Deedee Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 If you're in two minds about it the reversible option is the way to go i.e. rehouse the head but leave the carcass as is so you can slot it back in when you want to. Congrats on still being able to lift it though. I'd be able to lift it up but leaning to put it into the car and my back would be knackered. 😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 It's your combo to do as you wish. Deedee has a point re. making the change reversible, although those old TE combos are so heavy, I doubt anyone would want to pay a lot for one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassManGraham Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Do it. Over the last couple of years I have taken a few TE heads out of combos and built cases or installed them in 19 inch racks. It makes classic old gear portable and usable. I use my Trace heads with Barefaced or Vanderkley lightweight neo cabs, they sound superb (better than original combos!) I do not like butchering classic gear, but you can keep combo cabs to retrofit in future if you feel the need and have the space! There is a very limited market for heavy old Trace cabs whereas the heads stiill seem very popular (especially with me!) Good luck. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 In my mind trying to make something into something it's not often ends up in a fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, BassmanPaul said: In my mind trying to make something into something it's not often ends up in a fail. Most of my hobbies involve trying to make something into something it isn't. :-) This would be pretty straightforward - fit head in a 17" rack unit, cut top off cab, re-cover top, fit jack socket on the back. Nothing that will affect sound or performance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: In my mind trying to make something into something it's not often ends up in a fail. Never liked Lego as a kid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, lemmywinks said: Never liked Lego as a kid? I didn't have Lego as a kid, it hadn't been invented yet! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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