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Thanks for the info. So the only veneer would be on the front edge of birch plywood I guess?

After I removed the paint I did sand with 220 paper before staining

After I removed the paint I did sand with 220 paper and used a tac cloth before staining.

I stripped the polyurethane and paint with a commercial grade remover. I picked up a cheap plastic scraper made for this, it worked much better than a putty knife. I ended up staining with an Early American Min Wax stain and topped with two coats of Williamsville Wax. I rubbed the wax (with the grain) in with a 00 steel wool then buffed with the grain using a 0000 steel wool. I went back to the natural wood veneer but painted the front edge trim and the risers a satan black. Looks sharp and crisp in my opinion.. did I say I love these speakers and they sound fantastic. I will post pictures on a separate post. For some reason when I post photos with text it gets messed up.. not a Tech person. Mark

Thanks, now I start on the second speaker.

I hear a slight static sound coming from one of my 1988 Cornwall II. It only appears with a female voice at a certain range. I’m not a sound tech so I am having difficulty explaining my situation. I think it’s coming from the mid range. Any insight is appreciated.

Merrymaking The crossover issue has my attention, I was told by a Klipsch dealer the Chorus crossovers were installed during the time the Cornwalls were discontinued and it was a lateral move. I decided to finish the first speaker with a bees wax and keep the original veneer that was hidden under black paint and a very bad coats

Thanks!

I removed the polyurethane and black paint and found a veneer. Not sure what kind it is but I think with proper sanding and care I can bring back close to original look. I’m ok with a little wear after 31 years. I still have to remove the old stuff from the rest of this and the second speaker. I'm open to any thoughts or tips on how keep this vintage look if I don’t find any major issue as I move forward. Thanks

I know you said to do top and sides only, why not the face if all components are removed? Any concern about doing the front edges of side panels that face the front of the speaker? Sorry if I’m asking bad questions.

I talked with customer support at Klipsch and sent pictures, Zach is going to take them to the older guys in the shop to get their opinion. Above and beyond customer service. I think you are right about the finish. I’ll post what I hear from Klipsch. Thanks again!

i removed the midrange horn and found a tag showing the cabinet inspection in Jan 1988. I could also see the cut around the horn and don’t see any signs of a veneer. see any veneer.

I’m thinking it is a furniture grade plywood under the polyurethane and paint.

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I heard of that, they are not there. I took the speakers to a Klipsch Dealer in Williamsport, Pa and was told the reason there are no serial numbers is because they would have been stamped on the original back plate. Since they were replaced with Chorus crossovers which are just components not a complete speaker system there would not be serial numbers stamped. I was also told that the Chorus crossovers should be a seen as a slight upgrade. Would that be true. To Carlthess40, I am located in York, Pa. thanks for all the tips and advice.