Barefaced - replacing the cloth with a grille

[Alfie Noakes]

Pretty much as per the title - anyone actually done it? I have a Super 12 with the silver cloth on its way, but prefer the grille look and protection. I've emailed and PM'd Alex, but no answer to date. Can anyone else help?

[Prime_BASS]

I don't know if yours is second hand, or what generation.

Obviously if it's new, you should be able to swap but I don't know how the cloth is attached on the new Gen3 models and on older models there was extra glueing needed to mount fixing positions for the cloth versions.

Anyway. Should it be a second hand model, it shouldn't be too difficult to get a grill. Alex might reply and be able to supply you one for your model, assuming the new grills fit your super 12 (dimensions on the newer ones might be different)

Or you could buy the similar chicken wire type they had on older models, cut to size and screw it on.

[Roland Rock]

It might be worth putting an ad on BC to see if anyone with a grille cab wants to swap.

Edited December 28, 2014 by Roland Rock

[PTB]

I recently asked Alex if was possible to go the other way - from metal to cloth - and was told it couldn't be done. I have now sold my S12.

[Prime_BASS]

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I recently asked Alex if was possible to go the other way - from metal to cloth - and was told it couldn't be done. I have now sold my S12.
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Thought so, I do believe they have construct the fronts different for different mounting methods.

[taunton-hobbit]

If this is a new b/f, you have 30 days to like it or return it (you pay transit) - so, if all else fails, bounce it back unopened & order one with a steel front - I suspect you'll hear from Alex when they get back from the holiday break.........

[Alfie Noakes]

Thanks for the responses to date, guys, much appreciated. It's second hand and a Generation 1, I'm told. Does that shed any specific light on the feasibility of the swap?

[Beer of the Bass]

I've converted one the other way (from metal grille to cloth), though mine was a prototype cab and I don't know if it is identical to the later S12s. The metal grille version is constructed differently from the cloth version as it has a raised wooden section around the edge of the baffle to support the grille. On mine this was glued with a fairly soft adhesive and could be carefully pried off to make room for mounting a cloth grille and frame, but if they later changed adhesive I can see why converting metal grille to a cloth grille might not be possible.
Converting a cloth grille cab to a metal grille ought to be possible, but you'd need to add that wooden section around the edge of the baffle to support it.

[Lozz196]

Why not put up an ad in the Items Wanted Section, and ask for a swap?

[Ghost_Bass]

Well... i have a Super12T with metal grille and would love to get a silver cloth model. If you don't find another way to solve your problem and want to go ahead with a trade PM me.

[Alfie Noakes]

Thanks again guys, and Ghost_Bass, you have a PM.

[Ghost_Bass]

Thanks for getting in touch, unfortunetly the lack of "T" kills the deal but hopefully you'll find someone else to trade with. Good luck

[taunton-hobbit]

I've just had a look at my Dubsters - the baffle looks to be about 3/4" back from the grilles - I'd get some substantial steel grille cut to fit the internal size of your cab and mount, slightly below the outside edge level, using black wood screws and rubber cabinet feet (or doorstops, if enough room) - available from any DIY store. The rubber will damp the grille, as well as holding it away from the baffle........

Edited December 30, 2014 by taunton-hobbit