New guy with a mission...

Telebass Posted 2010-04-23 7:57 AM (#3594) Subject: New guy with a mission... Joined: April 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Calstock, Cornwall, UK Greetings all, I'm here looking for information, and, possibbly, parts. I've been commissioned to restore a Breadwinner back to original electronics or as close as possible. the current innards are not remotely like the originals in any way except for the pickups. So, I have a job on my hands! :D numbfingers Posted 2010-04-23 3:27 PM (#3595 - in reply to #3594) Subject: Re: New guy with a mission... Joined: January 2006 Posts: 1112 Location: NW Washington State The original preamps are hard to find. Most people who have a spare hold on to them. The preamps used FETs and had active tone controls and unusual switching. Here's one version of the manual to give you an idea: http://www.ovationtribute.com/Catalogues/70_Ovation_Solid_Body_Owne... Schematics are available for the preamps but they use some custom-made parts that are VERY hard to find. You're lucky to have the original pickups- lots of Breadwinners were hacked up with full-size humbuckers and the preamp removed. -Steve W. MWoody Posted 2010-04-23 3:55 PM (#3596 - in reply to #3594) Subject: Re: New guy with a mission... Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA A Noble tasking with several Dragons along the way. If you know what specific parts need replacement (pictures help) we can assist. The only replacement assemblies reside in the bins and drawers of Pack Rats like us.