Dear Alien: Thanks for the information. I certainly didn't want to devalue it by doing something foolish. I'll hook up my multi-tester and see what kind of readings I get. After I get those I'll let you know and if you think it's appropriate, I'll do a sound check per your instructions. The crossover (according to the Introduction Guide) is not only original (see pictures) it looks like it's brand new in appearance. I checked on your RWB 604 (Les Paul) and mine is similar in all respects but appears to be less "used" in appearance (and it's a lower serial number). I'll take it out of the cabinet carefully, photograph it, test it, and then put it right back inside. There is one very small (1.25" long) tear in the paper, but it is not separated (took me till now to find it).2013-04-02 11.30.28.jpg

I haven't done anything to the cabinets because I wanted them to be as original as possible (have no intentions of making misrepresentations or misleading anyone). If applying oil to them will help I'm sure anyone would see that as just normal care, so I'm happy to do it.

One last question (for now): You're certain that taking out the speaker is not tampering/altering/etc. and that assuming I don't drop it onto concrete, it should be fine to do? THANKS AGAIN!