Where to buy/source tweed covering rather than tolex?

JCA2550

I've decided to recover my Fishmann Loudbox Mini as the amps covering material gets shoddy as soon as you look at it

I quite fancy giving a "Tweed" make-over but I'm not having much luck tracking down some nice Fendery tweed-style cloth. Anyone found a decent source?

Cheers,

C

olafgarten

Finding actual tweed isn't as easy, but you can try this Tweed Tolex

https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/tolex-tweed-pattern-lite-brown-striped-54-w

You can get it in the US:

www.guitar-parts.com/catalog/fender-tweed-amplifier-covering-0

Gagaryn

olafgarten said:

Finding actual tweed isn't as easy, but you can try this Tweed Tolex

https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/tolex-tweed-pattern-lite-brown-striped-54-w

You can get it in the US:

www.guitar-parts.com/catalog/fender-tweed-amplifier-covering-0

Allparts have the cloth too - amazingly in stock. Not cheap though - 
https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/tweed-olive-stripe-coated-64-inch-wide-sold-by-the-yard-36-length

TAD also sell it - http://www.tubeampdoctor.com/product_info.php?products_id=59&url_node_name=Coverings_Coverings_Tolex&language=en

JCA2550

Has anyone covered an amp with actual tweed fabric? 

Gagaryn

JCA2550 said:

Has anyone covered an amp with actual tweed fabric? 

I've put a jacket over mine. :-)

RiftAmps

AllParts, TAD, or Tube Town - https://www.tube-town.net/ttstore/Tolex-Grillcloth/Tolex/Fender-Vintage-Tweed-90-x-160-cm::907.html

Bear in mind that tweed comes 'raw' and you'll need to lacquer it once it's on the cabinet. Raw tweed gets dirty VERY quickly and is nigh on impossible to clean. I use a 1:1 ratio of French Polish and Methylated Spirit, brushed on with a 3" brush in 2-3 thin coats to build up to a vintage look.  DO NOT PUT LOADS ON AT ONCE - the glue underneath will show through as a different colour, especially near the seams. You can clear coat on top if that's your thing.