DIY JBL 4344 project

[JBLP]

The bracing took me two weeks.
I wanted to brace the baffle and the back panel in the middle (horizontal) and then connect them from with each other.
Rest of the bracing is a mix from the Design-Cut drawings and keeping the vents clear in the back.

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Bracing-2

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Bracing-3

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A bigger overview.

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Nick: Found the box; it has a brand and even made in Germany.
Maybe you can find it there.

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Found a way to support the 2425 on the back frame/panel.

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I thought it was better when the support is not touching the ML enclosure.

[NickH]

Jblp, stellar work as usual. Thanks for posting that info. I'll check the manufacturers site. See if I can get my hands on one here in the states.


I bet you can't wait to get them playing?

Looking good,
Nick

[martin2395]

Hi JBLP,

Great work, especially the details!

One more pair 4344's in the Netherlands

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I painted the inside with a wood primer to make the cabinet less sensitive to humidity.
The baffle is painted with a wood primer in color. It's blue, but for sure not the JBL one.
I'm still looking for the right JBL blue.

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[Odd]

I have used BRILLANTBLAU RAL 5007 with good results.

Very nice job with the wood work!

[Mr. Widget]

What a labor of love... very nice.
Most likely the most beautifully finished interior of any JBL extant... factory made or DIY!


Widget

[georgebrooke]

What a great project... but very dangerous. I thought I had got all that refurbishment stuff out of my system, but I can feel the old enthusiasm starting again. I am really looking forward to to seeing the finished product. Best of luck with all the work still to be done. What you have done so far looks really excellent

George

[martin2395]

Hi JBLP,

As I mentioned before (through PM?) It seems that the original JBL blue paint is impossible to match right.
The color will always bee too vivid/bright compared to the original.

Still, it looks good! Klasse!