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Location: Minneapolis, MN | So, I need a new or professionally refurbished OP 24. I guess it can be an OP 24+/+C if they are the same dimensions... Here is a pic of my Mothership-modified OP 24 install: 
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Location: NJ | i may have one
they are rare
but I may have one |
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Location: moline,illinois | Heres an OP 24+ its in germany but at least you know there out there
https://www.thomannmusic.com/ovation_op24_preamp.htm
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | alpep - I would love to buy it. I will also see about repairing the "old" one too. Someone else might need it down the road.
2wheeldrummer - Yes, I saw that too. However, there are no dimension info on that website. Are all the OP 24's the same size? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You posted your question and photo about the size of the OP24 in the section for Q&A with Ovation Guitars. I think it was set up to communicate with the factory, so we can't respond.
Anyway, the 24+ is just a bit longer, maybe 1/8 inch. It shouldn't be too difficult to cut the hole bigger, if necessary. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Mark in Boise - Thanks. I wanted to know the dimension difference to keep my options open. However, no cutting will happen to this beauty: 
Worst case scenario, I'm checking with Mike Piera "analogmike" to see if he will do the repair...
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Killer price.
They also have OP-Pro pre-amps in stock for $104 + shipping, so I ordered one of those. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Great price. I just wish they were a drop-in replacement... |
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Location: moline,illinois | BillÆ - 2019-05-15 2:43 PM
Mark in Boise - Thanks. I wanted to know the dimension difference to keep my options open. However, no cutting will happen to this beauty:
Worst case scenario, I'm checking with Mike Piera "analogmike" to see if he will do the repair...
Thats gorgeous cool and unique what's the model number???
I totally see no cutting on it !!!!
Do you ever go on Facebook theres an ovation instrument collectors page that gets a lot of activity and I think someone mentioned OP 24 preamps being available in Asia??? maybe???
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Hey, thanks! It originally looked a bit different: The top was maple(very pale) with a red-white-blue binding... 
Apparently, it was made as an endorsement instrument. The deal fell through and they just added it to the inventory. Then I walked in... The Model is: 2718-4 W/ serial # 48xxxx - Yeah, 2718, not 1718... I'll check out that group in FB. A certain amazing person on here is looking too... Thanks!
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | After a bit of checking and the fact that the label is hand written, maybe it could be L718. Hmmm. That would make more sense... |
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Location: moline,illinois | BillÆ - 2019-05-17 2:20 PM
After a bit of checking and the fact that the label is hand written, maybe it could be L718. Hmmm. That would make more sense...
Yeah L718 for a lefty elite although now it should be
W-L718-X
for crossweave fiber top lefty deep bowl dreadnought custom
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | DanSavage - 2019-05-16 7:27 AM
Killer price.
They also have OP-Pro pre-amps in stock for $104 + shipping, so I ordered one of those.
Whoa!
Props to Thomann Music. I ordered the OP-Pro last Wednesday and it arrived today -- from Germany -- to California, USA. |
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Location: moline,illinois | DanSavage - 2019-05-21 12:11 AM
DanSavage - 2019-05-16 7:27 AM
Killer price.
They also have OP-Pro pre-amps in stock for $104 + shipping, so I ordered one of those.
Whoa!
Props to Thomann Music. I ordered the OP-Pro last Wednesday and it arrived today -- from Germany -- to California, USA.
Dan,that seems like a great price and fast shipping,Congrats!!!
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Got one! Thanks!
Now we just have to get the old one out. Ovation glued in the pre-amp box... |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | BillÆ - 2019-05-28 12:36 PM
Now we just have to get the old one out. Ovation glued in the pre-amp box...
The mount is glued to the inside of the bowl and the pre-amp is bolted to the mount.
To remove the pre-amp, gently lift the thin plastic face plate from the front of the amp. It's stuck down with pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Under it, you'll find 4 screws. Remove these screws and the front circuit board can be unplugged and the pre-amp removed from the inside of the mount. Be sure to support the pre-amp as you loosen the screws so it doesn't fall out.
See: Patch's Parlor Build |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | 2wheeldrummer - 2019-05-21 6:06 PM
Dan,that seems like a great price and fast shipping,Congrats!!!
Thanks. They also sell complete OP-Pro Studio including can and jack for $262 + shipping, which is also a killer price. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Well, the mothership literally glued it to the inside. It’s ok, was able to remove, replace and all is well.
I’ll be having this one referb’d and available this year...
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WTB - OP 24 for my Lefty Ovation