Working on another set of speakers.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218781)
Walnut Creek, California
October 27, 2023 10:10pm CST
These are Acoustic Research AR-4xs from the very early 1970s.
I bought some light stain for them today. This will be a quick and dirty restoration.
I won't charge much for my work, perhaps $40.
I will only have to restore two surfaces.
Wish me luck and good color matching.
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@Deepizzaguy (102799)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Oct 23
I wish you the best of luck restoring the AR- 4xs.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
28 Oct 23
Matching stain can be very difficult in 50 year old projects. I would assume the moisture content of the wood is low so be careful. It's likely that the applied stain will be absorbed by the wood at an unusually high rate and present darker after application. I have made some mistakes that were time consuming to correct. Partial stain matching can be challenging.
I wish you well in this project.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
28 Oct 23
@DaddyEvil
Hey! I hope you're doing well.
I have had some medical issues and had to have several surgeries beginning in January. My last surgery was a couple of weeks ago and I finally feel well enough to interact with people.
Thanks for the warm welcome DE :)
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
28 Oct 23
@Vikingswest1 Oh, wow! I thought you were staying with your son and babysitting your grandson. I'm glad you're feeling/doing better!
You're very welcome!
Uhm... you missed out on some things around here... Thankfully, things are getting better.
Uhm... you missed out on some things around here... Thankfully, things are getting better.2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
28 Oct 23
Hey! Long time, no see! How have you been doing?
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@ptrikha_2 (46947)
• India
28 Oct 23
All the best wishes from my end.
The name "...Research"... - were these used for some sort of actual research during the 1970s?
So were sound speakers common in US in 70s as well?
That is a new knowledge for me !
So any other Saturday plans?
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
28 Oct 23
I always hope you have good luck on your restoration projects, pony.
Is the stain you bought golden oak?
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
28 Oct 23
Good luck making this restoration. Our one speaker that's left is from the early 70s too. Have a good weekend.
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@TheHorse (218781)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Oct 23
@LindaOHio "I gots to know."
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
28 Oct 23
@TheHorse As I mentioned before, it's in the corner of a room with a lot of boxes and crap piled up. If we ever clear it out, I will let you know for sure.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
28 Oct 23
They seem to vintage speakers ! I think restoring them is a piece of cake for you.
