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Bottlehead Kits => Crack => Topic started by: charnich on July 23, 2021, 04:48:07 PM

Title: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: charnich on July 23, 2021, 04:48:07 PM
Just posting this to showcase my new build. Electronics are stock crack+ speedball. I used oak from a locally cut tree and planed it to thickness. I opted not to use the kit-included alder because I needed to use an open grained wood for effect. I painted the top panel burgundy enamel and sprayed a catalyzed automotive clear coat followed by wet sanding, cutting, and buffing for a high gloss luster. I'm happy with how it looks but ecstatic about how it sounds. This little beast totally transformed my 650's.
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: Colonl_Charisma on July 23, 2021, 05:10:54 PM
Beautiful build! I love what you did with the wood!
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: Mucker on July 23, 2021, 07:13:29 PM
Really nice detailing. Great job! I built mine back in 2014 and while it doesn't look as nice, how it handles an audio signal never ceases to amaze! Enjoy!
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: charnich on July 24, 2021, 01:08:26 AM
@Ross, @Mucker    Thanks!
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: Paul Birkeland on July 24, 2021, 05:21:51 AM
Cool!
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: Doc B. on July 24, 2021, 05:52:40 AM
Lovely, and very different in a cool way!
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: larcenasb on July 24, 2021, 06:22:52 AM
For you to say you're happier with the sound than the looks--given how beautiful your build's aesthetic is--says it all. The Crack is a sonic marvel. Enjoy your amp!
Title: Re: Crack+Speedball build
Post by: charnich on July 24, 2021, 07:53:54 AM
@Paul, @Doc, @larcenasb: Thank you for the kind words guys!!