Orange Terror - anyone interested in a casing for theirs ?

[mikegatward]

I'm in discussions with a woodworker guy about making a prototype casing for my Orange Terror. It would be covered in orange tolex and would be designed so the amp could be pulled out easily to allow for valve changes etc. It will probably incorporate mesh parts around the vented areas.

If the prototype is successful, I might look to have a batch of these made up so wondered what the likely interest would be from the BC community. I've no idea on cost as yet - and the cost may well come down to the numbers involved

So if you're interested in taking it further then shout up. i'm also interested to hear ideas about design

I've heard of people in the US making and selling this type of thing but it all seems a bit hit and miss and impractical in terms of shipping costs etc

[Happy Jack]

A few fairly obvious questions:
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[*]Will this design change (i.e. enlarge) the dimensions much?
[*]What sort of weight penalty would come with the wooden casing?
[*]What ballpark cost figure have you in mind?
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[Stroopy121]

I don't own a terror bass but it's on my GAS list. I love the idea of it being in a traditional looking Orange tolex covered wooden case - I'd go for one providing the weight and cost were reasonably low.

xx

[jaydentaku]

Yes, this is an awesome idea

[mikegatward]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1356003154' post='1905477']
A few fairly obvious questions:
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[*]Will this design change (i.e. enlarge) the dimensions much?
[*]What sort of weight penalty would come with the wooden casing?
[*]What ballpark cost figure have you in mind?
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[/quote]

Can't gauge costs yet but I will take the minimum weight gain/dimension increase into the design requirements

[Chest Rockwell]

that'd be a yes from me, subject to the questions raised above.

[Roland Rock]

I once made an amp cover out of an old oak bureau, a fireguard and some veneer offcuts, and it turned out quite nicely. You're right to ensure easy access to the gubbins (I wish I had :-D). Note that many cases have the face and knobs recessed to provide protection - something I decided not to do and it's never been an issue, but you may want to consider it.
If it's being covered in orange tolex, I don't see any reason that it couldn't be made from ply. This can be light, strong, and less prone to movement, as long as you get your jointing right.

let us know how you get on

[jaydentaku]

[url="http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2688327-Orange-Dual-Terror-Head-Shell-Enclosure"]http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2688327-Orange-Dual-Terror-Head-Shell-Enclosure[/url]

for a visual aid.

Edited December 20, 2012 by jaydentaku

[Cat Burrito]

100% interested. There was a guy selling these on EBay a while back & I got pipped to the post. He said he'd import more & then never did. This would be amazing if it comes off. Cheers

[Salt on your Bass?]

Looks nice! I assume theres no detrement to the cooling of the amp?

[Dubs]

Sounds like it would look pretty cool, but isn't half the appeal of a Terror Bass the fact that it's small and light? Won't this just add bulk and mass and make it less easy to carry around?

Can't help thinking "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"...

[BigRedX]

Out of interest is it possible to get the Terror Bass innards into a 2U case?

The current case might be small and light, but it's not very rack friendly.

[jackers]

I've been thinking about getting a terror bass as my back up, and I would be very very interested in this

Would be interested to know when you have an idea of cost too

[Delberthot]

I'm sure that someone on here got a sleeve made for theirs but I can't remember how it was finished

[jaydentaku]

I wonder how the DI and effects loop ports would be dealt with. I am guessing one square hole would be the best approach.

[Delberthot]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/154169-orange-bass-terror-sleeve/page__hl__terror+sleeve__fromsearch__1"]Here it is[/url]

[jaydentaku]

Don't like that at all. It looks expertly made, but it bares no relation to the orange enclosure style. I am a perfectionist though, in terms of design that is.

[Alfie]

I have been looking for this sort of thing for ages so sign me up.

Would it be possible to request a batch done in black to go with barefaced?

[mikegatward]

Xmas eve update

Thanks for all the feedback - things will go quiet for a while with Xmas hols but I'll be talking to the woodwork man in early Jan about a prototype and I've already sourced some orange tolex

In the meantime, merry Xmas to all basschatters

[gub]

Merry Christmas and some interest from me too

[jackers]

any news on this?

[jaydentaku]

yeah. still interested