Vintage 1968 Marshall cab restoration day

[ZEN Amps]

So I often mock the overuse of the word best on gear forums. TGP is the worst offender, 'what's the best clean amp', 'what's the best pedal' etc. Pretty silly stuff for obvious reasons.

BUT.. this is the best cab in our collection. A 1968 Marshall narrow handle basketweave cab with original 75Hz Pulsonic 20W G12M's in great condition - no cone cry or significant deterioration. For old school rock n' tones I don't think they can be beat.

Cab was fugly as hell when acquired a few months back - carpeted, grille sprayed black etc. A loving restoration job was performed by one of Australia's best (Eric at http://www.ebampsandcabs.com.au/) and now she looks as good as she sounds:

 

[Techdeth]

Fuck . I would love to have that

 

[burger]

Eric does great work. Looks killer.

 

[blackba]

Nice to see that old cab get some love. Looks great now.

 

[creep66]

I'll take it!

 

[LP Freak]

If you’re going through all of that why wouldn’t you repaint the handles?

 

[ZEN Amps]

If you’re going through all of that why wouldn’t you repaint the handles?

Didn’t even think of that to be honest, they don’t seem so bad in person.

 

[Racerxrated]

Those old cabs seem to be worth more in unrestored condition.
However, in this case there’s NO WAY that could be true lol. That’s one incredibly stupid way to treat a great cab like that…carpet??? Omfg.
Looks perfect now

 

[ZEN Amps]

Those old cabs seem to be worth more in unrestored condition.
However, in this case there’s NO WAY that could be true lol. That’s one incredibly stupid way to treat a great cab like that…carpet??? Omfg.
Looks perfect now

Yep I'm fine with beat up, peeling levant and ripped grille... but this was a crime against humanity. I didn't hold out much hope that the speakers were original, or even working, but they're near mint. Happy days.

 

[John4021]

Didn’t even think of that to be honest, they don’t seem so bad in person.

Patina baby.
Relic by years, not the Fender custom shop.
LOL

 

[Racerxrated]

Yep I'm fine with beat up, peeling levant and ripped grille... but this was a crime against humanity. I didn't hold out much hope that the speakers were original, or even working, but they're near mint. Happy days.

Those old 20w are the one unobtanium speaker I've yet to try. I do have some 1963 Alnico Blues though. They are pretty amazing. Very 3D.

 

[ZEN Amps]

Those old 20w are the one unobtanium speaker I've yet to try. I do have some 1963 Alnico Blues though. They are pretty amazing. Very 3D.

Hard to find in good condition but worth the search if you can!

The Celestion Heritage G12M / EVH is a pretty good modern rendition but ultimately quite different sounding. The Scumback 20W M75-PVC is also a cool speaker, I much prefer if to the regular M75.

 

[SBlue]

Congrats on the cabinet! Those are phenomenal sounding cabs and speakers!
The right cab is a very early 68, all original, with G12M 20w 75Hz. This has been my favorite cabinet since I've got it in 2001.
The one on the left is a late 67, that I'm restoring. Decided to keep the original tolex, but replaced the non original black grille with 60's brown pinstripe. Speakers are also 20w 75Hz.