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Location: Philadelphia | I have a mid 90's Ovation Applause whose bridge just recently split apart (and landed about twenty feet away)
I'd like to do a DIY replacement, but can't find any Ovation bridges on google or Ebay. I'm not worried about a direct match, just something that doesn't require pegs.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Welcome Mike.
You could contact the MotherShip, Ovation Factory through their website...
Or you can just wait around here to see if one of the BFLG* members has one.
*[Bottom Feeder's Luthiery Guild]
Photos might help... |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | "" ... the factory is the best source, and I'm sure you will be surprised as to how helpful you'll find them. |
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Location: Philadelphia | Thanks Guys. I'll try to post pictures after work today. |
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Location: New Hampsha | Post a pic - i have a bunch of NOS bridges. If it uses the "fat" pickup instead of the thinline we may be in luck. |
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Location: kansas | what about this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250373509292&cat...
you would have to add 2- holes to bolt it on the applause(you could use the old one as a template).
I don't think I would just glue it on in any case?
http://guitar355.ods.org/acoustic-guitar-bridge-tailpiece-rosewood-...
good-luck... |
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Location: Philadelphia | I was able to get home at lunch and take a few shots.
It had been cracked for a few years but it finally gave way when I was at work. I came home to find the strings off - it took me a minute to realize what had happened. Then it took me another to find the other piece of the bridge.
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Location: Philadelphia | Thanks for the Ebay link Kevin. I will also contact the factory today.
When received I will use Louthier Than Thou as a guide for repair.
Luthier than thou >> Ovation bridge |
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Location: Indiana | Very nice workmanship.
Apparently this guy has never seen Ovation shim material before... |
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Location: kansas | this one has the tail-piece holes drilled...
and it cost's more:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-BRIDGE-TAILPIECE-NO-PINS-NEEDED... |
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Location: Philadelphia | Wow that looks pretty close to stock. I think I'll purchase.
Anybody know the original saddle height? I'm sure this could be personal preference though.
Length I think is standard -
2 7/8" Long x 1/8" Thick
Available saddle heights for purchase vary - 1/4", 5/16", or 3/8" |
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Location: Philadelphia | Now that I think about it, I will heat the bridge off and break the original saddle out to measure. |
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Location: kansas | on an applause that I had bought new back in the '70s, I replaced the 'plastic' nut and saddle with brass nut and a brass saddle.
If I were to replace the saddle, I'd try to match up the dimensions with one of these TUSQ saddles:
http://www.graphtech.com/products.html?SubCategoryID=1
(BTW - replacing the applause plastic nut sure would complete your repair project).
later.... |
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Where can I buy a replacement Ovation bridge?
