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1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question

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Matt12Fret
Posted 2012-06-30 4:57 PM (#456036)
Subject: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Raleigh, NC

Does anyone have knowlege or experience regarding sending back an amazing old Ovation for a new top job, and a once over? The neck is ok. Thinking how sweet a Cedar, Mahogany, or original Sitka Spruce replacement would be on an old Foil Label Piece of Art. I suppose this makes sense if it doesn't get too crazy. It plays great - but looks bad with repaired cracks and dings.

Another thought would be to just have it refinished by someone out there that specializes in guitars, in a "Sunburst" without ruining the tone. Not worried about resale or collectors value - just enjoyment and playin it. This option may be cheaper and look great. The wood is pushing 40 after all and ought to be worth keeping perhaps. I reckon someone has been there and done it. I am a newbie to this Club, but not Ovations. Thanks!

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Standingovation
Posted 2012-06-30 7:27 PM (#456040 - in reply to #456036)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Phoenix AZ		Unless it has serious structural issues, I would NOT replace the top !!! You'll wait another 40 years for it to sound as good again.
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FlySig
Posted 2012-06-30 7:32 PM (#456042 - in reply to #456036)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Utah		As I understand it, the factory will replace the bowl and top as a unit. They don't just replace the wood top on the old bowl. Unless there is a big structural issue I wouldn't do anything to it, but if you really want a refinish I would send it to the factory for that.
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Matt12Fret
Posted 2012-06-30 8:48 PM (#456044 - in reply to #456036)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Raleigh, NC		Thanks FlySig and StandingOvation. I'm pushing 60 and in 40 years....... A refinish may be the most sensible thing. No structural issues. Anyone know what a refinish runs? Could maybe use a fret job too - not sure but while she's there.........
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FlySig
Posted 2012-07-01 10:24 AM (#456057 - in reply to #456036)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Utah		I don't know what it will cost, but I do know that everyone who posts here that they sent it to the Mothership says they got far more than their money's worth. I would not trust a refinish to anyone but Mother. A refret I would only trust to the best local luthier or Mother.
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-07-01 2:41 PM (#456060 - in reply to #456057)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Right now?

I had my sunburst 1537 refinished because the epaulet was damaged (look closely) and she deserves to be gorgeous!  The gang at Ovation are FAB (thanks to JB & KK especially!)  The cost is worth it!

I tried to post a photo, but for whatever reason, can't ... hmmm ... I KNOW how to post a photo over here, so not sure what's up with that or what I'm doing wrong.  Anyhoo ... here's the link to a 'before and after' photo.  Since I can't seem to insert the photo, you'll have to cut and paste it into your address bar, or whatever that field is called.:

http://www.pbase.com/image/144441974

I love this guitar, she not only sounds beautiful, but looks gorgeous, too, even if I do say so myself!   

Willa  

 

 



Edited by WillaMuse 2012-07-01 2:46 PM
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2012-07-01 3:42 PM (#456061 - in reply to #456036)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR

Here ya' go, Willa...
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Matt12Fret
Posted 2012-07-04 9:07 PM (#456187 - in reply to #456036)
Subject: Re: 1112-4 ('74) Deluxe Balladeer "Factory Rebuild" Question



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Location: Raleigh, NC		Wonderful gallery Willa. No question about The Mothership's abilities after seeing your 1537. Your Guitar Collection makes for interesting photos for sure. All I needed was some music coming at me as I looked.
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