Thinking about making an open back panel for my amp

timmysoft

Anybody done anything like this? Its for my Mesa Stiletto 1x12 combo.

 I was thinking that what i'd do is make a new back panel, but then use a hole saw to cut 3 or 4, 4 inch holes into it. I'd probably use 12mm marine ply.

Barney

timmysoft said:

Anybody done anything like this? Its for my Mesa Stiletto 1x12 combo.

 I was thinking that what i'd do is make a new back panel, but then use a hole saw to cut 3 or 4, 4 inch holes into it. I'd probably use 12mm marine ply.

Iv never done anything like that but often wondered why amp and cab makers dont make them with a hinge so you have choice of open bank or closed...

digitalkettle

Barney said:

timmysoft said:

Anybody done anything like this? Its for my Mesa Stiletto 1x12 combo.

 I was thinking that what i'd do is make a new back panel, but then use a hole saw to cut 3 or 4, 4 inch holes into it. I'd probably use 12mm marine ply.

Iv never done anything like that but often wondered why amp and cab makers dont make them with a hinge so you have choice of open bank or closed...

http://drzamps.com/product/1x12/

Barney

digitalkettle said:

Barney said:

timmysoft said:

Anybody done anything like this? Its for my Mesa Stiletto 1x12 combo.

 I was thinking that what i'd do is make a new back panel, but then use a hole saw to cut 3 or 4, 4 inch holes into it. I'd probably use 12mm marine ply.

Iv never done anything like that but often wondered why amp and cab makers dont make them with a hinge so you have choice of open bank or closed...

http://drzamps.com/product/1x12/

Ahhh...so it has been done

TTBZ

Tube Town do a flexback option as well, I've found it really useful with mine.

Cirrus

Barney said:

Iv never done anything like that but often wondered why amp and cab makers dont make them with a hinge so you have choice of open bank or closed...

The integrity of the back makes a difference to the sound of the cab - one single back panel is more rigid and resonates differently than two or three smaller pieces, even if there are no gaps. Not always a bit difference, like, but it can be a factor.

And imagine the rattling you could get with hinges! 

TTBZ

If the hinges are tight they don't rattle, never noticed any issue with mine. 

Cirrus

TTBZ said:

If the hinges are tight they don't rattle, never noticed any issue with mine. 

But imagine the rattling you could get! I'd take out insurance if I were you.