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typ0502
Posted 2011-12-11 3:07 PM (#323)
Subject: 1617 and VIP-5


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Location: Belgium		Hello,

Has anyone dared to cut the deep bowl of an old Ovation 1617 to put a new preamp inside ???
I have the guitar and I have so VIP-5 preamp.
But I have some concerns before punching a hole inside de body !!!
Someone has already done this work ???

Thanks
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TAFKAR
Posted 2011-12-11 5:49 PM (#324 - in reply to #323)
Subject: Re: 1617 and VIP-5



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Posts: 2985

Location: Sydney, Australia		Search the archives and you'll find some pictures demonstrating how to do this. It's not for the feint-hearted. The hole has to go in exactly the right place, not just any old place, but it can be done.
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Darkbar
Posted 2011-12-12 2:43 PM (#325 - in reply to #323)
Subject: Re: 1617 and VIP-5



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January 2009
Posts: 4535

Location: Flahdaw		Easier and cheaper to just get one of these... Zoom A2

Check this out...."12 acoustic guitar/preamp sound character simulations
A simulation module lets you choose among a number of very famous and popular acoustic guitar tones. The different sonic characteristics that depend on body size and shape as well as on the materials used are faithfully reproduced. What's more, a mic module simulates the sound of guitar as recorded through a microphone, with selectable positioning and mic type (dynamic / condenser)."

Let the pedal do the hard work.
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Ammons
Posted 2011-12-13 9:47 AM (#326 - in reply to #323)
Subject: Re: 1617 and VIP-5


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Posts: 63

I have an A2 and it's a very nice piece of gear. Also one of the sturdiest small pedals i've seen, recommend it.
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titti
Posted 2011-12-13 10:22 AM (#327 - in reply to #323)
Subject: Re: 1617 and VIP-5



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Posts: 340

Location: Italia, Zianigo di Mirano (Venezia)		You can ask the question to bvince: he posted a topic,time ago,with photos of his work....photos are also on his ning page ( at page 4 :Vip preamp install in Adamas II to replace OP24) ...
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Damon67
Posted 2011-12-13 1:17 PM (#328 - in reply to #323)
Subject: Re: 1617 and VIP-5



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Posts: 6992

Location: Jet City		MWoody has done it for me in the past. He installed an Op50 can into a 1667 for me. Worked excellent, he used a dremel tool
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MWoody
Posted 2011-12-13 3:29 PM (#329 - in reply to #323)
Subject: Re: 1617 and VIP-5



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Posts: 13984

Location: Upper Left USA		It's not difficult. The critical part is make sure you align the preamp with the curve of the bowl AND set it far enough below the soundboard.


Preamp Install 1
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