Peavey amp grill removal?

[pjweeks]

Does anyone have any tips on removing the standard two-silver-bar grill from a Peavey amp?
It should be easy but it seems like dismantling a dashboard--something can go terribly wrong if you don't have some clue what you're doing beforehand. Not that I would know that from experience of course...

[Rockmonton]

post a picture, they used a bunch of different ones, i've had ones that were nailed in, another that was just rubber cemented on, and a third that could not be removed. some more info is needed!

[pjweeks]

It's a Basic 60 bass amp. I don't have a digital camera but here's a link to a picture:
http://www.mercadolibre.com.ar/org-img/preview/MLA/122004/14817997_1677.jpg
The knobs are REALLY scratchy so I am trying to clean out the controls with Deoxit. However, this amp has a sealed back and I'm having trouble pulling the head out, even with all four retaining screws removed. I thought maybe that the speaker wires are holding it back so I could pull out the speaker and detach the wires. I wouldn't bother but the controls sound aweful. :no:
Thanks!

[Rockmonton]

hmm, not sure, but i believe that chrome pulls right off. as for the amp, it really should unscrew from the back, becuase the transformers and stuff will get in the way, there whold be some methon on the back, look for screws that were tolexed over, or plugged and whatnot. sometimes its a PITA to take apart.

[pjweeks]

I can get the amp about 1/2" out either front or back before it stops as if it's catching on something. I've taken enough things apart to know when to push it and when to lay off... The chrome strips don't seem to just come off but the speaker is front-mounted so there has to be a way to get the grill off. Maybe there's screws behind the silver strips. Maybe the whole grill comes off as a unit...

[biggal76]

mine are almost like a hard velcro on my Peavey PA speakers. Has spikes that hold into a matrix of other spikes. You have to pull really hard to get them off but I don't want to thought of as responsible if you do pull really hard and break something.

[WhiskeyRebel]

I have a Basic 112. Its grille is also held on with a velco-like fastener. Get a flat blade screwdriver behind th ebar on a corner and apply a little leverage. If it is teh same kind of fastener, it will start moving and you'll hear the expected velcro fart. If it's held on some other way, it won't move.

[pjweeks]

Really... I will have to try that! I tried a little, but I'll try again. Thanks!

[pjweeks]

It worked! Now that's what I call some STRONG velcro. :screwy: Wow!

I got the amp out and used deoxit on the pots. Now whenever I turn a knob, it doesn't sound like I'm some wannabe DJ. It was bad but now... oh yeah. :banana:

Thanks for your help!

[terryblulite]

A little late,I know-but for others reading this:I made an L-shaped "hook" about 1" x 3" out of 1/16" SS,then welded on a handle.Slide it in between the cabinet edge and grille,turn it 90degrees and pull.The SS welding rod I used can be lightly sanded on opposite sides to reduce the thickness slightly so it will slide into a narrower gap.You can use mild steel and bend a "handle" in a pinch.Keep those screwdrivers out of there!This pulls straight out instead of prying sideways.Ampeg uses the velcro trick,too.I made several for friends.
Also... Taper the top of the short leg a bit,then debur it.This will allow it to slip"under" the back of the grill when you turn it 90 deg.NO SNAGS! :yes:

[fotno]

A little late,I know-but for others reading this:I made an L-shaped "hook" about 1" x 3" out of 1/16" SS,then welded on a handle.Slide it in between the cabinet edge and grille,turn it 90degrees and pull.The SS welding rod I used can be lightly sanded on opposite sides to reduce the thickness slightly so it will slide into a narrower gap.You can use mild steel and bend a "handle" in a pinch.Keep those screwdrivers out of there!This pulls straight out instead of prying sideways.Ampeg uses the velcro trick,too.I made several for friends.

Dang, a slim-jim for amp grills! Cool trick, and a good idea.

[KB9KXH]

i just got a bandit 112 at the pawn shop a week ago, wow i like that amp.

[terryblulite]

I think you'll enjoy a Bandit for a long time! I play thru a Peavey MK IV head and a 3620 cabinet.Peavey is good stuff-IMO- Rock solid,made in the US,road ready.My guitar player has a 100W tube Peavey(the model # escapes me)w/an EV 12".

[BostonDave]

I've got an old 112 Special which I bought used, but it has a bandit cone in it. Anyway, the grille is attached with velcro making it easy to remove.