Tweed and Oxblood Grill Cloth for 5e3 Build?

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Tweed and Oxblood Grill Cloth for 5e3 Build?

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Looking for some "real" tweed and oxblood grill cloth for a 5e3 cabinet build. Not after the tweedy vinyl stuff.

Looks like Mojotone have the goods - can anyone confirm that I’m looking at the correct stuff:

Tweed: https://www.mojotone.com/Fender-Style-T ... oated-32-W
Oxblood with gold stripe: https://www.mojotone.com/Fender-Style-O ... Cloth-36-W

Then finish with Zinsser amber shellac: https://wynnfraser.co.nz/product/541-Bu ... re-1-Quart

Had a look, but doesn’t look like anyone stocks the correct tweed or grill cloth locally? Haven't been brave enough to wander into aliexpress yet. BG, you did a great relic’d tweed cab a while back - did you import the coverings?

Any advice appreciated!

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Yeah I get my tweed from Banzai as shipping is way cheaper than Mojotone. I have no tweed left in stock, got plenty of oxblood cloth though.

I've done probably about 25 tweed cabs now.
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Re: Tweed and Oxblood Grill Cloth for 5e3 Build?

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murky wrote: Fri Apr 04, 2025 3:58 pm Looking for some "real" tweed and oxblood grill cloth for a 5e3 cabinet build. Not after the tweedy vinyl stuff.

Looks like Mojotone have the goods - can anyone confirm that I’m looking at the correct stuff:

Tweed: https://www.mojotone.com/Fender-Style-T ... oated-32-W
Oxblood with gold stripe: https://www.mojotone.com/Fender-Style-O ... Cloth-36-W

Then finish with Zinsser amber shellac: https://wynnfraser.co.nz/product/541-Bu ... re-1-Quart

Had a look, but doesn’t look like anyone stocks the correct tweed or grill cloth locally? Haven't been brave enough to wander into aliexpress yet. BG, you did a great relic’d tweed cab a while back - did you import the coverings?

Any advice appreciated!
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Banzai!!!

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How about a period correct Fender Deluxe name badge? I havnt found one yet.
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MikeC wrote: Fri Apr 04, 2025 4:55 pm Are you building an amp and or a cab?
Just the cab.

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Bg wrote: Fri Apr 04, 2025 4:02 pm Yeah I get my tweed from Banzai as shipping is way cheaper than Mojotone. I have no tweed left in stock, got plenty of oxblood cloth though.

I've done probably about 25 tweed cabs now.

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Banzai - didn't know about them - thanks! Might have to hit you up for some oxblood, if you can spare some - see how I go.

Reminds me - got some rolls of tolex here that need a home - having a big clear out. Will dig up some deets in case you're interested.

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murky wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 4:24 pm
Bg wrote: Fri Apr 04, 2025 4:02 pm Yeah I get my tweed from Banzai as shipping is way cheaper than Mojotone. I have no tweed left in stock, got plenty of oxblood cloth though.

I've done probably about 25 tweed cabs now.

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Banzai - didn't know about them - thanks! Might have to hit you up for some oxblood, if you can spare some - see how I go.

Reminds me - got some rolls of tolex here that need a home - having a big clear out. Will dig up some deets in case you're interested.
If you've got some black fender tolex, I'm keen to buy some please 😊
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AiRdAd wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 4:42 pm
murky wrote: Sat Apr 05, 2025 4:24 pm
Bg wrote: Fri Apr 04, 2025 4:02 pm Yeah I get my tweed from Banzai as shipping is way cheaper than Mojotone. I have no tweed left in stock, got plenty of oxblood cloth though.

I've done probably about 25 tweed cabs now.

tweedy.jpeg
Banzai - didn't know about them - thanks! Might have to hit you up for some oxblood, if you can spare some - see how I go.

Reminds me - got some rolls of tolex here that need a home - having a big clear out. Will dig up some deets in case you're interested.
If you've got some black fender tolex, I'm keen to buy some please 😊
I'm also in the tolex market!
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I've got some black, need to check what it is, I suspect it could be Marshall. Probably best to PM with type and quantity needed.
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Here's what I have - any use to anyone?

Mojotone Ivory Levant Tolex, 2760L x 1387W
Mojotone British White Levant Tolex, 4550L x 1385W
Mojotone Cane Grill Cloth, 1840L x 1490W
Mojotone Marshall Salt n Pepper Grill Cloth, 1900L x 810W
Large Marshall Check Grill Cloth 810W x 435L
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I'll take the ivory, cane and s&p please.

Edit: by which I mean let's talk prices
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Price on the large check please!
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I’m keen on the white, drop me a price
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Price on the large check please?
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