The Amp Garage

Black under layer applied - RIT dye - which will be sanded back then scarlet rubbed in before lacquer.
Russ

Piping time for the 2203. It's been beveled, rounded, drilled and countersunk for screws. Fitting the sides - Piping.jpg The top strip - Piping 2.jpg The bottom 'wraps' - Piping 4.jpg Glamour shot - Piping 3.jpg Now the piping will be bleached and set aside for assembly after the face plate is dyed ...

How about after sanding back the black, apply a faded cherry sunburst, like an old Les Paul.

This whole project grew out of an experiment for an LP kit I'm planning to build. And like most things I do quickly got out of hand. Don't know if I'll do a 'burst but definitely a two tone finish.

Russ

This looks fantastic; I love the color! Did you use a CNC to route the logo?

A dremel with a Stewmac plunge router base and a 1/32" tapered bit. Took about an hour.

Russ

I'm experimenting with what to fill the logo - this is brass powder. It looks better on lighter wood - a bit 'stealthy'.
Brass & epoxy filled, dyed black and sanded back
Scarlet and lacquer
I've waiting on more hues to arrive via Fedex.

Russ

In an effort to avoid starting a sapele chest of drawer build that the design hasn't quite jelled yet I decided to distract my self with this. I've built 1987/1959, JCM800 & Jubilee cabs but not the 70's JMP2203/4 style cab. Rough cut maple Test fit.jpg I use walnut blocks to simulate the plastic co...

When life gives you lemons...

To use what you have add in some wood ripped in an L shape, paint / dye black or an interesting contrast color to the black and [looks like pig skin] leather covering to fill in that 1/4" of an inch. Aluminum would work but harder to color.

Russ

Sorta late to the party - I have 1959, JMP2203 & JCM800 heads and am happy to take measurements you need.

Russ

I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to speaker rear mounting non cast frame speakers. I drill a tap sized hole for 8-32 screws [so they'll cut 'threads' into the wood when turned in], counter bore to recess the head 1/8" or so and start the screws into the hole until I've got 1/4" left proud of the ...

Looks good and square! What led you to that size?

Here's a great quote from a acoustic guitar building buddy about wood projects - 'Remember it's wood, if it doesn't turn out you can always burn it and deny it ever existed!'

Russ

That is a great looking build! Nice finish out and attention to details.

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That you were a wood chewing heavy metal worshiper of course.

Very nice looking cab. Please post it assembled too.

Russ

The trick I've found with box or finger joints is the accuracy of the blade width of cut, the width of the key on the jig, a tear out board the exact height of the the cut AND consistent pressure on the jig as I push it through the slots. I drew a big arrow pointing left to remind me to push the jig...

Sorry, I have to disagree! Your work looks like you plan it out have great wood selection and are able to execute your plan successfully. My woodworking can be described by just a few words - BANZAI!, Godammit! and artful fix...

Russ

Awesome looking cabs ,What type of oil did you dislike,just curious.Ive been tempted to try some laquar.I have a HVLP setup but Im guessing I have to get some type of a spray booth rig to keep the dust out.Your cabs look really nice. :D Thank you ampmike! I used boiled linseed / mineral spirits mix...