Custom Amp Cabinets

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

Anyone know who makes custom amp cabinets, looking to
have 1 built for my Princeton Reverb
thanks

tw001_tw · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:53 pm Post subject:

One place is:
http://www.webervst.com/cabreq.htm

This cat is local, but I'm not sure he has/does Princeton Reverb cabs:
http://www.reasonamps.com

BUT, if your at least kinda open to the idea, I would suggest considering
building it yourself. I would, but thats me Wink

Regardless, good luck.
-tw

(the first link, although states it goes to a number of different builders, the
guy who has that form is an established DIY supplier and seller, and I'm
sure if he teams up with a cabinet builder, they would be 'above the table' too.

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

Thanks for the info, however, finger joints are not my strong suit. Sad

tw001_tw · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject:

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

Biting the bullet on this one and ordered a jig, dovetail bits, and enough black walnut to build a nice cab, hoping to put a 12" instead of the 10 thats in it now, but I will have to make the case taller for that to work. Gonna try to do half blind dovetail joints they look very nice, May post picture when its done, but we will see.
How bout some suggestions for tube amp speakers, want to stay with the vintage fender tones, the Jensen c10q in it now is better than the original fender but with a 12" more options are available, along with more headroom. Cheers

tw001_tw · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject:

Thats excellent news!!! I like hearing that your going to give it a go.
Since your building from scratch, there should be no reason why you
couldn't make it a 12" cab. Excellent thinking.
You gonna stain it or cover it?
And I do hope you post pictures of your finished cab, I won't push for
progress pictures, but at the very least, the finished product would be
great.
My practical experience with speakers isn't that great, but if I think of
something I'll share it later.

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

I like the natural beauty of a natural wood finish so probably just a danish wiping oil since it will be all walnut construction but I'll test on scraps to see what thats like

genusled · Newbie Alert Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 3

You got to visualize or plan your set-up first.

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GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

Still trying to decide on which 12" speaker to use I have eliminated Jensen P12R AlNiCo, being it is too light and airy with a less defined bass a fine speaker just not my flavor, also tried a celestion Greenback somewhat better than the Jensen but not quite what I'm looking for. Lastly I tried an Emenence 12" ceramic that is stock in a fender deluxe reverb, and I like it better than the other 2. However, I have another one in the pipeline that being a Jensen C12Q, right now I have a C10Q in the Princeton and I like it a lot and hope the C12Q is its real big brother then I'll be happy. Still haven't started the cab until I decide on whether I do go forward with a 12" or stick or build it for 10" speaker. But I have everything to finish it except the " Right" speaker, so on goes the quest. #Mad

tw001_tw · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:36 am Post subject:

I love updates Cool

good luck with your quest G-Tb!

p.s. _ i'm expecting pictures of that final cab too!

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

Final decision on the speaker and the winner is the Jensen C12Q, it is soo much like its 10" counterpart. Hopefully the cabinet will get started this week but a friend is helping so we go on his schedule, he's been sick for a couple weeks recovering from a minor operation.

I will post photos upon completion if I remember how to upload them.

stickler64 · Tadpole Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 18

Well.......What's going on with this?

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

Hey all I have sort of finished this project and must say it is fabulous, beyond my expectations, I will post some photos in the future, I do have 1 issue that is troubling me, and that is the grill cloth I used fender aged cloth similar to what was on the original and I am not happy with it, just seems a bit on the bright side and since the cab is dark walnut I was considering a cane style heres a link, let me know what you think. http://www.caningshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CW7024&Category_Code=CHR-A2&Product_Count=25
I found a flat fender logo with a brown tail.
Now dont no one post tellin me this is not authentic, its mine and I'll d@mn well do what I want to it, hehe
Any how the sound is great sustain just wont quit with that 12"
I will post photos but it will take a while as I have a few other ideas too.
Cool

BoutiqueMusic · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:27 am Post subject:

I like that cane look but you might have some vibration problems as the cane starts to go slack. I say go for it. If you listen to other people, you will end up with exactly what they want.

GrampaTbird · Tadpole Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 27

I had ordered this like 2 weeks ago and since I hadn't heard from them "Ampwares dot com I figured they couldn't get it so I started looking for an alternative and thats the link above but then I just received notification that they shipped it http://www.tubeampparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=NBCWBN3HPPY&Category_Code=GC&Product_Count=34
as to vibration this has a nylon cloth backing so I should be good to go, but the proof is in the pudding as they say. so we'll see.

I don't want to bad mouth ampwares dot com but they have no email customer support at all, I figured they would at least inform me it was out of stock or special order or what ever, so for that I would not recommend them at all. #Mad