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Step 1
Went to Lowe's and picked up:
Zinsser® Bulls Eye® Shellac - Traditional Finish & Sealer - Amber (one quart) = $6.97
Zinsser® Bulls Eye® Shellac - Sealer & Finish - Clear Spray (12oz) = $4.48
3M® Finishing Pads (pack of 2) = $1.64
3M® 3/4" Painters Tape (60 yds) = $1.96
Wooster® 1-1/2" Dec. Choice Oil-Based Finishes White Bristle Brush = $4.96
Hot Dogs w/mustard from outside Hot Dog Cart/Vender (2) = $4.00

Total (less hot dogs) = $20.01

Step 2
Remove amp from cab.
Remove speaker and baffle board from cab.
Remove reverb tank from cab.
Remove front and back Fender plates.
Leave feet in cab, just tape off.
(removing wood screws should be avoided, the others were all machine screws so no harm done.)
...you should have an empty, bare cabinet now.

Step 3
Clean tweed with warm soap and water (or carpet cleaner) and allow to dry, then vacuum.

Step 4
Apply first coat of shellac. Do it right, a thin, even layer. No need to gob it on, we want a nice finish. Be careful on the edges as you don't want a build up of excess shellac to accumulate...you will get dark spots. Allow to dry 30-60 mins.

Step 5
Sand with your steel wool or sanding pad and smooth out first coat of shellac. You don't have to be gentle, you will be able to feel the difference...not see it. After I would sand, I would take a damp sponge and wipe down the cab to remove any dust or pieces of the sanding pad. Then wipe clean/dry with a soft cloth or quality paper towel.

Step 6
Repeat Steps 4 & 5 until desired shade is achieved. (don't forget the bottom!)

Step 7
Give it another sand and prep it as if you were going to go for one more coat. Make sure it is as you want it before we apply the final layer.

Step 8
Time to use the Clear Spray. Hold can about 10-12 inches away and give one, good solid coat...not too much, just a nice coat. Allow to dry at least a full hour.

Step 9
Reassemble amp.
Admire work.

Step 10
Turn on.
Plug in.
Rock out.

Hindsight:
Only need like a pint of shellac.
Only used tape for feet, so you may not need some.
3M® Finishing Pads are perfect.
The Amber color I got is the BEST color.
It took one afternoon.
The brush is trash now.