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RedemptionSongs
Posted 2014-02-01 6:21 PM (#481797)
Subject: 1777LX Legend repair ?


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i have a 1777lx legend and it needs a neck reset, it rises a bit at the soundhole.. and the bridge is slightly starting to lift. could i send it to the factory to be repaired ? or do i just have to find a local luthier and what would the estimated cost be ?
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-02-02 1:11 AM (#481800 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Okay... The answer may depend on how badly it needs to be reset and your finances.
The correct answer is for you to send it to the Factory.

I am poor. So if I had an LX that needed a neck-reset I would probably try to do it myself.
An LX neck bolts-on... which means that it is easier (or at least possible) to fix.

But if you have the finances (and another guitar) then you should send it to the MotherShip.
Also, if your bridge is lifting that needs to go to the Factory.
So maybe I should just stick with the Correct Answer.
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RedemptionSongs
Posted 2014-02-03 5:28 AM (#481821 - in reply to #481800)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?


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the neck is jus slighty raising by the sound hole and the bridge is barely lifted .. its actually still very playable i was just wanting to get it fixed before it got worse ..how do i go about to sending it to the factory ? just give them a call ?
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-02-03 2:00 PM (#481835 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Yes, just call them. 1-800-552-4681
Or send them an email. askus(at)ovationguitars(dot)com
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Damon67
Posted 2014-02-03 2:01 PM (#481836 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?



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Location: Jet City		Hi RS, your newbie ban is lifted. And yes, give customer service a call, though i would suggest showing us pics first.

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Damon67
Posted 2014-02-03 2:24 PM (#481838 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?



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Location: Jet City		I should be more descriptive as to why pics and or more of a description are important. You described the bridge slightly lifting. It could be you're describing the natural design of the LX guitars. The bridge slants ever so slightly forward and a resulting in a slight bulge on the soundboard on the back side of the bridge. If this is what is happening, there's no need for concern.

Your neck issue may be as simple as a truss rod tweak, or an added/removed shim.
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RedemptionSongs
Posted 2014-02-03 6:19 PM (#481843 - in reply to #481838)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?


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there's a slight gap between the neck and the top on the low e string side and the high e string side its nice and tightly connected to the top, im still getting a buzz by the sound hole even tho the action is not necessarily low and what you're describing about the bridge may be right but should i be able to slide a thin piece of paper under the back side of it? as the middle gap where the strings go in i can slide a thin piece of paper under the bridge all though not very far under but the sides of the bridge i cant ... how do i post pictures here ?
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RedemptionSongs
Posted 2014-02-03 6:41 PM (#481846 - in reply to #481843)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?


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RedemptionSongs
Posted 2014-02-03 6:42 PM (#481847 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?


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thats the best picture i could get without sunlight and with this camera, idk if you can see the fret board slightly lifted from the top and especially where the neck connects theres a decent sized gap ..
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-02-03 7:09 PM (#481849 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Here it is...

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RedemptionSongs
Posted 2014-02-03 10:10 PM (#481850 - in reply to #481849)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?


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does it look like like it needs a reset from looking at that picture ?
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-02-03 11:10 PM (#481851 - in reply to #481797)
Subject: Re: 1777LX Legend repair ?



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Looks fine to me.

Also, now that Damon has upgraded your account, you need to post this in the General Posting section.
Most people cannot post in the "Welcome Center".
This is where you can post without being a member, but only "Greeters" and Moderators can answer.
(Others can read here, but they cannot respond)

So, you should ask this question in General Posting.
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