Trace Elliot sleeve

[rk7]

Another amp sleeve built, this one for basschat member 40Hz.

Simon (40Hz) had a Trace Elliot 1x15 combo with a GP12 amp, and the driver was on its last legs. After looking to replace the speaker with a more modern neo-equipped cabinet (MarkBass being favourite), discussions began regarding a re-sleeve for the GP12. The amp was removed from the redundant combo, and shipped up to sunny Cumbria for a spot of surgery:

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The amp bolts into the combo from above, and is ventilated front to rear, which makes the sleeve fairly straightforward to construct. I started by making a top for the sleeve, with the mounting holes in it:

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Nest step was to make a bottom piece to match the top, and some sides to suit:

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Then the usual joinery stuff, gluing up, rounding over and dowelling the corner joints:

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I also fitted repair (penny) washers inside the top of the sleeve so that the amp fastens up against these rather than just pulling against the wood, which would eventually compress. A small point, I know, but a useful improvement/enhancement.

Then it was on to a spot of carpet work, corner protectors, and rubber feet:

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Then in with the amp, box it up, and send back to Simon!

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All in all, a very straightforward and enjoyable project, and a great end result that ensures the Trace continues to be used, but with a shiny new Markbass cabinet! Job jobbed.

thank you please

RK

[Merton]

Another excellent little amp case, niice one

[rk7]

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1417178543' post='2617813']
Another excellent little amp case, niice one
[/quote]

Thanks!

40Hz is well pleased with it.

RK

[40hz]

I'm super pleased with Robin's work, the sleeve is built and finished to a high degree. Honestly as good as a Trace specific one. Absolute gent to deal with too!

[JPJ]

Nice work!

[rk7]

[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1417183386' post='2617900']
I'm super pleased with Robin's work, the sleeve is built and finished to a high degree. Honestly as good as a Trace specific one. Absolute gent to deal with too!
[/quote]

Thanks Simon, glad you are pleased with it!

Have you tracked down a 4x10 cabinet yet?

Robin

[rk7]

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1417186195' post='2617962']
Nice work!
[/quote]

Thanks!

RK

[BassBus]

I remember you describing one of your other projects as "comedy joinery". More of the same high quality comedy joinery here. Propper job.

[rk7]

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1417191550' post='2618069']
I remember you describing one of your other projects as "comedy joinery". More of the same high quality comedy joinery here. Propper job.
[/quote]

Thanks!

Can't beat a bit of comedy, ha ha

RK

[40hz]

Haven't managed to track a secondhand 104hr down yet, so looks like it'll be a brand new one for xmas!

[amir93smith]

Now if someone would sell these so I can house my ashdown mag 300 (so I can sell that XD)

[tommorichards]

sweet. What would you charge for one of these?

[DaytonaRik]

Where do I place my order? I love my Ashdown ABM combo, but hate the weight and would love to convert it to a head for use with my compact 2x10 cab. This would be the ideal solution.

[EBS_freak]

Excellent thread. Just wondering - if amp needs servicing, how do you remove it? Are the screws hidden under the corners? Or the carpet?!

[rk7]

Good question - the bolts that fix the amp (through the top of the sleeve) are countersunk into the top, and hidden by the four corner protectors, real secret like.

thank you please

RK

[captainhaddock]

Very nice

[rk7]

[quote name='captainhaddock' timestamp='1422113079' post='2668833']
Very nice
[/quote]

Thanks Captain!