Opinions On Teak for SX-850

[grey_beard]

I have an SX-850 with damage to the wood veneer on one side. There is about a two inch strip from top to bottom on the right hand side at the back of the case. It's unsightly.

Currently the unit has the original walnut veneer which I like, but I am afraid that repairing and matching the 40 year old finish would be next to impossible without looking repaired.

So I have some nice real teak veneer that I am considering using to refinish the case.

What do you think? Stay with the original or refinish with teak?

 

[Super Noob]

I say make the unsightly slightly.

Tweak to teak... SX850 is a sweet rig.

Took a unsightly SX750 and Installed oak veneer... was happy with the results.

 

[Oldsansui441]

I think teak would look really nice, is it golden teak you have?

 

[Trikyneubs]

Teak usually will lose some contrast between the dark grain and light golden grain. After a year or so of exposure to air- teak will start to patina with a nice warm orange like glow. Walnut also warms in appearance but takes much much longer. Maybe give the veneer a little teak oil. I bet it looks awesome

 

[rkgren1]

I like, but rarely see, cherry veneer on audio equipment.
You normally see walnut as a sort of baseline for veneered cabinets.

For some reason, I cannot get attached to oak veneer on electronics.
I cannot rationalize why that is, but it does not look right to my eye for some odd reason.

 

[miklemke]

The teak, well oiled, will look great.

 

[hertzdonut]

What do you think? Stay with the original or refinish with teak?

Teak. In a heartbeat.

I like, but rarely see, cherry veneer on audio equipment.

Funny you should mention that. I like cherry now and then. I redid a PL-530 a few years ago in cherry.
- Jeff