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Jon Clinch
Posted 2017-04-11 2:29 PM (#533632)
Subject: New Member, Old Hand


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Bought my first three Ovations — Artist, Electric Artist, and Electric Country Artist (sure wish I still had that one) in the early seventies. Sold them all over time, settled on a Folklore (1614-4) in 1976 or 1977, and it's been all the guitar I've needed for the past forty years.

A few months ago, right during the Grammy Awards, the bridge separated from the top of the Folklore with a memorable explosion. I thought the thing was beyond hope. Various luthiers advised me either to have a new top fitted, or to forget the whole thing. I ended up contacting Ovation in New Hartford, where this morning I picked up my magnificently restored old pal. John Budny and his team did amazing work. My heart was absolutely in my mouth to see it. I think my wife might have shed a tear.

Anyhow, that's the outline of my Ovation story — that and the fact that a few months back I won the company's monthly Facebook photo contest and got my hands on a surprisingly fine Applause Elite AE44-VV. That was unexpected. And it gives me a pretty fair sense of both ends of the Ovation spectrum over time.

Glad I found you folks. Eager to join in the conversation. 

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Damon67
Posted 2017-04-11 2:40 PM (#533633 - in reply to #533632)
Subject: Re: New Member, Old Hand



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Location: Jet City
Hello Jon.

The folks at Ovation do some excellent repair work for sure. You've been updated to full member. Feel free to post in other areas.

And welcome!
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Jon Clinch
Posted 2017-04-12 10:10 AM (#533648 - in reply to #533633)
Subject: Re: New Member, Old Hand


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Thanks, Damon. I'd like to post a fuller description, along with a photo or two. Is there a place where I can get instructions on how to post a photo?

Best,

— J
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Damon67
Posted 2017-04-13 5:19 PM (#533675 - in reply to #533632)
Subject: Re: New Member, Old Hand



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Jon, the FAQ section is a wealth of knowledge. Here's a tutorial on picture posting...

http://ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=32848&...

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