1x12 tone ring cab in black and wheat in stock and ready to ship for anyone who might be interested.
I've spoken to all three of these builders and if I had to make a choice of who to go with based on customer service it would be hard - all three were very helpful and responsive.
Good luck to all of you on your quest for the ultimate surf sound!
Thats really good to know broham!! Beaver bottom sounds good ... Lol!!! Is the cabinet all done up with tolex of your choice and grill etc for that price?? I had Larry Rodgers made me a cabinet and it was perfect however, way more $$$ Still it's worth checking out.. Thanks again for the heads up ...
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elreydlp
Joined: Sep 04, 2009
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Temecula, CA
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Posted on May 07 2010 03:59 PM
+1 Larry Rodgers. If you want a bulletproof, accurate repro-Larry's your man! If you google him, make sure to include the "d" in his last name.
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midwestsurfer
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Posts: 308
Indianapolis
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Posted on May 07 2010 04:07 PM
I hadn't heard of Larry Rogers before. I'll be sure to check out his cabinets as well. Thanks guys!
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elreydlp
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Temecula, CA
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Posted on May 07 2010 04:23 PM
midwestsurfer
I hadn't heard of Larry Rogers before. I'll be sure to check out his cabinets as well. Thanks guys!
Don't forget the "D" in Rodgers when you google!
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dannylectro
Joined: Aug 18, 2008
Posts: 360
Orange, CA
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Posted on May 08 2010 05:39 AM
midwestsurfer
Both JD Newell (http://www.newellamps.com/) and Peter Mather (http://www.mathercab.com/) make 1x15 tone ring cabinets for $450 plus shipping, with a current lead time of 4 weeks.
Bob at Beaver Bottoms (http://www.beaverbottoms.com/) makes 1x15 tone ring cabs for $350 plus shipping. He only requires $100 down, but I'm not sure what the lead time is on his cabinets. I recommend checking out his website - there are some great pics of his builds.
WOW!! Thanks for the info. Finally someone did their research and it's a great benefit to all us "tone junkies" out there. 
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rotnroby
Joined: Mar 31, 2010
Posts: 877
Santa Barbara Ca... in the 805
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Posted on May 08 2010 10:12 AM
dannylectro
midwestsurfer
Both JD Newell (http://www.newellamps.com/) and Peter Mather (http://www.mathercab.com/) make 1x15 tone ring cabinets for $450 plus shipping, with a current lead time of 4 weeks.
Bob at Beaver Bottoms (http://www.beaverbottoms.com/) makes 1x15 tone ring cabs for $350 plus shipping. He only requires $100 down, but I'm not sure what the lead time is on his cabinets. I recommend checking out his website - there are some great pics of his builds.
WOW!! Thanks for the info. Finally someone did their research and it's a great benefit to all us "tone junkies" out there.
Thats right... Larry Rodgers has done some work for me even a tone ring ... http://www.naturdoctor.com/Chapters/Rodgers/Princeton.html
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WoodyJ
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Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on May 09 2010 11:03 AM
Larry Rodgers built this Deluxe Reverb cab that houses a Dual Showman chassis and a pair of 10" Weber Californias.
He does VERY nice work. He's not the most congenial guy on the planet, though. 
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rotnroby
Joined: Mar 31, 2010
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Santa Barbara Ca... in the 805
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Posted on May 09 2010 11:33 AM
WoodyJ
Larry Rodgers built this Deluxe Reverb cab that houses a Dual Showman chassis and a pair of 10" Weber Californias.
He does VERY nice work. He's not the most congenial guy on the planet, though.
Hey Woody!! Yeah, I know Larry pretty well as I have had him make all kinds of Fender Cabinets grill baffles matching cabinets etc. He is quirky for sure however, he's all about business and attention to detail... If your looking for a repro cabinet he will nail it!!
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elreydlp
Joined: Sep 04, 2009
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Temecula, CA
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Posted on May 09 2010 06:28 PM
Woody & Roby-my take exactly on Larry-but we agree-he does NICE work!
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scotstandard
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Davenport Iowa
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Posted on May 10 2010 11:34 PM
Tone ring cabs RULE!
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rotnroby
Joined: Mar 31, 2010
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Santa Barbara Ca... in the 805
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Posted on May 15 2010 10:43 AM
dannylectro
midwestsurfer
Both JD Newell (http://www.newellamps.com/) and Peter Mather (http://www.mathercab.com/) make 1x15 tone ring cabinets for $450 plus shipping, with a current lead time of 4 weeks.
Bob at Beaver Bottoms (http://www.beaverbottoms.com/) makes 1x15 tone ring cabs for $350 plus shipping. He only requires $100 down, but I'm not sure what the lead time is on his cabinets. I recommend checking out his website - there are some great pics of his builds.
WOW!! Thanks for the info. Finally someone did their research and it's a great benefit to all us "tone junkies" out there.
ok I'm gonna get a tone ring cabinet made.. I was going with Larry Rodgers and his price was a bit out of my range as I could get two from my other guy for the same price as Larry Rodgers.. Larry is the best for detail and materiel but I just want a matching 1x12'' tone -ring cab.. Just wondering if you would be interested in a 1x12" tone-ring cabinet? We have more orders the cheaper it is for all of us...
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Escondido, CA
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Posted on Apr 24 2019 07:43 AM
I am bumping this old thread to add a vendor recommendation (mentioned above but many years ago).
Peter Mather still builds cabs. I just got a couple of small single 15 rough blonde/Oxblood cabs from him. Very well built (they are dovetailed, as opposed to finger-jointed). The prices were fair and the quality high. I am sure he can still do tone-ring cabs.
https://www.facebook.com/matherampcabinet/
http://www.mathercab.com/index.html
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Last edited: Apr 24, 2019 07:45:01
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LHR
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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The jungle
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Posted on Apr 29 2019 12:32 AM
Since you are bumping this, I thought I might let folks know that Larry Rodgers has passed away since the time of this original thread. RIP.
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