I was pretty cramped on stage at my last gig.
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I'm playing keys and rhythm guitar, so we squeezed the keyboard and drum set on the "stage". My amp, a new Tone Master Twin Reverb, just fit. I brought my amp stand, but that would not fit. I couldn't use the tilt-back legs on the amp either. While I was setting it up, I thought I may have trouble projecting sound into the venue with the amp so low to the ground. I was right.
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So into the workshop. Cut up some 3/4" ply, and started gluing it together.
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Fit some hardware.
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Rounded over the corners and started paint.
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Finished painting with Duratex.
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Mounted the rest of the hardware.
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Put on the back.
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And done.
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The front grille is removable, so I can make another grille with speaker cutouts, and use this as an extension cab, with either an open or closed back. As it is, I can use it as a gear box, loading it up with assorted cables, pedalboards, mics, etc. And of course, it's also an amp stand, that should work even on tight stages. I can even use it to wheel any heavier gear from the car into the venue.
I ordered a Fender Logo badge, so it will match the amp. The grille cloth is a pretty close match, though not perfect. Looking forward to our next gig to try it out.
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