Help! How to remove grille cloth removal off 2x12 Recto Cab

[Bleedback]

I recently bought a pretty beat up Recto 2x12 cabinet on the cheap with the intent of refurbishing the entire thing (grille cloth, tolex, corners, etc). Anybody have any insight on how to remove the grille cloth from the cab? I couldn't find any screws holding the cloth internally--and I haven't removed the piping to see if its stapled onto the outside. Any help is much appreciated!

 

[MesaENGR412]

I would imagine it is built just like a 4x12, only halved. There are about 6-10 screws on the inside of the cab, around the perimeter, and one or two possibly in between the speakers to connect the middle (where the Mesa badge is). You have to remove these screws (they have black heads, so they are kind of hard to find). Also, once these are removed, if the grille still won't budge, remove one of the speakers from the inside and gently, but firmly, push from behind as well. The Grille will pop out, along with the wooden frame that it is attached to. The piping is attached to this as well. To change the grille clothe, remove the Mesa nameplate, which is just held on by two screws. It can be tricky to remove, because the soft backing on the nameplate can become sort of "glued" to the clothe, even though there is no adhesive used. I just used a knife blade to gently pry it off at an edge. You will then have to remove all of the staples around the perimeter of frame. There are a TON of staples. The staples holding the piping are NOT the staples holding the grille clothe on. These staples are located underneath the piping. Good luck man.

-AJH

 

[Bleedback]

I would imagine it is built just like a 4x12, only halved. There are about 6-10 screws on the inside of the cab, around the perimeter, and one or two possibly in between the speakers to connect the middle (where the Mesa badge is). You have to remove these screws (they have black heads, so they are kind of hard to find). Also, once these are removed, if the grille still won't budge, remove one of the speakers from the inside and gently, but firmly, push from behind as well. The Grille will pop out, along with the wooden frame that it is attached to. The piping is attached to this as well. To change the grille clothe, remove the Mesa nameplate, which is just held on by two screws. It can be tricky to remove, because the soft backing on the nameplate can become sort of "glued" to the clothe, even though there is no adhesive used. I just used a knife blade to gently pry it off at an edge. You will then have to remove all of the staples around the perimeter of frame. There are a TON of staples. The staples holding the piping are NOT the staples holding the grille clothe on. These staples are located underneath the piping. Good luck man.

-AJH

Thanks AJH!

Did what you recommended--but there are absolutely no screws anywhere on the inside of the cab other than on the piece of ply that mounts the speakers/handle screws. Plus, the distance between the grill and the piece of ply the speakers are mounted near the front inside of the cab is really small (enough that I can't get a finger in between them comfortably). Ugh, i'm stuck on what to do! Ha-ha.

 

[MesaENGR412]

Hmm That is really strange. I wouldn't think they would be different. Hopefully someone with a 2x12 will chime in,
I don't own one to be able to take apart and inspect. I've only done grille replacements on 4x12's. Sorry about that, and good luck!

-AJH

 

[Oldschool]

I had the same problem, if you remove the back, you´ll see the screws that hold the grille in place

http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?t=44067

Hope this helps.

 

[igfraso]

I still cannot do it. I cannot find the screws you mention.

 

[domct203]

Are you sure this is a genuine Mesa cab? The screws should be there as posted. Maybe use a flashlight?

Post some pics of the inside so we can help.

Dom