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Well, after carefully examining as many shouldered 16B photos I could find in which the set appeared to have at least some of its original finish, I now feel that Extra Dark Walnut is just a shade or so darker than the original. However, Medium Dark Walnut is too light. It should be somewhere in between...and I'm not sure if Mohawk carries such a color.

Mohawk's color samples online leave a lot to be desired. The samples do not match how they will look when sprayed on wood.

The regular Tone Finish has a lot of pigment, and will quickly take on the look of paint after a few coats. The Ultra Classic uses dye instead of pigment, and will allow the wood grain to still show through.

I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused in my previous recommendation, but I think it would still look better with Extra Dark Walnut and be slightly darker than the original, than if it were refinished in a monotone Medium Walnut which would be totally wrong.

If I don't forget, I'll post a photo of my recently refinished shouldered 16B later, and you can judge for yourself. I'm waiting for the lacquer to completely outgas and harden before I rub it down and reinstall everything including new grille cloth.

Thanks Ron. No problem. I may use medium walnut for the first few coats and the extra dark walnut for the final one on a piece of scrap to see how it comes out first. If you post a photo that would be great!