Pioneer SX-850 with Marquetry Cabinet

[bgray43050]

I've always enjoyed building marquetry furniture, and I've recently decided to apply this to some audio equipment.

This is a Pioneer SX-850. The marquetry is birds eye maple, three types of dyed bolivar, maple, and satinwood.

 

[67dylan]

Nice custom work. How long did that take? I'm still trying to improve my wood working skills so I really appreciate the share.

 

[bgray43050]

Nice custom work. How long did that take? I'm still trying to improve my wood working skills so I really appreciate the share.

Thanks! The entire thing was about 2 months, but I really couldn't spend much time except weekends and some evenings....so hours? I'm guessing 30-40 hours.

 

[PhilA]

That's a beautiful case. Not many people seem to want to take an interest in creating things like that any more. I'm impressed because my skills limit is wire wool and stain

Phil

 

[nrenter]

Yeah, that's impressive. I'm assuming it's as beautiful inside (full restoration)?

 

[Redikilowatt]

The Birdseye maple is beautiful but the marquetry takes it over the top.
I admire your patience and skill

Roger

 

[osubuc45]

That is gorgeous. Nice job.

 

[bgray43050]

Yeah, that's impressive. I'm assuming it's as beautiful inside (full restoration)?

Not a full restoration, but I did all that was needed. Cleaned, Deoxit, all pots, switches, etc. Replaced a few lights, replaced the glass as it was cracked. But all capacitors are looking fine, so I left it at that. It sounds great, so I'm good with where it is. Thanks!

 

[cartop]

Absolutely beautiful, Great work......

 

[Descartridge]

beauty

 

[F1nut]

Impressive craftsmanship!

 

[burgerman]

Beautiful work!

 

[JURB]

That is excellent.

The only problem is that now you don't want to put anything on top of it ! LOL You'll need a bigger shelf if you want a turntable and all that.

 

[splicerphil]

Very nice!!

 

[JT-3]

Amazing - that is 100% unique. Never seen something like that.

Did you veneer the end caps or are they solid?

 

[bgray43050]

Amazing - that is 100% unique. Never seen something like that.

Did you veneer the end caps or are they solid?

Everything is veneered. It's not easy to find solid birdseye maple. Thanks!