Specifications

This chapter deals with preparing the cabinet for installation of the completed chassis. But
first, we need to take inventory of the parts that came installed on the cabinet.
1. Handle w/ mounting hardware – There should be a single flat brown leather handle
with two metal securing ends all fastened to the cabinet with four screws.
2. Feet, chrome metal glide – There should be four metal feet attached with screws to
the underside of the cabinet.
3. Back panels, upper and lower with screws – There should be two back panels. The
top back panel should be secured with four panel screws, the bottom panel should be
secured with four panel screws.
4. Baffle bolts with nuts – There should be four
bronze plated bolts attaching the baffle to the
cabinet. The baffle is secured with four KEPS
nuts, one on each of these bolts.
5. Speaker bolts with nuts – There should be four
black oxide coated bolts for securing the speaker
to the baffle board. Additionally, there should be
four KEPS nuts, one on each of these bolts to be
used when mounting the speaker.
Drilling for the Chassis Mounting Bolts
Step 1 – Remove the amp handle from the top of
cabinet and remove the top back panel.
Step 2 – Apply masking tape on each side of cabinet
opening (photo 4.1a).
Step 3 – Remove template page from manual (appendix
D1) and fold on indicated line.
Step 4 – Place template on top of cabinet. Properly align over the right opening (photo 4.1b).
Step 5 – With a pointed tool, make a mark through the template at the
cross hair points marked “drill 3/16” (photo 4.1c). Press lightly into the
tape and cabinet. This mark should be just deep enough to see the
mark on the masking tape underneath.
Step 6 – Repeat step 4 & 5 for the left edge
Step 7 – Remove the template. With a ruler or scale, check and verify
that the marks are properly aligned on the cabinet top as referenced to
the measurements on the template.
Step 8 – If the marks are verified correct, drill the two 3/16” holes, one
at each of these two marks all the way through the top of the tweed cabinet.
Step 9 – Remove the masking tape and clean up any loose splinters and / or tweed from the
Be certain of template placement before drilling. The rounded edges of the cabinet can skew
measurements and cause improper placement. Always measure several times before
drilling.
CAUTION
photo 4.1a
photo 4.1b
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photo 4.1c
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Some printers may automatically reduce the size of the template when printed. Therefore,
prior to use, always physically measure the printed template to insure proper scale is
maintained.
CAUTION