Deacon project guitar
jomo
Posted 2006-10-09 2:30 PM (#324577)
Subject: Deacon project guitar


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I recently acquired an all original but somewhat beat up Deacon. I've had a couple of Ovations over the years but this is the first of this shape. First thing I noticed was how well balanced the guitar is to sit with. Second thing I noticed was that the selector switch knob was cracked and snapped off in my hand. Anybody know where i can find a 4 pole tripple throw replacement for it?
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2006-10-09 2:58 PM (#324578 - in reply to #324577)
Subject: Re: Deacon project guitar



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Philmax asked me the other night what a Deacon was like. That's what I told him... It's extremely comfortable to play sitting or standing.

Good luck with the switch, and welcome to the club!
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stephent28
Posted 2006-10-09 4:02 PM (#324579 - in reply to #324577)
Subject: Re: Deacon project guitar



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Miles (Mr. Ovation) probably has a switch somewhere or can point you in the right direction.
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Mr. Ovation
Posted 2006-10-09 4:53 PM (#324580 - in reply to #324577)
Subject: Re: Deacon project guitar


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I have the switches, check your email.
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Melmoth
Posted 2006-10-11 7:14 AM (#324581 - in reply to #324577)
Subject: Re: Deacon project guitar


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I believe Ovation customer support also has a supply of these remaining.
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Melmoth
Posted 2006-10-11 4:29 PM (#324582 - in reply to #324577)
Subject: Re: Deacon project guitar


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That's one thing I've noticed about the Deacon. It's not a light guitar. My buddy's first response was "It feels like I'm wearing a Les Paul or a V" but it's extremely well-balanced. sitting it's just plain comfortable. Standing it's more comfortable than you'd expect for the weight.
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jomo
Posted 2006-10-11 10:56 PM (#324583 - in reply to #324577)
Subject: Re: Deacon project guitar


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As it's mahogany you'd expect a Deacon to weigh more like an SG instead of a Paul but i think the body is thicker than an SG. It's funny, i've had a couple of vipers years ago and they seemed lighter than a Tele (probably because they were thinner). Always loved the pickups from a Viper but never liked the necks.
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