no more carpeted cabs?

[2saddleslab]

I should let the pics do the talking.

 

[agedhorse]

I wonder how difficult and practical it would be cover a cab with real full grain leather.

Some combination of glue and/or rivets? Bet it would look (and smell) fantastic, although you’d have to be of the mindset that scuffs = character.

Totally possible. We do this regularly in the custom shop. With enough care and labor, they can look awesome but really do need to be transported in a road case or with heavy covers IMO. It's also not cheap.

See the bottom of the page for examples of leather coverings available. I believe I have seen some other manufacturers who offer leather, I think Fender did (at least at some point in time) through their custom shop.

 

[tedious1]

Disappointing...

Where is the "What's the best rat fur for metal?"

Where is the derail about the tonal qualities of rat fur vs. tolex? Or are we all simply assuming rat fur is warmer?

Has no-one covered their amp/cab in tort?

Yes, it is the holidays, but there are certain standards to be upheld...

 

[DrMole]

Ive noticed I don't see any new cabs with carpeted exteriors. I thing they are tougher than the vinyle covering and I like the look better

Was going to say you were the only one who liked them better but...

Tougher? Yes. Better looking? Maybe the day they are delivered

 

[DrMole]

What happens when you give your truck bed spray cab a good bang against something and then the wood gets exposed?

Doesn't happen w rat fur.

Coat the cabinet with spay-on truck bed liner. Prefer to Rat fur and vinyl.

 

[klokker]

I really like rat fur. Can't say why, but I do. At any rate, I have no choice in the matter, I gig a neox212t covered with rat fur and doubt I'll ever buy another cab again. So for me it's rat fur forever.

 

[somebrains]

I'll recover my t310 one day.
It's my gfs cats fave stretching spot on their way thru my office.

 

[Gaolee]

Coat the cabinet with spay-on truck bed liner. Prefer to Rat fur and vinyl.

I use Duratex, which has so far held up to an awful lot of abuse.

 

[monkeyland]

I use Duratex, which has so far held up to an awful lot of abuse.

Duratex is the stuff for sure. Basically all good pro audio gear uses it.

I don't know of any musical instrument cab manufacturer other than Avatar that actually uses a "bed liner" product as that stuff always looks and feels cheap.

 

[ardgedee]

Where is the "What's the best rat fur for metal?"

 

[RustyAxe]

Ive noticed I don't see any new cabs with carpeted exteriors. I thing they are tougher than the vinyle covering and I like the look better

Rat fur! Good riddance. I also don't like Tolex (or imitations). I like what Genz Benz did with my Shuttle cabs. and many others are doing too ... a hard wearing plasticized paint of some sort. Wears like iron, doesn't collect crap like rat fur, nor tear with the slightest bump like Tolex.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

I would not purchase a cab covered in rat fur regardless of the quality of material used.

 

[Marley's Ghost]

I just checked their website and it looks like Markbass is still using carpet.

 

[DrMole]

Duratex is the stuff for sure. Basically all good pro audio gear uses it.

I don't know of any musical instrument cab manufacturer other than Avatar that actually uses a "bed liner" product as that stuff always looks and feels cheap.

Duratex/bedliner...not the same but similar...even bedliner preferred to Rat fur.
Plywood colored with Sharpies® would be better than rat fur

 

[SgtHulka]

Many of you seem to be forgetting a massive point about rat fur. It makes for a much more solid and gripping surface for your drinks, where as they will slide off with that plastic garbage.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Ive noticed I don't see any new cabs with carpeted exteriors. I thing they are tougher than the vinyle covering and I like the look better

Been using Eden Cabs for years. Still looking great. Since smoking in bars was outlawed, the cabs don’t smell. I still contend they age better than vinyl or other cab coverings. I will say it’s a bit of a dated look, but on the other hand, they sound great!

 

[seamonkey]

I wonder how difficult and practical it would be cover a cab with real full grain leather.

Some combination of glue and/or rivets? Bet it would look (and smell) fantastic, although you’d have to be of the mindset that scuffs = character.

Full grain leather with the fur still on to prevent scuffs

 

[baileyboy]

My 1-8 Fender Rumble is furry.

 

[agedhorse]

Duratex is the stuff for sure. Basically all good pro audio gear uses it.

I don't know of any musical instrument cab manufacturer other than Avatar that actually uses a "bed liner" product as that stuff always looks and feels cheap.

Actually VERY few pro audio companies use Duratex, it's nowhere near as durable as the 2 part catalyzed polymers (real truck bed liner is in this family).

Rat fur! Good riddance. I also don't like Tolex (or imitations). I like what Genz Benz did with my Shuttle cabs. and many others are doing too ... a hard wearing plasticized paint of some sort. Wears like iron, doesn't collect crap like rat fur, nor tear with the slightest bump like Tolex.

Hold on a minute, the Shuttles use a high grade vinyl ("Tolex") material. There are many different grades available, generally the cost increases with durability.

 

[RemoteOutpost]

Ive noticed I don't see any new cabs with carpeted exteriors. I thing they are tougher than the vinyle covering and I like the look better

Peavey still does it.