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Location: Peoria, Illinois | I owned an Ovation LX 12-string for a few months. Really liked the tone, but noted the top buldging just behind the bridge, on the low E side. I traded that one away (I tried to like that orange color) at my local GC, for another instrument.
Just the other day I was at the GC, and my guitar is still for sale. I felt the top to see if it was changed since I sold it, and indeed, the condition has worsened.
Before I decide to sink some $ on a Glenn Campbell 12-string, I was wondering if this a probem with all Ovation 12ers, or just my example. |
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I've had my Legend LX 12 for about 6 months now and never had a problem. My guess is that your guitar may have had a problem with the bracing in that area. Ovation 12 strings (unlike many other brands) are even fine if you tune them to 440 pitch. I don't think you'll find a better 12 string. |
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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | The only Ovation 12 string that I own that doesn't have a top buldge is my adamas..
I put on silk and steels and always play in alternate tunings which result in even less tension.
my 1758-4 is kinda scary looking, but it has been that way for years and hasn't seemed to have gotten any worse....but no cracks...just a pot belly....kinda like mine. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | If the bulge is stable, there are those who would argue that the guitar is under the most efficient tension to produce the most sound... |
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Location: NW NJ | Originally posted by Erniewan:
my 1758-4 is kinda scary looking, but it has been that way for years and hasn't seemed to have gotten any worse....but no cracks...just a pot belly....kinda like mine. My 1758 too ... a little bit of belly, and WOW, what a sound!
Jeff must be right, it really does pile on the sound ... Hmmmm, maybe like balancing the ying and yang, or the good side of the force and the dark side of the force, or something like that. Anyway, my lightly bellied 1758 is a boomer! :D :cool: |
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Location: PNW | Based on experience and other's input, a bit of bulge/bellying behind the bridge is normal, especially on a 12 string. Caving in front of the bridge, however, is not. Average 6 strings have around 150-170 lbs. of pull while a 12 has over 200. It's worth checking with a straight edge to make sure the bracing isn't collapsing between the bridge and soundhole. If not, I wouldn't worry about it. Also look for gaps at the back of the bridge. |
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12-String Top Buldge