Armadillo Amp Works - Custom Cabinets for a decent price

Greasehorse

unread,

Aug 20, 2009, 7:46:16 AM8/20/09

to

http://www.amprestoration.com/index.html

KingofTone

unread,

Aug 20, 2009, 11:23:28 AM8/20/09

to

Looks like they do a fine covering job, but I gotta question their
quote about glue:

The vinyls are applied with only vintage style glue (horse or cake
glue) like used on all Fender vintage amps. This type of glue when
cured sounds much better than more modern glues and rubber cements,
which are usually toxic and can dampen the tone of your cabinet!!

Is anyone buying into this? Ami I missing something??

Sean

Jim

unread,

Aug 20, 2009, 12:30:23 PM8/20/09

to

There's a lot of BS that goes around when it comes to cabs.

I think I'll order one of their cabs that has a FUR baffle and back panel.

I've gotten some pretty funny looks in the past when I've told people
that we have FIR floors in the house.

But FUR panels? Gotta get me one of dem.

As far as the type of glue damping the cab: I can't imagine that it's
much of a factor, compared to the vinyl itself!

John Wood

unread,

Aug 20, 2009, 12:40:03 PM8/20/09

to

Not missing a thing, pard.

He's selling to people who won't think twice of glue and are willing to
pay the coin. Its "horse" all right. But it ain't glue.

I use a product which is darn near eternal. Once cured you need a rhino
to pull the covering off and likely some of the wood will come with it.

God bless'im.

Whatever puts food on his table and don't hurt people.

John
Gluemaster

White Spirit

unread,

Aug 20, 2009, 12:42:33 PM8/20/09

to

John Wood wrote:

> I use a product which is darn near eternal. Once cured you need a rhino
> to pull the covering off and likely some of the wood will come with it.

What if you wanted to change the covering, though? That would be a bit
inconvenient.

John Wood

unread,

Aug 20, 2009, 8:01:12 PM8/20/09

to

Quicker. easier and cheaper to build a new cabinet.

I don't build "sorority girl" cabinets which need a new covering
morning, afternoon and evening.

If the outside becomes damaged I can repair it so you cannot tell where
the repair is with a magnifying glass.

These are roadworthy cabs made for hard-touring musicians.

John

Stephen Cowell

unread,

Aug 23, 2009, 11:17:04 AM8/23/09

to

"Greasehorse" <greas...@hotmail.com> wrote
> http://www.amprestoration.com/index.html

I've known Will Dyke for nine years... nice fella,
does most of the cabs for the Austin boutique
manufacturers. He copped his chops working
for Gerald Weber when he was in Pflugerville.
You will be pleased with his product.
__
Steve
.

Master Betty

unread,

Aug 23, 2009, 1:56:30 PM8/23/09

to

"KingofTone" <kingo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:f856af0d-0187-4a1b...@o13g2000vbl.googlegroups.com...

Well I know that cloth-backed vinyl and regular tolex make a different
sounding cab. Maybe glue does matter.

WB

unread,

Aug 23, 2009, 9:05:44 PM8/23/09

to

Greasehorse wrote:
> http://www.amprestoration.com/index.html
Marble Falls.

Best deer hunting area in Texas.