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I b
Posted 2019-06-18 10:46 PM (#549227)
Subject: Repairs in Boise area


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Hopefully someone can help. I accidentally forgot my guitar in my car for a few days in the heat. Opened the case and my heart dropped as I see the bridge is hanging off. I live.an Hr from Boise and I need this fixed. I have a US made elite.

Please help!

Tyler



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alpep
Posted 2019-06-19 2:01 PM (#549234 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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well it looks like it lifted rather cleanly
still some paint lifted but not a bad touch up if need be.
sorry I know of no one in your area
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I b
Posted 2019-06-19 5:39 PM (#549236 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Well I have to have a guitar to play while I'm waiting to get my other one fixed so.... The only logical answer is to buy another one! I had been eyeing an 80's Balladeer 12 string, and this was just the push I needed.

I also contacted ovation, and they had me send pictures so they can quote the job.

Edited by I b 2019-06-19 5:40 PM
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kentrookie
Posted 2019-06-19 7:43 PM (#549238 - in reply to #549236)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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OFC User "Mark In Boise" might know of a suitable shop.......off hand https://12thfretmusic.com website says they do bridge replacements but I have not been there in quite a while.

as you have the bridge and if they have the tools....might be worth a call.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2019-06-20 12:20 AM (#549240 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Location: Boise, Idaho
Dave Belke does a nice job, but I'm not sure of the spelling of his last name. He used to work out of Old Boise Guitar until they closed that store. You should be able to find him under luthiers or guitar repair on the internet. I'm out of town for a couple weeks, but you can PM me and I'll try to help when I get back.
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I b
Posted 2019-06-20 11:23 AM (#549241 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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I just had a guy tell me Dave in Boise, and gave me his number. Said he was working out of his house now. I wonder if it's the same Dave. I'll look into it.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2019-06-20 11:53 AM (#549242 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Location: Boise, Idaho
It's Dave Boehlke. No wonder I couldn't remember how to spell it. He has a Facebook page under Boise Guitar Repair with 3 other guys. Dave did some work on an 83 Collector before I gave it to my daughter. Nothing major, but it looked new when it was done. He was praised the guitar. I always hate it when you take something in for repair and the repair person doesn't want to fix it and tries to sell you a new one.

I also know someone who works on guitars for Guitar Center, but I don't know if he does much with acoustics or with bridge replacements.
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Oddball
Posted 2019-06-20 12:36 PM (#549243 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Kind of on the same subject, I once went in the 'back of the shop' with a guy who was doing a setup for me and on a shelf was what looked to be a brand new acoustic (a Fender I think) that was completely in pieces. "Left it in a hot trunk" was the explanation. The guy said they got in one or two a month come in during the summer. Some were repairable. Most, like that one, were not. The message: Don't leave kids, dogs OR guitars unattended in hot cars!
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nerdydave
Posted 2019-06-20 10:47 PM (#549246 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Or wives or goldfish!!
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elginacres
Posted 2019-06-26 3:27 PM (#549290 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Mothership can handle this quite well.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2019-06-26 3:34 PM (#549293 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area



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The "Mothership" is closed.

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elginacres
Posted 2019-06-26 3:38 PM (#549295 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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They are repairing guitars up there Arthur - different address but I sent one to Darren and Co. It came back a week later all fixed up.
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I b
Posted 2019-06-26 5:57 PM (#549297 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Can you please explain what you are talking about? Ovation said they were going to get me a quote. That was a week ago.
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jay
Posted 2019-06-26 8:51 PM (#549298 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area



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A qualified luthier should be able to do it... but they need to know it is for an Ovation with a rear entry :-0 .
I had a Elite LX that threw a bridge ... ended up in Dallas and found a luthier there. He seemed more confident than me that he could fix it...it came back to me and you couldn't tell it had ever separated. It was a natural finish though.

Of course Ovation is your best bet...but shipping will be shy of a couple hundred on top of the job. Give Marks' guy a call and see what your comfort level is. It is just a bridge separation...the X factor is, there is no center hole to clamp from.

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I b
Posted 2019-07-08 7:50 PM (#549351 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Took it to a local luthier who had many good recommendations. He quoted $130. May be a bit more if the neck needs work. Will be finished this week an I will hopefully have my baby back.
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nerdydave
Posted 2019-07-08 11:30 PM (#549352 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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Let us know how it turns out! Maybe a pic would be in order!
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2019-07-09 9:34 AM (#549353 - in reply to #549352)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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nerdydave - 2019-07-08 10:30 PM

Let us know how it turns out! Maybe a pic would be in order!


And let me know who did the work. Thanks.
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I b
Posted 2019-07-09 12:33 PM (#549354 - in reply to #549227)
Subject: Re: Repairs in Boise area


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I couldn't get a hold of your guy Mark so I went with Gary at Dorseys. Several people recommended him, and it sounds like he has been doing it for a long time. We shall see.
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