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Leather ….
Cut to the chase….anybody ever used or heard of using genuine leather as a substitute for tolex???
Just got rid of an old leather lounge suite as the frame was fudged but decided to strip off a fair hunk of the leather which was in ok condition.
Considering using some to cover an amp headshell.
Is that just a dumbass idea or could it work?? Chur
Just got rid of an old leather lounge suite as the frame was fudged but decided to strip off a fair hunk of the leather which was in ok condition.
Considering using some to cover an amp headshell.
Is that just a dumbass idea or could it work?? Chur
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That would be an interesting project. Be interesting to see what some of the others who have done tolex work think.
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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Mesa Boogie use leather on their custom finishes, right? But I think it'd be a lot thicker and sturdier.
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Never tried leather but I finished a head in denim. Worked a treat.
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My Greenstone of Doom is covered in leather. Looks awesome, but is a lot more susceptible to damage than tolex, one of my old cats thought it would make a great scratch post, I suspect it wouldn't have shown up anywhere near as much on tolex (if at all).
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So do you have something covered in catskin now?Danger Mouse wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 11:36 am My Greenstone of Doom is covered in leather. Looks awesome, but is a lot more susceptible to damage than tolex, one of my old cats thought it would make a great scratch post, I suspect it wouldn't have shown up anywhere near as much on tolex (if at all).
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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A lovely pair of gloves.Delayman wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 11:45 amSo do you have something covered in catskin now?Danger Mouse wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 11:36 am My Greenstone of Doom is covered in leather. Looks awesome, but is a lot more susceptible to damage than tolex, one of my old cats thought it would make a great scratch post, I suspect it wouldn't have shown up anywhere near as much on tolex (if at all).
(he was very lucky he was my favourite cat)
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Something something cat scratch fever
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What is on the underside? Leather can be a challenge to glue to wood - absorbent...and the joined edges aren't as clean looking, as it's thicker.Sheriffdohboy wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:26 am Cut to the chase….anybody ever used or heard of using genuine leather as a substitute for tolex???
Just got rid of an old leather lounge suite as the frame was fudged but decided to strip off a fair hunk of the leather which was in ok condition.
Considering using some to cover an amp headshell.
Is that just a dumbass idea or could it work?? Chur
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The way my cab and head have been covered is quite different to how tolex is normally edged and cornered in. It has worked well and hasn't lifted or shrunk anywhere, but it isn't something I'd have done if I was gigging regularly, it's showing wear from only a few gearfests and the like.GrantB wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 1:48 pmWhat is on the underside? Leather can be a challenge to glue to wood - absorbent...and the joined edges aren't as clean looking, as it's thicker.Sheriffdohboy wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:26 am Cut to the chase….anybody ever used or heard of using genuine leather as a substitute for tolex???
Just got rid of an old leather lounge suite as the frame was fudged but decided to strip off a fair hunk of the leather which was in ok condition.
Considering using some to cover an amp headshell.
Is that just a dumbass idea or could it work?? Chur
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Got to go double denim.... or whatever you want.Capt. Black wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 2:26 pmLeather Head, Denim Cab.
Rock n roll uniform right there!
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If thats what you're proposing then yep, it looks like an amp the Quo would approve of.
anyone rational though? nah..... it should go down, down deeper and down.
anyone rational though? nah..... it should go down, down deeper and down.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.