Convert Handle

[unplugged]

While browsing guitar amps on ebay I ran across someone who makes leather handles for amps. Which got me thinking about replacing the ugly rubber handle that is standard on the '81 at least.

Long story short after some back and forth with dimensions and some measurements. Color choice etc...
He even cut it to fit the standard end caps.

[maytag]

very nice! I like it!
You think he'd be interested in building some more for the rest of us, if we got a quantity order together?

[unplugged]

My cost was $25 + s&h. Same as for the amp. It was $30 total. He gave me his permission to post his email addy so if you have questions or want to arrange something you can email him directly. He was very accommodating.

Ken
myresfamilyleather@gmail.com

Here is a side view to see the thickness.

[RRoller123]

Nice detail!

[DUCeditor]

Way back when I got my `77 in `88 I, too, needed and handle and went with one from a guitar amp. Not a fancy leather one though. That is cool!

-don

[4uall]

nice! email sent

[manoa matt]

My car came without a handle. While stopped at a light in Waikiki I looked over to see a guitar amp sitting in the trash. Removed the handle and the holes lined up perfectly, its a bit more robust too.

FYI I have a lot of 10 handles I picked up at a surplus store that closely match the original handle, however the holes are a little closer together so you would need to redrill holes in the top bow. The handle and trim covers should cover everything up. If you are replacing the top and re-skinning the bow it would be a minor issue.

[giuliot60]

Nice idea. I may do it. And since I play an electric guitar, I like it even more!

[baltobernie]

A lot of Spiders have their strap mounting holes stripped or otherwise ruined. A sheet metal screw, even a big one, won't hold for very long. So if you are re-doing your top bow, weld-in some nutplates to do the job right.