Duratex coating on guitar cabs?

[esizer]

Anyone have experience with these versus traditional tolex?

I've seen a few cab builders offer the option, namely Splawn.

It seems like a good idea that could be very durable...but maybe someone knows of any downsides.

 

[stephen sawall]

It effects the tone and resonance.... That could be good or bad depending on your taste.

 

[esizer]

It effects the tone and resonance.... That could be good or bad depending on your taste.

What kind of effect does it have? Or is it more cabinet specific?

 

[stephen sawall]

I only heard it on one cab .... So I do not know. It lost resonance and got brighter. I plan on building some 2x12's and using it.

 

[esizer]

I only heard it on one cab .... So I do not know. It lost resonance and got brighter. I plan on building some 2x12's and using it.

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[stephen sawall]

I hope a few other put a few words in on the topic. I'm interested myself...

 

[dirtyfunkg]

I have it on a Marshall style head cab from Ceriatone. It does scratch up quite a bit. I wouldn't do it again personally.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

Search YouTube Splawn 5150II, and hear the dual cab with Duratex. Sounds good. Actually sounds like a Splawn cab. I've owned the tolex 4x12...

 

[mjtripper]

I've done two or three with it now with good results. Prime it well and make sure to put on enough coats then let it cure. I use a fine nap roller.