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Location: here | I have an old Ultra Deluxe 1528D that has some issues and needs a fret job and stuff, so I figured it would be better to just trade it in for something newer. It's a nice git but I really don't think it's worth putting a lot of cash into it?
I want to replace it with something similar, so what would be a new equivalent to the 1528D.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I would guess that it would be a Celebrity CC28 for a Super Shallow Bowl.
Or you could do a Celebrity CC24 for a Mid-Depth Bowl.
If you wanna spend a bit more money, you can get an Ovation 1861AX for a Shallow Bowl,
Or a 1771AX for a Mid-Depth.
These are both Balladeers that come with the OP-Pro Preamp, and center hole.
Back to the Celebrity's, you can get a CSE24 or a CDX24 or a CC24S to get solid wood tops.
But if you are gonna spend that much, you should just get the Balladeer.
I listed all of them because they have the Center-hole like the 1528D.
Also there are the Elites...
There is some food for thought! And Welcome! :cool: |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | Define a fret job... A complete refret or grind and polish? If its the latter, it may be worth getting an estimate, especially if you like your Ultra. |
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Location: here | Thanx for the replies I'll check out those models.
I do prefer the center hole jobs.
It just needs a fret dressing although there are a couple of very low spots, but also the neck is lifting very slightly at the joint toward the front, messes up the action a little, I suppose it could be repaired but is it worth it?
What is a 1528D worth? It's Korean made so I guess it was a budget model? |
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Location: CA | I've had or played three 1528Ds and they all sounded different. One my buddy won't sell sounds better than the equivalent Legend and I'm pretty sure it's a solid top. Mine weren't and I've moved on. If yours sounds good, it might be worth paying for a new setup. Even if you go hog wild (fret dress, etc.) it shouldn't cost more than $100.
Not positive, but if yours is a natural finish top, it might well be a solid-top. If it's any of the 'fancy' finishes, it's laminated. |
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Location: here | Thanx for the reply...
Yeah it don't sound bad, I've had better, like my Elite Special (S778) that I regret selling, it sounded great and played like an electric. The 1528D plays like a typical acoustic, you need a vice grip to play barre chords.
Not sure about the top here's a pic...
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Location: here | Any comments on the top would be appreciated.... |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | You might want to just pay a little extra and invest in that 2005 Collectors for sale on the sale board. Real class guitar for a fraction of its original price. I think this is the photbucket link.  |
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