Members wildsponge Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 How hard would it be to build an Ampeg 810e clone? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members narcolepticbass Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 not too hard. use 5/8" or 3/4" plywood with 1X1 or 1X2 glue and screw blocks all along the sides, top and bottom of the side panels and where the chamber boards would go. Screw the chanbers and the back, top, and bottom to it, and then the front baffle. and voila. Well, that's a very vague process, but should make sense if you've seen other cabs with that form of bracing. The wood strips also stiffen the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tlaloc Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 I wouldnt do it if it's your first cab. But I imagine it shouldn't be too hard. I have a 1x12 that I made and it sounds fantastic to me. Try a 2x10 or a 4x10 first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 8x18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser 8x18! don't forget the wheels and trailer hitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser 8x18! {censored} that! I had a hard enough time with a 1x15" cab!The 8x10 wouldn't be too difficult if you have some carpentry skill and a good Skil saw to cut the speaker holes. The hardest part would be covering it, unless you were content with just painting it. I refinished my buddy's Ampeg 8x10 with speaker carpet and that was a pain in the ass. If you think that it would be economical to buy the speakers seperately and build the box, I say do it.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted September 26, 2005 CMS Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 If you have a circular saw, a router, and several basic router bits and a circle-cutting jig for the router, you can make a cabinet of pro quality. Instead of using 1x bracing, you cut rabbets and dadoes for all the joints, and join everything with glue, holding it together until dry with finish nails. The 810e is a sealed cabinet with 4 chambers. The internal chamber baffles make the cab heavy, but extremely well-braced. You should contact Eminence to see if they'll sell you close equivalent or exact OEM speakers to match what they provide Ampeg for the 810e. I would not bother with this project unless you can get the speakers for $60ea or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted September 26, 2005 Members Share Posted September 26, 2005 Originally posted by Craigv I would not bother with this project unless you can get the speakers for $60ea or less. And if you find good speakers for that price hit me up, please.Pretty please.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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