dread1

Well, has anybody done this to an old basketweave grill cloth? I read somewhere that someboby had either a dirty or faded grill cloth and turned it around to get the clean side but I can't seem to find the article or post. Has anybody heard of this or done it?

HAMPAMP TUBE AMP SERVICES

I would leave it alone, a dirty grill cloth adds character, looks cool and it's not worth damaging the cloth to do it. If you don't like the dirty grill cloth change it and send me the old one, LOL

__________________
Pie are not squared, Pie are round

Due to inflation, I can no longer afford to put in my 2 cents worth.


'81 Gibson SG jr
'97 Gibson SG Special
'82 Gibson Explorer
'63 Fender Strat
'00 Fender Strat
'76 Ibanez Doubleneck (Gibson copy)
'08 PRS Paul Allender
Kramer (parts box) V
Peavey Vandenburg (parts box)
Marshall 1959
Marshall VS100R
Marshall 1960/A x 2
Line 6 Flextone III
Peavey Triumph 60
Gibson GA-5
Danelectro Cadet Model 122

dread1

It's actually faded. Not dirty at all. It was cleaned and faded slightly in the process.

HAMPAMP TUBE AMP SERVICES

I've never tried flipping one around, put a lot of new ones on, but it shouldn't be too hard. It is easier if you have some help. It already has bends in it so you have a good guide to follow. As long as it is in good shape, (not too fragile from age) give it a go. Let us Know how it turns out.

__________________
Pie are not squared, Pie are round

Due to inflation, I can no longer afford to put in my 2 cents worth.


'81 Gibson SG jr
'97 Gibson SG Special
'82 Gibson Explorer
'63 Fender Strat
'00 Fender Strat
'76 Ibanez Doubleneck (Gibson copy)
'08 PRS Paul Allender
Kramer (parts box) V
Peavey Vandenburg (parts box)
Marshall 1959
Marshall VS100R
Marshall 1960/A x 2
Line 6 Flextone III
Peavey Triumph 60
Gibson GA-5
Danelectro Cadet Model 122

MartyStrat54

If you changed out grille cloths, then you know there is a boatload of staples to take out. This is a task I can do without. Not only is the grille cloth stapled, but the edging is stapled on top of the grille cloth. If you do not have new edging (piping), then you will have to be careful to save it. Once you got all of this off, the grille cloth is easy to lay down with some 3M spray adhesive or equivalent. However you are going to need and air stapler to run staples back into that pressboard. I don't think an electric will work, unless it's a real heavy duty model. When I changed my 602 over to cane cloth, I was glad I had an air stapler.

It's like giving birth, when it's all done you forget about the pain.

Marty

__________________
MARTY

2009 Gibson Explorer-Hell Raising Machine
1989 Fender Strat Plus USA
2008 Fender Tele USA
2004 Schecter Elite w/DiMarzio's

TSL100 with custom 4x12 cab. TSL122 with Man 'O War Speakers.
TSL602 #1 with JBL D123 Speakers and 602 #2 with Altec 417 Speakers. "Oh so sweet my friends."
DSL401 #1 with Red Fang Speaker and 401 #2 with JBL D123 Speaker.

Tubes: Let's just say they are NOS that kick ass.

jcmjmp

You gave birth?

MartyStrat54

There's been a few moments in my life where I felt like I had. lol

Marty

__________________
MARTY

2009 Gibson Explorer-Hell Raising Machine
1989 Fender Strat Plus USA
2008 Fender Tele USA
2004 Schecter Elite w/DiMarzio's

TSL100 with custom 4x12 cab. TSL122 with Man 'O War Speakers.
TSL602 #1 with JBL D123 Speakers and 602 #2 with Altec 417 Speakers. "Oh so sweet my friends."
DSL401 #1 with Red Fang Speaker and 401 #2 with JBL D123 Speaker.

Tubes: Let's just say they are NOS that kick ass.