Skinned Alive!

[gts]

"Skinned Alive!"
Hmmm While this could be a metaphor for what happened to me and my account a few months back it is not ;-)
It's about some recent work on old cabs. (Versus making new cabs)
Skinnin' 'em then bringing 'em back to life.
Enjoy!

Phase one the skinnin'

A Skinned Long Head

A skinned Short head and a skinned Mark series Combo Shell

And then bringing 'em back to life.

The short head is now a snake in the grass ;-)

Originally a White/Creme Bronco Long Head now it's a Black Bronco Long Head.

And lastly the Combo is now wearing an uncommon color for a boogie.
Not unheard of just uncommon.

The two heads were projects for others on the board.
The Combo was done for my own enjoyment (though I might sell it at some point).

 

[>Photi G<]

Looks great as always, GTS. And as always, I've had a burning question about your work: Where do you source your hardware? E.g. metal corners, handles, chassis mounting accessories? It looks exactly like the stuff Mesa would have used on their old amps. Do you order direct from the manufacturer, or is it all retail?

 

[lesterpaul]

sweeeet!glad to see you again....when I get my insurance settlement,maybe we can do some bizness-welcome back

 

[Supersonico]

George, your work looks awesome.
So great having you back!!!


Juan

 

[bigbean]

Beautiful job!

I am very impressed with the way you got the old stuff off.

That is no small trick.

 

[boogieman60]

AWESOME work and to have you back....love the purple

 

[boogietone]

Geeez you do great work! Welcome back!

 

[Monsta-Tone]

How the hell did you get that off in one piece?!?!?

When are you gonna make some Thieles?
& welcome back!

 

[Facelift]

great work. I was thinking of redoing mine with diamond plate but Im sure that would be a ton of work. Ever done one before?

 

[lockbody]

Awesome work as always! Nice to see you back and posting.

 

[gts]

Looks great as always, GTS. And as always, I've had a burning question about your work: Where do you source your hardware? E.g. metal corners, handles, chassis mounting accessories? It looks exactly like the stuff Mesa would have used on their old amps. Do you order direct from the manufacturer, or is it all retail?

Most of it is bought through retailers.
You have to buy huge quantities to buy from a Manufacturer.
For example: 100 yards of one color/style of tolex, 10,000 screws, etc.
Unfortunately not everything is available via retail so you get creative and make do....
....or go broke and buy more materials than you'll need in a lifetime. Not something I choose to do.

How the hell did you get that off in one piece?!?!?

Patience ;-)

When are you gonna make some Thieles?

Huh?
Thieles? When? Andy you know I've made dozens of Thieles. (Don't you?)
Including the one below which is on it's way to the SF Bay area.
(Please excuse the crappy iPhone pics.)

great work. I was thinking of redoing mine with diamond plate but Im sure that would be a ton of work. Ever done one before?

Not sure what Diamond plate is.
Like the faceplate of a Dual Rec? If so that's metal and no, I haven't worked with it (yet).

Hi george, is the snake covering textured or smooth

Ian it's a bronco texture/ pattern. Same texture/ pattern as on the amp you brought home a few days ago.

 

[Facelift]

great work. I was thinking of redoing mine with diamond plate but Im sure that would be a ton of work. Ever done one before?

Not sure what Diamond plate is.
Like the faceplate of a Dual Rec? If so that's metal and no, I haven't worked with it (yet).

.

correct.

 

[Monsta-Tone]

Sounds like I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas!!!!!

 

[lailer75]

great work! really like the snake in the grass.

 

[JimmyB]

Great to see you back here, George! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[psychodave]

Looks great.

I need a short head recovered...

 

[Philhouse]

Great work again George !!

Good to see you and your handywork again around here.

 

[brion]

Nice work GTS!