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Topic: Session 400 Conversion |
Daniel Warner
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Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 12:46 pm |
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I have finally gotten around to converting my Session 400 (aka Hernia 400) to an amp head. My Session 400 has 2 12" EV EVM-12Ls. I haven't decided what to do about a cabinet yet. I was looking yesterday at the plans for the EV TL-806 cab that would use just one of my EVM-12s. It looks compact enought. I would be interested in hearing any thoughts or comments from anybody who has done this type of conversion.
Below is a picture of the head in progress. It's now awaiting Tolex, front panel, hardware, and reverb tank placement.
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Justin Griffith
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Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 2:06 pm
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That sure is a good looking cabinet! Email me if you feel like you might want to build another one 
I have some electronic skills but absolutely no woodworking skills. Maybe Mr. Rick Johnson could help you out with an idea.
A few days ago I saw someone posted this link http://www.trmguitarcabs.com/index.html
Not sure if you are wanting to go that direction or build your own though....
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Ken Morgan
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Midland, Texas, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 3:32 pm
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Love this stuff! Nice work on the head, (need to do this with a MM RD100) and thanks for the cab link!
Anyone interested in the MusicMan head built, please let me know - last thing I tried like this ended up in the wood chipper
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Bill A. Moore
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Silver City, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 3:44 pm
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Danial, I haven't built a single TL806, but modified the plans for a TL806Q to just 2 speakers. Back in the day I used a pair of them as mids for the PA. Have been using one with 2 EVM-12S's for steel, and it sounds great.
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 3:47 pm
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| Thanks, guys. I wish I could quit my job and do this stuff instead! Thanks also for the cabinet link. He does nice work. |
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2012 3:48 pm
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| Bill, how heavy is your cab? |
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2012 9:39 am Tolex Done!
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I have now painted the inside of the cab, and today I applied the teal Tolex. I think that the teal will look good with the old aluminum knobs of the 400. It was my first time Tolexing, and it came out pretty well, all things considered.
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2012 7:51 am Update
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I'm now in the final phase. I still have to make the front and back panels and then cover them with Tolex. All the hardware is on, except the rubber feet. Here's a photo:
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 18 Apr 2012 8:42 am
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| beautiful! almost ready for cruisin' the strip. |
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2012 9:19 am
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| You're right! It is kind of a "57 Chevy" color. |
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2012 12:03 pm
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Finished!
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Justin Griffith
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Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2012 6:59 pm
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Lookin' Good!
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Emmons/Sho~Bud/Blanton, Fender/Peavey.
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Brian Christiano
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Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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Posted 9 May 2012 3:03 am
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Very nice. Like the color. I don't see any vents and am curious about where the heat buildup will dissipate. I have never done anything like this before so I am totally ignorant.
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Brian A. Christiano, MSME, P.E.
1992 Emmons Lashley LeGrande D-10, 1971 Martin D-28, 1959 Gretsch Country Club, 1964 Fender Band-Master, Peavey Nashville 400, Peavey Classic 30, Harlow reso
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Daniel Warner
From:
Leverett, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 10 Jul 2012 12:19 pm EV TL-806 Cab Done
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I finally got around to making an EV TL-806 Cab for one of the EVM-12L speakers that were in the original combo version. In matching 57 Chevy teal, of course!
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Gear: Sho-Bud 6140, Sierra S10, SGI S10, Dekley S12, Fender Dual 8, Mel-O-Bar, Valco Lap Steel, Session 400, Nashville 112 |
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 10 Jul 2012 2:03 pm
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Looks like a 1974! Those are keepers. I have one. For some reason the 74 had a richer tone than those after 74. And, produce an honest 200w.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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Larry Hamilton
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Amarillo,Tx
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Posted 10 Jul 2012 2:30 pm
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Very nice indeed. I remember in the mid 70's when I went from a Twin to a Session 400 I thought it was light. Session in onw hand and MSA d-10 in the other and away I went. Ah the good old days  .
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 11 Jul 2012 12:37 pm
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Great job there, Daniel. I'd say you have a real nice "steal" amp there. 
Seriously, that's some impressive work. Congrats!
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 11 Jul 2012 12:59 pm
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that looks great! ,,,i never really considered a session 400 too heavy. nowadays with a neo mag 15 inch they would be fairly light.
but still...the teal amp and cab are cool! |
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