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"I'm pretty sure I have an extra back for a Clifton cabinet.  "

"My friend found a good video that shows the back... https://www.facebook.com/reel/795285964979017"

"Aniline wood stain would look the closest to original.  The dimensions of bifarian back panels varied depending on the model of cabinet.  Sound deadening materials were employed in these cabinets to reduce echo within the cabinets.  I…"

"It looks like there is some sort of sound absorbing "padding" on the other side of the back? You can see the edges in the picture. Stromberg Carlson and Northern Electric used a soft material on their sound chambers. I'm assuming it…"

"I know. Unfortunately, it would never look like a real 90 year old original. I still kick myself for not getting an original someone solf on Ebay last year. Had I known I was going to get a cabinet I would have bought it then. Oh well...20/20…"

"I suppose dark walnut, several applications until it looks right when wetted with mineral spirits (paint thinner). Then maybe a thin satin finish rather than glossy. But new plywood is not going to look 90 years old. I suppose you could glue up…"

"Hi David. Thanks for additional information regarding the back board. Although the backboard in the photo was fitted to a different cabinet, it appears to be the same style as the type used on a Clifton cabinet, like I have. What type of stain would…"

"A picture is worth 1000 words. It should not be too hard to make a repo back board for someone with basic woodworking tools.  It is thick stock, using at least 3/4 inch plywood or 1 inch if you can source it.  Strong bracing to minimize…"

"Here is the only picture of the bifarian board I can quickly locate..."

"Here it is with the cover on it."

"Hi Brad. Thanks for the reply. Mine did have one on it. Has the original screws and wingnuts that held it on. Here is a pic of the set...no amp or speaker though."

"Hi Tony, No, the set didn't come with a back on the cabinet. I don't see any evidence that there ever was a back on it. No screw holes or brackets, keepers etc. Also the plug that goes into the back of the amp/PS sticks out past the edge…"

"Thanks for the reply kent. I kick myself for not getting an original backboard that was on Ebay earlier this year. That was before I ever thought I would get an original Clifton cabinet. Yet here I am with the cabinet. I hope someone has one they…"

"The bifarian back board is rather unique. There was a fellow (no longer in business) who made replica boards. I cannot locate any measurements on it but maybe someone here will see this and reply... Kent"

"Hello Brad. Congrats on the find. I have a very nice Masterpiece V and just got an original Clifton cabinet. Unfortunately, it is missing it's amp and speaker, as usual. I have been looking for an MP-V amp forever...and just missed out on a…"