NGD: 2 Custom 1x12 Guitar Cabs

[Snake Aces]

Here they are, my mini-full-stack of two 1x12 cabs featuring Eminence Cannabis Rex speakers, removable back panels for 33% open-back operation, custom blue snakeskin tolex, and black powdercoated steel mesh grilles.

Now I'm just waiting for my Traynor YCV50 Blue to be converted into a head and shipped back to me so I can hear these babies in stereo next to the 2x12 hooked up to my HK GM40 Deluxe. I don't expect the amp back very soon, I'm sure that project is going to take some time for guitarfeak.

More details, including where to find the builder who custom built these cabs can be found in this thread:

Thread 'My Custom 1x12 (2 of them) Stack is Ready!'

Mar 26, 2026

Two closed-back Cannabis Rex-loaded 1x12 cabs with custom blue snakeskin tolex and a removable back panel to operate as a 33% open cab if I want to.

Dude only took about 2 weeks to build these after receiving the tolex and speakers from me. He does great work!

Now I'm patiently waiting for guitarfeak to work on converting my old Traynor YCV50 Blue from a combo amp into a head. That will take some more time but these cabs are ready to be shipped to me. I'll take my own photos and share them when they arrive.

• Snake Aces
• Replies: 13
• Forum: Amplifier Central

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[Mincer]

Wow, they turned out great!

 

[Snake Aces]

Wow, they turned out great!

Indeed! I'm very happy!

 

[Snake Aces]

Another photo with the flash on. It's not sunny here today otherwise I'd take these outside for a shoot.

 

[NotDemanic]

Nice! Consider running one open backed.

 

[Snake Aces]

Nice! Consider running one open backed.

I will experiment with the open back option for sure!

 

[ehdwuld]

When I ordered my custom cab
I got it convertible between open and closed like you did

But also had it cut for a 15 inch speaker with a 12 inch adapter ring

Awesome cab

 

[Snake Aces]

When I ordered my custom cab
I got it convertible between open and closed like you did

But also had it cut for a 15 inch speaker with a 12 inch adapter ring

Awesome cab

Sweet!

 

[Mincer]

Convertible is a great idea, if you have the right amps. Does it use velcro or something else?

 

[Snake Aces]

4 screws remove the panel for me.

 

[Mincer]

Could you do it easily at a performance?

 

[Snake Aces]

Could you do it easily at a performance?

Indeed. I always bring some basic instrument tools including a screwdriver for potential guitar adjustments and it only takes a minute to remove the 4 screws.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

When I built a 1x12 cab for my amp, I made it convertible closed/open, but I wouldn't think of doing so on-stage during a gig. Maybe just me, but at a gig I always saw a screwdriver-moment as an emergency, rather than a tonal choice.