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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: GuitarIv on February 02, 2017, 06:41:20 PM

Title: Putting a cab together
Post by: GuitarIv on February 02, 2017, 06:41:20 PM
Hey guys,

just as I'm typing this I'm about to go get an empty, used Marshall JCM 900 1960s B Cabinet. Dude is selling me the empty housing for 100 bucks and threw in a pair of Celestion G12T-75s for additional 80 Euros. I have two used Celestion V30s on their way to me, so I'm happy I'll finally get to put a cab together for the first time.

Now of course I have a few questions as this is a first for me: Where can I find wiring diagramms on how to connect the speakers to the mono/stereo jackplate on the back of the cab? Are there any specific things I should keep in mind like sealing the cab with silicone when I'm already having it opened, should I get a certain kind of wire in order to improve the sound? And most important question: Should I do the X-pattern, seeing as it is a very popular choice or should I put one type of the speakers in the bottom and the other on top?

It's gonna take one to two weeks before I have the time to do this, so help is more than welcome!  :azn:

Cheers!

p.s.: all 4 speakers are rated at 16 Ohms.
Title: Re: Putting a cab together
Post by: GuitarIv on February 02, 2017, 08:24:26 PM
Nevermind, I canceled the deal, see the picture I attached to know why  :tongue:
Title: Re: Putting a cab together
Post by: Dave Sloven on February 03, 2017, 12:56:12 AM
It's done a few miles
Title: Re: Putting a cab together
Post by: PK on February 03, 2017, 09:13:18 AM
I used to buy old, beat up, marshall cabs and together with a friend, we would strip them down and refinish them.
Great fun! Getting high with a friend on contact adhesive fumes.............lol

But the price he is asking for a cab beat up this bad, is waaaaaayy to high
Title: Re: Putting a cab together
Post by: gwEm on February 03, 2017, 09:15:42 AM
But the price he is asking for a cab beat up this bad, is waaaaaayy to high
Definitely. If it was a bargain, I'd have a go at fixing it up. Not for that price!
Title: Re: Putting a cab together
Post by: GuitarIv on February 08, 2017, 02:20:48 PM
Yeah, it was a kinda impulse decision to text the dude in the first place. Then I saw the picture and remembered I still have an ENGL Savage that needs to be fixed so I'm better off saving the cash.  :evil: