DIY Grill Mesh

[Seizurema]

Yo. I recently bought a cab without grill cloth , is there a cheap way to replace it without having to buy actual grill cloth on the interwebs ? Ie: would buying thin metal mesh from the hardware store dampen the sound in some way that "grill cloth" would not ? Has anyone attempted something like this in the past and to what results ?

Thank you brothers .

EDIT: Also this is the cheapest material I've found for it online . http://www.parts-express.com/speaker-grill-cloth-black-yard-70-wide--260-335

[osbornkt]

I've used printed burlap from coffee bean bags. It dampens nicely, but doesn't offer much protection...
Another option is buying used sports coats/blazers from a thrift store, removing the lining, and using the awesomely tacky fabric as grill cloth.
Your only downside here is you may have to build a frame to fit it over, but that's easy...

[Mike]

Yo. I recently bought a cab without grill cloth , is there a cheap way to replace it without having to buy actual grill cloth on the interwebs ?

Go to Home Depot / Lowes and see if you can find "shade fabric." It is used in gardening or for awnings/canopies.

Lowe's is more likely to have it, and some sell it by the foot ($1.79/ft, 6ft wide).

This is the stuff:

http://www.easygardener.com/index.cfm?f ... ory_ID=106

There is a "where to buy" link a the top.

Mike

[ChetMagongalo]

I totally want to get in on some cabinet decoration, seems pretty simple.

[Seizurema]

Yo. I recently bought a cab without grill cloth , is there a cheap way to replace it without having to buy actual grill cloth on the interwebs ?

Go to Home Depot / Lowes and see if you can find "shade fabric." It is used in gardening or for awnings/canopies.

Lowe's is more likely to have it, and some sell it by the foot ($1.79/ft, 6ft wide).

This is the stuff:

http://www.easygardener.com/index.cfm?f ... ory_ID=106

There is a "where to buy" link a the top.

Mike

Oh wow, and this material doesn't effect the sound at all ?

[Mike]

Good question. I have only used similar materials as shade cloth back when I worked at greenhouses. I have seen others use it for speakers. Do a Google image search for examples.

It is really similar to speaker grill cloth. It's a plastic-like, loosely woven fabric that doesn't absorb moisture. It definitely has gaps between the strands to allow air to pass, otherwise it would be just as effective as a sheet of black plastic when used as a shade cloth.

If you have a Lowe's nearby, go check it out and see for yourself.

Mike