Baltic Birch ply
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Baltic Birch ply
Hi fellas, do any of you know where this wood can be sourced in NZ if at all?
I'm having a devil of a job in trying to track some down.
I'm having a devil of a job in trying to track some down.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
Is this for a head, combo, or speaker cab?
I just used bog standard 19mm ply for my 2x12 cabinet, and it's solid as a rock and sounds bloody good.
I just used bog standard 19mm ply for my 2x12 cabinet, and it's solid as a rock and sounds bloody good.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
I just used bog standard 19mm ply for my 2x12 cabinet, and it's solid as a rock and sounds bloody good.[/quote]
+ 1. Run some thin foam rubber between the tolex and the ply.
+ 1. Run some thin foam rubber between the tolex and the ply.
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Baltic Birch ply
I remember this coming up in topics years ago and the conclusion being to look at marine grade ply as a high quality alternative/equivalent.
Might be worth a shot.
Might be worth a shot.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
Thanks for the replies.I'm thinking of putting together a 1962 Marshall style combo and they use baltic birch in the construction of that and their cabs in general........the wood used has a lot to do with the sound/tone.
I've considered Marine ply in the past Capt. but it doesn't do it, good suggestion however
I've considered Marine ply in the past Capt. but it doesn't do it, good suggestion however
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
A bluesbreaker? You've got to keep us updated on it!
If you get really, truly stuck, Mojotone do reproductions of vintage Marshall cabs, and Ryan@CustomAudioBoutique is the Mojo dealer for NZ.
If you get really, truly stuck, Mojotone do reproductions of vintage Marshall cabs, and Ryan@CustomAudioBoutique is the Mojo dealer for NZ.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
I wanted some birch ply and Placemakers could order it from some outfit in Auckland. Was way too expensive. 170 a sheet or something.
Ended up sourcing some 18mm ply here for 70 a sheet. Plantation kauri veneer too!
It's all about the percentage of voiding in the ply profile when it comes too good sound... Well so they say... I never built a cab out of construction grade and a/b tested
Ended up sourcing some 18mm ply here for 70 a sheet. Plantation kauri veneer too!
It's all about the percentage of voiding in the ply profile when it comes too good sound... Well so they say... I never built a cab out of construction grade and a/b tested
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
Yes I've heard that it's expensive and so is bringing an unloaded cab in from overseas so I'll try Placemakers and take it from there.
A Bluesbreaker combo is what I'll eventually put together over time and the cabinet itself is the most costly and exacting part of it.
Unfortunately the current Marshall cabinet is not made to the same size and spec as was done in '65 so it is a matter of putting it together properly which will prove expensive.
A Bluesbreaker combo is what I'll eventually put together over time and the cabinet itself is the most costly and exacting part of it.
Unfortunately the current Marshall cabinet is not made to the same size and spec as was done in '65 so it is a matter of putting it together properly which will prove expensive.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
If anyone in Auckland can get it, it'll be Johnny Dobbyn at Timspec. Give him a call next week.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
OK, I know what actually asked for, but good ole NZ Pine (non ply) makes a fab cabinet. I just find it does need tolex or a covering otherwise it can be almost *too* musical...
In fact, I'm of to get some right now.
I have used standard ply for cabs and thought the sound was pretty reasonable. I wouldn't think the modern Chinese Vox AC's use Baltic or Birch...
In fact, I'm of to get some right now.
I have used standard ply for cabs and thought the sound was pretty reasonable. I wouldn't think the modern Chinese Vox AC's use Baltic or Birch...
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
OK, necro thread.
What are using these days for cabinets? I have always just used pine or Mitre10 ply and had no issues with either. Pine is now so expensive, I’m considering ply again.
Is void free birch available? Does anyone have anything strong against normal ply?
For a full size 1x12
What are using these days for cabinets? I have always just used pine or Mitre10 ply and had no issues with either. Pine is now so expensive, I’m considering ply again.
Is void free birch available? Does anyone have anything strong against normal ply?
For a full size 1x12
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
Have you considered checking out some demolition yards? The old inbuilt kitchens in 50s and 60s houses in NZ had good quality pine used in those kitchen cabinets. Plank width of 250 and 300mm are common, thickness would be 19mm.
You might have to remove some paint first though.
You might have to remove some paint first though.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
ITM was always the go to for my old boss who was into building boats, marine grade void free ply, would be a great option for cabs I reckon!
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
Plyman in Henderson used to be my 'dealer', they do real wood too Pine is stupid cost from the big box stores. Not found a good cheap source of pine here yet, though I haven't really looked that hard.
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Re: Baltic Birch ply
Plytech is one of your best options check their website, they have an excellent range. Plyman is OK.