SamuelBLupowitz Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 My attic-rescue A100 has seen it’s fair share of dust and debris, and while it’s convenient that I can easily access the innards for oiling and such, I don’t love all those components being wide open to the air in my studio. I know they did make back covers for the A100 and I could probably find one online, but if I wanted to drape a band banner, tapestry, blanket, or something else across the back, do I have to worry about overheating or (god forbid) a fire hazard? Figured I’d ask (and potentially get some good stories out of it). Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obxa Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 One of the churches I work at has pristine 60's stock A100 - The original back (at least for this one) is fiberboard with some ventilation holes. Same brown stuff you'd see on vintage TV's, record players and radios from that era. Home Depot sells it, and you can easily find the size to make your own- and paint it a fun color- or black (as these guys did) With the one I use, the techs also mounted velcro instead of the screws, for easy maintenance, as well occasionally leaving it open for the look. I know most things with tubes like a little bit of air, but as long as your cloth stuff isn't a super tight seal and on 24/7 probably won't be a big deal. Last gig in Minneapolis, on our off day I took the trip to Paisley Park (what I call the" Purple Graceland"- very cool) -In the giant rehearsal room, finally got to see that plexiglass B3 that Prince used up close. Noticed there were some ventilation holes in strategic places. 2 Quote Chris Corso www.chriscorso.org Lots of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I stole this idea from Adam MacDougall 10 years ago or so while he was with The Black Crowes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 In my youth I replaced the fiberboard back of an L-101 with Fender speaker grill cloth stretched over a wooden frame. It looked about as you might expect, but at least it matched the cabs of the band - which was all Fender back then. I'd want to keep a tapestry or band banner stable somehow... attaching it to the sides or bottom. But that's just me... and I wouldn't throw a blanket over the back myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Being a guitar player I like the idea of making a sturdy frame and put speaker grill cloth on it. Grill cloth comes in all sorts of colors I use to replace the stock cloth on amps with black to the amp would blend into the background. Also grill cloth will let air flow in and out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Doerfler said: I stole this idea from Adam MacDougall 10 years ago or so while he was with The Black Crowes. Love to see it — right now I’ve got Legend of Zelda over the back of mine. Also do I spy a Vibanet preamp installed in your E7? Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, SamuelBLupowitz said: Also do I spy a Vibanet preamp installed in your E7? Indeed you do. Drove up to NJ just over 6 years ago to visit VV and had James and Adam add some love to my E7. Initially, I had it shipped to me in DC but it was the very first batch and something was amiss (minor, but I didn't want to f with it) Need to get back up there, very, very, cool place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 I’ve got my clav in my local shop right now and we’ll see if my guy can put some life back into the original preamp. But I have thought about getting the Vibanet one as a replacement… the built-in auto wah is a bonus temptation. Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Sam let me see if I can get one for you. Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 12 hours ago, SamuelBLupowitz said: I’ve got my clav in my local shop right now and we’ll see if my guy can put some life back into the original preamp. But I have thought about getting the Vibanet one as a replacement… the built-in auto wah is a bonus temptation. VV is sold out of replacement preamps, get yourself on a waiting list in case they make them again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagetunes Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 back to the original post--I've got an A-100 as well, love the open back. It's convenient and I think it looks great. I don't see any danger in leaving it open. If you're not moving it around, what's the problem? Quote Hammond B-2, Leslie 122, Hammond Sk1 73, Korg BX3 2001, Leslie 900, Motion Sound Pro 3, Polytone Taurus Elite, Roland RD300 old one, Roland VK7, Fender Rhodes Mark V with Roland JC90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 It affects resale values sometimes if you are in the business. I hav ea lot of people I work with that want stuff stock. Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbk Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 I had Vahalla Woodworking build a back panel for an A122 years ago. Sometimes the organ gets pulled away from the wall for an extended period. Looks great. http://www.valhallawoodworking.com Dave 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 This is what I put on my A101 several years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 4 hours ago, eric said: This is what I put on my A101 several years ago. Eric, did you make that cover yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill bosco Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 we had a back cover of cabinet grade 1/2 inch plywood made up and fitted to my A100 . a lot of screws with threaded inserts attach it to the top , bottom , sides and the generator shelf . it stiffens up the cabinet quite well . even if you don't move an A100 it's still a lot of weight for what is a fairly flimsy cabinet . it's wood and over time without adequate bracing , it's going to start to weaken . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 11 hours ago, Doerfler said: Eric, did you make that cover yourself? Yes I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 might have to order one from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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