[Alan's MagicEye]

Hello Colin

They sound great, (no pun intended). It would be good to see some photo's.....

I found one of the more problematic issues was getting the corect Tolex and Grille cloth. For the "Ampeg" (maybe following your lead I should have called it "Alpeg"?) I ended up using a Fender type Tolex as the Ampeg blue chequer Tolex was only available in large quantities. Did you find a good source for your supplies, or does it vary from project to project.

Making the logos is also a problem, your method of piercing saw and Formica sounds good. I was lucky making the Perspex, light up "Ampeg" badge which sits in front of the valve cage as I have the luxury of being given a pantograph copying mill, this makes it easy to make such things by copying off from a scaled up paper print. If you need more logo plates, PM me and I may be able to save you a considerable amount of time if the logo is complex but suitable for making by my method, I'm happy to do it gratis.

All the best

Alan