Covering speakers

Gary Steele · Post by **Gary Steele** » 15 Oct 2000 2:37 pm

Anyone know of anything really sharp?[This message was edited by Gary Steele on 17 October 2000 at 07:43 AM.]

Jim Bob Sedgwick · Post by **Jim Bob Sedgwick** » 15 Oct 2000 2:55 pm

Our band leader had some Peavey stage monitors that were starting to look a little shabby. He contacted a company that sprays bedliners in pick up trucks. He removed the speakers and had them done with that bedliner spray. They look great, and that stuff is TOUGH. It does add a little extra weight to the cabinet though.

Gary Steele · Post by **Gary Steele** » 18 Oct 2000 8:08 pm

Anyone got any other ideas? Thanks!!

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 19 Oct 2000 2:33 am

There are several types of coverings available on the market. Carpet/Ozite in various grades and colors. Tweed covering (old Fender style), various vinyl coverings in many colors including Naugahyde and Tolex brand names.

Fred Murphy · Post by **Fred Murphy** » 19 Oct 2000 6:03 am

If I were building my own, I might try covering them with formica to match my steel, if I had the expertise to do it.

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 20 Oct 2000 3:55 am

Two good sources for covering material are Mojo (www.mojotone.com) and Antique Electronics. Both can be found on the web and have various types of covering material.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 20 Oct 2000 5:15 am

Fred, the formica covering isn't hard. I covered two pak-a-seats that I built with formica. Just need a router with a bevel (formica) cutting bit.

The only drawback is, it isn't as rugged or forgiving as carpet covering.

Larry R · Post by **Larry R** » 23 Oct 2000 7:19 am

Gary, I ordered Black Vinyl Covering from Stewart/Macdonalds Guitar Shop Supply. www.stewmac.com 1-800-848-2273

I recently installed a 3/4" plywood back on my Webb amp. I ported it with two 3" holes like the new Evans Hi-power amps. I covered the plywood with the black vinyl tolex and it worked great. You will need to stretch the vinyl tight so as to eliminate air bubbles. I did mine in direct sunlight and it worked great. It looks professionally done.
Call SM and get their catalog. It also has tips on many projects that musicians may need
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Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 25 Oct 2000 8:50 am

Gary,
you might want to try this,
I re-furbished an old Sho~Bud case with it and it's quiet nice.
Wal-Mart paint dept has a product called "plasti-kote" Fleck Stone, comes in various colors.
It's a 2 step operation along with the top-coat sealer.2 seperate cans.
Follow directions carefully and this stuff comes out beautifully and hard as a rock.looks like a rock.

really easy to apply,try it on a scrap piece first, see if you like it.

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 25 Oct 2000 8:41 pm

[This message was edited by KENNY FORBESS on 26 October 2000 at 05:53 AM.][This message was edited by KENNY FORBESS on 26 October 2000 at 05:54 AM.]

Gary Steele · Post by **Gary Steele** » 25 Oct 2000 10:31 pm

Thanks for all the Info. Gary