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  1. 20-06-2015, 18:33 #11
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    Pebble dash could look effective.
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gordon Steadman View Post
    What looks good seems to as much a matter of opinion as what sounds good. many seem to find varnished ply attractive, I don't. For me, it's just an excuse for not finishing it off properly.
    being an ex cabinet maker thats exactly my thoughts too,its crying out to me to be veneered in something exotic!
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    Personally I've yet to see a veneered block of this type that doesn't look naff and like something out of a tatty 30's cinema kiosk ... but each to their own
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikmas View Post
    Personally I've yet to see a veneered block of this type that doesn't look naff and like something out of a tatty 30's cinema kiosk ... but each to their own
    Clearly it needs to be done well by someone that knows what they are doing. bad veneering is worse than none at all.
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