[Ron Ramirez]

So here is how the T7-5 "shoulders" look now:

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum...-5_088.jpg]

[Image: http://www.philcoradio.com/images/phorum...-5_089.jpg]

Comparing these photos to the photos in post #6 above, you can see a difference.

But perhaps I did not need to bleach the shoulders after all. Looking at the an original finish T7-5 picture shown here at Wikimedia Commons as well as another T7-5 on Russ' website (scroll about 2/3 down the page to see before and after shots of a T7-5), it is obvious that there was no real need for me to use wood bleach on the shoulders since these areas are supposed to be heavily toned with Extra Dark Walnut anyway. Oh well, it was good practice and I have the stuff should I need it again in the near future.