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Where can I buy a replacement Ovation bridge?
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mikej2007 |
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Joined: March 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Philadelphia | I have a mid 90's Ovation Applause whose bridge just recently split apart (and landed about twenty feet away) I'd like to do a DIY replacement, but can't find any Ovation bridges on google or Ebay. I'm not worried about a direct match, just something that doesn't require pegs. Any ideas? | ||
Old Man Arthur |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Welcome Mike. You could contact the MotherShip, Ovation Factory through their website... Or you can just wait around here to see if one of the BFLG* members has one. *[Bottom Feeder's Luthiery Guild] Photos might help... | ||
bvince |
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Joined: September 2005 Posts: 3618 Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | "" ... the factory is the best source, and I'm sure you will be surprised as to how helpful you'll find them. | ||
mikej2007 |
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Joined: March 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Philadelphia | Thanks Guys. I'll try to post pictures after work today. | ||
Mitzdawg |
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Joined: July 2004 Posts: 766 Location: New Hampsha | Post a pic - i have a bunch of NOS bridges. If it uses the "fat" pickup instead of the thinline we may be in luck. | ||
keven |
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Joined: February 2004 Posts: 70 Location: kansas | what about this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250373509292&cat... you would have to add 2- holes to bolt it on the applause(you could use the old one as a template). I don't think I would just glue it on in any case? http://guitar355.ods.org/acoustic-guitar-bridge-tailpiece-rosewood-... good-luck... | ||
mikej2007 |
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Joined: March 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Philadelphia | I was able to get home at lunch and take a few shots. It had been cracked for a few years but it finally gave way when I was at work. I came home to find the strings off - it took me a minute to realize what had happened. Then it took me another to find the other piece of the bridge. | ||
mikej2007 |
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Joined: March 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Philadelphia | Thanks for the Ebay link Kevin. I will also contact the factory today. When received I will use Louthier Than Thou as a guide for repair. Luthier than thou >> Ovation bridge | ||
Jonmark Stone |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1553 Location: Indiana | Very nice workmanship. Apparently this guy has never seen Ovation shim material before... | ||
keven |
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Joined: February 2004 Posts: 70 Location: kansas | this one has the tail-piece holes drilled... and it cost's more: http://cgi.ebay.com/ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-BRIDGE-TAILPIECE-NO-PINS-NEEDED... | ||
mikej2007 |
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Joined: March 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Philadelphia | Wow that looks pretty close to stock. I think I'll purchase. Anybody know the original saddle height? I'm sure this could be personal preference though. Length I think is standard - 2 7/8" Long x 1/8" Thick Available saddle heights for purchase vary - 1/4", 5/16", or 3/8" | ||
mikej2007 |
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Joined: March 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Philadelphia | Now that I think about it, I will heat the bridge off and break the original saddle out to measure. | ||
keven |
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Joined: February 2004 Posts: 70 Location: kansas | on an applause that I had bought new back in the '70s, I replaced the 'plastic' nut and saddle with brass nut and a brass saddle. If I were to replace the saddle, I'd try to match up the dimensions with one of these TUSQ saddles: http://www.graphtech.com/products.html?SubCategoryID=1 (BTW - replacing the applause plastic nut sure would complete your repair project). later.... | ||
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