cabinet grille covering advice

[JehuJava]

I have a Schroeder cab with a metal grille that I'd like to match the covering of my ST-AV. It has the blue silver cloth. What's the best way? Cloth over top of the grille or build a frame?

[johnk_10]

IMO, build a frame.

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by johnk_10

IMO, build a frame.

Absolutely the only way to go!

[JehuJava]

And there it is...!

[faviobarrio]

Any advice on building said frame? I need to do this as well for my cab.

[JehuJava]

I was just wondering the same darn thing. I was thinking about making the outside measurements the same size as the current grille and putting two center cross braces (+) and maybe triangle corner braces. But I'm not a expert wood worker. This should allow for enough room for the fabric to be stretched over it...maybe 1/16" less on each side? Then I could use the existing screw holes too. Or should I go to velcro?

[::::BASSIST::::]

If you are putting a cloth grill cover on, make 100% sure you are not covering ports. It will distort at loud volumes. If you have to cover the port use audio cloth only and make sure it is SUPER tight on that frame.

I've learned these lessons the hard way.

[JehuJava]

Yeah. It would be ampeg speaker cloth.

[JehuJava]

So I'm done with my new speaker grille!



I love finishing projects...

[bassguitarthund]

Looks great!!! Matches really well, size wise and everything!! Maybe get some chrome metal corners like on the ampeg. Not really nessary though.

[johnk_10]

Originally Posted by bassguitarthund

..............get some chrome metal corners like on the ampeg.............

+1

[Crockettnj]

COOL! Nice job!

[JehuJava]

Chrome is on my list, but I think the only ones who'll notice are us bass players! Thanks man!

[johnk_10]

i dunno. my wife would definitely notice.