Cats and Tolex

[kesslari]

I'm having Don at LDS build me a nEarful 15/6/1
I haven't decided on the finish yet, though.

I have cats. I have dogs too, but the cats are the issue for the cabinet.

I like Duratex - it's tough. But it's only available (through Don) in black.

I haven't had Tolex on a cab in forever. Don offers some really nice looking Tolex. For those of you with cats - is Tolex a no-no?

[greenboy]

Great pic : }

[Baron Von Vik]

Cats seem to dig carpeted enclosures more. One of our Yamaha PA speakers has a fluffy side from the drummer's stupid cat, who also scratched my wife.

Cat's goin' down. Don't know how or where, but DOWN.

And our tolex is safe from cats, but not tailgates, stairs, or doorjambs.

[NoHomework81]

I voted Tolex. I'd say choose what you really want. I've had cabs with tolex and cloth grills, and my cats and dog haven't paid any attention to them. Can't say the same about carpet-covered cabs, though. If they start getting too interested, you could always give 'em a few dB's of slap bass

[cassius987]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Vik

Cats seem to dig carpeted enclosures more. One of our Yamaha PA speakers has a fluffy side from the drummer's stupid cat, who also scratched my wife.

Maybe your PA and wife are the stupid ones.

[dose]

Originally Posted by cassius987

Maybe your PA and wife are the stupid ones.

^^^^ Not Cool..........

I voted Tolex btw

[emohair]

Cats really do hate slap bass

[Spinal Tapper]

My cat digs my rat-fur covered practice amp, but she won't go near my tolex.

Do a cool color tolex. If you're getting a custom cab built, don't sacrafice the looks because of your cat. Get whatever you want!

[Phendyr_Loon]

I have two cats in my house. I've had Tolex, carpet, and cloth grilles on my amps.
The thing about cats and amp furnishings is a cat can't wreck your gear if it has no claws.

[emohair]

Originally Posted by Spinal Tapper

If you're getting a custom cab built, don't sacrafice the looks because of your cat. Get whatever you want!

backing this - its yo money, obviously you dont want your cats to ruin your new gear but you could get a cover for the cab.

[chokeslam512]

Colored tolex, keep the door shut if it's that big of a concern.

[Jumbotron]

My cats will destroy carpet, but they don't care about tolex.
They like to rip into grill cloth, too.

[JoeVictim]

Why not get the cab naked and apply a custom duratex?

[Sartori]

Just get rid of the cats. Problem solved.

[boynamedsuse]

Originally Posted by emohair

backing this - its yo money, obviously you dont want your cats to ruin your new gear but you could get a cover for the cab.

A cover is the solution IMO. Then you can get anything you want. Keeps cats away from the grill cloth too.

[cassius987]

Originally Posted by dose

^^^^ Not Cool..........

I hope you detected the sarcasm. Although I do hate the bad rap cats get from some people over small stuff, whereas dogs get a bizarre free pass even when they take a piss on your leg...? But whatever.

[Justin Tuskey]

Sweet picture kesslari. I also play an ATK through a neo-pak 3.5 into an omni 10. small world

[tangentmusic]

Originally Posted by chokeslam512

Colored tolex, keep the door shut if it's that big of a concern.

+1 on this advice

[Sartori]

Originally Posted by cassius987

I hope you detected the sarcasm. Although I do hate the bad rap cats get from some people over small stuff, whereas dogs get a bizarre free pass even when they take a piss on your leg...? But whatever.

I find it's the opposite. People put up with all kinds of crap with cats that I'd never tolerate from my dog.

[vin*tone]

Use some sort of citrus spray. Cats can't deal with the smell.