Vox AC4TV Cabinet Conversion

[Jim Becker]

I really like where you have gone with this project, Mark. Very unique and personal and an audio tool that will be great for so many situations where a small rig is the best choice.

[Mark Crenshaw]

Thanks guys!

It's been a fun project. I'll have another update coming this evening or tomorrow. I plugged it up today and played for several hours. I used a Strat, Tele and doublecut with humbuckers. Each one brought out a different vibe. I really like the voice of the Vox 4 watter thru a 12" vs the factory 10" speaker. The open back cab seems to mellow out the boxiness of the original closed back cab. I really wish this little monster had reverb, but I can get that and alot more from my pedalboard. I'll post some sound clips soon.

Peace,
Mark

[Mark Crenshaw]

A little more progress today. I got the AC socket mounted and mounted the chasis in the head cab. Also attached the rear panel. And wiped on a thin coat of Tru Oil...just for fun.

I set the chasis on top of the cab so I would have a bit more working room. I lined it all up, making sure I was centered and then marked and drilled the holes fo the chasis screws.





I added kleats for the rear panel and bolted in the chasis...lined up very nicely.





Then I just set the front panel in place to check my alignment. All good so far.

[Mark Crenshaw]

All buttoned up...



Then I wiped on the Tru Oil. I'm really happy with the way it makes the figure pop...very little effort compared to dying and sanding back.







Lots of sanding and finish work left.

Peace,
Mark

[Larry Fox]

Looks great Mark.

BTW: You should definitely hop on over to the new Musical Instruments forum - your wisdom and experience along with the other really knowledeable guys already posting would really help the forum take off.

[Mark Crenshaw]

Looks great Mark.

BTW: You should definitely hop on over to the new Musical Instruments forum - your wisdom and experience along with the other really knowledeable guys already posting would really help the forum take off.

Thanks Larry. I'll give it a look.

Peace,
Mark

[Mark Crenshaw]

I made some good progress this evening...about to get it wrapped up. Just some sanding and finishing left to take care of.











Peace,
Mark

[Jim Becker]

That really is sweet, Mark. And I suspect the sound is, too.