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    Interesting pair of grilles from XiTone Cabs

    Hi All, Had a customer request something a little different recently... figured this might do the trick: These grilles were done by Tony Jarrett. He and his dad Wayne have done custom air brush work for many many years. Thanks, Mick
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    Introducing the Retro Series from XiTone Cabs

    Hi All, We are pleased to introduce the first in a new line of cabs. These cabs are a first I think in that we are utilizing actual guitar speakers, with no tweeters... the way tube amp and guitar cabinet manufacturers have been doing it for decades.... literally from the beginning. That's not...
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    An MBritt gets some tolex love!

    Hi All, A customer requested an MBritt in Black tolex and we were happy to oblige. He was gracious enough to send us these pics as I didn't have time to snap a few before I shipped it. Incidentally, this cab did ship with the new Celestion F12-X200 installed. The customer...
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    Dead time between songs ideas???

    Hi all, What are approaches y'all take to fill the dead time between songs? Thanks, Mick
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    Anyone around these parts into STM8 coding?

    Hi All, I have come upon a need to program an STM8 to do a very specific task that should be pretty easy. I am not into micro controllers really at all but I've been put into a situation where I need to get something figured out. Hit my inbox here or my email and I'll be glad to read you in...
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    A Monster of a cab...

    Hi All, When a customer requests a Monster cab you figure out a way to get it done. This cab required a totally new process to pull it off and I think it turned out pretty well given the challenges involved. Take a look see: Grille art is something we've done a bit of over the years so not...
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    A little something different from XiTone Cabs...

    Well, maybe a lot of something different! :-) A customer really wanted an MBritt in tolex so we figured out a way to make it look pretty good! The pictures really don't do it justice at all! Thanks, Mick
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    Woohoo... XiTone Cabs new website is now live!

    is finally almost up! We are expecting to launch it tomorrow.. I am putting on finishing touches today. Please stay tuned!
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    When he wants it in the living room and she wants it to look good...

    ... you find a way to make them both happy! :-) So a solid pine wedge dyed blue with a birch grille that is not stained.. just coated in poly. I've always wanted to do something along these lines and when the customer asked for something that would need a high wife approval factor...
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    Mom, why does dad have that....

    kind of wood on his CNC machine???? I don't know sweetie but you know your father... he's always messing with something. Thanks, Mick
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    So, how about a little color and graphics....

    Hi All, Got some pics of a couple of cabs with some powder coated parts and along with that we've also added another capability... laser etched graphics on the amp faces! :-) First up is a wedge done up in some Seafoam Green... A little closer look at the amp face... Next up is a...
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    How about a splash of color for your XiTone....

    Good day all! Here are some pics of a cab I shipped recently that we put red hardware on... turned out awesome for sure! There are tons of color options available and the charge is only $75, which is the applicators minimum charge. Thanks all! Mick
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    Expanding upon a theme....

    The next natural step for the open backed series was to modify the existing combo styled cabs into open backed. No problems! The customer in this cabs case requested and had drop shipped to me some of the best casters I have ever installed... I love this things.. super heavy duty, quiet and...
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    FINALLY!!!! A solution to the age old FRFR issue of....

    ...'amp in the room' sound and feel! Yes, we solved that problem with an FRFR cab that is indeed open backed. We believe this is the very first of its kind in the market place. There are plenty of ported cabs but none that I am aware of that are 'ported' on the rear of the cab... but these...
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    A little something new from XiTone Cabs

    Hi All, Just put the finishing touches on this little jem... A FRFR 2x8 in the combo style with a 1U rack unit on top for the customers Matrix amp. The cloth grille turned out well. I'm starting to get more folks wanting more traditional grilles with and without piping. They are great looking...
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    Update to 11 after reset

    I seem to be having some issues with my rig and I can't rule in or out the guitar or the Axe-Fx... I do know that if I go to touch the mid tone control on a particular amp and adjust it for less mids it makes the most awful sound... spikey, phasey type sound... very hard to describe. I figure...
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    How about this for a change....

    Hi All, Here is what I refer to as a Skinny Slant! It's a take off on a 1960A but narrower for a 1x12 compartment up top and a 1x10 compartment on bottom. The two compartments are completely separate and the bottom is designed for bass guitar only. Of course, the artwork was designed by...
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    No IR's were harmed in the making of this video.....

    Actually, they weren't even used!!!!! :-) Back story... My cousin Dave has been playing around with another friend of ours Marshall half stack some. Basically it's a 1960A with one of the Valvestate heads.. not sure which actually... matters not, he just runs out of Output 1 and into the FX...
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    Bit of a new look for XiTone Cabs

    Hi all!! Here are some recent grilles I did up for a customer! These were actually done by me in-house so I'm able to do it for those who wish. I can also do some band name or logo stuff, within limits of course! Thanks, Mick
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    Not One, but Two new XiTone designs!!!!!!!

    Hi all, Here are some pics to tell most of the story. I'll have to do two posts here I think because I have 10 pics..... First up... the very first ever 10" XiTone wedge! (pardon the missing grille... I always put the grille on very last before I ship) As with a lot of my cabs...
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    A bigger something new from XiTone Cabs!!!

    Hi All, Here are some pics that will tell most of the story! Mono/Stereo - FRFR/nonFRFR 4x12 with 3db pad lifts Front sans the grille Input and Control panel 1/4 inputs - Mono/Stereo selectable - Left input mono to all 4 drivers Toggle switches are for FRFR Bypass options...
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    A little something new from XiTone Cabs

    Hi all, Here are some pics that will tell most of the story: Front shot Front shot sans Ultra Hind shot closer up on the access area Active 1x12 with 2U rack space built in. Powered by the Matrix GM50 of course. Due to the need to meet the cab volume requirements of...
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    I could no longer resist the urge to build an....

    FRFR 4x12 So, I went ahead and did it! Yup, an FRFR 4x12, based on the 1960a! This is built super solid with the motor board glued in with dados and the drivers are front loaded so the back is solid to the cab. The grille will be cloth rather than steel for a slightly different look...
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    I've wanted to do one of these for a while now....

    Ever since I saw this color on display at LineX I've wanted to do a cab in it! I love this look! Thanks, Mick
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    So... a customer commissioned a lightweight cab from XiTone...

    that was also not FRFR!!!!! So, after working with said customer and getting some info, low and behold, a lightweight XiTone cab is born. Driver is a Celestion Century Vintage 12" speaker that sounds really good and is very immediate. It is also a very light driver at 3.7 pounds. So...
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    XiTone Cabs Aerodynamic and Crash Testing Results

    Hi All, Having recently tested the aerodynamic and crash test properties of a XiTone Wedge cab we decided to post the results here: As you can tell, the cab exhibited virtually no lift. This was not unexpected. The rate of descent was clearly related to the launch angle and soon...
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    What in the world is XiTone up to now??????

    Hi all, This cab will come together this week.... some teaser shots for now.... More pics to come!!!!! Thanks all! Mick
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    Some more XiTone Color shots

    Hi All, Here are some pics of a cab I'm doing for fellow forum member kidsfeet! I currently have two more sets of this color grille and handle combo in stock for only $75 per set, which is a deal actually. The paint is some of the most expensive paint they have! Thanks, Mick
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    XiTone Cabs custom grille pics enclosed

    Hi All, Here are some pics of some custom solid colored grilles I had done up recently. These are done with House of Kolor paints and clears so its some of the best possible paint! Currently, these are only $33 each installed on either an active or passive cab. That may change going forward...
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    XiTone Custom Painted Grille Pics... pics included

    So, I had an idea.... What would a custom painted grille look like? Is that a viable medium? Well, look no further! So, now the story.... This particular grille was done by Tony Jarrett. Tony has been doing Pro and Semi-Pro Hockey Goalie masks for 20 years or so and if you visit...
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    XiTone Cabs update

    Hi All, Well well well... we have been busy! Quick update and a teaser video.... Over the holiday break we took the time to do some major reorganization to the shop. This took a good bit of effort but it will enable much more efficient building! We have also finalized changes to the 1x12 and...
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    XiTone Wedge and EAW comparison videos

    Hi All, I have been finalizing some tweaks to the wedges and this past Sunday night I had the chance to directly compare my cab against a EAW LA212 that was on hand. Here are a couple of videos shot from my iphone going back and forth between the two wedges... same patch, same chords, same...
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    Some XiTone Blonde LineX goodness pictured within....

    Hi All, Had the opprotunity to do some Blonde LineX... These were great to do and though they look a little more yellow in the pics than in real life they are still really cool looking! Thanks, Mick
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    Pretty Cool Announcement from XiTone Cabs

    (to me anyway! :-) ) On Monday, Oct. 1st, 2012, XiTone cabs was able to become a dealer for all Eminence products. To me, this is a pretty cool deal. As a result, I am also able to offer the 12CX at a much better price as an upgrade option. From now on, the 12CX update for any XiTone cab...
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    New cabs from XiTone Cabs!

    Hi all, XiTone cabs has been a bit busy of recent. Maybe a few pics will help explain! :-) So, four cabs in total here. 3 sold.... One available. One of the 2x12's is going to Derryl Gabel. His website is www.derrylgabel.com He is an amazing guitarist a d a super genuine person...
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    Now there are three ways to experience Matrix and XiTone

    Hi All, XiTone cabs now has three different ways to get into some great Matrix amps and XiTone cabs. Option 1: Purchase a XiTone cab with the GM50 preinstalled. These are complete, turnkey cabs and feature all the benefits that XiTone offers on top of the legendary tone and reliability of...
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    XiTone is pleased to announce it has been appointed as an approved installer of.....

    XiTone is pleased to announce we have been appointed as an approved installer of the Matrix GM50 amplifier module as an installed and tested option in any XiTone speaker cab. XiTone Cabs is excited to partner with Matrix to deliver to the guitar world a very powerful and versatile solution for...
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    Finished XiTone Cabs Wedge Pics

    Hi All, Here are some pics of the finished wedge that was bare wood in a previous set of pics. This one in particular has been sold. It will be home to a Matrix GM50 come Monday! This wedge has been coated with LineX bedliner. This stuff is super strong, looks awesome and at $49 additional...
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    3 more XiTone Cab designs

    Hi All, Been a little busy on the development side of things of recent... translated.... Customers wanted something so I designed and built it... :-) First off, the pictures: So here is a 1x12 model standard cab, 1x12 wedge and finally a 1x6 or 1x8 cab. The 1x12's will both feature an...
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    New cabinet design from XiTone Cabs

    Hi all, Here is a teaser pic of a new cab design I have been working on for a customer.... I'll post more pics over the next couple of days! Thanks, Mick EDIT... oops.... having issues with attachments.... will get some pics up soon, I promise! :-)
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    XiTone Cabs and now, RACKS!

    Hi All, Some pics to start: Yep, you guessed it... XiTone X7 and a 2U rack.... locked together! Rack is easliy removeable. Rack can lock to any of my cabs and also any of my racks. Racks available in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10U. I am also developing a 2.5U slot with slide out...
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    Midi software to control the Axe during a performance?

    Hi All, In the band I am in there are currently two Axe-Fx's on hand, soon to be 4. Our situation is such that we would love to be able to move about and explore the outer reaches of our wireless units but it is quite a hassle to have to make it all the way back to our foot controllers to...
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    XiTone Cabs Tilt angle photo's

    Hi All, I have mentioned the tilt foot features of my cabs. Here are some pic's that ilustrate that. My apologies for the quality of the photos... I'm not a good picture taker :o Minimum Angle, Bottom Foot Maximum Angle, Bottom Foot Minimum Angle, Back Foot Maximum Angle, Back Foot
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    XiTone X24p vids and info

    Hi All, Here are some video clips of the X24p nekkid and in the wild! [EDIT] ... this have not been covered yet as that shipment has not arrived yet.. hope to get that done by the weekend though! In short, I took the very first two X24p cabs to my church last night! I wanted to get some...
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    New XiTone Cabs designs! Please post your thoughts!

    Hi All, In light of the recent discussions comparing 12's vs. 15's I thought I'd come up with a design based on a 15" speaker with a cabinet size that would also accomodate (4) 8" speakers as well with a different baffle! The specs for the 15" speaker: Power = 50watts RMS Frequency range =...
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    XiTone Cabs update and seeking comments

    I've been a little quiet on the boards of recent as I have been thinkin' and tweakin'! :-) I sent PM's to HippieTim and Scott earlier today since they have actually heard my prototype but I also wanted to open this dialog up to the community at large as I am interested in hearing everyones...
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    Very fortunate accident... and it's Mark Day's fault

    ... so... I was buzzing around Axe-Change yesterday and hit one of the latter banks.. I think it was J... Found a Mark Day clean patch that sounded really cool so I did what I always do... saved it to the Ultra and started taking it apart to find out why I liked it so much. I have found that...
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    So... I took a different approach... at least for me anyway!

    First off.. let me state for the record.. I am a tweaker... big time.. I love tweaking.. heck, I mod and repair effect pedals for a local music store because I like tweaking that much... Tweakability is a big factor in why I love the Axe so much! You can majorly tweak to your hearts content...
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    100W per side stereo cabinet of my own deisgn

    Hi All, Attached below are some pics of an internally powered cabinet I designed. Pretty straight forward really... simple full range design with (2) 10" Selenium drivers and (2) 1" Vifa dome tweeters. They are crossed over at 3.2k with a first order crossover for a 6db roll off per octave...
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    So, it's my turn to say what I really think.....

    THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! I think it speaks volumes to the quality of the folks that participate in this forum and the quality of information that they provide. I have gotten my Ultra in, got it setup, have programmed deep into patches, got Axe-Edit up and running on Win7 with a M-Audio Uno...
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    Two simple (I hope anyway) Wish List requests

    Hi All, This is my first request for the wish list and if I am seeking something that has already been requested, please ignore this request! I gigged with my new Ultra for the first time today! Let's just say that the church was a rockin! My cousin and I both have Ultra's and they ROCK...
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    Any fellow Axe owners in NC?

    Hi all, I live in central North Carolina and am building a custom powered cabinet that is designed specifically for the Axe and similar digital modeling rigs. I'd love to have some other ears for some objective listening! Thanks in advance, Mick
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    Spillover, LFO's and Delay observations

    Hi All, I got my Ultra on Monday and have been doing my fair share of tweaking since then, though mostly observing how all the factory presets are built and how all the little pieces work... it's been an awesome ride so far! So, some observations: Take a factory patch like Velvet Sun...
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    Woohoo! Pulled the trigger today... expecting the bullet on Monday!

    Hi All, Just ordered my Ultra today! It's going to be a long weekend!
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    Dual FCB1010's possible?

    Hi All, I am new to these boards and will soon be new to owning an Ultra. Will also be getting a midi floor controller. From a price and functionality point of view, it seems that the FCB with the Uno chip would be a great way to get started. I am a MIDIot for the most part so I thought I'd...
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