Very very long shot: grey textured tolex for a Sears Silvertone amp

dickieguitar

Don't suppose anyone has, or knows anyone who might have, some amp covering like this? It's an early-60s Sears Silvertone 1481 and I just need a little strip for the back panel. 

nickb_boy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272429301960

This was in my watched list on eBay a couple of weeks ago but it wasn't large enough for what I needed.  It says the listing was unsold so may be worth a message to the seller even though it's overseas.

dickieguitar

Thanks Nick, worth a shot.

Misty

Zilla, or Mojo in the US?

dickieguitar

Nope, nothing close. I think what they actually used was a kind of wallpaper, so the original stuff is probably my only hope.

nickb_boy

The closest modern production finish I've come across to the Silvertone design is on the Fender George Benson Hot rod deluxe or the Echopark line of amps.  Unfortunately Gabriel from echopark wasn't giving up the details of where he sourced his from though:

http://echoparkamplifiers.com/Gallery.html#

dickieguitar

Quick bump for this, then I'll leave it here for all eternity or until someone finds some, whichever comes first.

hywelg

You might ask here

http://www.retrospecialist.co.uk/traditional-record-player-cabinet--hi-fi-coverings-33-c.asp

Sid Chaplin used to run the company and I've bought from him in the past. Worth an ask to see if they can recognise it. BTW, its probably not called Tolex. Thats a brand name and there are lots of others. The cloth is used in bookbinding, upholstery, car trimming, and many others.

Some names I do know of , Rexine, (i think Matamp use that), Naugahyde, Leathercloth, Nubtex, Vynide

I dont think they have an exact replica, but this is the manufacturers website.

http://www.kayline.com/amp__case_coverings/miscellaneous_finishes#Next

A UK supplier od vinyl cloth used in car restoration
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-80-vinyls.aspx

hywelg

A thread on the vintage amps forum

http://vintageamps.com/plexiboard/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=103569

dickieguitar

Thanks dude, couple of interesting new leads there.