Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Other Stuff => Cabinets-Speakers => Topic started by: Scsoul on November 20, 2017, 11:09:07 am
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So I wanted to cover 1:12:combo bluebjean would I just get a piece of jean from fabric store and use same adhesive I use for tolex?
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So I wanted to cover 1:12:combo bluebjean would I just get a piece of jean from fabric store and use same adhesive I use for tolex?
Sounds like it should work to me, but as was sometimes done with tweed, you may want to lacquer it somehow or the fabric will tear pretty easily, not quite as rugged as tweed even.
Could look pretty cool!
~Phil
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I'm picturing an old used pair of Levi's with the front pockets on the sides and back pockets in back. Then you could put picks, strings, slide, capo, and other stuff in them making your idea practical also.
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. . . and if a '70's style amp, maybe go with bellbottoms. :icon_biggrin:
On the internet I've seen bluejean fabric used in place of tolex, but can't find it now. It will definitely work. Heavy gauge fabric will be more durable but probably harder to work with. I agree with pompeiisneaks suggestion to lacquer it.
If you can't find an online tutorial for jeans fabric, then use the methods / techniques for tweed fabric.
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If you actually go through with it I'd imagine that depending on what type of glue you use that the fabric will absorb it a lot and make for an uneven appearance soaking through various areas. You may want to consider a type of sealer on the underside to prevent this. I think that if you lacquered the outside of it, a la tweed coverings, that it would take away from the blue jean effect. Little rips, tears, fraying, etc. that you see in distressed jeans is all a part of the blue jean look and appearance.
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I understand the desire to keep the bluejean fabric pure. But a main reason for the covering is to protect the wood of the amp cab. Unfinished cloth will absorb liquid -- water, beer, downhill from there -- and be generally less protective.
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Goes without saying, but depends on the user and how its used. Nobody said it has to stand up to the abuse of a careless bar band? Ultimately not our decision either way but maybe that worn stained look is exactly what’s wanted?