replacing the veneer on a pioneer amp

[K7sparky]

WOW that cherry looks great!
Vinyl veneer is the only thing I have seen on any factory jobs since the early 60s (consoles not included) - AND I like to think some did the real thing on cases that were not solid hard wood but so far none have passed me by.

Almost all the contractors doing kitchen cabinet refacing use paper backed veneer with the adhesive in place. Peel and stick; of course there is more to it than that but it holds up on vertical surfaces which is more difficult that flat surfaces if you put it om right. I did small receiver about 25 years ago with some leftover pieces and it worked pretty well. Sold the receiver about 20 years ago so I can't testify to how long it lasts, but kitchen cabinets get a lot more use and abuse than stereo receivers.

I've got a question on the paper backed veneer that seems illusive. Your experience would be helpful and is OFF TOPIC!
I've used a lot of non-backed oak veneer for round top window jam extensions in ICF construction (concave applied on flexible plywood)) which are close to 10 inch wide.
I have ZERO experience with the paper backed. Any idea how it does on concave and convex applications?
I have a 1941 Philco in bad shape from sitting in a barn that's been sitting for several years while I've been trying to decide what to do.

 

[Old HiFi Guy]

Sorry, never done curving surfaces, just flat. You want want to aak your supplier about that.

 

[sruchris]

I recently did a SX-680. I used a PSA-backed cherry veneer. Stained it, then followed up with two coats of poly.