Convert Fender Deluxe 112 combo to closed back/ported?

[andyjevans]

I have one of these combos. Open back, one 12" speaker. It's a guitar amp with reverb unit. I use it for my fretless bass, and was wondering about converting it from open back to closed box or ported. Possibly changing the speaker unit. Interior volume would be about 26 litres. I haven't had any problems putting a bass through it and don't play too loud - use it for rehearsal jazz band and gigs in smaller venues.

May be a case of "leave well alone......." What are your thoughts on this?

 

[Passinwind]

Which model Deluxe is it, exactly? If it a "real" (tube) one, closing the back up is a non-starter, IMHO.

 

[andyjevans]

Which model Deluxe is it, exactly? If it a "real" (tube) one, closing the back up is a non-starter, IMHO.

It's solid state.
http://medias.audiofanzine.com/images/normal/fender-deluxe-112-249374.jpg
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The amp section is a rather mediocre 80W - not as good as modern stuff, but it works. Probably dates from around 2009, maybe before.

 

[Passinwind]

It's solid state.
http://medias.audiofanzine.com/images/normal/fender-deluxe-112-249374.jpg
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The amp section is a rather mediocre 80W - not as good as modern stuff, but it works. Probably dates from around 2009, maybe before.

OK, IIRC that's actually called a Deluxe 112 Plus and is not a "real" Deluxe as most people would think of it. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Link Removed

I'd definitely figure out a solution that still allows air circulation for the head part. That amp is worth about an order of magnitude less than what I was envisioning, but I still wouldn't want to let out the magic smoke.