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Topic: cabinet for amp head
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Ray DeVoe
Member From: Columbia, Tennessee, USA
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posted 18 February 2005 07:16 AM
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I would like to take apart a Fender Vibrosonic amp and place the electronics in a separate head to save weight. I have a couple of Webb ext cabinets that I can use with this tube head.Does anybody know anyone who builds these cabinets. I know that several people here on the forum have mentioned breaking up amps to save weight. Thanks
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Ron Whitworth
Member From: Yuma,Ariz. USA
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posted 18 February 2005 09:13 AM
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Hello Ray;
I have had a couple of cabs built for amp heads.1 of them was really shabby made for the $$$ i had to pay( IMHO ) & i had a 2nd cab built that was better quality BUT from what i see on the web this guy does as fine of a job as anyone i have heard of.IF i was to have another cab built ( & i just might) this would be the guy i would have do my next one..You can scroll down to the bottom of his page & email him from there.Request pictures & i am sure he will email you plenty.The word on the 'net is this guy does very good work & is honest..
I am sure you will probably see many replies to your thread but at least give this guy a shot.Here is the link:
http://www.webervst.com/crusty.htm and if you don't happen to like him or his work-here are several more listed at the top of this page: http://www.webervst.com/enclosures/index.html?
[This message was edited by Ron Whitworth on 18 February 2005 at 09:15 AM.] |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 18 February 2005 09:15 AM
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Yes; Rick Johnson built these for Me and Lloyd Green, and now many others.
Here is Rick's email> rickjohnson@setel.com
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Danny Naccarato
Member From: Ft. Worth, Texas US
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posted 18 February 2005 09:47 AM
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I use a cabinet built by Duane Marrs. Extremely lightweight, has the sloped back front, closed back, and ported. I use it with my Dual Showman and usually sit it on top of the Showman. BW-1501 in it. Sounds great and not a back breaker.....I haven't seen or heard Ricky's rig in person, but no doubt it sounds killer. Sure looks great from the pics. Danny
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Rick Johnson
Member From: Wheelwright, Ky USA
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posted 18 February 2005 12:38 PM
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Ricky
Lloyd has a new "green" amp
jewell on his Twin. I'm sure
it looks killer when its on.------------------
Rick Johnson
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Tim Bridges
Member From: Hoover, Alabama, USA
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posted 18 February 2005 12:47 PM
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Ray, if you're interested, email me so that I can send you some pics. We have a new venture called "Tonemark". We're building hardwood cabinets and retrofitting amp heads and combos. The website should be up and running by Monday. You can try www.tonemarkspeakers.com. We are also a Weber speaker dealer. You'll have a link to the Weber site from our site. We don't use tolex; everything is handcrafted from mahogany and maple with a polyurethane finish. Email me if you want some pics. |
Ricky Davis
Moderator From: Austin, Texas
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posted 18 February 2005 12:55 PM
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HEy that's cool Rick. Mine is still Blue(changed it from Red years ago)...so looks like I'll be looking for a green one now..ha..Ricky |
Ray DeVoe
Member From: Columbia, Tennessee, USA
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posted 18 February 2005 01:07 PM
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Thanks to one and all for so much information. I can surely achieve my goal with this many refered sites.Ray DeVoe |
Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 18 February 2005 02:18 PM
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I had the opportunity to take my Dual Showman Reverb and new Rick Johnson 2x12 cab out to play last week. It sounds absolutely brilliant. Knocked the band mates dead when I told them that it wasn't a Fender original--looks killer. Whether you choose 2x12 or 1x15, Rick's work won't disappoint and his prices are real reasonable.
FWIW, I also have a Deluxe Reverb that is a rescued chassis in a cab built by Crusty and it's a great job too.
---Just reread your post...duh, you arent looking for speaker cabs. But I remember a while ago when I was looking for the Dual Showman that I was in touch with Rick about buying a Twin and having him make me a head cab for the chassis.
[This message was edited by Jon Light on 18 February 2005 at 02:21 PM.]
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Larry Bell
Member From: Englewood, Florida
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posted 18 February 2005 02:42 PM
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I'm kinda partial to this one
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps |
rpetersen
Member From: Tipton, Iowa
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posted 18 February 2005 03:51 PM
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Larry - I have one of those Old Session 400 Heads - 1975 - original - I wonder how many of these were made??------------------
Ron Petersen &
The Keep'n Tyme Band
Mullen Universal 12 - 1975 Session 400 - Nashville 1000
[This message was edited by rpetersen on 18 February 2005 at 03:52 PM.]
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Larry Bell
Member From: Englewood, Florida
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posted 18 February 2005 05:05 PM
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NOT ENOUGH, Ron
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps |
Michael Brebes
Member From: Northridge CA
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posted 23 February 2005 02:27 PM
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www.mojotone.com
They have lots of cabinets available and will also make custom. |
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