1847
3341 posts
Mar 30, 2016
9:27 AM
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i used a bbq grill to cover the speaker on my 10 inch cab.
came out pretty nice. the dark area is just my reflection when taking the picture.
Last Edited by 1847 on Mar 30, 2016 9:28 AM
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Killa_Hertz
881 posts
Mar 30, 2016
9:53 AM
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We used the same thing when making cabinets when i was a sound tech. We sprayed them black.
We also used scotch gaurd to spray the speaker cones to help resist moisture for outdoor events.
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1847
3343 posts
Mar 30, 2016
11:48 AM
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i will need to paint this as well or it will rust.
lots of spray paint around here.
scothguard.... first i've heard that. i have heard of using fabric softener. rumor has it that is what jensen
did to the p10r-f speaker to make it sound more broken in.
The P10R-F was designed by the Jensen factory in cooperation with Fender® for the reissue of the Fender ’57 Bandmaster® and the 20th Anniversary Vibro King®. The goal was to design a P10R speaker with a more broken-in, worn sound straight out of the box. The P10R-F has a smooth, round top end and a full-bodied low end response, it distorts at lower levels; and still maintains the vintage classic tonalities of the legendary P10R.
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STME58
1634 posts
Mar 30, 2016
12:10 PM
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That material is known as expanded metal and it can be had in stainless if you don't want to paint it. You can also get other shapes and size down to almost cloth like.
Here is one supplier I found on line, it shows you the possibilities, though I doubt they sell small quantities.
Last Edited by STME58 on Mar 30, 2016 12:11 PM
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garry
646 posts
Mar 30, 2016
3:55 PM
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I used an old band T shirt for mine.
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1847
3346 posts
Mar 31, 2016
3:17 PM
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that is cool... would like to see others.
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snowman
174 posts
Mar 31, 2016
5:33 PM
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looks good--did u use little rubber gaskets to attach it, to push it out away from cone?-------
I had a mouse climb out of my spkr cabinet in a bar--I heard all these people lafin, saw a mouse go across the floor---on the break they told it jumped out of my little port---since then I put a tightly meshed wire in there
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Harpaholic
884 posts
Mar 31, 2016
5:42 PM
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How is it secured to the amp and how do you keep it from rattling?
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1847
3347 posts
Apr 01, 2016
1:42 PM
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damn harpaholic, nothing gets past you.
it is not secured to the cab. i haven't got that far. the 4 screws that hold the speaker need to first be painted. i also should paint the grill so it does not rust.
i will simply secure the "grill" with 4 screws. hopefully it will not rattle. i plan on using this cab with my champ because it has a small rattle that is bugging the heck out of me.
the speaker is attached to a baffle, so i do not have any issues with the cone.
if i catch a mouse anywhere near this thing, i will take off the grill and roast
the little rodent.
my champ is getting a hole drilled into the chassis to install a 1/4 jack
then the tranny will provide a 8 ohm tap to match the impedance. i can then switch back and forth
between the 8 inch 4 ohm speaker and the 10 inch 8 ohm speaker.
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arnenym
384 posts
Apr 01, 2016
3:34 PM
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You have to have some sort of rubber between the grill and the cabinet. I used a pre glued rubber band you use to prevent wind blowing trough the windows and doors.
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SuperBee
3561 posts
Apr 01, 2016
4:09 PM
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My old 30 watt had a big steel grill kinda like that. I put some fabric under it which was good. To stretch it tight while I was attaching the grill to the cab I just used a glue stick in the metal. That held the fabric while I got the screws in place. Once the grill was screwed down it held the fabric looking tidy by itself.. The wire was not quite as far (edit: "fat" I meant) as yours though. Had it been, I might have gone for Garry's approach with the fabric on the outside. Those Vox grills are really pretty full on in your face.
Last Edited by SuperBee on Apr 01, 2016 4:10 PM
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1847
3348 posts
Apr 01, 2016
4:24 PM
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i have lots of the grolsh washers around here
and i am not afraid to use them.i could put the screw right thru the cent of it.
it is not vibrating all that much and it is not screwed down yet. cant wait to get this all dialed in.
why is everything so dificult lately.
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1847
3360 posts
Apr 08, 2016
9:26 AM
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i painted the grill black, i put rubber washers on the screws... ended up taking them off. should be fine with out them. only thing left to do is run a 8 ohm tap
on the champ to match the speaker
Last Edited by 1847 on Apr 08, 2016 9:30 AM
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Barley Nectar
1193 posts
Apr 08, 2016
3:29 PM
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Oooh ahhh...
You gota watch out for kids with Tinker Toys!
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Barley Nectar
1194 posts
Apr 08, 2016
3:40 PM
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How bout a metal grill thread. The Gibsonette cone has Tinker Toy damage! 
http://www.amazon.com/Grolsch-Bottle-Replacement-Washers-Pack/dp/B004NXUJ06
Sorry, I'm bored...LOL
Last Edited by Barley Nectar on Apr 08, 2016 3:48 PM
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