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For sale Custom Aluminum Walkabout Head Case

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Hello everyone... For sale here is the custom Walkabout 'head case' discussed in this thread. Please PM me if you would like to order one. I am getting them fabricated as orders come in... so item ships 2 weeks after purchase.

$55 + actual shipping gets you ONE super awesome custom aluminum head case for your walkabout prepped for a finish of your choice. Includes 1 strap handle and all the required mounting hardware. Please specify "brown face" or NOT in your order so I can send the appropriate hardware. (older models use ALL 8-32's for mounting the chassis cover NOT 6-32's like the new models)

PM me if you need more details or have any questions. THANKS.


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Chef

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what was the final amount of free space around the amp for air flow?

thx!
 
Jim C

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I JUST realized that you are in the great white north.
Can you give us ball park shipping to the east coast?
Are there any customs costs?
My commercial zip code in Maryland is 20816.
 
speyer

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Jim C said:
I JUST realized that you are in the great white north.
Can you give us ball park shipping to the east coast?
Are there any customs costs?
My commercial zip code in Maryland is 20816.
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I will be shipping these from westcoast USA (blaine WA, 98230) Ballpark... I'm guessing $20. Ill confirm asap


EDIT: Fedex says $13.51 - 5 day ground
 
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I'm in; can I send a Paypal?
Chef: 3/8" around the perimeter is more than you would get with a 2-space Anvil style rack; pull the trigger big boy!
 
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Jim C said:
I'm in; can I send a Paypal?
Chef: 3/8" around the perimeter is more than you would get with a 2-space Anvil style rack; pull the trigger big boy!
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I'll be accepting paypal payments as confirmation of orders... then I'll be sending a payment request for each buyer for shipping cost after it ships out.
 
Jim C

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And Sold; Paypal sent!

For any of you guys that think this might be pricey, understand this.
Years ago, I had a small fabrication shop that did approx $400K per year.
Pat probably has $20 just in material, shipping, and electricity
He's charging about $35 for his time, equipment where and tear, risk, and a tiny bit of profit. This is a steal, buy one before he comes to his senses (assuming you need/want it).
 
speyer

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Jim C said:
And Sold; Paypal sent!

For any of you guys that think this might be pricey, understand this.
Years ago, I had a small fabrication shop that did approx $400K per year.
Pat probably has $20 just in material, shipping, and electricity
He's charging about $35 for his time, equipment where and tear, risk, and a tiny bit of profit. This is a steal, buy one before he comes to his senses (assuming you need/want it).
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Zactly... this is a "TB handout" ;)
 
speyer

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So lots of requests for Rack ears...

1/8 stainless (left) and anodized aluminum (right):

I think the Aluminum is a better match color/sheen etc... its essentially the exact same as the front handles, and bit 'whiter' than the front panel with no brush to the finish.

The stainless 'disappears' because its so reflective.. and its stiffer and heavier. But it does match the input switches and chrome hardware on the front panel. just my 2 cents

These are $40 shipped conus - stainless or aluminum

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Okay folks, Picked up the cases from the metal shop today! A little bit of handwork tomorrow and I'll have them shipped out Monday Morning.

Thanks to: LOMO, SALTYMONKEY and CLAYFISKE for your orders.

-pat
 
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OMG... got these home and started to sand them up. Put a tape on one and realized my metal guy somehow forgot to make the new one's bigger for 3/8 airspace! As if explaining it to him in person and supplying him with detailed drawings wasn't enough to get into his head. :scowl:

He has already remade them on his dime and I'm picking them up tomorrow morning. If anyone wants 1/4 airspace... let me know cuz I have 3 of them. :hmm:

Thanks to everyone for your patience! FYI, Looks like these will be going out this friday morning.

-pat
 
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Picked up the 3/8 airspace cases today. They look good! I'll be putting some handwork into these tomorrow countersinking etc... and shipping them all out the following morning. :hyper: I think if a guy new what he was doing sanding/polishing etc, a clearcoat finish could look sweet!!


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Just got mine. Sweet. Pics when I get it all together. Thanks.
 
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If anyone has ANY questions or concerns regarding their WalkAbout headcase DIY kit... PM me or post it here.

FYI: I just found out (thanks saltymonkey) that the chassis mounting screws on older WA models are all 8-32's. New WA's have all 6-32's except the four at the front in 'rackmount' position which are still 8-32's. If you have ordered a case and you have an older model with the beefier 8-32 mounting screws... you will need to buy the appropriate hardware and ream the holes in the case with a drill bit. :rollno: sorry bout the added DIY there folks! All new units will be fabricated for their respective model. Thanks! :bassist:
 

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