Bassmonkey Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) I recently picked up a really cheap SWR LA8 practice amp. It sounds OK but was covered in carpet which had attracted local cats and hence was pretty shabby. I decided to attempt a recover. Looked on You Tube and it seems pretty straightforward? what's the worse that could happen eh? It initially looked like this (stock pic, I cracked on without taking one) I got to work stripping it of its parts and then using a hot iron, removed the horrible fuzzy carpet. This left me with a carcass which I then sanded to remove all the old glue and tufts etc. This presented a problem - the grille and speaker support were glued and pinned in place. I tried to drill out the staples all around the cab however, try as I might, I couldn't move the two panels. Eventually - I was fired to use brute force to remove, and destroy, them both. Cue loads of filling and sanding but it's now starting to look and feel smooth once again. I bought a couple of replacement pieces from B&Q who cut them to exact size - less than a fiver. Next job - cut out holes for the speaker as well as the frame for the new grille cloth. Pics to follow.......cheers Edited May 16, 2018 by Bassmonkey Pics added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Cool! Been thinking about doing this just for sh#ts and giggles! What do you plan to cover it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Yeah bought some cream tolex and orange grille cloth. Should look pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 After lots of sanding and filling, I have cut out the new grille frame and baffle then covered with the new tolex. Used a spread on contact adhesive for the panel then spray on for the tolex. Rollered it flat to secure. It's never coming off! I stapled on the new grille cloth. I Like that look. Now I have tp re-secure the baffle and then the bit I am most worried about - measuring and sticking on the rest of the tolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Finished at last. I'm quite happy for my first attempt. Followed a You Tube video for the covering. To be honest my corners aren't that good, thankfully mostly hidden by the metal corner caps. Was a labour of love, probably cost me way more than it's worth but I'm a happy cat. Finished with a Lotus badge ..... just because I could ha ha. Hope you like it. Andy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebroad Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 i have a workingmans 12 which my cats love to cover in fur,the blighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 47 minutes ago, stu_g said: i have a workingmans 12 which my cats love to cover in fur,the blighters. Yeah. This had fallen foul of malicious moggies when I bought it which was partly why I decided on a strip and recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 OI! Malicious Moggies was going to be the name of my next band... Hahahahaha. The term made me smile. I like how it's come out. I've seen factory products that have passed QC that don't look as good. You needn't worry. Nice touch with the Lotus badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thx Spondonbassed. Appreciate it. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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