What to do with 79 Heresy I

[moray james]

Right now, I only plan on replacing the caps, refinishing back to original walnut and recovering the grills. I may have to go to a black grill instead of the original cane fabric as I don't seem to see that anywhere.

 

I would ask about the sealing or reinforcing the back panel? Is this for some sound improvement?

 

One back panel only has 2 screws. Would anyone know the proper replacement?

Grill cloth including cane:

http://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/shop_Coverings_Grill_Cloth/

http://www.mojotone.com/Cabinets_x/Grillcloth_x/Cane-Grill-Cloth-58-W

http://ampshop.co.nz/collections/grill-cloth

http://www.guitar-parts.com/category/catalog/grill-cloth?page=1

http://www.qtasystems.co.uk/loudspeaker-components/loudspeaker-grilles.htm

http://www.critesspeakers.com/speaker_fabric.html

http://www.speakerbuildersupply.com/guitar-amp-speaker-grill-cloth-s/1824.htm

http://www.acoustonegrillecloth.com/

http://earcandy.com/product/salt-pepper-grill-cloth/ scroll to the left

http://www.tmsoundproofing.com/Guilford-Of-Maine-3087-Rattan-Acoustic-Fabric.html

http://www.guitar-parts.com/category/catalog/grill-cloth

http://qcomponents.ca/home.php?cat=101

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/94940002/vintage-advent-kloss-speaker-grille

http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/amplifier-cabinet-grillcloth

http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/amplifier-cabinet-grillcloth

http://www.acoustonegrillecloth.com/

Edited January 11, 2016 by moray james

[longdrive03]

Sorry I'm kinda late to the party!

 

I've redone several H's and a pair of beat up C's that had mahogany veneer that was painted black and had chicken wire in front of the woofers ala Animal House.

 

I suggest sanding with a random orbital sander  60-80 grit on medium speed until you start seeing some veneer showing through then switch to 150-220 and lower the speed.  Stripping is nasty and could affect the veneer glue.  If the surface is okay then fill any dents/cracks with stained filler and sand with 500 grit.    I like to use Minwax wipe on satin poly and sand between coats with 400 grit.  After about 5 coats I sand and let dry for 3-4 days then wet sand with 400 grit wet sand paper using bowl of water with some dish soap in it to act as a lubricant.  Sand until the shine is gone and poly is level then wipe with wet towel then dry towel.  Then use 0000 steel wool and Minwax finishing wax and applying to take out the sandpaper scratches working in a straight and circular motion interchangeably.  Some people wait 30 minutes before removing wax but you can wipe excess off with a new soft terry cloth and buff to your hearts content.  Makes a really smooth shine - takes out dust nibs and scratches and water beads up  on the finish.

 

Just a suggestion.  Good luck.