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Anyone know if Ovation used GROVER tuning knobs???

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LuthierSon22
Posted 2025-07-16 5:22 PM (#561058)
Subject: Anyone know if Ovation used GROVER tuning knobs???


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Hi Guys,

I'm trying to nail down some specifics on the prototype Balladeer I have. It has GROVER tuning knobs, circa 1965 probably. Wondering if the Headstock was an off-the-shelf Martin or Gibson piece...

TIA!
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Mr. Ovation
Posted 2025-07-17 12:50 AM (#561061 - in reply to #561058)
Subject: Re: Anyone know if Ovation used GROVER tuning knobs???


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Welcome. I updated you to full member statud and moved this post to the general area where more people can answer.
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DanSavage
Posted 2025-07-17 9:42 AM (#561063 - in reply to #561061)
Subject: Re: Anyone know if Ovation used GROVER tuning knobs???



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Yes, starting with the 1967 Deluxe Balladeer. Also used them on the 1968 Deluxe Balladeer. Also the Glen Campbell models through at least 1972.

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moody, p.i.
Posted 2025-07-17 8:35 PM (#561067 - in reply to #561058)
Subject: Re: Anyone know if Ovation used GROVER tuning knobs???


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I know that the 60's Deluxe Balladeer and the GC Deluxe Balladeer had the Grover tuners. At one time, I owned both models. But I just went thru the old catalogs (1970-1974) and can't find any mention of Grover tuners on the GC Artist Balladeers. But I never owned a 1970's GC Artist so I honestly don't know for certain. The early 70's catalogs don't specify the makes of tuners. Just gold or chrome......
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