Chimike Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I went to Glastonbury ( well, nearby ) to collect the Ashdown King combo I had just bought. The Lady who was selling the BOX for her son, couldn't help me with loading into my car, so I did it on my own. I'm still suffering back pain from that incident, despite being over 5 years ago. I had great pleasure at the sound of the wood saw, as I got my revenge on the monster. However, as I removed the Klystron Magnifier Amp head, I noticed the serial number, 00001. Might have goofed here ! So, I devised a plan ! 8 x 10's are a PIA at the best of times, so I settled on the idea of a 6 x 10. Having owned an Ashdown 6 x 10 cab with celestion speakers before, I knew how good they can sound, and how much more convenient they are than the 8 x 10. I removed all the horrible carpet covering , and the faux aluminium trim, had the cab cut down by my joiner friends, next door, had it sprayed in black Truck liner 2 pack ( better than tuffcab ), fitted small wheels to the rear edge , and the necessary towel rail, all to make movement easier. OK, so not Barefaced light, but HUGE improvement. The King cab had no grill, just a panel on the front for transport, still debating that. Then I repurposed the top I had cut off, to make a sleeve for the amp. So, now I have a brilliant sounding amp and cab ( that, who knows, might have been used by the man himself ), that is moveable by a mere mortal, and would make a great addition to a Mark King, or Level 42 Tribute band . Pity I can't slap ! I'll get some pics up, when I can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chimike Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 Your wish is my command ! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Top job, it looks great 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimike Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 Thanks, Sounds good too. The cab was actually 4 separate 2 x 10 compartments, so just had to lose 1 compartment ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Nice work Mike. How did you sort impedance having lost 2 speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 That looks great. 6 drivers looks perfect as well, clearly more heft than a 4, but not trying too hard. Understated power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimike Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 Impedance now 5.3 ohms, happy load for most tranny amps ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Fabulous job, but I'd have to fit a grille of some sort... Having all those cones out in the open would make me reeeeeeally nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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