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My D350 combo kickback concept amp....

#23
Geri O said:
Thanks!

Now that is cool!

I just ordered 2 of those. One for me, one for my former and part time boss and good friend. He works a farm and works on tractors and those Bobcat things. He will make most excellent use of a set of those, no doubt.
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I keep mine handy. I think some 3/8" long Torx flat-head sheet metal screws would hold it in place, and you can come in from each side of the cab - one hand holding the screw down/straight, the other cranking the ratchet handle. It's capable of a lot more torque than your typical "screwdriver". ;)

MrLenny1 said:
Nice job on the hardware install.
I'd be concerned a bit about 6 holes in the amp chassis
as far as re-sale goes.
Enjoy!
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Pretty sure he used existing chassis screws (no mod). Afterall, he did coordinate with @agedhorse ! :)
 
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Geri O said:
This one certainly has a new lease on life with me. And the previous life wasn't a bad one at all….:D

I was debating on whether to remove the Genz Benz badge on the grill. Only for fear of being accused of mis-representing the unit. But since you chimed in, I'm gonna leave on there unless specifically requested to remove it.
Thanx, Jeff!
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I'd perfer you leave the GB logo on the cabinet. You can't take the strips off a zebra. Not sure if that makes sense, but what the heck!! Glad to see the ML200 combo living on as a Mesa/Sub/Genz.
 
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WRM said:
I keep mine handy. I think some 3/8" long Torx flat-head sheet metal screws would hold it in place, and you can come in from each side of the cab - one hand holding the screw down/straight, the other cranking the ratchet handle. It's capable of a lot more torque than your typical "screwdriver". ;)



Pretty sure he used existing chassis screws (no mod). Afterall, he did coordinate with @agedhorse ! :)
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Yes, no extra holes!
That's always the goal on a project like this.

I drilled the holes in the angle bracket to match the lid's screw holes. The new screws wound up being only 3/16th longer than the OEM screws to make up for the brackets' thickness.
 
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Since you want it removable; Instead of having the three screws down each side going into the cabinet, I'd get or make two slide-in tabs for the brackets you have on there that hold down the rear. And then only use screws on the first holes of each side to hold the head in.

A tab much like this
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bherman said:
If you guys like the combo with removable head concept check out the Genzler combos. A Magellan 350 on top of a Bass Array 10-2 or. Magellan TV-12 makes an awesome and light combo. With quick-release bracket for the head.
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Thanks @bherman --- Our NC-112T cab now also offers this option too.
 
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Geri O said:
That much is certainly true.

However, it's helpful to me to have a single amp unit at times. On regular gigs, I can remember everything. Amp rack, cabs, RF rack, pedalboard, IEMs, guitar stands, etc. no problem.

But I'm more likely to forget to load something on a little 1- or 2-hour gig. I swear….:banghead: :banghead:
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Have you considered concealed storage on either side of the amp for cables and such?
 
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daddymactx said:
Geri that's super cool!!! Nice way to keep your Genz Benz Alive!!!
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I've been using this unit for almost 10 years. Perfect small-gig and sit-down gigs. And I would still be using it even without the amp change. The MLine still sounds fine. It's judt 15lb heavier than the D350.

Ever since I became aware of the Subway amp line, I was curious to see if a D800 or 800+ would fit in that cavity. I was concerned about being careful to not blow the pair of 10"s in the cab. Then someone suggested the D350 and I started making plans to make the switch.

And it was way easier than I hoped. Especially with suggestions along the way from the great TBers.
 
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Well, I struck out on the 2-space vented rack panel that was to be the blank covers. I had planned to cut the length I needed from each end. But the space the panel needs to go in is 1/8th smaller than the rack panel top and bottom.

So for now, the D350 is secured inside the compartment and ready to go. I have other projects to begin and complete, but I may circle back to some kind of blank covers in the future. I know a great metalworks shop that does various gauges of extruded metal. I'll check with them before long.
 
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