Is this a Solarus Cab?

[JohnGavanti]

I ended up here through a garage sale purchase of a super solid (this thing is a tank) unbadged 2x12 cabinet with a few G12T-75s in it and some MOD 50s. I was told it was a custom build. It was pretty cheap, and I bought it mainly to flip the speakers and fund an extension cab for my Pathfinder.

Eventually, I noticed that there was a shadow and holes left by the badge in what would have been the upper left corner when the cab was vertical. These seemed to match the Sunn nameplate on some cabs I saw that had sold on eBay and Reverb. Thanks to this forum, I was able to identify the dimensions as matching a 1969-70 piggyback Solarus cab. Most other details line up as well (tolex, corners, grillcloth, handle), so my best guess is that this is what it is. The casters were moved to the side at some point, and it also looks like the jack cup may have been replaced (along with all the trim bolts for that side). 

Pics are below. If there's something that either definitively marks or doesn't mark it as a Sunn cab please let me know. If it is one, I'll probably restore it to vertical try to get a nameplate and some decent speakers (maybe even try for a Solarus head if I'm feeling ambitious). I figure whether I keep it or sell it, it probably deserves its name back, so if anyone has suggestions on finding a nameplate (I think it should be the one with the "R" mark, yes?), please let me know.

Thanks for helping out the new guy!

[loudthud]

I don't see anything inconsistant with the 69 Solarus ID.

[Ryan Phelps]

I agree with Loudthud. This is certainly a Sunn cab .......tolex, corners and handle are correct. Move the castors to the end opposite the handle and add some speaks!

Ryan

[JohnGavanti]

Thanks for the help! Needless to say, I'm pretty thrilled. I've always kind of dug SUNNs, and this cab sounded huge with speakers in it. Now I know why. Should be a fun project. I'll have to think about whether I want to outfit it as an extension for my AC15 or chase down a Solarus head.

Based on a few heads I've seen, it looked like there might be a difference in grillcloth between the '69 and '70 models. I'll search for a thread on that, but if anyone can shortcut that for me that would be useful. Also, any advice on hunting down a proper badge? I saw a repro on Reverb, but it seemed pretty pricey.

[Isaac]

Pretty pricey, all right.

[EdBass]

The logo plates pop up on eBay fairly often, they seem to come in spurts. Keep your eyes open and you should be able to snag one.
How much were the repro's on Reverb?

[JohnGavanti]

The logo plates pop up on eBay fairly often, they seem to come in spurts. Keep your eyes open and you should be able to snag one.
How much were the repro's on Reverb?

They were $60. I don't know-maybe that's reasonable, but it seemed a bit much to me. Internet archives suggest vintage ones can go for about half.

[EdBass]

The logo plates pop up on eBay fairly often, they seem to come in spurts. Keep your eyes open and you should be able to snag one.
How much were the repro's on Reverb?

They were $60. I don't know-maybe that's reasonable, but it seemed a bit much to me. Internet archives suggest vintage ones can go for about half.

It's been a while since I've actually seen one sold, but that's what I was thinking. Happy hunting!

[JohnGavanti]

Got the first part sorted.



Now for speakers.