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I kinda like the looks of this "sapele" veneer though I'm unfamiliar with it . I know for sure that I like rosewood , now my buddy is into blondes , but blonde wood is (can be )a little boring.
how do you think that would look ? I can get enough to do a couple speakers for the scrap rate, or less , cheaper than veneer !
They would look distinctive !
Would it be too much ?
how would I make the corners look good ?
yes they would be heavy.
You can get the cane grill cloth....I know that the stuff for vintage Marshalls is easily available. And thats just one pattern. So thats no problem.
Forget the stainless steel idea untill you sober up, then you will see the error of your ways.
Veneer work can be done by amatuers and it looks like it was done by amatuers no matter how many times your mother or girlfriend praises your efforts.
I'll resist the urge build race cars if you will resist the urge do veneer work.
But damn those are some beautifull speakers.
We can talk about it a little more if you like and I'll explain it with out all my smart ass comments. I'm just trying to save ya some headaches is all bro.
So veneer work's a bitch ? I did know where I could get some figured maple boards , don't know if there were any 15" wide though and that's what I'd need .
I'm looking for a different supplier than the ones who make the cane cloth for marshalls cause they wanted piles o money for that shit !
Would sapele be too much ? it's very attractive in the pics but might it be too much over time ? anyway veneer costs more than I could get the figured maple boards for ! what's up with that ?
if you know what you are doing...the guys article really over simplfys the process and he makes it look easy. His pics looked ok but thats not the same as me seeing the work. Regardless, he is not a total amatuer to wood work. It's the experience not the technique that makes the diffrence. If you wanna try it...practice on a small project first. Get a feel for it and make some mistakes. I'll be happy to help you out.
Veneers are the way to go...forget the solid lumber myth... I'll start with price and warping and cracking and end with bla bla bla.
What is the condition of you speaker cabs....are you sure they need to be refinished? Do you just want a diffrent look? Or is this for the amp cab?
haven't seen them yet (except on ebay) but the dude still had them in the original boxes ! from 1970 something ! that tells me he's the anal type , they're the best type to buy from but you wouldn't wanna be their friend ! They'll drive you crazy . A friend of a friend is anal and he drives me crazy thru the common friend ! If you understood that last sentence after only reading it once CONGRADULATIONS ! You have excellent cognition .
Back on topic ... I just wanted to personalize them somehow , and make them look better , the walnut may be perfectly fine (veneer) but I am gonna do a cane cloth grill cause that's pretty slick !
The speakers have "the great white woofers" they are impressive components , you really can thrash them bastards and they won't complain , but they do not look so great .
That sapele looked almost silky with the combo of watco ? oil or whatever he put on it . If I do a veneer I want the same thing ! A silky look !
I built a pair of sub cabinets to match my JBL L100's. I used walnut veneer. They came out beautifully and it was my first veneer project. All that is required is patience, and attention to detail.
The eye opener is the cost of the veneer. I spent about $90 for the two cabinets.
