Dave Vader Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I was thinking that the ugly metal grill on the front of my harley benton promethean clone was ugly. And then i wondered about wrapping it in some attractive cloth so it looks nicer. Then i wondered if that would be easy, or if it would make horrible farty noises. But I am not sure. Would it need to be proper speaker cloth? Would I need to make a wood frame and do it properly? How would I stick it to a bit of metal grill anyway? Would an old pirate flag do the job nicely? Any suggestions gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Good question. Try it. If it doesn't work, take it off again. Mind & post your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Fair point, I shall pioneer this dumb idea, using gaffa tape and string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1336145194' post='1641652'] Fair point, I shall pioneer this dumb idea, using gaffa tape and string. [/quote] Thats the entire contents of my toolkit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Behind the cloth of this cab was a standard Trace Elliot grill [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Trace%20Elliot%201528/DSC06732Medium.jpg[/IMG] I'm planning on doing something removable myself with my GK combo and cab when I play with the [url="http://www.getbackband.co.uk/"]Getback band[/url] so it looks a bit more Vox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1336146436' post='1641689'] Thats the entire contents of my toolkit [/quote] That's the entire contents of my fridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Nice idea J, I might put leather corners on it to look like elbow patches. (Actually considering using Vox cloth, and making a gold badge what says Box on it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Anything in front of a speaker is bound to interfere with the sound - even metal grilles, which are really only put there for physical protection. I'd go with the 'suck it and see' approach - or should that be 'suck it and hear'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 As long as the grille is secure, I doubt cloth is gonna make any noticable difference (so long as it's fairly light, heavier fabric might). I'd be more worried about it getting caught when I try and move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Easiest solution? Leave it. It's what it sounds like that counts. You've obviously got too much time on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336262378' post='1643389'] Easiest solution? Leave it. It's what it sounds like that counts. You've obviously got too much time on your hands. [/quote] You're not wrong there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336262378' post='1643389'] Easiest solution? Leave it. It's what it sounds like that counts. You've obviously got too much time on your hands. [/quote] From the man who put a custom name-plate on his DIY cab [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/105476-first-build-bfm-j12-check-it-out/page__hl__first%20build__st__20"]http://basschat.co.u...20build__st__20[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) [quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1336396859' post='1644924'] From the man who put a custom name-plate on his DIY cab [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/105476-first-build-bfm-j12-check-it-out/page__hl__first%20build__st__20"]http://basschat.co.u...20build__st__20[/url] [/quote] Yes well, I was 'resting between jobs' at the time... Edited May 7, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Have you got a big baggy jumper Dave? If so wrap it tightly around said small cab and it may give a close approximation of what'll happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1336397933' post='1644952'] Have you got a big baggy jumper Dave? If so wrap it tightly around said small cab and it may give a close approximation of what'll happen. [/quote] It'll look like Susan Boyle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSix Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 An easy way to check if the material is likely to be suitable is to hold it tightly over your mouth and try to breath through it - if you can in comfort, it should cause no problems with your sound. This is obviously not highly technical but gives a reasonable idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 [quote name='StraightSix' timestamp='1336425651' post='1645547'] An easy way to check if the material is likely to be suitable is to hold it tightly over your mouth and try to breath through it - if you can in comfort, it should cause no problems with your sound. This is obviously not highly technical but gives a reasonable idea. [/quote] There are a number of variables of course. You need to consider the insulation qualities, the acoustic dampening, the frequency changes and reflection. Best bet is to wear a single wellington boot, pull the material over your head and whistle loudly after removing all your clothes to ensure no reflected frequencies are being absorbed. Honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 This is all getting a bit "Hutchence".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Spray paint it yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1336428386' post='1645591'] There are a number of variables of course. You need to consider the insulation qualities, the acoustic dampening, the frequency changes and reflection. Best bet is to wear a single wellington boot, pull the material over your head and whistle loudly after removing all your clothes to ensure no reflected frequencies are being absorbed. Honest [/quote] Dave should be fairly familiar with this. It's not uncommon to drive through Hatherleigh, where Dave lives, and see someone doing something similar. Although it does usually involving walking a sheep on a lead as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I'm just a bit concerned whereabouts he's wearing the single wellie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1336488149' post='1646301'] Dave should be fairly familiar with this. It's not uncommon to drive through Hatherleigh, where Dave lives, and see someone doing something similar. Although it does usually involving walking a sheep on a lead as well. [/quote] Sheepdog innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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