Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
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Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
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I was wondering if anyone knew of any makers who do good head cabinets on the cheap for a weber 6m18 sized chassis . The cheapest I have seen online is a ceriatone head cab for $165. Seems like there are a bunch of others making them as well. Any advice would help. Thanks.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any makers who do good head cabinets on the cheap for a weber 6m18 sized chassis . The cheapest I have seen online is a ceriatone head cab for $165. Seems like there are a bunch of others making them as well. Any advice would help. Thanks.
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
You said any advice, so here ya go: "You get what you pay for."
And another one of my favorites: "Buy cheap, buy twice."
If price is your only concern, you'll be disappointed. Build quality on the cabinet is extremely important.
And another one of my favorites: "Buy cheap, buy twice."
If price is your only concern, you'll be disappointed. Build quality on the cabinet is extremely important.
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
The point of my post was to find other makers besides ceriatone but at the same or similar price point. Ceriatone cabs seem to get good reviews, just looking for some others below the $200 range.
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Weber's 6M18 head cabinet is $230. $60 less if you get it raw and tolex it yourself.
I only caution about the price tag because I've purchased a cab in the past where the cabinet maker's ego far outweighed his skill...and I didn't save enough $$$ for the headaches it caused.
I only caution about the price tag because I've purchased a cab in the past where the cabinet maker's ego far outweighed his skill...and I didn't save enough $$$ for the headaches it caused.
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
I'm very happy with my Swanson cab and with my Stage Craft Gear cab but both are above your threshold. Mojotone has a suitable head cab for just over $200. OTOH if you're willing to do your own covering you might look up Ebay seller sorrycharly. He sells a range of uncovered cabinets well within your limit. There used to be another guy on Ebay from the midwest who did awfully good work but he's gone on to other pursuits.
Here's an old page from TGP that's on topic for you http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=77915" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's from long ago and I have no idea how many are still around or whether they're good or evil but it'll give you a direction to search.
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Here's an old page from TGP that's on topic for you http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=77915" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's from long ago and I have no idea how many are still around or whether they're good or evil but it'll give you a direction to search.
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
Thanks for your input. I came across Sourmash cabs today and they seem to get good reviews and are in the $160 price range. Opinions on his crafstmanship?
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I've used Sourmash before and my experience was excellent. I'd recommend them.
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
Hi,
My 1st post from France ...
I recently discovered an amp builder in France who also provides cabs they seems amazing . Prices also seems very reasonables for a very good quality ...
I think it's a new one actor in the arena, as I didn't know just some weeks before . I ordered one headshell . So as soon as I receive it, I'll post again to tell what about quality ...
Phil
My 1st post from France ...
I recently discovered an amp builder in France who also provides cabs they seems amazing . Prices also seems very reasonables for a very good quality ...
I think it's a new one actor in the arena, as I didn't know just some weeks before . I ordered one headshell . So as soon as I receive it, I'll post again to tell what about quality ...
Phil
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
I haven't had a Sourmash yet -- I'm about to order one any day now for my own cab. Bob's been really friendly and helpful with a few customizations I wanted to make, and the vast majority of people who have ordered his stuff seem to be happy. Looking forward to mine.scottjonz wrote:Thanks for your input. I came across Sourmash cabs today and they seem to get good reviews and are in the $160 price range. Opinions on his crafstmanship?
Mojotone will do them for not a lot over $200, but I've heard decidedly mixed reviews of their work. They just moved all of their production over to Lopoline though, who did *excellent* work when they were a separate company. So it's a tough call with them right now.
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I've seen pictures of Sourmash and they look decent, but I haven't seen one in person. I did recently get a Mojotone combo cabinet, and the quality is excellent. Much nicer than the recent cab I got from a "boutique" cabinet maker. I'm going to be ordering a couple more cabs from Mojotone, I expect the quality to be the same, but if it's not I'll let ya know.Promit wrote:I haven't had a Sourmash yet -- I'm about to order one any day now for my own cab. Bob's been really friendly and helpful with a few customizations I wanted to make, and the vast majority of people who have ordered his stuff seem to be happy. Looking forward to mine.scottjonz wrote:Thanks for your input. I came across Sourmash cabs today and they seem to get good reviews and are in the $160 price range. Opinions on his crafstmanship?
Mojotone will do them for not a lot over $200, but I've heard decidedly mixed reviews of their work. They just moved all of their production over to Lopoline though, who did *excellent* work when they were a separate company. So it's a tough call with them right now.
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Re: Head cab for a weber 6m18 chassis
...for people in Europe!
I do Headshells in custom-sizes, for a fair price! Even if you would like them personalized!
I use 16mm quality plywood for my headshells.
Check my Gallery (Wanner-Amps) for details!
Cheers,
Steve
I do Headshells in custom-sizes, for a fair price! Even if you would like them personalized!
I use 16mm quality plywood for my headshells.
Check my Gallery (Wanner-Amps) for details!
Cheers,
Steve
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Nice work, wish shipping wouldn't be so insane to the US, I'd have you build me a couple custom head cabs.gretsch61 wrote:...for people in Europe!
I do Headshells in custom-sizes, for a fair price! Even if you would like them personalized!
I use 16mm quality plywood for my headshells.
Check my Gallery (Wanner-Amps) for details!
Cheers,
Steve
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