Chassis question

[Big Jim]

I think I read that Ken used Bud chasis on his wrecks. If so was that on all wrecks, Rocket included? Seems like I also read that they are kinda flimsey. I see that they are pretty inexpensive in their blank form. I am pretty good at working with metal. Any reason not to use one?
Jim

[UR12]

......Seems like I also read that they are kinda flimsey.........Any reason not to use one?
Jim

Yes, because they are flimsey and will need a broom stick under the trannys and between the trannys to make up for the flimsey metal I know brooms are cheap but it is a lot of extra work

[Big Jim]

I was thinking about that after I posted Dana, those are some pretty good size pieces and would probably sag the thin metal. I just wasn't sure how thin they were. Thanks.... You get what you pay for. I guess most of us would be using them if they were strong enough. I'm itching to do a Rocket and put together a dual Wreck rig through a 4x12 stereo cab. But that would be another post all together.
Jim

[dorrisant]

rj carries a standard chassis and a premium chassis as well... No sagging with the premium... rock solid.

I know others make chassis too, but I'm only commenting on what I've used.

Tony

[xtian]

+1 for RJ's chassis. Just built two Rockets. Nice layout, and excellent build.

[M Fowler]

The Bud AC425 chassis has not been available for years in the 17x8x2 format.

Years ago I asked for a quote from Hammond and it was very costly for a flimsy chassis.

[Big Jim]

I have built an Express with one of rj's chassis as well. It is in fact a very high quality unit. I just wanted to try my hand at doing the cutouts myself. There is a sheet metal shop around the corner. I will stop in and see if I can get them to bend something up for me. I am not trying to circumvent any of our fine suppliers here on the forum, I just honestly dont have the coin to spare right now to dive into an entire build. I am trying to find a cheap way to get working on something......My inner tinkerer is calling to me.

[M Fowler]

For some projects I just use ebay chassis costing $19 and very well made punch your own project.

Other times I get some from Brian at Ddawg.

[RJ Guitars]

Big Jim, you have the honor of creating the gold standard in traditional Express builds from my parts package. I'll be really interested to see and hear what you build. I have no heartburn over guys being innovative or creative and building it themselves... that is very much a Ken Fischer trait. This forum is a great place to test and develop ideas and I still learn more from the great minds here than any other training resource I use... build it and we will learn.

[Big Jim]

Thanks rj, that is a true compliment coming from you. I recieved a lot of really good advice and help here with that build. It was certainly a group effort. You can rest assured that I will still be buying the bulk of the parts for any Wreck type build from you. My goal is to have a dual amp rig running into my stereo 4X12 cab. Express for hair blowing stuff, and some form of a Rocket reverb for the pretty stuff. I am looking at all the variants of the Rocket, including your Rockster. Tube availability in my opinion, would be a huge consideration. KT66 is limited to new production (for me), EL84 seems kind of pricey for NOS, and I'm not really up on the new EL84's. I wonder if 6V6 would be an option, as I could drop a pair of those in the flame thrower as well. Still mulling it around. P.S. Mikeys cabs look great!
Jim