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Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 6:09 am
by jeff12
Just picked up what I think is a 1968 Marshall 4x12 that had pinstripe grille cloth. When i got it it had no grille cloth, I put some on the cabinet I had around the house to protect the speakers. Question is how much different will it sound with pinstripe cloth compared to basket weave? Also cabinet is a little rough, is it worth the extra $$$$ for the pinstripe grille? Sound and value wise.
Thanks
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:31 pm
by Structo
Man isn't that stuff like $500 a yard?
Jim from Scumback Speakers has experience with it I believe, I'm sure he will chime in.
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:48 pm
by Reeltarded
the answer is NOOOOOŒØŌÓÕÖ!!!!!
Looks great just like it is..
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 6:45 pm
by jeff12
Reeltarded wrote:the answer is NOOOOOŒØŌÓÕÖ!!!!!
Looks great just like it is..
Okay I guess that's just more I can invest in amp parts.
Uncovered a stencil on the back that said animal Farm.
Only thing I could find was a flyer for a 1970 concert in Ohio with Deep Purple,Free and Animal Farm. Anyone ever hear of them?
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:24 pm
by Reeltarded
yes but not sure why
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:53 am
by jeff12
Reeltarded wrote:yes but not sure why
Not sure why?????
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:17 pm
by Scumback Speakers
The EC Pinstripe cloth is great. You have to be going for old school classic rock tones with it, IMO, but it does a very nice "thing" to the midrange compared to regular basketweave. I have two cabs with the EC cloth, which is how I know.
But, if your budget says no to $500 cloth, then be happy with what you have and play.
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:01 am
by jeff12
Southbay Ampworks wrote:The EC Pinstripe cloth is great. You have to be going for old school classic rock tones with it, IMO, but it does a very nice "thing" to the midrange compared to regular basketweave. I have two cabs with the EC cloth, which is how I know.
But, if your budget says no to $500 cloth, then be happy with what you have and play.
Thanks for the input, I think before I purchased EC cloth I would want to hear a cab with the it in person. So for now I will enjoy what I have as is.
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:15 pm
by Scumback Speakers
jeff12 wrote:
Thanks for the input, I think before I purchased EC cloth I would want to hear a cab with the it in person. So for now I will enjoy what I have as is.
There's a YT video of Doug Rappaport (guitarist for Edgar Winter) playing a Metro amp through one of my tall cabs w/EC cloth at the 2012 LA Amp Show. You might take a look for that to hear it if you like.
But you're right, hearing it in person next to a basketweave cab is the best way to judge the tone. Next time you're in So Cal, shoot me an email for a demo room appt, and you can try them out side by side from the pile.
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Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:03 pm
by cbass
What's the ec cloth made out of that makes it so expensive?
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:55 am
by jeff12
Southbay Ampworks wrote:jeff12 wrote:
Thanks for the input, I think before I purchased EC cloth I would want to hear a cab with the it in person. So for now I will enjoy what I have as is.
But you're right, hearing it in person next to a basketweave cab is the best way to judge the tone. Next time you're in So Cal, shoot me an email for a demo room appt, and you can try them out side by side from the pile.
Thanks if I get out that way I will email you.
Nice pile by the way.
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:28 pm
by Structo
cbass wrote:What's the ec cloth made out of that makes it so expensive?
It's probably because it is painted cloth, they use some kind of vinyl for the stripes.
http://bluesbreaker-pinstripe.com/history.htm#
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:26 pm
by RCGPNY1
I own a Marshall model 1982JH handwired cab which has "bluesbreaker" striped cloth. I have owned many Marshall cabs, but this one seems to have a more "open" sound. It doesnt seem to beam as much. The basketweave is a close second to this effect compared to the regular checked or black cloth. I believe it can be had for cheaper than $500 a yard.
Re: Grille cloth opinions please
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:29 pm
by cbass
We got the same last name so I should get a discount.
