Opinions please.

[bigaudioal]

Not that your guys are known for being shy about your opinions . . .

but I am toying with the idea of changing the speaker cloth on the Tele-bar. Stay with the original black, or add a touch more gold to balance out the black more? What do you think?

[bigaudioal]

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[init4fun]

Opinions are like backsides , everyone's got em , and they all stink

And in MY stinky opinion I give one vote for "original recipe please"

[decojoe67]

Being a purist I always go with original.

[Polaraligned]

For what it is worth, I like the black better...

[danny]

Hi I would go for what you like best I know the original is best but you have to live with it and this can be easily changed if you want later. Danny

[vts1134]

I think I like the gold better.
BTW that is such a cool set!

[M3-SRT8]

I like the gold cloth. Everything about it. The tonal value, pattern, excetera.

Even as a purist, I say go for it. Speaker cloths can always be changed back.

Go big or go home!

[bigaudioal]

Thanks for everyone's 2 cents. I think I am gonna keep the original and make a second board with the gold on it. This way I have both done and can decide which one to put in later and switch them out anytime I feel like it. Do not want to trash the original, but I kinda like the gold too.

Also, my wife may have some input with this decision as well. This set is the ONLY one she kinda likes of my collection. Everything else she simply . . . tolerates. LOL!

[Kevin Kuehn]

I like the original black better. I think the gold will draw too much attention to the non centered speaker area.

That's a beautiful set you have there, but I'd sure dread keeping a black anything dusted around this place.

[Phil Nelson]

Originally Posted by bigaudioal

keep the original and make a second board with the gold on it.

Best solution. Earn some Bonus Husband Points if your wife likes the gold. If later you decide the sell the piece, reinstall the original and it's authentic.

Phil Nelson

[wa2ise]

I'd go with the gold. If for no other reason that it shows that you appreciate her input

[Kevin Kuehn]

Oh, ok. Go with the gold.

[Kamakiri]

After all the stuff you're bringing in I'm shocked that you got her down to the basement to make a recommendation

[bigaudioal]

Oh I need the bonus points BIG TIME!!!! I have only been in this hobby about 2 years and I have 7 TVs and 7 radios. I live in a 1300 square foot townhouse. So the basement is packed with stuff. Our basement is a nicely refinished space with blue walls and very light tan carpet. So not like it's a workshop type basement. I set up a temp workspace in one corner and do my best to keep everything clean. Luckily I have a small unfinished portion with a slop sink to do cleaning and dirty work, but she is probably at the end of her rope with me and my "stuff."

Speaking of dirty work, 63 years of tarnish removed. My hands are sore from all the polishing, but they came out great!