lakecat Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I had a single AR3 cherry cabinet that I bought for the drivers as from pics I seen, I didn't think the cabinet could be saved. I was wrong....:) Sooo I refinished the cab and stuck a 1969 mid I had in it. It didn't come with a grill so I looked high and low at many fabric selections. I came upon a vintage grill site and got this material in wheat color to try. It is used on the old Fender amps mostly so possible same time period. Has anyone found something better? I ask as I have two rare low serial number 3's that have mint cabinets but no grills...that I want to make very nice. In the process now of refinishing cabinets. Thanks for any reply. Oh...one thing I did learn on this fabric. I need to turn the grain of fabric 180 degrees to give it a more 3's look. I didn't order enough fabric to do this on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hey Cat That looks good. The original material was saran and it yellowed/darkened with age. The good news is Mellotone still make it, but in a different material (polypropylene I think). I think we decided in a previous discussion that DF7022 was correct. I know it looks light but IIRC some of the experts recommended this one http://wendellfabrics.com/mellotonefabricsamples.html The bad news is you have to buy a ton of the stuff. I did, and sold pieces to CSP members. I "may" have some left But I'll have to check. You can PM me a reminder. Take a look at this thread -Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnar Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 These are the grilles JKent sold me . I have another pair of AR 3 with original grilles, they 're identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakecat Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks Kent. I thought that material was long gone. If you have enough for two speakers, I would be interested. Also when you get the numbers done, would be interested in three or four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidDru Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Lakecat, I like that look with that material you used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakecat Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Thanks David. I do like the color with the cherry. Turned 180 degrees would make it look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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