Ovation question.... - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T10:57:43Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/ovation-question?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A25728&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Mike, I'll be giving t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-26:2177249:Comment:257282010-01-26T16:36:02.760ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
Thanks Mike, I'll be giving them a call this morning. Appreciate the contact information....
Thanks Mike, I'll be giving them a call this morning. Appreciate the contact information.... Hey Mike,
Ovation's Customer…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-26:2177249:Comment:257252010-01-26T06:40:01.674ZMike Langfordhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeLangford
Hey Mike,<br />
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Ovation's Customer Service # is <b>1-800-552-4681</b><br />
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Speak with either Kim Keller or John Budny....Both guys are top-notch<br />
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Ovation's Customer Service is second to none....They can rebuild the guitar back to factory fresh for probably less than you think!<br />
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Tell 'em "TRboy" from the OFC sent you!
Hey Mike,<br />
<br />
Ovation's Customer Service # is <b>1-800-552-4681</b><br />
<br />
Speak with either Kim Keller or John Budny....Both guys are top-notch<br />
<br />
Ovation's Customer Service is second to none....They can rebuild the guitar back to factory fresh for probably less than you think!<br />
<br />
Tell 'em "TRboy" from the OFC sent you! I'd be tempted to line that b…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-25:2177249:Comment:256982010-01-25T14:35:37.187ZTim Macehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace
I'd be tempted to line that bowl w/super thin red cedar.......
I'd be tempted to line that bowl w/super thin red cedar....... Mike:
I did one of these sam…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256802010-01-24T23:25:09.372ZJerry Ryanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JerryRyan
Mike:<br />
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I did one of these same projects. I use epoxy, the good stuff with std. drying time after a lot of research. The original 'plastic' kerfing' was installed with epoxy. Then hide glue as in normal projects after I had a good base for the soundboard. I didn't even attempt to match the cheap plastic kerfing I found inside. I used std. kerfing and decided to add a tailblock after I saw what wasn't inside for support.
Mike:<br />
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I did one of these same projects. I use epoxy, the good stuff with std. drying time after a lot of research. The original 'plastic' kerfing' was installed with epoxy. Then hide glue as in normal projects after I had a good base for the soundboard. I didn't even attempt to match the cheap plastic kerfing I found inside. I used std. kerfing and decided to add a tailblock after I saw what wasn't inside for support. Hi Mike- I had a thing where…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256702010-01-24T17:21:22.480ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
Hi Mike- I had a thing where an ovation top was not and good any more- here's what I did --<br />
The kerfing was replaced along with the top and I used a two part epoxy that is made for securing wood to plastic.<br />
I then made a new top with a new sound hole (rosette included) with new "X" bracing ect.<br />
The top was then glued with Hide glue to the kerfing. Trimmed the top to the sides and put a new binding to the top like you would to a common dred.<br />
It came out looking rather nice and the client was…
Hi Mike- I had a thing where an ovation top was not and good any more- here's what I did --<br />
The kerfing was replaced along with the top and I used a two part epoxy that is made for securing wood to plastic.<br />
I then made a new top with a new sound hole (rosette included) with new "X" bracing ect.<br />
The top was then glued with Hide glue to the kerfing. Trimmed the top to the sides and put a new binding to the top like you would to a common dred.<br />
It came out looking rather nice and the client was happy with the out come.<br />
normally the tops that come on Ovations are laminated -- however I used sutka spruce for the new top.<br />
It was quite a bit if work, however it was all worth the effort.<br />
Best to you on the repair --<br />
Peace, Donald All excellent thoughts. It' w…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256682010-01-24T16:55:17.354ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
All excellent thoughts. It' wouldn't be a huge deal to make a new top, but I am intrigued by the idea (from Bill & Tim) of having Ovation do the work in this instance.<br />
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The customer (now in his late 50's) was given the guitar as a 40th birthday present so there's an amount of sentimental value attached, and a factory perfect job would be tailor-made for him. In the guitar case are all the hang-tags and receipts, so he'd probably appreciate the "official factory route".<br />
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So, Bill... do you…
All excellent thoughts. It' wouldn't be a huge deal to make a new top, but I am intrigued by the idea (from Bill & Tim) of having Ovation do the work in this instance.<br />
<br />
The customer (now in his late 50's) was given the guitar as a 40th birthday present so there's an amount of sentimental value attached, and a factory perfect job would be tailor-made for him. In the guitar case are all the hang-tags and receipts, so he'd probably appreciate the "official factory route".<br />
<br />
So, Bill... do you have any names or numbers of who to contact at Ovation to start the inquiries? If not, then I guess some blind calls to a website number or two would be in order. To be continued! Kaman Aircraft also used high…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256662010-01-24T14:58:43.299ZTim Macehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace
Kaman Aircraft also used high grade spruce for helicoptor blades which became guitar tops in the 60's plus<br />
fiber stuff for the back.I visited the plant in 66 and they busted a back w/a sledge hammer just so they could repair it before I left.My first Ovation was a classical,.serial#00025.It wasn't intonated very well....but the company would be the way to go for a top replacement.Did I ramble?Pot plants?
Kaman Aircraft also used high grade spruce for helicoptor blades which became guitar tops in the 60's plus<br />
fiber stuff for the back.I visited the plant in 66 and they busted a back w/a sledge hammer just so they could repair it before I left.My first Ovation was a classical,.serial#00025.It wasn't intonated very well....but the company would be the way to go for a top replacement.Did I ramble?Pot plants? Make em into pot plants Ron.tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256622010-01-24T12:57:00.780ZRussell Vancehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellVance
Make em into pot plants Ron.
Make em into pot plants Ron. I have 2 with smashed tops an…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256552010-01-24T07:20:10.737ZRon Frazierhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RonFrazier
I have 2 with smashed tops and don't think they are worth fixing. Maybe I am wrong. One a mad wife took to smash over her husbands head and the other I don't remember.Maybe I should eBay them.<br />
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Ron
I have 2 with smashed tops and don't think they are worth fixing. Maybe I am wrong. One a mad wife took to smash over her husbands head and the other I don't remember.Maybe I should eBay them.<br />
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Ron plastic and wood Duco cement…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-01-24:2177249:Comment:256402010-01-24T02:03:02.942ZFRANKhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PAUL
plastic and wood Duco cement lol?
plastic and wood Duco cement lol?