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need some help with my guitar, PLEASE

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stoopendous
Posted 2012-04-28 10:24 PM (#453882)
Subject: need some help with my guitar, PLEASE


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I purchased an '86 Ultra (1528D) from a guy on Craigslist and have discovered that the high e string is not being picked up by the pickup when playing it plugged in.
Any ideas what could be wrong? Maybe I need a new saddle/pickup, and if so where would I purchase one.
Thanks in advance for any advice. I really like the Ovation so far just terribly frustated with this problem.
Greg T
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MWoody
Posted 2012-04-28 11:47 PM (#453885 - in reply to #453882)
Subject: Re: need some help with my guitar, PLEASE



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Try loosening the strings and jiggling the saddle around. Sometimes they don't "seat" well and just need a little readjustment.
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stoopendous
Posted 2012-04-30 1:08 AM (#453938 - in reply to #453882)
Subject: problem with pickup on high E string, please help


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I purchased an '86 Ultra (1528D) from a guy on Craigslist and have discovered that the high e string is not being picked up by the pickup when playing it plugged in.
I originally posted this in Welcome Center and MWoody was kind enough to respond suggesting I"try loosening the strings and jiggling the saddle around". I tried this today and it did not correct the problem.

Anyone have any ideas what could be wrong? Maybe I need a new saddle/pickup, and if so where would I purchase one.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Greg T
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alpep
Posted 2012-04-30 1:08 AM (#453939 - in reply to #453938)
Subject: Re: problem with pickup on high E string, please help


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you probably need a new pickup
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Mr. Ovation
Posted 2012-04-30 1:12 AM (#453942 - in reply to #453882)
Subject: Re: need some help with my guitar, PLEASE


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In case anyone is wondering, I combined the above 4 posts that were in two threads on the same subject into one.

And FWIW... I agree with the above. Re-seat it, and if that doesn't work, you need a new pickup.
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stoopendous
Posted 2012-04-30 2:57 PM (#453969 - in reply to #453942)
Subject: Re: need some help with my guitar, PLEASE


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Thanks for the replies. I will try to contact Ovation and see if I can purchase a replacement saddle/pickup.
Greg
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