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Location: Sydney, Australia | Hi,
I was just wondering how difficult it would be to convert a left /h to a right/h.
The nut would have to be changed - that wouldn't be hard.
The bridge, modified or changed?
Pickguard? perhaps just add the rh one.
I'd like to know of your experience or opinions.
Thanks so much
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Location: Sydney, Australia | no pickguard :P |
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Location: Jet City | It depends on the bridge. What model are you talking about, and does it have an original Ovation pickup? If so, it's pretty easy. Might need a fret job too if the frets have wear to them. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | It's a 1115-1 12 string, doesn't have a pickup.
Would it be possible to add a pickup too, I have one from a damaged ovation.
Thanks for your time. |
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Location: Jet City | Jay, because of the angle on the acoustic only bridge, this will be a hard one to switch over. The intonation would most likely be way off. Also, the Pacemaker has "Fan" Bracing I believe which is ALMOST symmetrical, but not quite: ![]() 
This bracing has a slight variable as you can see (not a mirror image). It would be upside down if you flipped the strings and could produce unfavorable tonal qualities
Edited by Damon67 2013-03-29 11:47 AM
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Thanks for your diagram and time Damon,
Asymmetrical bracing. Well, doesn't that just tear it...
Cheers
"All knowledge is good, all ignorance is bad".
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convert left/h 12 string Ovation to right/h?