Is there a bulletproof way to tell if an original tweed amp has been retweeded? Obviously much is subjective and I've seen plenty of original examples live and of course pics but determining original vs retweed can be really tough in my anecdotal opinion when done excellently.
Are there tell-tale signs of things like tweed wrap direction, corners, inside edges, etc. that give away an original vs. a redo?
I remember reading somewhere that tweed direction wasn't 100% consistent through the years.
Retweed identification
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Re: Retweed identification
Carefully remove one of the feet or the handle, does the covering look newer under there, or basically the same?
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Re: Retweed identification
It does look different under the knob and handle but I'm still relatively confident this is not original Fender tweed. Finish is wrong (too matte) and I know the feet, back panel screws... etc are replacements. The condition on the inside of the redwood is not commensurate with the exterior finish it has much more wear. The speaker baffle and fabric seem suspect as well. The chassis and printing are clean which made me question it but it's feeling redone.
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Re: Retweed identification
Nice handle... 
(definitely not 100% original for sure - up to the point where retweed seem to be something of a detail, I'd say)
(definitely not 100% original for sure - up to the point where retweed seem to be something of a detail, I'd say)
Re: Retweed identification
Yeah some joker put the handle on crooked also, likely to "fix" a stripped original screw hole. Cool 
Re: Retweed identification
OK so now that I'm confident this is not the original tweed I want to get it retweeded properly.
Anyone have recommendations for who does exceptional retweed work?
Anyone have recommendations for who does exceptional retweed work?