Dead Wax Upholstery
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Handcrafted Upholstery · Est. 2024

Dressed for
the Stage.
Built to Last.

Custom upholstery for amplifiers, speaker cabinets, and instrument cases. Every piece is placed by hand. Every cover made to protect what matters most — your sound.

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What We Do

Crafted by a fan,
trusted by musicians.

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Guitar & Bass Cases

From hardshell to flight cases — interior lining, exterior tolex or leather, hardware replacement, and custom foam fitting for any instrument.

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Amp Cabinet Recovering

Restore or reimagine your combo amp or head cabinet. We source authentic tolex, tweed, and vinyl in classic and custom colors, with perfect corner wraps.

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Road Cases

Heavy-duty road cases built to survive the gig — exterior tolex or vinyl, reinforced lid lining, custom foam interiors, and hardware that won’t fail mid-tour.

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Keyboard & Synth Cases

Gig bags and rigid cases for keyboards and vintage synthesizers. Soft suede interiors, reinforced edges, and adjustable straps are available.

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Pedalboard Boxes

Compact to large pedalboard cases in tolex-wrapped wood or molded shells, with precision-cut foam inserts and cable pass-throughs.

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Custom & Repair

Re-covering vintage amps, speaker grille restoration, and full repairs on worn or damaged equipment covers of any kind.

Materials

Every texture
tells a story.

British Style Black Tolex

We work with a curated selection of materials chosen for durability, authenticity, and aesthetic versatility. Whether you want the classic look of 1960s Fender tweed or a modern matte-black finish, we have the stock.

All materials are sourced from specialty suppliers to match vintage specifications or provide premium modern alternatives.

  • Authentic Marshall and Fender-spec black & red tolex
  • Traditional tweed (small, large, and vintage weaves)
  • Full-grain and corrected-grain leathers
  • Woven grill cloth in period-correct patterns
  • Stainless steel, chrome, and brass hardware
  • UV-resistant exterior vinyl for touring rigs

How It Works

Simple, collaborative, precise.

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Consultation

Tell us about your piece, your vision, and your timeline. We’ll discuss materials, colors, and design options together.

Measurement

Ship your amp or case to our studio, or drop it off locally. Every dimension is measured precisely before cutting begins.

Handcraft

Each piece is cut, glued, and placed with care using traditional upholstery techniques refined over years of practice.

Delivery

Inspected, photographed, and returned to you. Most jobs are completed within 3–4 weeks. Rush jobs available on request.

Recent work.

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Jamie’s work is exceptional! She is very professional, and very detail-oriented. All the work she has done for me has been world-class. She is a true artisan, with a very high skill level, and great to work with!

Todd “Toddzilla” Austin
Proprietor
Tone Central Station

Jamie has an unwavering commitment to quality and client satisfaction that makes a leader in the specialized industry, and a top choice for those seeking exceptional restoration for your investment.

Jeff Hime
Hime Amplification

She did an incredible job, recovering the cabinet with meticulous attention to detail. From the new grill cloth and piping to every last detail, it looks exactly like it must have in 1970 when it was brand new.
 It’s absolutely perfect. If you need any work done on your amps or cabinets, look no further.

Mike Krug

Wow! Jamie just completed the most AMAZING restoration of this roadcase for my Z-Bass. I HIGHLY recommend Jamie for any of this work…re-wrapping old amps, etc. She’s the best.

Judd Fuller
Nashville Session / Road Musician

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  • 📍  Nashville, Tennessee
  • ⏰ Hours Monday-Friday | 10 am – 5 pm
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