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andyrlb
16-01-2023, 12:05
Now I know that some of you will be cursing me FOR WHAT I HAVE DONE!
But really the case on this beauty deserved better , the corners were dented and a big chunk on one corner, plus it wasn’t the nicest I’ve seen .
So I’m off sick today with a painful lower back pain that’s progressively gotten worse since last Wednesday,it only hurts when sitting down ( so I need to stay stood up ) so I thought I need to keep busy and came up with the idea of sorting out the Yammie ( it’s really been bugging me )
I started at about 09:30 , doctors at 11 and case 95% finished by 11:40, and here it is ….
Just a few more coats of Danish oil.
The purpose of this post is to hopefully show how simple a job it is , and it’s very rewarding.

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andyrlb
16-01-2023, 12:19
Now don’t she look mighty fine …

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Patrick Dixon
16-01-2023, 12:34
The result looks good but I'm not really sure what you did?

Filled in the chips and added new veneer over the top of the old?
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 12:38
The result looks good but I'm not really sure what you did?

Filled in the chips and added new veneer over the top of the old?

Yes , to demonstrate how easy it is


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struth
16-01-2023, 12:39
looking good andy.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 12:39
looking good andy.

Thanks mate .


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Macca
16-01-2023, 12:58
Looks fantastic.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 13:00
Looks fantastic.

Thanks Martin , it did need doing imo .


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Macca
16-01-2023, 13:41
It did and well worth restoring classics like this, they aren't making any more of them. Nowadays it's all plastic-fantastic or over-styled bling.
Firebottle
16-01-2023, 14:26
Looks great Andy, like brand new.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 14:27
Looks great Andy, like brand new.

Thanks Alan [emoji1303]


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Pigmy Pony
16-01-2023, 15:07
I agree it looks fantastic, but we only have your word for it that it was a simple task. This one I did last year, with matching amplifier:

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I think it needs more sanding.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 15:08
I agree it looks fantastic, but we only have your word for it that it was a simple task. This one I did last year, with matching amplifier:

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I think it needs more sanding.

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Love it ! They’re cordless too [emoji1787]


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struth
16-01-2023, 15:15
looks to be a lot of woodchip:ner:
Pigmy Pony
16-01-2023, 15:38
Still turned out better than the pencil case I made at school. Andy, what wood is the veneer on your tuner? It suits the facia perfectly.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 15:42
Still turned out better than the pencil case I made at school. Andy, what wood is the veneer on your tuner? It suits the facia perfectly.

It’s American black walnut mate . I’m lucky to live near a great veneer company called the Veneer hub , going in their warehouse is a real treat .


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Pigmy Pony
16-01-2023, 15:53
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Love it ! They’re cordless too [emoji1787]


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Bloody hell! I've veneered over the cables :(

I don't think you should be telling everyone how simple a task it was - you could make some money doing that for other folk :)
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 17:00
Opinions please, should i do the same to the amp which is in pristine condition and the veneer never did match.

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Macca
16-01-2023, 17:19
I'd leave it original.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 17:20
I'd leave it original.

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struth
16-01-2023, 18:01
i'd go with the new stuff now.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 18:08
Well I do think that the black walnut looks nicer and more modern but my concern would be am I unnecessarily devaluing it ? The tuner cabinet was slightly damaged and the veneer wasn’t very nice .


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Pigmy Pony
16-01-2023, 18:15
Chances are if you did sell, you'd be flogging both. And I think they would be more desirable if they matched.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 19:00
Well at least the majority of you appreciate it [emoji6]


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struth
16-01-2023, 19:16
a matched pair will look better.
andyrlb
16-01-2023, 19:21
Not sure if they’re even meant to be a match given that the veneers are totally different and they’re not the same size ( width)


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struth
16-01-2023, 19:54
That would change things perhaps. If your keeping them maybe do it.
Barry
16-01-2023, 21:34
Excellent work there Andrew, But if I had the choice, I would have stained the veneer to be a darker colour; maybe rosewood.
Pigmy Pony
17-01-2023, 11:30
Excellent work there Andrew, But if I had the choice, I would have stained the veneer to be a darker colour; maybe rosewood.

We all have different tastes. Some may prefer them to be a darker colour, some not. Hard to predict which colour would prove more desirable, so I would suggest Andy has them the colour he likes, and trusts that his tastes match that of potential buyer. Personally I think his choice of veneer looks great.
Lawrence001
17-01-2023, 11:55
I love it as it is nice veneer that still got a nice pattern to it and goes with more than a dark one would.

I'd leave the other as original if it's clean.
andyrlb
17-01-2023, 17:27
I love it as it is nice veneer that still got a nice pattern to it and goes with more than a dark one would.

I'd leave the other as original if it's clean.

Thanks Lawrence [emoji1303]


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