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(10-10-2015, 08:46 AM)John Bartley Wrote:  Looks good Dan. Those Marconi sets have really big sound. The cabinet repairs don't look too intimidating. A few veneer chips, maybe a bit of veneer lift and a lot of flaking lacquer. It will look beautiful when you are done.

cheers

John
   Thanks  John. It looks better than it is ..
  You make it sound so simple.  All those light colored lines running from front to rear,on the top are lifted veneer. It should be relatively easy to repair, but it just takes time.
  It  Will be worked on this winter.
  Dan in Calgary

   Living in Calgary Alberta


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Marconi 138 - by Dan Walker - 10-06-2015, 12:57 AM
RE: Marconi 138 - by TA Forbes - 10-10-2015, 08:37 AM
RE: Marconi 138 - by John Bartley - 10-10-2015, 08:46 AM
RE: Marconi 138 - by Dan Walker - 10-10-2015, 12:51 PM



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