My other $6 cab (lotsa pics)

JohnnyCrash · June 17th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Built just like the last one. MacGruber strikes again.

This one has a lightweight neodymium magnet Jensen Neo12-100 1x12" in it (the other has an Eminence Tonkerlite neo).

I'll be posting a review on the speaker soon... nice sounds so far though!!

This only cost me $6 in wood (3/4" solid pine). My crappy Craftsman fingerjoint jig is nearly useless now. Only tools used was my Router, a skillsaw, a jigsaw, a drill, a dremel tool, and screwdrivers.

Here's some pics of it (blurry) and one of both of them. The amp on top is my freakish customized tweed Champ head build (I built her to accept a 6V6, 6L6, or EL34 and run on 4, 8, or 16 ohms):

JohnnyCrash · June 17th, 2007, 05:16 PM

I can't wait to put my Marshall DSL 100 head on them both like that...

Oh, for those that missed it - I built it with scraps and screws that I had on hand. I did not install a handle, I cut one into the top. My mission was to make the most inexpensive cab possible. I used old T-Shirts for the grill cloth, scrap plywood for the front baffle and rear panels, lotsa sweat, a few Newcastle Brown Ales, and a little bit of blood and blisters.

Tdot · June 17th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Even better!

JohnnyCrash · June 17th, 2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdot

Even better!

You like huh?

HAHAHA

Good old Evil Dead :)

Tdot · June 17th, 2007, 10:39 PM

Yah, but the cabinet should be made from ASH

"She's your girlfriend..."

JohnnyCrash · June 17th, 2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdot

Yah, but the cabinet should be made from ASH

"She's your girlfriend..."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

JohnnyCrash · June 18th, 2007, 01:19 AM

Oh yeah, you can see the Standby switch I added to my Champ head in those pics too, by the way :)

markothefish · June 18th, 2007, 02:54 AM

Nice !! I defy anyone to spend Less than $20 bucks and come up with something cooler than that .... Great Job Johhny !!!

"I TOLD HIM TO MAKE IT OUT OF ASH !!!!

dibber124 · June 18th, 2007, 04:38 AM

Cool, Cool ,Cool !

JohnnyCrash · June 18th, 2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markothefish

Nice !! I defy anyone to spend Less than $20 bucks and come up with something cooler than that .... Great Job Johhny !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dibber124

Cool, Cool ,Cool !

Thanks guys!

emailhot · June 18th, 2007, 10:16 AM

those are awesome, could you show a pic of the back and maybe how you wired it. I have been thinking of getting an extention cab and wouldn't rule out building one

JohnnyCrash · June 18th, 2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by emailhot

those are awesome, could you show a pic of the back and maybe how you wired it. I have been thinking of getting an extention cab and wouldn't rule out building one

I don't have a pic of the back of this new cab, BUT the one I built last week is nearly identical :)

I used a dead transformer from a previous amp build and made its bell cover a jackplate by drilling a hole into it. I then used a jack out of an old Telecaster (when I upgraded to ElectroSocket jacks) and wired it to the jack. I soldered the other end of the speaker wires to those speaker sleeve clip ends instead of directly to the speaker terminals (in case I have to swap anything out or resell the speaker).

As far as wiring specifics:
Using speaker wire, solder the tab that comes from the jack's metal sleeve or ring (that surrounds the shaft of the input/cord) to the speaker's negative terminal. The other tab on the jack would then be wired to the speaker's positive terminal.

You can solder the wire directly to the speaker terminals, just be carefull not to overheat the speaker by staying too long on it with the soldering iron.

emailhot · June 18th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Sorry, I must have had a brain fart there for a second. for some reason I was thinking that the speaker would have to be powered

Oh well, what fun is life if you can't laugh at your self from time to time

Steve G · June 18th, 2007, 02:12 PM

Thank you Johnny Im getting really inspired to make my own cab after seeing your creations!

I just need to select a t-shirt!

My brother has a great selection, Ill have to steal one...

JohnnyCrash · June 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by emailhot

Sorry, I must have had a brain fart there for a second. for some reason I was thinking that the speaker would have to be powered

Oh well, what fun is life if you can't laugh at your self from time to time

HAHA, I do stuff like that all the time.

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Originally Posted by Steve G

Thank you Johnny Im getting really inspired to make my own cab after seeing your creations!

I just need to select a t-shirt!

My brother has a great selection, Ill have to steal one...

Misery loves company!

June 17th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,134 39 Photos	My other $6 cab (lotsa pics) Built just like the last one. MacGruber strikes again. This one has a lightweight neodymium magnet Jensen Neo12-100 1x12" in it (the other has an Eminence Tonkerlite neo). I'll be posting a review on the speaker soon... nice sounds so far though!! This only cost me $6 in wood (3/4" solid pine). My crappy Craftsman fingerjoint jig is nearly useless now. Only tools used was my Router, a skillsaw, a jigsaw, a drill, a dremel tool, and screwdrivers. Here's some pics of it (blurry) and one of both of them. The amp on top is my freakish customized tweed Champ head build (I built her to accept a 6V6, 6L6, or EL34 and run on 4, 8, or 16 ohms): __________________ . Learn about safety before building/repairing/modding an amp. When in doubt, take it to a shop. Never drink yellow snow. Have fun.

June 17th, 2007, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,134 39 Photos	I can't wait to put my Marshall DSL 100 head on them both like that... Oh, for those that missed it - I built it with scraps and screws that I had on hand. I did not install a handle, I cut one into the top. My mission was to make the most inexpensive cab possible. I used old T-Shirts for the grill cloth, scrap plywood for the front baffle and rear panels, lotsa sweat, a few Newcastle Brown Ales, and a little bit of blood and blisters. __________________ . Learn about safety before building/repairing/modding an amp. When in doubt, take it to a shop. Never drink yellow snow. Have fun.

June 17th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,313 58 Photos	Even better! __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

June 17th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,313 58 Photos	Yah, but the cabinet should be made from ASH "She's your girlfriend..." __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

June 18th, 2007, 01:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,134 39 Photos	Oh yeah, you can see the Standby switch I added to my Champ head in those pics too, by the way :) __________________ . Learn about safety before building/repairing/modding an amp. When in doubt, take it to a shop. Never drink yellow snow. Have fun.

June 18th, 2007, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
markothefish Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenville, Rhode Island Age: 42 Posts: 1,719 7 Photos	Nice !! I defy anyone to spend Less than $20 bucks and come up with something cooler than that .... Great Job Johhny !!! "I TOLD HIM TO MAKE IT OUT OF ASH !!!! __________________ Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes? Groucho Marx

June 18th, 2007, 04:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
dibber124 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 53 Posts: 1,174	Cool, Cool ,Cool ! __________________ "I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you." - Bill Withers

June 18th, 2007, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
emailhot Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 185 3 Photos	those are awesome, could you show a pic of the back and maybe how you wired it. I have been thinking of getting an extention cab and wouldn't rule out building one __________________ Ed Mailhot Modded Squier Vintage Mod now w/4-way and gfs pickups Aria Ad-28c W/b-band nady wireless Vox DA-15 &Crate Palomino V3212

June 18th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
emailhot Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 185 3 Photos	Sorry, I must have had a brain fart there for a second. for some reason I was thinking that the speaker would have to be powered Oh well, what fun is life if you can't laugh at your self from time to time __________________ Ed Mailhot Modded Squier Vintage Mod now w/4-way and gfs pickups Aria Ad-28c W/b-band nady wireless Vox DA-15 &Crate Palomino V3212

June 18th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Steve G Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Posts: 1,409 54 Photos	Thank you Johnny Im getting really inspired to make my own cab after seeing your creations! I just need to select a t-shirt! My brother has a great selection, Ill have to steal one... __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome