Wreck/Rocket

M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:54 am

My new project I am working slowly on is my Wreck based off Zwreck and known Rocket values.

Navy blue cabinets with light blue cloth.

Thinking about blue wash stained flamed maple front wood.

Mark

amplifiednation · Post by **amplifiednation** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:22 am

cool looking cab, thats a nice tolex job on there. i like the beading on the cab.

did you get that face plate made?

M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:32 am

Thank you,

I didn't want to go with silver like the good Doc Z did.

I saw this navy blue at Lopo line so decided that would look good with my red Stangray with 212 cab.

Bob S · Post by **Bob S** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:37 am

Good Looking Mark. The blue works well.
You don't hang around when it comes to building amps.
Nice work - as usual. Bet she'll sound even better than she looks.

M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:58 am

Bob thanks I was worried about the color but when I saw it, I really like it.

I just received the speaker cab today so I was wonder what the light blue grille cloth would look like.

I am waiting for a choke before I continue further with more chassis drilling.

The boards are cut and turrets placed so I can start populating the boards.

Reeltarded · Post by **Reeltarded** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:28 am

Looks great! Is it pretty quiet?

M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:49 am

Very quiet my wife likes this one the best

crafty1 · Post by **crafty1** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:40 am

Nicely done Mark.

There must be a bit of a trend towards blue amps. I am also looking to do my Z wreck build using Navy blue Tolex.
It actually looks a little lighter than some of the sample pictures on some amp supply web sites. What's your opinion?

Rich

M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:11 pm

Thanks,

I just saw that navy blue option and said I will give it a try and glad I did.

I wasn't sure about the light blue grille cloth though and it looks good in person. I went with the black piping because I just wanted subtle accenting. The plan is to attach a wood front to the speaker cab as well.

Works for me

KellyBass · Post by **KellyBass** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:01 pm

Beautiful, distinctive looking amp, Mark! Very well done. I can't help but check out what's in the background of the picture as well...Dang! I wish I lived closer to you!

Ken Moon · Post by **Ken Moon** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:42 pm

Looks really nice, Mark.

The navy blue looks good with some front panel and grille cloth colors you wouldn't think of at first - almost anything goes with it

Just for fun, I "installed" a stainless steel front panel on your amp

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M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:01 am

Ken when does that piece arrive at my home?

Yeah that does look good but I am going with wood

ampmike · Post by **ampmike** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:39 pm

Mark Please send amp and cab to my house "PRONTO" for testing and breakin.Not sure how long this will take so please be patient Bro

Mikey

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:10 pm

Great looking work there Mark! I think the blue dyed or stained wooden front panel is a great idea. Should be a real eye catcher!
Jim

M Fowler · Post by **M Fowler** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:20 am

Thanks Jim, I need to start moving things so that will place me in the garage where just maybe I can get some wood work done.

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