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Need help with a cab I'm redoing

b-bottom

b-bottom

Dec 18, 2006
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Knoxville TN
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#1
I'm thinking about tolexing my 2x15 cab in a new color besides the standard black. How much do you think I would need for a 2x15 Peavey bass cab?
Also, I'm completely redoing this cab. It's going to get new speakers, Tolex, and Grill cloth. I have everything out of it right now but the tolex.
Well the inside of it has some really ratty insulation, and it seems like it was just thrown in there.
should I replace the insulation with something else? And if so, what, how much and is their a special way to do it?
 
#6
Just start yanking the tolex. You could use a heat gun to soften it and it's glue up. Then use a putty knife to help with removal. As far as amount of tolex, measure surface area, then buy more than you need by a bit for cutting and flaws.
 
#7
b-bottom said:
I'm thinking about tolexing my 2x15 cab in a new color besides the standard black. How much do you think I would need for a 2x15 Peavey bass cab?
Also, I'm completely redoing this cab. It's going to get new speakers, Tolex, and Grill cloth. I have everything out of it right now but the tolex.
Well the inside of it has some really ratty insulation, and it seems like it was just thrown in there.
should I replace the insulation with something else? And if so, what, how much and is their a special way to do it?
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for stuffing the cab use Duvet stuffing from Pillows

put in the bottom on the left or right side and on the back.

you can get duvet stuffing from old pillows.
as for the tolex just use a heat gun like Trevorus said
 
#8
I recovered a Peavey 215 last winter. Since it was my first go, I made a bit of a mess of it and used ~3 yards of tolex. If done properly, just over 2 should have done it. I eventually took it to a professional and she corrected my mistakes. As for damping material, I used 1" foam cut from a portable camping mattress. You could also use the 'eggshell' foam if you can locate it. I just used a stapler gun to apply the damping material to the cab walls. Back to recovering, If you want a good fit for the tolex, I would recommend block-sanding the cabinet once you have removed the old covering. This will give you a smooth, glue-free surface to work with, which will save you much frustration later. A member of this board once posted a 'how-to' guide for tolexing, perhaps they will do it again. I should have paid more attention to it. Good luck with your project.
 
#9
... This is an excellent thread. I sure would like to see more like these instead of the ones that have no value. I wonder if anyone will mention the possible use of a Duratex-like product that can simply be brushed on? Oops, I guess the cat is outta the bag now!

:hiding: haha!
 
#10
Rattman said:
... This is an excellent thread. I sure would like to see more like these instead of the ones that have no value. I wonder if anyone will mention the possible use of a Duratex-like product that can simply be brushed on? Oops, I guess the cat is outta the bag now!

:hiding: haha!
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I have used DupliColor's Bed Liner from Wal-Mart. It rolls on fairly easily and covers very nicely. I have used it on my P.A. tops and several of my subs. The only draw back is the $price. ($50.00/gal.)

I am debating on ripping the "Rat Fur" off on my Genz Benz 610 and putting the bed liner on. Easier to wipe down and get any residual smells and stains off. :D
 
#12
Anthbass said:
I recovered a Peavey 215 last winter. Since it was my first go, I made a bit of a mess of it and used ~3 yards of tolex. If done properly, just over 2 should have done it. I eventually took it to a professional and she corrected my mistakes. As for damping material, I used 1" foam cut from a portable camping mattress. You could also use the 'eggshell' foam if you can locate it. I just used a stapler gun to apply the damping material to the cab walls. Back to recovering, If you want a good fit for the tolex, I would recommend block-sanding the cabinet once you have removed the old covering. This will give you a smooth, glue-free surface to work with, which will save you much frustration later. A member of this board once posted a 'how-to' guide for tolexing, perhaps they will do it again. I should have paid more attention to it. Good luck with your project.
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thanks a lot for all the help!!
 

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