Guitar Cab Construction 102

Alright, I'm back and this time I've actually finished a project!

The guitar cab is finally done and I have to say that it looks pretty darn good. I mean, I've never done this kind of thing before and it's only one of my first real woodworking projects. I might be making a couple more of these if this one gets good enough reviews from real players.

This time I'm just going to post the pics, so enjoy! By the way, these pictures were taken with the only camera I own, the one on my phone (i.e., they really stink).

Guitar Cab Construction 101

Alright, so I got a good start on the long awaited guitar cabinet this weekend. Saturday morning bright and early before lunch I set out to Lowe's in search of the perfect materials. Well, minus the previously purchased birch plywood. Actually, the materials required are pretty simple:

1/2" Baltic Birch high quality plywood
1"x2" Poplar strips
3/4" MDF - Medium Density Fiberboard
Brad nails for pneumatic nail gun
Elmers wood glue

Step one: Measure twice and cut all needed pieces for assembly (notice pictures).



Step two: Mock assemble cut pieces and visualize further steps.



Step three: Assemble pieces with glue and brad nails (the glue will do most of the holding).



Remaining steps in project:
Step four: Cut holes in baffle for speakers.
Cut for speakon connector mount.

Step five: Paint inside and front baffle.
Paint outside covering.

Step six: Assemble speakers and wiring connections.

Step seven: Rock out with the amp at 11!

So, check back for the rest of the details on the project. Once I locate some missing cables and connectors, I'll get back to finish the cab.

Sorry So Long

It's been a while since I last posted. Much has happened since April. I've now since graduated, worked at camp, and I'm back at school. I just started grad school three weeks ago and I am working for the new Freshman Engineering Program at Arkansas. Right now things are a lot slower than I'm used to and there aren't a ton of people in Fayetteville for the summer.

James Miller and I decided to "upgrade" his amplifier with new tubes (I think he's posted on this) and it stinkin rocks now. I think his gear is really starting to stand out tonally. Maybe we can get his cab built before he leaves for Austin. It will be so different not playing with the band this coming year. Who knows, maybe I'll join some others and start a new band.

Anyway, maybe I'll post about what's been going on more specifically lately. I'll try to keep this thing updated now that I'm back.

Reason Madness

I've recently been playing with a music software package called Reason. It's stinkin incredible and gets more flexible every release they send out. I just started on a loop for Everlasting God by Chris Tomlin. Normally, the song just starts with an acoustic intro, but I decided to add a little pad/sweep/rhodes pre-intro. It also allows for the click to start.


Here's a screenshot of the rack that I'm using. I like to always use a mastering combinator to polish it up. My default right now is a version of the de-digitalizer preset. I pretty much won't make a loop or song without it. I'm really into recording and music and I like even the demos to be polished to some degree. I'll post some more later on specific tricks in Reason and maybe some links to a few loops.

Have fun - Andrew

Fresh From the MBP

Hey everyone, I'm proud to announce the arrival of the long awaited MacBook Pro. That's right, this very blog was created on the new machine. Hopefully this blog will be useful to someone and I'll try to post something profitable occasionally.

Grace and peace be with you all!