1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl
MusicMishka
Posted 2007-12-08 3:22 PM (#71385)
Subject: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Arrived home this morning: 30+ years of filth and strings at least that old...cut off old strings, replaced the tuners (one broken knob) with the tuners from my 68 1115, cleaned fret board and polished frets, cleaned and waxed body, back of bowl SURPRISEINGLY shiny...very little scratches and no damage, one top crack (left bridge to bottom edge of top - may have been repaired at one time), quite a few finish cracks(but I think it gives it character), restrung and tuned up and plays like a dream: I will take some off of the bass side of the saddle and lower the action a bit for my tastes...for under $280, what a great guitar and a great piece of Ovation Guitar Co. History!
Here are some pic's: 1968 SB 12
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lanaki
Posted 2007-12-08 3:31 PM (#71386 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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lotsa character and mojo! is that redundant? great job, mike.
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vision
Posted 2007-12-08 5:13 PM (#71387 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Very Nice Mike - is that what you are sending me for Christmas. :D
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stonebobbo
Posted 2007-12-08 5:16 PM (#71388 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl



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Congrats. I realy like the color of that top!
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Bluebird
Posted 2007-12-08 5:42 PM (#71389 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl



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These shiny bowl guitars are simply wonderful instruments.

I just sold my '67 Balladeer after I lent it to a friend and he bugged me until I sold it to him...I'm having sellers remorse!
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schroeder
Posted 2007-12-08 5:58 PM (#71390 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Which wax did you use? (Very nice guitar)
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MusicMishka
Posted 2007-12-08 6:12 PM (#71391 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Schroeder: some Orange Pledge (just a lite spray on a cloth and then wipe and buff)- I've used it for years and get great results...

Leslie: of course, and I just spoke to you about what you can send me... ;)
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Jérôme
Posted 2007-12-08 6:33 PM (#71392 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl



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Congrats Mike,

Another beautiful guitar in your house!!! ;)

J :)
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Trader Jim
Posted 2007-12-08 8:00 PM (#71393 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Yeah Mike, looks like a real nice one. And what a price!! (guitar thief) :D Congrats!
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MusicMishka
Posted 2007-12-08 8:06 PM (#71394 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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(guitar thief) Congrats!
Takes one to know one I guess... :D
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Tom_CA
Posted 2007-12-10 12:48 AM (#71395 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Congratulations Mike.

Beautiful.

tom
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Elliot Meldoy
Posted 2007-12-10 7:06 AM (#71396 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl
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Is that the thing you where working on when I called?
Looks like a mighty fine cereal bowl ol' man :)

I will have your next adoptee this Friday, meeting Irene at 4pm

Paul
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Beggin
Posted 2007-12-10 8:44 PM (#71397 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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That's a beauuuuty Mike! And it sounds as good as it looks. Enjoy it friend!
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MusicMishka
Posted 2007-12-10 9:18 PM (#71398 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Thanks group: it has a lot of TI (Time In for all non-service conected persons) but it is so cool!
Paul: :D
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Jeff
Posted 2007-12-11 3:22 PM (#71399 - in reply to #71385)
Subject: Re: 1968 Balladeer 12 String Shiny Bowl


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Looks great... Enjoy!
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