Build your own Cab?

Build your own Cab?

Hi, I want to build my own cab.
I have a guy that does the special joints in a small wood working
shop.
I want it to be something to keep for 20 years.

I see some guys selling blue prints on ebay for $29, but can any one
recommend help me out for free?
I'm wanting a 4X12 but using high end wood with tobacco sunburst
finish so I might need to knock it down to 2x12?

Does any one have any instructions they can send me?
I can get hard woods and hardwood veneers for super cheap.

Can any one be kind enough to email me something or tips or...
Does a web site exists for people making their own amp cabinets?

When I found a tobacco sunburst cab on the net, come on it was
beautiful but $1500.
Id like to build something for $200 as I'm sitting on a nice chunk of
rare hardwood (Veneerer's)
I do have some experience designing studio furniture.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Build your own Cab?


<jaymark71@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:cdd5d465-5292-4cea-a428-cbea9449872c@m36g2000hse.googlegroups,com ...
> Hi, I want to build my own cab.
> I have a guy that does the special joints in a small wood working
> shop.
> I want it to be something to keep for 20 years.
>
> I see some guys selling blue prints on ebay for $29, but can any one
> recommend help me out for free?
> I'm wanting a 4X12 but using high end wood with tobacco sunburst
> finish so I might need to knock it down to 2x12?
>
> Does any one have any instructions they can send me?
> I can get hard woods and hardwood veneers for super cheap.
>
> Can any one be kind enough to email me something or tips or...
> Does a web site exists for people making their own amp cabinets?
>
> When I found a tobacco sunburst cab on the net, come on it was
> beautiful but $1500.
> Id like to build something for $200 as I'm sitting on a nice chunk of
> rare hardwood (Veneerer's)
> I do have some experience designing studio furniture.

It ain't rocket science... open up one, look inside...
where you're screwing up is in the Roccaforte finish.
There's a reason that vinyl top material is used for
amps... they take a beating, and a 4x12 takes even
more, since it's so big and ungainly. You'll have to
obtain a case for the cabinet... if it is ever to leave
your house.
__
Steve
.

Re: Build your own Cab?

On Thu, 1 May 2008 15:19:54 -0700 (PDT), jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:

>Hi, I want to build my own cab.
>I have a guy that does the special joints in a small wood working
>shop.
>I want it to be something to keep for 20 years.
>
>I see some guys selling blue prints on ebay for $29, but can any one
>recommend help me out for free?
>I'm wanting a 4X12 but using high end wood with tobacco sunburst
>finish so I might need to knock it down to 2x12?
>
>Does any one have any instructions they can send me?
>I can get hard woods and hardwood veneers for super cheap.
>
>Can any one be kind enough to email me something or tips or...
>Does a web site exists for people making their own amp cabinets?
>
>When I found a tobacco sunburst cab on the net, come on it was
>beautiful but $1500.
>Id like to build something for $200 as I'm sitting on a nice chunk of
>rare hardwood (Veneerer's)
>I do have some experience designing studio furniture.
>
>Thanks in advance!
http :// www .duncanamps,com /technical/speaker_cab.html

http :// acapella.harmony-central,com /forums/showthread.php?t=1892162

About 1/3 way down page..many links

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Re: Build your own Cab?

jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:
>
> Thanks in advance!

IMO.

Home made cab's look like ... ugly home made wood projects that failed.

You can buy a finished (tolex) empty cab ( or maybe even loaded)
for what you will pay for materials and won't have a brown
elephant left standing in the corner.

You axed ! IMO .. bad idea.

You ever lug around 4x12 ? They are horrible . Likely too loud
for any place your play too until the big world tour gig.
That is why keith richards got rich, then bought all the '58 2x12
twin's he could so the roadies wouldn't get back injuries.

Re: Build your own Cab?


"WB" <warbaby@ppp,com > wrote in message
news:481a849d$0$4071$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink,net ...
> jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>
> IMO.
>
> Home made cab's look like ... ugly home made wood projects that failed.
>
> You can buy a finished (tolex) empty cab ( or maybe even loaded)
> for what you will pay for materials and won't have a brown
> elephant left standing in the corner.
>
> You axed ! IMO .. bad idea.
>
> You ever lug around 4x12 ? They are horrible . Likely too loud
> for any place your play too until the big world tour gig.
> That is why keith richards got rich, then bought all the '58 2x12 twin's
> he could so the roadies wouldn't get back injuries.

Buy yourself a couple of 2-12 cabinets from Avatar or someplace like that.
They will give you just about any color tolex you could want. You will
still have them in 20 years and you will thank yourself for not building
what WB calls a brown elephant. I'm with him. No 4-12, no wood finish,
unless you plan to never move it anywhere.

You are driving the cost way up with specialty woods, and you need very wide
boards, making this extra costly. It won't be worth it.

Re: Build your own Cab?

Phill S. Im not moving it as I have a studio not a band.
Also Im getting Teak hardwood at cost as im visiting brasil.
Also my guy has cocobolo in huge planks (Solid) at cost.

I just thought to take something back from my vacation.

Perhapse a 1x12 or 2x12 but I currentley own a 4x12 and its to loud
and heavy.

Any building tips? I checked all those links.

FWI, this guy builds hard wood doors so he has all the equipment and
would make a killer box.

(Example, these sell for HUGE money) $1200 but id be paying $200
total.

http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg

Re: Build your own Cab?


<jaymark71@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:e03fed2f-5271-48fc-9cd4-8cbe4804cfd9@24g2000hsh.googlegroups,com ...
> Phill S. Im not moving it as I have a studio not a band.
> Also Im getting Teak hardwood at cost as im visiting brasil.
> Also my guy has cocobolo in huge planks (Solid) at cost.
>
> I just thought to take something back from my vacation.
>
> Perhapse a 1x12 or 2x12 but I currentley own a 4x12 and its to loud
> and heavy.
>
> Any building tips? I checked all those links.
>
> FWI, this guy builds hard wood doors so he has all the equipment and
> would make a killer box.
>
> (Example, these sell for HUGE money) $1200 but id be paying $200
> total.
>
> http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg

Well, the box is relatively standard in size. Some a bit bigger, some a bit
smaller. You'll have to decide. 2-12 cabs are small enough to manage and
big einough for plenty of sound. Live large, get two and you can hook them
together when you want a 4-12.

The real work is in speaker placement on the baffle and doing the interior.
Some divide the cab with a "wall" and some put insulation on some of the
walls. Some are ported, some not. Closed back, open back. I really can't
advise on any of this. I think it is very personal. Go to a music store
and scout this out.

BTW, before you try to bring wood into the US, it's probably a good idea to
make sure it's legal to do that and to see if any duty will be assessed.
There's all sorts of weird stuff going on with agricultural products these
days. It would be a pity if your bargain teak ended up with a 200% duty on
it. All I'm saying is that you should check it out. I have no idea if
there is a problem or not.

Re: Build your own Cab?

jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:
>
>
> http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg

Wow. Those *do not* look like a home garage project
gone bad !

Re: Build your own Cab?

WB wrote:
> jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:
>>
>>
>> http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg
>
> Wow. Those *do not* look like a home garage project
> gone bad !
>
Yes, beautiful! If they sound as good as they look, you've done very
well! :-) mvm

Re: Build your own Cab?

Yes, those are not mine but the blue prints of what I want.
1X12 open back for studio recording.

My only worry is the guy building cant make a butt joint so im reading
about the options.
IF I afford a hardwood plank then no worries but if I only afford
veneer then the area where the joint would require more research.


I'm reading all about it at this link:
http :// sawdustmaking,com /About%20Joints/about joints.htm

Being that my guy only makes doors and kitchen cabinets then well have
to have a sit down and decide how best to get the look.
The other worry is the baffle, some are recessed and removable and I
just want the flush simple look so I'm trying to design that.

He also has some native hardwoods for very cheap but I really want the
rose wood (not ban) legal rose wood. Farm rose wood.


On May 3, 4:34 am, Truth~Seeker <"fixing-44182"@.REMOVAL~mypacks,net >
wrote:
> WB wrote:
> > jaymar...@gmail,com wrote:
>
> >> http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg
>
> > Wow. Those *do not* look like a home garage project
> > gone bad !
>
> Yes, beautiful! If they sound as good as they look, you've done very
> well! :-) mvm

Re: Build your own Cab?

jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:
> Yes, those are not mine but the blue prints of what I want.
> 1X12 open back for studio recording.
>
> My only worry is the guy building cant make a butt joint so im reading
> about the options.
> IF I afford a hardwood plank then no worries but if I only afford
> veneer then the area where the joint would require more research.
>
>
> I'm reading all about it at this link:
> http :// sawdustmaking,com /About%20Joints/about joints.htm
>
> Being that my guy only makes doors and kitchen cabinets then well have
> to have a sit down and decide how best to get the look.
> The other worry is the baffle, some are recessed and removable and I
> just want the flush simple look so I'm trying to design that.
>
> He also has some native hardwoods for very cheap but I really want the
> rose wood (not ban) legal rose wood. Farm rose wood.
>
>
> On May 3, 4:34 am, Truth~Seeker <"fixing-44182"@.REMOVAL~mypacks,net >
> wrote:
>> WB wrote:
>>> jaymar...@gmail,com wrote:
>>>> http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg
>>> Wow. Those *do not* look like a home garage project
>>> gone bad !
>> Yes, beautiful! If they sound as good as they look, you've done very
>> well! :-) mvm
>


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Re: Build your own Cab?

Truth~Seeker wrote:

>>
> Yes, beautiful! If they sound as good as they look, you've done very
> well! :-) mvm


Did you notice the amps there ? $2600 for a 2x6v6 setup ?

You can get a gold chassis added for $22000 .

Re: Build your own Cab?

WB wrote:
> Truth~Seeker wrote:
>
>>>
>> Yes, beautiful! If they sound as good as they look, you've done very
>> well! :-) mvm
>
>
> Did you notice the amps there ? $2600 for a 2x6v6 setup ?
>
> You can get a gold chassis added for $22000 .

Ha ha, http :// tinyurl,com /5v4n6r

Re: Build your own Cab?

On Fri, 2 May 2008 12:38:06 -0700 (PDT), jaymark71@gmail,com wrote:

>Phill S. Im not moving it as I have a studio not a band.
>Also Im getting Teak hardwood at cost as im visiting brasil.
>Also my guy has cocobolo in huge planks (Solid) at cost.
>
>I just thought to take something back from my vacation.
>
>Perhapse a 1x12 or 2x12 but I currentley own a 4x12 and its to loud
>and heavy.
>
>Any building tips? I checked all those links.
>
>FWI, this guy builds hard wood doors so he has all the equipment and
>would make a killer box.
>
>(Example, these sell for HUGE money) $1200 but id be paying $200
>total.
>
> http :// www .alessandro-products,com /speaker.jpg
Might have them build the box in Brazil... overpack it and ship it
in..check customs...check guy in Brazil...bring us a beach beauty with
a Brazillian wax...