Well I did it, I made an oversized EMG horn...

[dzavracky]

I have wanted to take on this project for about 2 years now... and after some planning and thought (and help from youtube) I finally did it. As soon as my summer classes finished I began making the mold. I cut a huge piece of plywood (¾" thick), into 4 circles, and then spaced them vertically apart. I then put thin strips of scrap wood to give the shape of the bell. I used pipe insulation and bubble wrap to make the bend and the rest of the horn. The idea was, when the horn is done I can lift it up really quickly and the wooden mold I made will just fall out (and it did). Then I could reach up and pull out the pipe insulation.

Thankfully everything went as planned! I have a lot more work to do on the horn, its not nearly hard enough, and the inside isnt glued together very well. I was thinking about using some kind of wallpaper/long stips of paper as a final coat.. Does anyone know what kind of paper was used? I don't really want to spray paint this one, I think it would look better with a different finish.

I was thinking about posting about this project when it was finished.. but I was so excited when the mold separated I wanted to share! I wouldn't usually appear in my photos, but there was not other way to get an idea of the size of the horn without me holding it up. I look a little rough, as I got back from a camping trip today and didn't really sleep cause the moon was shining in my face all night (I like camping in my eno)

I didn't realize quite how big it would be until I started pasting paper on the mold.... its gonna be hard to put in the record room. I was thinking about making some sort of contraption that could hang the horn above my edison home..... Is it close enough to a cygnet? I'd love to hear any thoughts! I believe my horn is a little bigger than a real oversided EMG horn, but hopefully it works! I am slightly worried that the paper isn't hard enough and its absorbing all the sound... BUT one step at a time.


Cheers,

David

[AZ*]

Congratulations! Impressive work.

No need to be concerned about your appearance. You look like one happy dude with your accomplishment in your hands.

[Curt A]

David, nice job... How about some pics of the mold you made?

Also, acrylic Gesso will harden the paper mache and smooth out the finish...
Here is a website about making your own gesso: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/home ... t-compound
I would read the directions and experiment with it first, before applying it to your horn.

Commercial artist gesso:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/utre ... gIDo_D_BwE

[dzavracky]

David, nice job... How about some pics of the mold you made?

That’s a secret


Jk! Here’s some pics of the mold. I worked with what I had..... so don’t judge

[Curt A]

I just wondered what you might have used for a mold... it looks great and using what you had available is even better...

[Curt A]

Now you need to make an EMG machine to go with your horn...

[dzavracky]

Now you need to make an EMG machine to go with your horn...

That’s next on my list

[phonosandradios]

Wow David that looks amazing! It is only seeing you next to the horn that you get a good idea about the actual size of it.Its HUGE! I hope you can get it through the doors in your house? I can't wait to see it all finished off but it looks really good already. I bet it will sound amazing. Keep us updated.

[Phono-Phan]

Nice job. I have made horns for the Cylo-phone cabinets and one for a Multiphone. They sure are a labor of love. Lots of time. The Cylo-phone horn is in the cabinet for a fitting before finishing.

[dzavracky]

Nice job. I have made horns for the Cylo-phone cabinets and one for a Multiphone. They sure are a labor of love. Lots of time. The Cylo-phone horn is in the cabinet for a fitting before finishing.

Boy those look amazing!! How’d you get them so smooth? You must reveal your secrets

David