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Location: UK | Is it easy to change epaulets from the 5 piece to the 8 piece versions. Or should i leave well alone! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Kevin, I wouldn't attempt anything like that. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Use a Sharpie to draw some extra lines. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | The only way I have ever seen them removed was by sanding the whole top. Not a venture I would advise for anyone. If you like a different look, I would advise buying the model you really want. On the other hand ... If you really want to change YOUR guitar, send it to the factory and I am sure they can and will do it for you. But plan on paying a lot for it. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | 2nd choice... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | If MrN's signature line is complete I believe he is contemplating epaulet augmentation on his U681-12. One of the very rarest of the rare Adamas guitars. You don't just get rid of it and buy one with 8 piece epaulets. Factory could do it, but I think MrN is overseas making an already very expensive cosmetic enhancement all the more cost prohibitive. Indeed I think my Sharpie suggestion is the best route. However I would never screw around with such a rare and valuable guitar as the U681-12. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Good Observation. I'd just sell the Rick and the Guild then and buy another Ovation or Adamas with the epaulets you want. |
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Location: UK | Thanks for the advice guys and well spotted Gallerinnski! Why oh why did they not put the nicer epaulets on the UTE? They look great on Trader Jim's 1681!
I will leave well alone... |
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Location: UK | Hey Vince, the Guild is awesome plugged in, a great looking guitar, and the size of Bluesbird, so could never sell it. As for the Ricky, well, i've always wanted one and managed to get one a few years ago, so, nope, no deal at the mo. Gotta keep 'em both.
But will buy a new Adamas anyway... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Going to have to change your sig soon Kevin. ;) |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | Just run the guitar through a planer. That should get rid of the old ones. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | ...Gotta keep 'em both. A man after my own heart! Buy many, buy often. |
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Location: UK | Will indeed Jim. A way to go to catch up on Vince though! |
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