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| I have a Pacemaker 1615 12-string originally purchased in 1983 that has developed a couple of cracks in the finish below the bridge.
I've done a cursory look inside and don't see any popped braces but I'm concerned now that a second crack has appeared. I've de-tuned the strings and it's currently being re-humidified in the case. The top doesn't look noticeably bowed, though a straight edge across the saddle side-to-side gives me 1/4" gap at the edges. It's pretty dry here in north-central Idaho so I suspect some drying of the sound board may be responsible for the cracks.
Two questions: 1) has any one installed a JLD Bridge system in an Ovation, 1615 or otherwise, and 2) recommendations for repairing the cracks? I've seen a number of Youtubes on CA glue repairs and have thought about trying that. Mind you, I'm only in the 'speculating' researching options phase. I'd really like to take it to a luthier but that may have to wait till next month after daughter #3's semester bill is paid 
cheers,
Tim
Moscow, ID
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| Moscow - 2014-12-31 11:39 PM
Sorry, first post and I'm a little fuzzy on attaching pics.
cheers,
Tim
Moscow, ID
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1981 Pacemaker 1615 repairs?
