I considered disassembling the thing and giving it a good cleaning, but after seeing so many episodes of Antiques Roadshow over the years, I'm kind of afraid to remove the dirt.
You know the drill: "Gee, if you hadn't cleaned off the patina that candlestick would've been worth a gazillion dollars. Since you polished it, it'll go for $1.29" Don't think this actually applies to old guitar amps, but...
It just looks like dirt, as the tolex seems to be solid. Actually, the covering isn't like the Fender tolex coverings. Probably still a plastic coating on a fabric base, but a much less pebbly grain.
And thanks, Bill. The power light does have it's lens. I see that the linked page says "jewel" which I assume refers to the faceted lamps. The one on my 66-J, and the one pictured, are not faceted.
Dave
You know the drill: "Gee, if you hadn't cleaned off the patina that candlestick would've been worth a gazillion dollars. Since you polished it, it'll go for $1.29" Don't think this actually applies to old guitar amps, but...
It just looks like dirt, as the tolex seems to be solid. Actually, the covering isn't like the Fender tolex coverings. Probably still a plastic coating on a fabric base, but a much less pebbly grain.
And thanks, Bill. The power light does have it's lens. I see that the linked page says "jewel" which I assume refers to the faceted lamps. The one on my 66-J, and the one pictured, are not faceted.
Dave