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Location: Florida | Hi,
I picked up an Ulta GS(2 F?).
Not a lot of of info out there on the internet, other than photos.
I did find this picture at Ovationtribut.com
http://www.ovationtribute.com/Electric%20Series/Ultra_GS/Ultra_GS1-...
which looks just like mine. It's even missing the bar.
I'm wondering A: what kind of tremolo is it?
And B: can a replacement bar be had?
Thanks,
Nibblegribitz |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | That the Kahler "flyer" tremolo
http://www.ovationtribute.com/Catalogues/1985_Ovation_Ultra_Hard_Bo...
Try here for parts
http://www.kahlerparts.com/Other_Pages/Right_for_Guitar.htm
http://www.kahlerparts.com/Other_Pages/Tremolo_Arms.htm
This is the arm for the 2300 series which is what is installed on my GS1 1412
http://www.kahlerparts.com/Part_Pages/8539.htm |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Whoops, looking at the pictures at the link you provided is not the Flyer model I have.
Not sure what that thing is...but I have this one:
http://www.ovationtribute.com/Electric%20Series/Ultra_GS/Ultra_GS_3... |
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Location: Florida | Yeah, that's what I thought at first.(a flyer)
At least the picture shows that mine doesn't seem to be a 'fluke'.
Looks like it could be used right or feft handed.
Oh well, maybe somone else on this site will know. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Nope not a Kahler. I have one on one of mine like that. It's looks like someone "dressed" up the guitar as that wasn't (too my knowledge) the original pickup cover. However, I have seen those pickups on other Ovation guitars recently... sooo... my wonders about that.
I have been unable to id that trem (or the one I have which is a black model). I am missing one of the adjusters, so it would be nice to find another. |
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Location: Florida | Yeah, the pickup on that one was 'swapped out' for sure.
But the tremolo is exactly like mine.
No writing or identifying marks of any kind on it. |
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Location: Florida | Can't seem to get a picture into 'Post Reply', so here's the address.
http://ovationfanclub.ning.com/photo/20100612-ultra-gs2f?context=us...
It's got two threaded holes. Looks like it's made for right or left mounting. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | 
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Location: Florida | I must be the third type.
Hey Iffy,
Where did I do wrong?
I mean about posting a picture.
I clicked on 'image' and pasted the URL into the allotted space.
When I hit the preview button it shows a box with and X in it. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Use the right click "Copy Image Location" option. Then here, use the 'IMAGE' button. Be sure that ya don't duplicate the 'http'.
Try it again. If ya have any issues, let's take it to PMs or email.  |
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Location: Florida | Ta Da!!
Couldn't find 'right click "Copy Image Location" option' so I right clicked properties and copied the more complex URL.
Then I tweaked the proportions.
So, anybody out there ever seen this tremolo other then the two i have shown?
Thanks Iffy!! |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | FWIW, it's actually a pretty nice trem. It's capable for left or right handed guitars and it's got solid adjustments, smooth action. If I had to rate it compared to Kahler, I'd say it's better than a Flyer, just shy of a Pro. But not a marking anywhere, and I have taken one completely apart. |
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Location: Florida | Tried to reach Paul Dowthwaite at www.ovationuk.co.uk/index.html to ask him about his, but I get an HTTP 404 Not Found error. |
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Location: Jet City | A couple of ideas...
#1 Go to a music store with repair department. They sometimes have arms laying around. Try em till ya find one.
#2 Talk to the dude at fretsonthenet.com He's not the quickest, but I buy all my arms from him. He makes several hard to find parts.
#3 Try finding out the thread size by taking it to a hardware store. If you can figure out the size you might be able to find one on the web easier. |
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Location: Florida | Mr. Ovation,
Is your 'unknown' tremolo on an Ultra too?
If so, then that would be three on Utras.
Maybe there are more.
Anyone know a current way to reach Paul Dowthwaite From OvationUK? I would like to ask him about his Ultra GS.
When I click on his link I get either a 404 error "The webpage cannot be found" or "Forbidden
You don't have permission to access / on this server.
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Apache Server at www.ovationuk.co.uk Port 80" |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I'm thinking it was on an Applause? |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Here are the ones on my Ultras
GS1....chrome no name brand
GS3......gold no name brand.....I managed to pick up this gold one new on Ebay a couple of years ago c/w trem arm
GS3....Strat type
GS2 ....with Kahler
AJ |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Heres a pic of the trem arm......for the "no name brand"
Hope this helps......at least you know what to look for
BTW That Blue GS1 in the link is now mine...it came from Paul Dowthwaite....
AJ |
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Location: Florida | Nothing like some perseverance and some luck.
I was on the Whammi World site today and saw a 'trade in' link. I clicked onto it and lo and behold, there was a picture of the 'mystery' bridge.
The 'mystery' bridge is an Accutune Tremolo system/A kahler knock off made in Korea.
Further research reveals that they came on several 80's Japanese guitars such as Aria Pro, Cort, and the Dean Hollywood Z. Also on some Alvarez Yairi and BC Rich guitars.
The general concensus is that it's a piece of c**p.
My thanks to the OFC for their efforts.
Have a happy but safe 4th week-end!!! |
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