fleabag Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) I wasn't going to post a cab build, for a couple of reasons. Never done one before, so envisaged a right mess, with me accidently glueing myself to the carpet or something. And also, its been done many times by others, and bass guitar builds are much more interesting and require more talent. But ... i 've had some terrific help, and really its a kind of big thank you. Stevie and others set me on the path, but i was still panicking about how to go about it. I did a forum search for past builds and picked on one poor chap, messaged him, and waited for a reply. This BC'er was one Richard H. It panned out a week or so into the build that we knew each from a bass bash at Reading. Anyways - after i failed to find ply in 15mm anywhere near me, ( 15mm is apparently an unusual size ) and when i did find a source, which was a hell of long way away, they wouldn't deliver one board. Also, i had to build this in my flat, as i've no garage, no decent power saws to cut accurately. And it was obvious i couldn't fit an 8ft x 4ft board in my home and be able to walk round it. Enter Richard H. ( not in the biblical sense ). RH sourced the poplar ply in the 15mm i wanted, measured it out using the plans found by Stevie for the Fane Sovereign LF 600 watter, cut the panels, and delivered it to me. Remembering that he had to adjust all the sizes as well, because the plans were for 18mm board. A huge result already and we hadn't started yet. Its still not finished ... but here we go 1) First butt joint - yeehar ( yes i'm having to build it in my hallway ) 2) Not enough hands or places to work comfortably, and having to use my camera tripod to help support the panel More later Edited February 11, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) This is what the plans look like. I had a Peavey BVX which had the Fane driver in, but the cab is the size of a st. bernard's kennel, and built with 21mm ply. ...94lbs and the dimensions of a family size tent. I tried to sell it - not a peep. Pulled the driver out and tried to give the cab away - not a peep. So the decision was made to make a smaller, lighter cab. Edited February 9, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Ta Rob 3rd panel attached and now attacking the braces - marking up etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I love it when a plan comes together! 15mm poplar is an excellent choice. Subbed (as they say). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Cheers Stevie - i can only blame you for starting this You may have remembered the Beymas you and the others talked about , Phil etc, and bought 4 and fitted them to a pair of ex Peavey 210 cabs, but i didnt build those from scratch, so this really is my first. Watch this space and see me accidently build it upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Right - more fixing done ! . Braces in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I wish you every success with this. You'll get great satisfaction from this build if my experience of cab builds is anything to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Cheers spon - marking out for Fane driver and port holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) Front baffle now cut for driver and ports. Bit of smoothing to do part way round the circumference of the driver cutout Ports were much simpler using a 100mm hole saw Edited February 10, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Good to see you making sawdust. Hope you enjoy the process and there's nothing like the joy of making a very loud noise with something you've built yourself, I still get a big kick from the first time I crank up each new design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Nice...this will be an interesting one to follow. I have been considering doing something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Cheers Phil and JB ..still at it Next - ports cut and side panel cross brace fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Side handle holes cut, and Peavey ( nicked from BVX cab ) wadding attached to the rear panel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) rear panel twin speakon holes cut, and baffle / ports cut T nuts siliconed to board as they normally fall off just as one is screwing the driver to the baffle Edited February 12, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Me or the cab ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, fleabag said: Me or the cab ? Both, obvs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very good Andy I'd post you a beer but it may be against P.O. rules 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Don't know why you say guitar builds are more interesting. I like to look at the finished instrument but the rest is way too fiddly. Now, cab builds I can sit up all night reading and studying the pictures. This looks great. Love the domestic workshop and can't wait to see more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 I say guitar builds , yes - building a bass from scratch has to be admired. Just look at the stunning axes some the of builders here come up with And i'm building a box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 6 hours ago, fleabag said: I say guitar builds , yes - building a bass from scratch has to be admired. Just look at the stunning axes some the of builders here come up with And i'm building a box Admired yes, absolutely. But I just love a cab build. Maybe it's something to do with my aspirations. I have no illusions that I might be capable of making a playable instrument, however a cab is within my skill set. Possibly. Can't really explain it but I love the whole thing about a cab build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'd never attempt a bass. See that router for sale in my sig ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 Ports siliconed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Coming on nicely, old chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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