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So, as some of you may know, i use an old vox valvetronix 1x8 combo that i've converted for use as a cab.

Let's face it, it's shite. It's a crappy MIC speaker that doesn't even have a "VOX Special Design" sticker or whatnot.

Therefore, i must build a cab.

So, the parts:

Woods?
Speakers?
Jacks?
Grille?
Tolex?

Where should i start? I kinda wanted a 2x12, i don't actually need the second speaker, but if i ever get a bigger head i will.

And here, we, go!
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You can buy pre made speaker cabinet enclosures from a few different companies, Weber I think, and Avatar, I'd do that, because a high quality cabinet will last forever and you can swap out speakers for whatever you want, and wire it as you wish. That's what I would do. But You could also make a trip to Home Depot and have them cut the pieces for you, and do it yourslef.
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The4455 wrote:You can buy pre made speaker cabinet enclosures from a few different companies, Weber I think, and Avatar, I'd do that, because a high quality cabinet will last forever and you can swap out speakers for whatever you want, and wire it as you wish. That's what I would do. But You could also make a trip to Home Depot and have them cut the pieces for you, and do it yourslef.
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i have been wanting to build myself a 1x15 cab to replace my Lopo Line 2x12 closed back cab. The only thing that i see being a pain in the ass is laying the tolex down.

Lopo line sells a lot of the parts you will need.
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Do you have time and money to put into this? Do you have tools? It's not as cheap an easy as it may seem. Do you have a design in mind you want to mimic? Don't just make up some dimensions, and start nailing plywood together...you could, but you want it to sound good right?
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Kellanium wrote:I build things. Buying is so passe.


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You might want to check out fearful cab builds (I think that is what they are called). When I was trolling the TB they talked about them all the time.
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Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. wrote:
Kellanium wrote:I build things. Buying is so passe.


can we make out?

Depends, are you a girl?
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birch for the wood
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Kellanium wrote:
Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. wrote:
Kellanium wrote:I build things. Buying is so passe.


can we make out?

Depends, are you a girl?


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