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Is this BFLG Blasphemy? 1114 Modification

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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2011-02-24 11:57 PM (#355508)
Subject: Is this BFLG Blasphemy? 1114 Modification



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		This might be a symptom of GMS too...

I just installed an Artec CLE preamp and pickup into my Beater 1114.



Notice that it is located where I would have to cut if I decided to install an OP-Something in there.
I didn't feel like cutting a big hole to install a VIP or Pro... at this time.
This only took five holes in the bowl, and one for the pickup, and I could do more later.

So... The question is:
"Is it Blasphemy to install a non-Ovation preamp into a 35 year-old Folklore?" :p
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smokey
Posted 2011-02-25 5:08 AM (#355509 - in reply to #355508)
Subject: Re: Is this BFLG Blasphemy? 1114 Modification


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Don't look too bad. I'd try to find some lower profile knobs tho..
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bauerhillboy
Posted 2011-02-25 7:47 AM (#355510 - in reply to #355508)
Subject: Re: Is this BFLG Blasphemy? 1114 Modification


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Location: Warren,Pa.		What about this guitar causes you to consider it a beater?
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2011-02-25 8:16 AM (#355511 - in reply to #355508)
Subject: Re: Is this BFLG Blasphemy? 1114 Modification



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
bauerhillboy asks:
What about this guitar causes you to consider it a beater?
That speaks to my planned role for this guitar.
I has some structural and cosmetic flaws which allowed me the freedom to modify.
I have another Folklore that I had considered electrifying... But only for a moment.
But since this one has already had a Rough Life...

I plan on taking it outside in inclement weather.
(Much like it's brother, the Beater 1612.)

Even with a Elmer's Glue'd neck and screws in the bridge, this sounds great.

I love the wider neck on the Folklore, but the other one could not be heard over Traffic without some kind of amplification. Now that I have this, it can join the others in the street corner serenade.
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seesquare
Posted 2011-02-25 10:38 AM (#355512 - in reply to #355508)
Subject: Re: Is this BFLG Blasphemy? 1114 Modification


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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire		Nice work, OMA. Now, there appears to be THREE of us going to Luthier's Hell. Welcome, Bro!
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