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Title: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: shortfuse on December 09, 2010, 11:32:38 am

I am going to order a head cab (I don't have the time and tools to build one working out of town right now) and have researched several.  So far I am leaning towards Mojo.  Any suggestions I think I want to get the smaller authentic looking head box like the JTM 45.  Maybe there is someone on the forum that builds quality cabinets?

Title: Re: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: Fresh_Start on December 10, 2010, 01:11:43 pm

I don't have direct experience but have heard nothing but good things about J.D. Newell.  Other guys here have used his cabs IIRC.

Chip

Title: Re: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: FYL on December 10, 2010, 02:21:55 pm

Newell builds some really nice Fender-style cabs, dunno about the other styles. He built me a custom 15" Twin Reverb cab in smooth blonde a few years ago, I still use it with a rebuilt SF TR, using a modified Hoffman AB763 circuit, Tone-Master OT and a JBL D130F - heavy as the proverbial dead cow but great sounding.

Title: Re: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: Bp-Plickner on December 14, 2010, 08:42:45 am

Marshall head cabs are made from plywood instead of pine like fenders. Not a big deal for a head cab, but if you are looking to the original go plywood. I have scored small box head cabs on ebay that needed to have the mounting holes on the bottom re drilled, but looked fine otherwise for reasonable money.
Have you looked Metro cabs? They are the marshall clone guys .

Going back to your post in the amp section. Original Marshall face plates were plastic plexiglass (plexi).
Around the late 60's they became metal.

Cool Build!

Peace

Title: Re: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: shortfuse on December 14, 2010, 09:42:23 pm

Thanks for the replies

I checked out J.D Newell's web site and he seems to build Fender Cab's.  Nice looking though I will keep him in mind if I ever do any fender builds.

Duhhhhhh "Plexi" Plexiglas face plate I never put the coralation together, sharp as a bowling ball.  Marshall historian I am not.  LAMO
I have checked out e-bay a few times but the cabs with the shipping seem to go for about $20.00 less than ordering a new one.  I have checked out Metro's Site also.

Title: Re: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: Fresh_Start on December 17, 2010, 10:26:03 am

ShortFuse - I didn't mean to steer you wrong about J.D. Newell.  I thought he'd build anything you asked for.  Might be worth a call.

Marsh Amplification offers Mojo cabs at lower prices (still don't understand that deal), and they've got a couple of Marshall options:  http://store.marshamps.com/index.php?cPath=22&sort=2a&page=2

Cheers,

Chip

Title: Re: Hoffman Plexi Build Just Completed
Post by: shortfuse on December 20, 2010, 12:37:41 pm

No worries I just looked at his site I guess I could have called him.  Actually looking at the Marsh Link I think the MoJo is cheaper. 
I spoke with Stingray this weekend and I think I am going to have him christen his new CNC machine and punch out the panels then I can then assemble here in the Apt.  All the specs for the cabs seem to be available on the Metro site.