DIY 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet For Under $200

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Timestamps:
1:57 cutting the wood
3:17 frame assembly
10:53 speaker mounting
10:36 grillcloth
15:34 tolex
21:38 front panel and handle installation
25:48 amp feet
26:28 back panel installation
26:55 final result
27:22 sound check
26:07 cost breakdown
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Dimensions:
Top and Bottom Pieces: 21.5"x11"
Side Pieces: 16.5"x11"
Front Pannel: 20.25"x10.75"
Back Pannel: 20.5"x11" (You're going to have to cut this one just a little bit smaller then these dimensions so its fits in after the tolex is applied.)
Framing pieces: (2of each) 21.5"x1.5" and 16.5"x1.5"
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Parts I Used:
Generic 1/2 in birch plywood from home depot
Tolex:
Grill Cloth:
Handle:
Speaker Connection:
Jack Dish:
Rubber Feet:

[PJ-eemc]

Dude... when it comes to jack plates or finding the center for your speaker "X marks the spot"! No measuring needed! :) Great video, Josh. Thanks for sharing. I am going to build a slightly oversized 1x12 box like you did with a Vintage 30 for my new Friedman Runt amp. Friedman wants 6 bills!

[jimmyz]

Very cool video, Josh. The cab build came out fantastic! I might have to give this a shot, b'c I am looking for a 1X12 myself. This is fantastic, and your playing was excellent, as well. Great job, all the way around. Keep on rockin!'

[nizodizo]

Wow that is a great sounding cab build.

[dangoldbach]

That's a perfect use of the kreg pocketing jig! Nicely done ✔️ Also, kudos for using 120v plug in screw guns. Batteries are great but the old plug ins got torque for days! I still use them all the time. Also, try Lenox TiN coated blades for your utility razor, they hold an edge a LOT longer! They have the gold edge on the blade. Quick tip, when doing the mitered corners, lay both sides over each other and cut through both at the same time, that's a surefire way to ensure perfectly aligned seams. Your construction is solid bro, bangin project 👌. I play a PRS too. Good choice. Good choice. 👍

[Fernandorivasc]

Nice job I'm planing on building one with the exact same speaker

[renevillalba]

Great video, I already got a Celestion evh speaker for 60 bucks and Waiting for the hardware. You really encourage me to do it thanks. 5 trips to Home Depot I'm that type of guy 😂

[warlock]

There must be a DIY video for almost every price range. Ive seen DIY Under 500 , DIY for ynder 400 and right down the list.

[cuinoz]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

[russellesimonetta]

Every gag and imperfection will telegragh through the tolex. Wood putty and round the edges!

[joshuajohnston]

How has the adhesive held up for you ?

[fahey]

Cool project. Suggest you junk stone age fractional system and go Metric. Serious.

[jackslayers]

Thanks for the video the price for 1x12 is

[websurfer]

Well the wood bill will be A LOT HIGHER NOW DAYS. Lets hope that settles down.

[eiomguitarfull]

hello great job. How do you connect the guitar to the cabinet? . Do you need an amplifier? I have a boss gt1000 and I would like to connect it directly to a cabinet. I don't know if I can connect it like this.

[АлександрКузьмин-юро]

Отличные руки, молодец, я такой же хочу.

[websurfer]

Those screws don't look sick. I don't think they will throw up...

[klatenist]

The way you handles box cutter makes me nervous

[leonardoflorisbal]

Well, It was not good. Sorry! Sound lacks body.

[p.s]

Shabby work dude. Just because you don't see it, it still should be done nice. IMO