Fender amp grill cloth replacement

[Richard R]

Hi All,

A friend of mine has a well loved Fender Rumble 40 which she uses as an on stage monitor at church with the DI to the PA. However the grill cloth is damaged and needs replacement. Her dad wants to do this as a surprise, and seems to think I might be competent to help!

 

Fender style cloth will cost about £40-£60,  but I don't think she's fussed about an exact match on the cloth, just the grey colour, which means cheaper options are available.  This looked pretty good to me.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pewihyer-Protective-Dustproof-Replacement-Speakers/dp/B0FF327BYT

 

Any suggestions on cloth?

How hard is it to get the cab apart to change the cloth?

Or does the grill just lever forwards? 

 

Thanks as always!

 

 

 

 

[northstreet]

I've got a similar issue with my Rumble 100. It seems to be easy enough to remove the grille, it should come off just by pulling on that black fabric tab at the bottom right. As you say, it also seems easy enough to get some replacement cloth. What's put me off is the thought of removing and then replacing the many staples that hold the cloth in place - and making it look neat. If you do decide to have a go, I'd be grateful if you could share your progress - if it goes well it might tempt me into fixing mine.