Building a Custom Vox Cabinet for Zac Childs' 1964 AC10
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Zac Childs asked me to build him a new custom 1x12 Cabinet for the 1964 Vox AC10 he had recently acquired from Dan Strain of Danocaster Guitars. The amp's previous cabinet was in poor aesthetic condition and was made from heavy 3/4" MDF. Check out Zac's video were he delves into the history of these Vox amps and plays through the finished cabinet:
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I hope you can all see the incredible skill that Kyle has and the care with which he made this beautiful cab. I will cherish it.
I was with Zac when he got this back. He was so excited. He put in the tubes, then slid in the chassis, and one of the Truetone guys adjusted the length of the wire to the speaker or something. Then he turned it on and started playing. We’ve been friends for nearly 30 years and I could tell he was giddy. He said it was even better than he had hoped. Your work is absolutely amazing and shows so much craftsmanship. Great job!
Wow, that's so cool! Thanks for sharing that Jeremy! It's so great to make something that my fellow guitar geek tone chasers appreciate! It really makes me thankful and feel blessed to be able to create something like that cab.
You sir, are a steely-eyed missile man bar none!
I've worked with some old timers doing fine finish work on houses I've seen jigs they've built to re-create some wild, long-gone, arcane trim, casings and moldings but I believe they would be floored by the table saw jig you fabricated!
I'd say your workmanship and attention to detail is easily on a par with Northcoast Music's excellent cabs (now mostly, sadly a thing of the past...)
I have Mojotone and Mather cabs but the fit and finish you put into this awe-inspiring, JMI-era recreation is DAZZLING.
Also IMO the more "horizontal" change you made to the original 60s Vox cab dimensions was an excellent idea too.
@@Nazzz65 thanks for the kind words!
Zac sent me over. Great video and love the final AC10 project you did with him. New subscriber here. It would be cool to do a project sometime.
Hey Keith, thanks! I've watched many of your videos and really enjoy seeing someone else so obsessed with the details! I'm definitely up for a collab project sometime.
Zac posted this link and I'm glad he did. Great craftmanship and attention to detain. Beautiful cabinet,
Thanks, I was really happy with how much it looked like a vintage cab!
I watched Zac's video first which of course led me here, but your video re the build of the cabinet was just as entertaining as Zac's story re the amps history. Your work is very meticulous, and you must have very happy customers!
Thanks Steve! I do get a little obsessed with the details and consumed with a project for sure!
Man, I have no words to describe how pleasant it was to watch this amp receiving a new cab so good that you’ve made. God have given you skills, for sure.
Holy moly, what a beautiful piece of art you created. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Eddie!
Very nicely done; it's always a pleasure to see someone working diligently, with a sense of craft...
Incredible work. Attention to detail and execution...just wow.
Thank you! There was a lot more too, just couldn't put it all in the video. Getting the 12" speaker to fit into that size cab required every bit of space I could create....I would say I barely pulled it off...haha
Loved watching the Vintage Saw Table & Radial Saw ect, Well Equipped Workshop!! Quality Tools, & Quality Workmanship!! -Cheers👍😉🇦🇺
Thank you, glad you appreciated seeing those tools put to work! That’s another cool part of this project; these tools are almost all from the 30s to the mid 60s. I like to think that some could have been used to build the original cabs 😊
Great job. I saw Zac’s video and he is rightfully very proud of this amplifier. It’s beautiful and sounds great!
That’s amazing work and attention to detail! And a beautiful amp to boot.
Thank you!
Amazing work! After watching Zac's video, I had to checkout your work. Worth every minute.
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed seeing how it came together!
Wow, that looks and sounds great! Nice reproduction and your attention to detail is amazing. The chassis cleaned up nicely too. I saw it first on Zac's channel, so was cool to see you made this video showing how you made it.
Thanks Steve! I've watched many of your videos back when I got started on CZcams so it's really cool that you've circled back around and found mine!
Its just so nice to see something done with such care and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing this project.
Thank you Gary!
Make sure to watch Zac's video highlighting this amplifier and custom cabinet! czcams.com/video/PCAIeNESgyw/video.html
Zac brought me here! Great job on the AC10, absolutely beautiful work. As a carpenter and guitar player this really was a fun exciting video. I wish I could do this for a living!
Beautifull job on the cabinet. Thank you for takin, us along.
Wow! I work with wood occasionally ( badly) and to save cost. That was amazing, the jig in the beginning and the radius corner pieces were very cool. Happy for Zac that the whole thing came together. Beautiful job man.
Thanks, Jimmy! Glad you liked the details! Like Zac says “it’s a sickness”
Cool build! Done a few cabinets myself, always fun. Pro tip, on glue ups I use a silicone basting brush. Super easy to clean up and I have been using the same one for like 20 years now :)
Thanks! Great tip, I’ve seen that and will definitely use it in the future!
I found you via Zac - this is great! Nice job on the vid. I'm looking forward to more from the workshop.
awesome, thank you!
Amazing job, I have a VT 30 that can emulates a lot of the vintage VOX amps, your AC10 is beautiful.
This fellow knows how to build an amp cab for sure.!
Master craftsmanship and nice playing too! Zac has an awesome amplifier now.
Thanks for the kind words, Gary! I really appreciate you watching and commenting my friend!
Great to watch a real craftsman at work!
Thanks, Ian!
Stunning work Sir. Looks like a genuine VOX. 👍
Thanks, Alan! Yes, it was fun making this style cabinet which they haven't made since the early 60s!
An OUTSTANDING video of your project.
Along with timely vocal dubbing while working, made this a smooth pleasure to watch.
A wonderful display of quality workmanship resulting in a beautiful cabinet.
Zac sent me over as well. You got me now, I subscribed today.
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I appreciate your positive feedback on the editing. It’s hard to get that right but I feel like I’m starting to get the hang of it!
Incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. Sounds amazing too! Masterful, Kyle!
Thank you Brother! Check out Zac playing his original’57 esquire through it! 😳
That was great. I’m getting ready to build a 1 by 12 cabinet to go with my Vox AC 15 head. This video added a lot of good ideas that will make my cabinet better. Thanks!👍
Wow that looks absolutely killer!
Thanks Jesse
Makes we wish I never sold my AC10 ! Great Video!
haha, thanks! I'm afraid the prices are only rising now after Zac's video too!
This was so great to watch. Thanks!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks Grant!
Beautiful build. I bet one of those rollers for installing screen door/window piping would work for the Vox piping
Beautiful work my man. Classy looking and excellent craftsmanship
Thanks, I was thrilled with the look! Now I’m looking for an original AC10 like everyone else, haha
Great work. thanks for the detail on how you did your cuts.
Thanks, you're welcome!
Awesome work !!!
Thanks Jon!
That is beautiful work..peace from Ireland !
Beautiful craftsmanship - lovely work with the gold piping. Thank you for the inspiration - I have an old Traynor tube amp from the late sixties that I’d like to change the original 4 - 8” speakers out for 2 - 10”. I should be able to preserve the original speaker panel for historical purposes. Thanks again. New subscriber for sure!
Awesome, so happy to hear that! Good luck with the new baffle, I imagine it will sound fuller and have more volume as a 2x10. Let me know how you make out!
@@VintageWoodWorkshop 10-4 will do.
I built a Deluxe Reverb as a 2 x 10" (with mismatched speakers - one ceramic, one alnico) and come to believe this is how God intended small amps to sound - MUCH better than the 1 x 12". If I were fortunate enough to acquire a vintage AC10 in need of a new cabinet - you can be sure I would have it be a 2 x 10". That being said, I want to add my praise and admiration of the construction of this amazing cabinet!
That’s a cool idea for your cab, like a vibrolux. Do you just make a new baffle board? Can 2 10s fit in a stock DR cab?
@@VintageWoodWorkshop - Yes - made a new baffle board of baltic birch ply to fit a ply (not MDF) DR cab I bought on eBay and beefed up the mount. Worked like a charm. I love the sound so much I use the cab as a external cab for other amps from time to time - I've got a Frenzel AC15 clone (with the EF86 preamp circuit - those guys do GREAT work), a vintage blackface Princeton Reverb, and recently bought a Laney Ironheart IRT to play with a multi-channel amp with all the bells and whistles - and all are divine through the magic speaker box. The speakers are one Eminence Legend ceramic, and one Eminence Legend alnico. There may be cabs that sound as good, in my opinion, but none better. I'm a retired remodel contractor, and so I know quality work when I see it - and let me say again how much I admire your creation (clearly not a reproduction) of the AC10 cab. All due kudos...
Beautifully done.
A true master class , Thank you!
excellent workmanship
incredible detail
Wonderful video.
nicely done , new life for mature amp good job.
Beautiful job - Great presentation!
Beautiful work and great video
Thanks!
You do some fine work sir!
Thanks, Jerry!
Amazing job and attention to details 👍🏼🌟
An AC15 in a 1X15 cabinet I think would be amazing.
Amazing work!
Thanks, Stephen!
Wow. Love the narration too.
Thanks! I’m going to do more vids like this in the future with the narration 👍
Absolutely beautiful cabinet and phenomenal sounding amp!
Thanks, Kevin!
Wow, thats a really fantastic job!
Thanks, Wes!
Nice work well done
Wonderful video!!!
Thanks Scott, glad you liked it 👍
niiiiiice job!. the devil is always in the details & you nailed it from what i can see.
That is a work of art!
Thank you!
Nice work 👍🏻😎
Thanks!
Beautiful work Kyle!
Thank you!
@@VintageWoodWorkshop You're welcome.
This is fantastic. I really enjoyed this. Your attention to detail is on point. I'll be watching your stuff from now on.
Thanks Gino! I really appreciate that! Have a great day!
Class!
Very nice work man..
Thank you!
Great job!
Thank you!
Fantastic video!!!
Thank you! Big fan your company and channel!
Just amazing!
Thank you!
Stellar work! New sub!
Fantastic 😮❤ unbelievable
Damn! - the one bit that I wanted to see - how to fit the gold T shaped trim at the top of the speaker cloth - was skipped. The cloth has pulled out from under the trim on an old Vox 2x10 cabinet which I'm modifying to take my (new) AC10 amp. All the same, a great video and build
well done
Thank you 😊
Great work! Amazing! But no Celestion Blue in the end?
Thanks, no I shipped it back without a speaker because Zac had the blue in Nashville. I just used the celestion classic lead 80 to make sure the blue would fit when the amp got to Zac
Perfect!!!
Thanks, Russell!
Hi Kyle, awesome to say the least.
You may remember me, from back in the axe days.
Greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switzerland.
Take care
Hi Andre'! I didn't forget about you! I have some ash to make handles so I'm thinking of working on your axe heads this Spring. Hope all is well with you!
Sweet!
Thanks!
Amazing work.
Thank you, Paul
Hi! This looks fantastic. How can I find your a shop to speak about building one of these for an AC10 project I was going to do?
thanks Hogan! You can find my email in the about section on my channel home page.
Nice job, Papa Bear.
Haha, thanks!
Awesome build, Bro! Do you make just empty cabs for sale? Like a 2 x 12 I could cover myself? God bless!
Could you please explain in a little more detail about installation of the grill cloth? For example, do you staple the cloth in place and install the gold fascia strip last? Thanks
WOW!!!
awe and some
Thanks again!
What size is the channel for the piping that goes around the cabinet?
Could this chassis cut out be modified for the vox ac10c1 modern amp? I am really interested in either a head or 1x12.
Kyle, super nice job on that cabinet! I have a 72 Princeton that the control plate is dirty an has masking tape (?) residue on it. Would wd40 be good to clean it as well?
Hey Greg, thanks! Try Goo-gone first...that works wonders with adhesive residue. Wd40 is great to break up any dirt and grease
Be careful and go lightly, there is a clear coat on top of the silver face panel that you want to keep intact. Do you have any of those worm trail-ish corrosion spots on your panel? Those form when moisture gets under the clear coat, just like on Aluminum wheels so keeping the clear coat is important
What’s it take to get a set of plans for this cab?
Sorry, right now I don't have any. I have some rough sketches but that's it. If I have time I'll try to draw it up in sketchup
@@VintageWoodWorkshop that would be amazing! Please let me know when that happens.
This people...is....The SHIT!!!
Awesome work !!!
Thank you, Jon!