Jbl Blue Grill Cloth

[Steve Gonzales]

Here we go again!. I've found some more cloth at a little obscure upholstery shop here in Bakersfield, Ca. This is real grill cloth, specifically made for this purpose. I was able to get a very small sample to test. Question: Would someone like to test this against the original stuff? The last batch from Carmotives was okay but this is a better ,true Navy blue and it has a much better looking weave and a very LOW sheen. The shop has a HUGE roll of this stuff and I'd like to find some for the many on this site in need of this material. I am going to keep looking until we find some!. Any takers? This is a picture of the old CM stuff against the new(bottom), sorry for the bad pic, it looks alot better in person and MUCH more of a true blue

[Steve Gonzales]

Man it is HARD to get a good pic! On the right is the Car Domain stuff Zilch and I tested.

[4313B]

Would someone like to test this against the original stuff?

I think we've pretty much determined that there is no such thing. The bolts varied over the years.

[Steve Gonzales]

I do understand that there is no PERFECT match because of the variation but I think we can find something at least suitable for a no other choice situation. Do you have some JBL's with the OG cloth Giskard? Wanna at least try it? Send me a PM with your address and I will send it to you.

[Tim Rinkerman]

I have a pair of 4333's with perfect original grill cloth on them. I would like to build similar looking grill frames for my L-100's,if the cloth were close enough. If you wanted, send me a weenie piece,and I'll see how close it is to the original.

Thanks,Tim

[mech986]

Hey Steve,


I'm interested. You have a PM. I've got maybe 4 large JBL's (L300/4333A and a few small ones, L40/L19 that I'd like to try this on. Wonder what it might look like on a large Advent?)

Thanks.

Bart

[Steve Gonzales]

I've got 2 swatches going out tomorrow and now we will see what the DEAL-LEE- OH is. If anything, it is at least fun to try....

[4313B]

Do you have some JBL's with the OG cloth Giskard?

Four 4430's and two bolts of the stuff.

[Steve Gonzales]

Damn Giskard, That is some SERIOUS speakerage Sir! I'm impressed, I've got two bolts also but they're sticking out of my NECK, FIRE BAD! UMMMM....

[Alexander]

Steve,

I'd be interested in 2 to 3 yds of the new find, how wide are the bolts. I need to make some frames for my L100's. Send me a PM for the cost. Thanks..a

[4313B]

Do you have some JBL's with the OG cloth Giskard?

I compared the sample you sent me with some 4430's and 4406's. It is lighter in color and weight and has a tighter weave. Personally I would use it anyway though. It looks quite nice.

[Alexander]

Got to tell you Steve has literally jumped through hoops to bring this cloth to the lucky few...the material/color looks really good...I am planning to use it as an alternative grill cover for my old L100's...foams been shot for years and I cannot seem to get hook up with foam for a while...outstanding job Steve! and thanks much....

[Alexander]

This is what the material that Steve had looks like with my old L100's. I build some new grill inserts to fit in the original covers. Again thanks Steve for your help!

[Steve Gonzales]

SA-WEEET!