Studio 22 combo cabinet size

[lcampbell]

Hi,

I have a line on 22+ combo in black and would like to upgrade it to a hardwood/wicker.

Will a 22+ combo fit into a mark series cab? If so are there any gotchas? Alternatively does anyone have a good source for aftermarket hardwood cabs?

TIA

 

[RR]

Someone post that only the newer Mark IV has a slightly different bolt pattern to all the other Mark Series.

You do realize there's two chassis size of Mark Series, small and large.

I know for sure Studio 22+ should fit a Mark III (small chassis) combo because I build my friend one for his Mark III. He decided to sell his Mark III and return the cabinet to me. Out of curiosity I check if it fitted my Studio 22+. Sure enough it did. Here's my diy combo enclosure made of poplar.

 

[MrMarkIII]

One "gotcha" may be the chassis mounting screws. A Mark III may or may not have the "SUS-4" mounting system, where the screws are recessed into small cup-like receptacles. Your Studio .22 probably doesn't, and your chassis screws may be longer, AFAIK. Just something to be aware of.

 

[lcampbell]

Thanks both of you that's very helpful. Yes, I am aware of the short/wide body options.

BTW nice cab, how does poplar affect the tone (warmer, brighter, more focussed...)

Thanks again.

 

[RR]

Oh yeah, MrMarkIII has some good points about Mark III and the "SUS-4" mounting system, (basically a rubber gourmet type washer for absorbing shock).

Poplar sounds brighter, it does have a woody resonance property but its so subtly and minimal with a Studio .22 since its not a powerful amp compared to 100 /60 or 75/15 watt Mark Series amp.