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casken
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« on: September 30, 2008, 03:58:11 PM »

I have a fully built cab OTS from Nik.  My questions concern a few additions to its appearance.

1) To put metal corners on it, I assume the body (which is covered in tolex) of it is made of wood and simply drilling pilot holes and installing corners is all I'll need to to there.  Am I correct?  Will the Fender corners (readily available on the net) fit properly? Is there a size designation I should look for?

2) I'd like to put a black (semi transparent) cloth like is on my speaker cab on the front of the amp.  How involved is that?  How much of the cab will have to be dismantled to allow me to do it properly?  Are there tricks of the trade I need to know?

I appreciate your insights.  Remember, I did not build this and have not taken any of it apart.

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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 04:43:57 PM »

I have a fully built cab OTS from Nik.  My questions concern a few additions to its appearance.

1) To put metal corners on it, I assume the body (which is covered in tolex) of it is made of wood and simply drilling pilot holes and installing corners is all I'll need to to there.  Am I correct?  Will the Fender corners (readily available on the net) fit properly? Is there a size designation I should look for?

They just screw in.  I would think a Fender style will fit, but aren't sure without having a cab to check them on, but a set of 4 is less than $5.  I would think they may look a little odd with the rest of the metal trim already on Nik's OTS cab.

2) I'd like to put a black (semi transparent) cloth like is on my speaker cab on the front of the amp.  How involved is that?  How much of the cab will have to be dismantled to allow me to do it properly?  Are there tricks of the trade I need to know?


You'll have to replace the front panel on the cabinet.  Though you may be able to just stretch the grill cloth fabric over the panel, I dunno. 
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008, 04:15:49 AM »

I did the corners, should have been done in the first place. Just watch the radius of the corner to the cab.
The original fender and the ones I bought have recessed screw holes, you will need to countersink the holes for these.
A little persuasion with a rubber mallet is also needed.

I'm going to do the front cover too. Doesn't look to hard.

Nick
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2008, 04:33:42 AM »

Nick you got any pics on how the mod came out.  I am on the fence as to how it will look but fear worse, in time, if they aren't protected.
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2008, 08:09:24 AM »

bad photo


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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2008, 01:48:25 PM »

Thanx for the view.
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2008, 02:41:00 AM »

Be careful when ordering you corner parts.  Get 3/4 inch (not 3/8) two tab, flush holed corners.  I build my own cabs so I don't know what stock Nik is using but just measure it....it looks like 3/4.  I'd lose the bent around trim ring and go for a panel with your cloth and bead trim....but that's just my taste.

Here's the OT in action at my last gig. 

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