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Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Sun 08/30/20 12:11 am
by crgfrench
Here's my revision of the weber chassis front panel dimensions if you want 7 pots instead of 6
(I was designing for a 2 channel TMB + MV but this would also work nicely for the 18W trem/TMB if you used the 2 pots between the input jacks for speed & intensity).
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Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Mon 08/31/20 5:18 pm
by JMPGuitars
crgfrench wrote: ↑Sun 08/30/20 12:11 am
Here's my revision of the weber chassis front panel dimensions if you want 7 pots instead of 6
I have no idea if I will do anything that close to the standard. Right now, I don't even know if I will offer more than this initial set. It really depends on the response once these sets are made.
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Tue 09/15/20 7:15 pm
by JMPGuitars
Well, I don't think this is going to happen until I find a new supplier. I heard from Carey today that he's gotten busier than he can handle, so he won't be doing the custom stuff anymore.
The only other company I know that I would use right now is expensive, and has setup fees, so that would require enough people interested to do a group buy. Otherwise, it's going to be a long while until I find a new supplier, and test their stuff out.
Thanks,
Josh
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Wed 09/16/20 4:32 am
by Bieworm
I'm going to try making a DIY panel. Will report on that one soon...first let's find out about the result
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Wed 09/16/20 1:15 pm
by lavrgs
JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Tue 09/15/20 7:15 pm
Well, I don't think this is going to happen until I find a new supplier. I heard from Carey today that he's gotten busier than he can handle, so he won't be doing the custom stuff anymore.
The only other company I know that I would use right now is expensive, and has setup fees, so that would require enough people interested to do a group buy. Otherwise, it's going to be a long while until I find a new supplier, and test their stuff out.
Thanks,
Josh
Is this both chassis and faceplate? I'm currently looking at Mojotone blanks for $45 as a pretty good deal. Since I have punches can machine them it's a no-brainer. I had a local supplier quote $175 for a 5E3 style and walked. What's a decent price for faceplates? I had one made for my 5E3 and it was pricey but maybe for higher volume it would go down.
http://www.precisiondesignin.com/control-panels.php - I found her one one of the amp sites...She did and excellent job her listed prices are about $30/panel + setup. She does have some Marshall style panels in her gallery.
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Wed 09/16/20 1:22 pm
by JMPGuitars
lavrgs wrote: ↑Wed 09/16/20 1:15 pm
Is this both chassis and faceplate? I'm currently looking at Mojotone blanks for $45 as a pretty good deal. Since I have punches can machine them it's a no-brainer. I had a local supplier quote $175 for a 5E3 style and walked. What's a decent price for faceplates? I had one made for my 5E3 and it was pricey but maybe for higher volume it would go down.
http://www.precisiondesignin.com/control-panels.php - I found her one one of the amp sites...She did and excellent job her listed prices are about $30/panel + setup. She does have some Marshall style panels in her gallery.
Setup fees are B.S. A good price is about $20 per panel for a panel with plenty going on. I think Carey might still be doing custom panels, just not custom chassis. I'll check eventually after I hear from him again. He's gotten slow in communication since he got too popular.
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Wed 09/16/20 1:29 pm
by crgfrench
I've done some panel designs on this, but haven't ordered any yet, slightly on the expensive side...
https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Wed 09/16/20 1:31 pm
by JMPGuitars
They're very expensive. More than double what I was paying for anything good.
Though I did email that guy you mentioned in Canada.
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Mon 09/21/20 4:35 am
by Tommy_D
Tube Town is pretty good for custom plates.
I designed mine in powerpoint, copy-pasted them in an open source vector graphics editor, saved to pdf and voila! Arrived 2 weeks later
On the other hand, I am looking for someone to build 2 custom chassis for me (Fender slanted style). Any recommendations welcome please.
So far not much luck on my side but I have trouble believing there isn’t a person in the world able to do that for a reasonable cost
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Mon 09/21/20 5:19 am
by Bieworm
Tommy_D wrote: ↑Mon 09/21/20 4:35 am
Tube Town is pretty good for custom plates.
I designed mine in powerpoint, copy-pasted them in an open source vector graphics editor, saved to pdf and voila! Arrived 2 weeks later
On the other hand, I am looking for someone to build 2 custom chassis for me (Fender slanted style). Any recommendations welcome please.
So far not much luck on my side but I have trouble believing there isn’t a person in the world able to do that for a reasonable cost
how much did you end up paying? I find it very confusing on their site...
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Mon 09/21/20 3:32 pm
by Tommy_D
€31 + shipping
I though the end result was really good (I will post pics of my 18W build soon)
I designed the faceplate in powerpoint, copy-pasted the shapes directly into inkscape and saved as a pdf - easy
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Mon 09/21/20 3:58 pm
by Bieworm
Thx. I will look into that further.. I will be ordering some new stuff there soon, so I will try that panel ordering too.
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Tue 09/22/20 7:57 pm
by crgfrench
JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Tue 09/15/20 7:15 pm
Well, I don't think this is going to happen until I find a new supplier. I heard from Carey today that he's gotten busier than he can handle, so he won't be doing the custom stuff anymore.
Try Terry at Seaside Music
seasidemusic@eastlink.ca
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Tue 09/22/20 8:30 pm
by JMPGuitars
JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Wed 09/16/20 1:31 pm
Though I did email that guy you mentioned in Canada.
I sent him a PDF, I'm still waiting on a quote.
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Thu 09/24/20 4:59 am
by Tommy_D
Any ideas of people able to create custom chassis?
There are a bunch of off the shelf, undrilled chassis available so mainly a matter of cutting holes...
thanks
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Thu 09/24/20 5:09 pm
by crgfrench
I think this guy is in the UK but might be worth a look:
https://reverb.com/item/2799126-custom- ... c-knockout
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Thu 09/24/20 5:52 pm
by crgfrench
IAG in Texas might be worth a look
http://www.iagaudio.com/
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Thu 09/24/20 7:05 pm
by crgfrench
A pedal builder recommended these guys
https://www.crmetal.com/
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Thu 09/24/20 9:34 pm
by crgfrench
K Amp in Palestine Texas makes faceplates
(903)922-7734
Re: Chassis and Panels for 18W Projects
Posted: Fri 09/25/20 8:32 am
by Tommy_D
Good call, I've emailed the guy on reverb
Worst case I'll produce a simple CAD file for Tube-Town to produce
Cheers