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Ovation celibrity mandolin mcs 148 bridge blown out

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oldbrodave
Posted 2018-04-03 8:57 PM (#542030)
Subject: Ovation celibrity mandolin mcs 148 bridge blown out


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I recently purchased this mandolin at a garage sale. Thought I got a real bargain. Went to put on new strings and when when I was within half a semitone of in tune....the top blew off the bridge. Bummer to say the least. My question? What would this thing sound like if I just left the bridge as is and put a tailpiece on it. I am not contemplating trying to play it acoustically. I understand that these sound pretty good through an amp so would like to keep the pickup in the bridge. Worth the small investment or should I cut my losses and just trash it?
I have already searched for a replacement bridge with no luck. Emailed the factory...no reply.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Bro Dave
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2018-04-03 9:35 PM (#542031 - in reply to #542030)
Subject: Re: Ovation celibrity mandolin mcs 148 bridge blown out



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Hi Dave.

Yes, that sucks.
I have no idea how that would work with a Trapeze tailpiece, but I have seen it done with Ovation guitars.
I have only see those on eBay so I have no idea how good they sound.
I have never seen one in person.

If you emailed using DWDrums in California's address, your response may take awhile.

Very few people can respond to your post here in the "Welcome Center".
So, I will "upgrade" you to a Member and you can post your question in "General Posting".
Also, in the "Bottom Feeding Luthiery Guild".
There are a bunch of creative DIY folks who may be able to advise you on this.

Welcome... Post Away.
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