Covering Kemper in Tweed Tolex cloth

sorefingers · Sep 4th 2012

How practical would it be to cover the metal hood of my Kemper in Tolex cloth?

Like this: http://www.mojotone.com/amp-pa…-Brown-Striped-Tolex-54-W

Probably more trouble than it's worth, but I think my white Kemper would look pretty cool with some vintage Fender style tweed.

Just wondering if I'd be screwing around with any heat dispersing qualities of the metal.

I could probably fashion a removable cover out of flexible plastic and glue the cloth to that instead of the Kemper, and put Velcro or small plastic clips on it.

Some chickenhead knobs would look cool, too, if I find some that fit.

fretboardminer · Sep 4th 2012

I just love the heart-lung-machine optics.
And in a way that`s what the Kemp is, right?

BTW: in 50 years the kids will paint their superbluesonic sound projection devices in geen paint with leather belts so that they look like the real KPA's they had back in the days.

sorefingers · Sep 5th 2012

After reading a few tutorials about working with tweed cloth, industrial, glue, etc. I've decided I love my Kemper just the way it is.

Maybe I'll just slap a decal or two on it and call it a day.

and44 · Sep 5th 2012

damm.. was hoping you would do this as I would love to see it

ace · Sep 5th 2012

Maybe you could get the guy who does the skins to make you a tweed one for the green part??

Jimmyno · Sep 5th 2012

Quote from ace

Maybe you could get the guy who does the skins to make you a tweed one for the green part??

+1. I'd love an adhesive tweed too, but It might be risky because of my poor DIY skills

fretboardminer · Sep 5th 2012

Quote from sorefingers

Just wondering if I'd be screwing around with any heat dispersing qualities of the metal.

If the guys at Kemper don't give you an answer to this question here on the forum, maybe it is a good idea to contact the support directly. I mean - basically it's a computer. And a good one. And it has no fan !

PS: I mean it has a lot of fans (me included) but no ventilator like other computers have...

rdwilson · Sep 5th 2012

i would like a different cover for my KPA as well, it would save me the trouble of painting it..

Quote from ace

Maybe you could get the guy who does the skins to make you a tweed one for the green part??

CrossHairSB · Sep 5th 2012

You know I can do any kinda graphic you want dontcha?

sorefingers · Sep 5th 2012

Quote from and44

damm.. was hoping you would do this as I would love to see it

I still might. The holes in the side and the strap handle attachment would be a problem to work around, though.

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I'm thinking about sticking on a German emblem, something like this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GERMAN…sh=item1c2963eb19&vxp=mtr

I'd like to replace the knobs with something more vintage looking like these, or maybe vintage looking white Fender amp knobs. I don't know how easy the Kemper knobs come off or how they are mounted, though.

Blackbird · Sep 5th 2012

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You know I can do any kinda graphic you want dontcha?

Hey Ken, been trying to contact you. Not sure if my emails have been going to your spam folder or what. How can I purchase a simple skin from you?

Bechti · Sep 8th 2012

Quote from sorefingers

How practical would it be to cover the metal hood of my Kemper in Tolex cloth?

It's tricky, I tried I'd, but you would need to close the wholes on the side to get a smooth surface. I ended up just repaint it black matte. Like it a lot better now, I'm just waiting to get a skin from Crosshairs so the my Kemper fits to my power engine:

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sorefingers · Sep 10th 2012

I tried to pull the knobs off, but some seem like they do not come off. The Master Volume, Browse, and Type knobs seem like they are not designed to be removed.

The ones I did get off measure 1/2" diameter for the small ones, and 3/4" diameter for the larger ones. Both have a 1/4" d-shaped shaft.

I'm too chicken to really pull harder on the knobs I couldn't easily remove. I will probably not replace any of them since I can't replace them all. Kind of a shame because I think some higher end knobs would have a better tactile feel and look pretty cool.

Bechti · Sep 18th 2012

You can pull all knobs of.
I exchanged mine with Marshall knobs, but you're right some knobs are really tight. I levered them out, but using some soft cloth and a sharp knife.

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