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| Hi folks,
I'm new to playing guitars and have recently acquired a well loved 1978 1612-4 Custom balladeer.
Among the things it needs are refretting, a new nut, and a new saddle. I've already adjusted the action and replaced the strings after spending a few days rehydrating it.
I removed a couple shims from the saddle, and reduced the bow, and five out of six strings sound awesome. the B string due to a combination of the saddle and the nut being worn down.
I bought a set of new frets and and am practicing on a piece of junk Yamaha I got at the salvation army.
My questions are, I hope, simple.
1. Are their factory replacement parts available for the nut and saddle?
2. I'm getting the impression that bone is the material of choice for the nut and saddle, if I have to make new parts, what should I be looking for as far as size.
3. Is there anything else I should know but don't know enough to ask? |
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Location: Texas | Yes...Ovation should be able to help you out with the nut and saddle. |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Seabear70 wrote:
2. I'm getting the impression that bone is the material of choice for the nut and saddle, if I have to make new parts, what should I be looking for as far as size.
I've ordered replacement nuts directly from Ovation and have received both man-made and bone, depending on the application. They say, "bone gets you tone," but I don't know that my ears can tell a difference. If you build your own nut, you'll probably need to start with 3/16" stock. The saddle should be 1/8".
Seabear70 wrote:
3. Is there anything else I should know but don't know enough to ask?
Don't screw up. :)
If you're not already familiar with them, www.stewmac.com has lots of information online.
Welcome to the group and good luck with your project. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Seabear70 wrote:
3. Is there anything else I should know but don't know enough to ask?
Sure... Be sure to post Before and After pictures! :cool:
(either here or at the Ning site) |
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