treyhaislip
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Potential new amp (Fender Hot Rod Deluxe) that the tolex has definitely seen better days. Any ideas on getting it replaced (I love the look of tweed) or should I just keep the worn mojo of touring wear and tear?
Torn Up Tolex Advice
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Boogie Bill
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Re: Torn Up Tolex Advice
I'm confused....
Is it TWEED, or TOLEX?
Bill
I'm confused....
Is it TWEED, or TOLEX?
Bill
treyhaislip
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Re: Torn Up Tolex Advice
Sorry for the confusion–Its Tolex that is coming off. So I was wondering if possible to replace it all with Tweed.
Sorry for the confusion–Its Tolex that is coming off. So I was wondering if possible to replace it all with Tweed.
Chickenwings
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Re: Torn Up Tolex Advice
gaffers tape.
works for everything else in the music indistry
gaffers tape.
works for everything else in the music indistry
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HALENisking
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Hell, either way is super subjective. I'd probably leave it if it was me. Pics?
Hell, either way is super subjective. I'd probably leave it if it was me. Pics?
treyhaislip
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I'm thinking I am going to leave it as is...not as bad in person as I thought.
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I'm thinking I am going to leave it as is...not as bad in person as I thought.
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HALENisking
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Re: Torn Up Tolex Advice
Not sure how long the pull away is, but I would cut off any long pieces so they don't pull away more
Not sure how long the pull away is, but I would cut off any long pieces so they don't pull away more
HALENisking
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Re: Torn Up Tolex Advice
Did you pick it up? If so happy new amp day man
Did you pick it up? If so happy new amp day man
treyhaislip
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That's a good idea–I'll take care of that.
I did thanks! And I absolutely love the tone! With my Metal Muff it gets the tones I was hoping for. Does have some issues to work through but I am thrilled it.
That's a good idea–I'll take care of that.
I did thanks! And I absolutely love the tone! With my Metal Muff it gets the tones I was hoping for. Does have some issues to work through but I am thrilled it.
Boogie Bill
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Go to the auto parts store. What you want is black silicone sealer.
Use that to glue down the pieces that are pulled up.
Small tiny nicks--you can dab some of the sealer into the nick. The black sealer should blend well, but it will be shiny, so use your slightly dirty finger as it starts to dry to give the new glue a matte finish. You can use your fingernail or a flat-blade screwdriver to create the mottled appearance and the valleys of the Tolex.
Now you have some areas left that are missing the Tolex. Remove the back panel. There will be areas where the Tolex is folded over the edge. You can use a sharp knife to cut out small bits of this unseen Tolex, cut it to the right shapes, and glue it down with the black silicone sealer. Use small dabs of the sealer to blend the seams.
Work slowly, and be patient.
I've done this to a couple of beat up cabs, including one of my Mesa 412 Half-Back cabs that the previous owner had taken on many tours. Using this technique, and a bit of Krylon to repaint the metal grill--well, it doesn't look like new--but it will certainly pass the "3-foot rule". And on a darkened stage, it looks really good.
That's a nice amp, and it would be worth the little bit of time and effort to make it look as good as possible.
And invest in a Tuki or D2F cover to keep it looking nice.
Good Luck!
Bill
Go to the auto parts store. What you want is black silicone sealer.
Use that to glue down the pieces that are pulled up.
Small tiny nicks--you can dab some of the sealer into the nick. The black sealer should blend well, but it will be shiny, so use your slightly dirty finger as it starts to dry to give the new glue a matte finish. You can use your fingernail or a flat-blade screwdriver to create the mottled appearance and the valleys of the Tolex.
Now you have some areas left that are missing the Tolex. Remove the back panel. There will be areas where the Tolex is folded over the edge. You can use a sharp knife to cut out small bits of this unseen Tolex, cut it to the right shapes, and glue it down with the black silicone sealer. Use small dabs of the sealer to blend the seams.
Work slowly, and be patient.
I've done this to a couple of beat up cabs, including one of my Mesa 412 Half-Back cabs that the previous owner had taken on many tours. Using this technique, and a bit of Krylon to repaint the metal grill--well, it doesn't look like new--but it will certainly pass the "3-foot rule". And on a darkened stage, it looks really good.
That's a nice amp, and it would be worth the little bit of time and effort to make it look as good as possible.
And invest in a Tuki or D2F cover to keep it looking nice.
Good Luck!
Bill
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treyhaislip
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Re: Torn Up Tolex Advice
Awesome advice! I will definitely give that a go...and will keep in my patience.
Thanks, I really like the amp–it needs some things done to get it back up to 100% but I already love the tone I'm getting so its definitely worth it. And on a side note, it was made in the USA in 1995 which I believe is the first year they made these, so I thought that was pretty cool.
Thanks again for the advice!
Awesome advice! I will definitely give that a go...and will keep in my patience.
Thanks, I really like the amp–it needs some things done to get it back up to 100% but I already love the tone I'm getting so its definitely worth it. And on a side note, it was made in the USA in 1995 which I believe is the first year they made these, so I thought that was pretty cool.
Thanks again for the advice!
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