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Location: Alabama/Georgia | My Ovation has the serial number 157922 (made in 1979?) but I don't know which model it is. It's a flat top sunburst with no cutaway. It came with a pickup mounted in the bridge.
The binding which helped attach the top to the fiberglass body started coming off and then the top began to separate in two ways.
May I get some advice about repairing this instrument which I've had for 21 years?
I am located near the border of AL/GA in case you know of a repair person in this area (or in Atlanta area).
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Location: Pensacola,FL | You might try these folks "In-Town Guitar Repair" or perhaps get in touch with the factory and see what the repair would run . Some of the others here can tell you exactly who to call and talk to. |
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Location: SoCal | Call the factory. They can recommend a repair person in your area. |
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Location: Alabama/Georgia | Thanks, OGL1 and Paul! On closer examination I realize that my guitar has more problems than I thought. It needs lots of new frets. I guess one reason I was having trouble playing it in tune is that in addition to the top being held on by duct tape the first three frets are badly worn. [of course I could just capo it behind the fourth fret and tune it low to compensate???] I did finally remove the aging duct tape, strings and bridge saddle complete with the pickup that never worked anyway. Maybe I can use it as a wall hanging? Next Spring birds could build a nest in it if I leave my window open!
I think an Ovation can be easier to hold than a Dreadnought shaped instrument but one thing that never went away was that resin smell. It seems like after 23 years it would disappear???? I'm chemically sensitive. Does that smell bother anyone else?
I've enjoyed the guitar but considering the cost of repair I guess it's just time to send it to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.....[another joke, guys and gals]
So, I'm in the market for a new used guitar or the services of a repair person who can do this kind of job for a reasonable price. The factory won't commit to any price at all. They have to see it first, which is reasonable but the factory is a thousand miles away and my bicycle needs a new bicycle.
Singin' Steve
[ September 01, 2002: Message edited by: Steve Sedberry ] |
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1979 model: help re-attaching top to fiberglass bowl