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#781
JimmyM said:
Weber sounds interesting, but I wouldn't know where to begin with options!
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Yea, I know what you mean. On the plus side, Ted's always willing to talk speakers. If you tell him what you want in terms of sound, he'll make a good recommendation. They make a copy of the Jensen C15N (15F150) and P15N (15A150) which would be suitable for the B-15.

It is interesting to note that Weber will soon be coming out with an amp kit based on the SVT (called the AB-200). There will be a 10" CTS Alnico clone for their 8X10 cab. Maybe a B-15 kit will not be far behind.

I have a vintage ceramic Jensen Concert series speaker (EM-1500) that sounds really nice in the B-15. I was told that it is original to the amp. I've seen a couple of Ampegs with this speaker but have never come across any documentation that the company offered them.


david
 
#782
I hope the Weber SVT speakers do well. The new ones they use are crap compared to the old CTS's. They can handle 1200w, but they sure don't make that 1200w sound good. The head kit...well, I best leave that to those who can solder.
 
#785
I have been tweaking my new toy (SB12) little by little. So far I've replaced the speaker with an Eminence Beta and replaced electrolytic capacitors. Also installed a 3 prong plug. It was my first time doing a re-cap so I was a little nervous. But I was slow and methodical, and managed to do it without getting electrocuted and no smoke either! I tried getting a plexi logo from Fliptops but they are "out of stock indefinitely" I may have one made with my own artwork etched in it, but I haven't come up with a design to etch yet.
 
#786
led baron said:
I tried getting a plexi logo from Fliptops but they are "out of stock indefinitely" I may have one made with my own artwork etched in it, but I haven't come up with a design to etch yet.
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Have you checked with Gregg Hopkins at Vintage Amp Restoration? He may have what you're looking for.

http://www.vintage-amp.com
 
#787
Looks like this might be a trend for a while. I've heard a very solid rumor that LOUD is about to declare bankruptcy and go under. I don't know if they make all the replacement parts, but if they do, they might be in short supply for a while.
 
#791
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#793
I have a B15N that is in need of some serious cleaning.

Any ideas on cleaning really dirty blue diamond tolex? The dirt seems to be deep in the grain.

The chrome is dirty too and I suspect some of the damage is permanent, but I would appreciate some tips on how to take some of the spots off it.
 
#797
JayGatsby said:
I have a B15N that is in need of some serious cleaning.

Any ideas on cleaning really dirty blue diamond tolex? The dirt seems to be deep in the grain.

The chrome is dirty too and I suspect some of the damage is permanent, but I would appreciate some tips on how to take some of the spots off it.
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Chrome cleaner will work on the head, but be careful with the lettering. If you've got a lot of rust, you might try naval jelly but it will definitely eat the lettering off so keep it far away from it.

For the tolex I'd just use some water with dishwashing soap on a slightly damp rag for the initial cleaning.
 
#799
JimmyM said:
For the tolex I'd just use some water with dishwashing soap on a slightly damp rag for the initial cleaning.
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After the initial cleaning, try a toothbrush - a soft toothbrush, that will help release the dirt from the creases in the pattern.

Naval jelly works really well btw. But yes watch the letters, use rubber gloves and don't get any in your eyes!
 
#800
JayGatsby said:
Any ideas on cleaning really dirty blue diamond tolex? The dirt seems to be deep in the grain.

The chrome is dirty too and I suspect some of the damage is permanent, but I would appreciate some tips on how to take some of the spots off it.
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As others have said, soap and water works well. Be careful with the amount of water you get on the seams. The tolex glue is water soluble.
The scrubbing bubbles type of bathroom cleaners also works well.

Another approach is to mix flour and water to the consistency of bread dough. It is very sticky and is a good way to remove dirt. This has been
used on paintings by art restoration technicians.

For cleaning the chrome, Nevr-dull works well. You can also use #0000 steel wool. Also crumpled aluminum foil dipped in Coke. Both Coke
and Naval Jelly have the same active ingredient, phosphoric acid. The acid concentration is higher in Naval Jelly so it works more aggressively.


David
 

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