Custom Canadian Guitar Cabs ala Emperor, Earcandy, Electric?

[adamthemute]

Is there a Canadian maker of custom guitar cabinets of Emperor and Earcandy quality? I'd love one of these guys, but shipping...ouch. I would love to discover a talented Canadian cabinet maker though!

http://www.emperorcabs.com/HOME2007.html
http://www.earcandycabs.com/

[iaresee]

http://www.yellowcabamplification.com/

[al3d]

http://www.yellowcabamplification.com/

very beautifull cabs..but their prices are totaly insane

[Budda]

get an Avatar. www.steamcomusic.com

[iaresee]

very beautifull cabs..but their prices are totaly insane
Seem on par with the Ear Candy stuff he was looking at originally.

[Robert1950]

Leyland Sound Design: http://www.leylandsounddesign.com/

[konasexone]

Try making your own. Its easier than you think ,you just need patience, a table saw helps. I have and it was a very rewarding project. You'd be surprised how good it may end up sounding if you follow the golden rules of guitar cab building.
Don't ask, everyone has a different recipe but here's my advice.

1. Use the very best plywood (3/4") money can buy for your sides.

2. Use press board (particle board) sparingly or not at all, even better. It is used extensively for baffle boards and back boards. I don't like the s**t but its used.

3. Don't put in recessed plastic handles like those found on most Marshall cabs. They rattle like no tomorrow.

4. If you like a particular cab, copy the dimensions, full stop.

5. Don't cheap out on speakers. There are however some pretty good inexpensive guitar speakers available on E-bay these days. I really like Eminence speakers, Governors and Private Jacks.

6. I really like the sound of half-cabs with 2 12's. I don't know why there not more popular.

7. If you can't Tolex get to know someone who does it well.

[leblanc74]

Try making your own. Its easier than you think ,you just need patience, a table saw helps. I have and it was a very rewarding project. You'd be surprised how good it may end up sounding if you follow the golden rules of guitar cab building.
Don't ask, everyone has a different recipe but here's my advice.

1. Use the very best plywood (3/4") money can buy for your sides.

2. Use press board (particle board) sparingly or not at all, even better. It is used extensively for baffle boards and back boards. I don't like the s**t but its used.

3. Don't put in recessed plastic handles like those found on most Marshall cabs. They rattle like no tomorrow.

4. If you like a particular cab, copy the dimensions, full stop.

5. Don't cheap out on speakers. There are however some pretty good inexpensive guitar speakers available on E-bay these days. I really like Eminence speakers, Governors and Private Jacks.

6. I really like the sound of half-cabs with 2 12's. I don't know why there not more popular.

7. If you can't Tolex get to know someone who does it well.



sounds tempting and trully :smilie_flagge17:

[Metal#J#]

I've built a couple 2x12 cabs and this 6x12:eek:. I too feel cabs are way over priced. You're looking at $1200+ for a 4x12 from companies like Bogner, VHT and Diezel. Building is a good alternative unless you want to go used.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/iluvtts/DSCN1082.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/iluvtts/DSCN1207.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/iluvtts/DSCN1087.jpg

[rwe333]

Leyland Sound Design: http://www.leylandsounddesign.com/

Yup... + 1

[ben_allison]

Yeah, Yellow Cab is INSANE.

And Steamsonic marks up the cost so much... for the prices they charge, I'd rather grab a used Orange.

DIY is always a good option...

I'm hoping/praying someone picks up Port City for Canadian distribution.

[ben_allison]

Wow... Leyland's cg2x12 looks killer!

Anyone know what they go for? Do they come loaded?

[ben_allison]

Anyone have more info/opinions on Leyland cabs (specifically the 2x12)?

[james on bass]

I'll build a couple custom cabs for ya! :banana: Of course, it would probably be the same price as buying an Avatar.

[rwe333]

Anyone have more info/opinions on Leyland cabs (specifically the 2x12)?

Incredible build quality, great sound, good folks. Buy w/ every confidence. They've done a ton of work for me over the years. They can load cabs (Eminence usually).