Considering a custom cab business, have questions

[Korladis]

Indeed. Try to be the only one who does what you do.

 

[LilRay]

If you are looking to be all "in house" with concept, prototype and manufacturing, you better get some carpentry/cabinetry skill and learn how to use the equipment.

My Father's worked in construction for nearly 40 years, so general carpentry skill is the least I'd be concerned with. Until it got to specialized tooling and procedure specifically relevant to loudspeaker design.

Indeed. Try to be the only one who does what you do.

That's the ultimate goal.



God Bless, Ray

 

[Sundogue]

Be unique in the marketplace...like build dual 18" dub cabs out of 1" thick solid oak.

In all seriousness, find your niche.

The world is already full of people doing what they'll tolerate. Do what you love.

Read the FAQ's in the Amp forum, check out BFM's website, read through the fEarful threads, go to NAMM, Read product literature (with an open mind), ask a lot of questions, build a lot of cabs. Read some more. Ask some more and build some more. Over time you'll begin to find what works for you...and others.

Expect failure as part of the process of success.

Read my sig...

 

[Jim Campbell]

I'm considering starting a custom cab business ala Don @ LDS and DR. BASS and I have a few questions;

1. Any specialized equipment needed other than standard woodworking fare?

2. What degree would it benefit me to earn audio design wise?

3. What kind of capital is needed to start off?

4. Do you guys see a viable market space for another builder or is the demand being met by established builders.

I'm disabled and I have the time to get educated by an accredited school, I just need assisance as to which direction to travel first.

Any help is appreciated.



God Bless, Ray

jumping in both feet fight away might not be best.....start off in the garage,make a few mistakes and learn,while you acquire tools, knowledge,and contacts.....when you get to the point that you can no longer keep up with orders there,that is the time to expand.....too much too early and you can get into a cycle of never being able to get over the hump to the next level,especially if you acquire too much debt too early....

 

[LilRay]

Be unique in the marketplace...like build dual 18" dub cabs out of 1" thick solid oak.

In all seriousness, find your niche.

The world is already full of people doing what they'll tolerate. Do what you love.

Read the FAQ's in the Amp forum, check out BFM's website, read through the fEarful threads, go to NAMM, Read product literature (with an open mind), ask a lot of questions, build a lot of cabs. Read some more. Ask some more and build some more. Over time you'll begin to find what works for you...and others.

Expect failure as part of the process of success.

Read my sig...

I've had success in the midst of failure my entire life. And your sig is spot on.

jumping in both feet fight away might not be best.....start off in the garage,make a few mistakes and learn,while you acquire tools, knowledge,and contacts.....when you get to the point that you can no longer keep up with orders there,that is the time to expand.....too much too early and you can get into a cycle of never being able to get over the hump to the next level,especially if you acquire too much debt too early....

I'd start by building a 112 or some small cab and determining how it fit in the market, once I knew it wouldn't wobble across the floor.

Small steps first, then growing comes once a honest reputation is earned.

I've got to see if I have an ear to find a niche first.



God Bless, Ray