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Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice

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Rocketjsqurl
Posted 2009-01-07 11:00 PM (#434593)
Subject: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice


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I purchased a Balladeer back in August and have been enjoying playing it. I noticed in the past few weeks that my action seemed high specifically on the higher frets. I had a friend come over to play he not only noticed the high action but pointed a hairline crack to me at the base of the neck. On further inspection, we noticed that that the neck was separated from the body of the guitar by about a 1/16th of an inch. You can slide a medium pick between the neck and the body. I bought it back to Sam Ash where I purchased it and they told me that their technician had to call Ovation to discuss the issue. If the guitar is not repairable, I expect a replacement. Any feedback from anyone would be appreciated
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G8r
Posted 2009-01-07 11:21 PM (#434594 - in reply to #434593)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice


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If you purchased it new AND it's a US-made Balladeer - tough for me to say since Balladeer production moved to Korea last year - the lifetime warranty to the original owner should cover any repair/replacement. Not sure what the policy is with the overseas products, but it's probably at the discretion of the dealer in that case.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2009-01-07 11:41 PM (#434595 - in reply to #434593)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice



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Searching back, I found that you said that you purchased this guitar back in March. So if you got it new it should be a US Ovation.
I said all that to say that if you purchased it new it should be under warranty.
If you purchased it used, Sam Ash may have a warranty.
Since Sam Ash said that they are contacting Ovation, you should have nothing to worry about...

Except Separation Anxiety! :cool:
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Rocketjsqurl
Posted 2009-01-08 10:41 AM (#434596 - in reply to #434593)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice


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Thanks Arthur and G8r....it was purchased in August 2008. I'm concerned also because its a hairline crack and I don't understand why it happened.
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G8r
Posted 2009-01-08 11:16 AM (#434597 - in reply to #434593)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice


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Is the heel of the neck itself actually cracked, or is the heel intact and lifting slightly from the bowl? If it's a crack in the wood then it's a stress fracture from the grain direction change, especially in the area where the neck curves into the heel. Rare, but not unheard of in woodworking.

Do these have bolt-on necks? Is so it could just be a matter of tightening the bolt.

In any case, hope it works out in your favor (the way it's supposed to).
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2009-01-08 11:18 AM (#434598 - in reply to #434593)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice



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Well, the folks at the MotherShip will either repair it or replace it.

If it has a bolt-on neck, it should be an easy fix.
But since it is less than six months old, you shouldn't have to fix it.
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Rocketjsqurl
Posted 2009-01-08 11:05 PM (#434599 - in reply to #434593)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Neck is cracked--Need advice


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g8r...great feedback! The crack is in the heel....(you have to look hard to see it). I'm waiting to hear back from Sam Ash
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