Replacing the exterior of an amp. how?

Stevenjdm · #1 07-16-2011, 05:19 PM

so i have a ampeg 4x10 classic and its kinda beat up all around just like the black stuff i dont know what the material is called. but if i could replace the "black thing" all around than it would look alot better. so is there anything i can buy to replace it like take off the new one and put the new one. i dont know what it is maybe vinyl idk... but if you could tell me where i can buy it and the correct way to take it off and put it on that would be great!

**twocargar** · #2 07-16-2011, 05:27 PM

I went to a fabric store (Joann Fabrics) and they had a few different kinds of TOLEX-type material, but I'm sure you could get the real TOLEX from a guitar & amp repair shop. From what I have read, it's glued directly to the wood exterior of the cabinet, so you would need to take off the old stuff first. I covered my 1x15 cab with the hairy type amp cabinet material, and a set of MIDI bass pedals with a tolexy material. They both turned out okay and have held up pretty well.

GrapeApe · #3 07-16-2011, 05:28 PM

The material is called tolex. It can found pretty easily, but replacing it on your amp may be more trouble than it's worth. How beat up is this thing?

Stevenjdm · #4 07-16-2011, 06:18 PM

it just has just a lil hole where theres nothing and you can see the wood but thats about it. just lil details here and there thats it.

Rob22315 · #5 07-16-2011, 06:24 PM

Try this:

How to Repair Tolex | eHow.com

Stevenjdm · #6 07-16-2011, 06:28 PM

you think its easy to do one your own or is it better to find a shop to do it for you?

ThatBassistDude · #7 07-16-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevenjdm

you think its easy to do one your own or is it better to find a shop to do it for you?

Do whatever you thing is best. If you think it would look better taking it to a professional do that, but if you dont want to spend the money on it try doing it yourself. Its your call. Post some pics if you get the chance.