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July 2023
Posts: 3
Location: Virginia, USA | Greetings to my fellow Ovation Fans! My 1976 Breadwinner appears to be having bridge issues. The brass bridge saddles under the B and high E string have moved toward the center so that the strings are no longer centered over their respective pickup pole pieces. Moreover, the high E string lacks sustain. When picked the note dies quickly. I've searched the OFC and found that it is not uncommon for the brass bridges to warping due to time and string tension. I've been unable to locate the later Ovation (Schaller) one-piece bridge used on Vipers and Preachers so am wondering if a Schaller 456 bridge would be a good drop in replacement? I found a photo, posted by a forum member, showing all of the possible bridges suitable for a Breadwinner/Deacon. One of the bridges in the photo appeared to be a Schaller 456. I love the guitar but I'm not using it because of this problem. I'm hoping the collective wisdom and experience from the members can have my Breadwinner singing again. Thanks! |
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December 2001
Posts: 7222
Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | The only real reason for the saddles to move is not enough break angle. I have upgraded your membership, moved this post to the general forums where others can respond, and you can also upload pictures. |
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July 2019
Posts: 106
Location: northern Georgia | Lost Vintage (Al Pep's store) is still showing chrome and gold versions of the Ovation (Schaller) bridges for Ovation solid bodies. |
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Breadwinner Replacement Bridge