Ovation bridges and repairs - FRETS.NET2024-03-19T09:36:07Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/ovation-bridges-and-repairs?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhat I did is I have roughene…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-11-03:2177249:Comment:1515412015-11-03T10:03:47.471Ztadej bratkovichttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/tadejbratkovic
<p>What I did is I have roughened up the finish on the top and epoxied the bridge back on. I will also install two screws, this time in correct spots, for extra security.</p>
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<p>I cleaned the old glue from both surfaces and had it clamped for a full day. I made a clamping caul for the underside with high density styrofoam (=Styrodur) glued to a piece of thin plywood. As you can see I have traced out the bracing pattern just to see where can I put the screws on this bridge. The guy…</p>
<p>What I did is I have roughened up the finish on the top and epoxied the bridge back on. I will also install two screws, this time in correct spots, for extra security.</p>
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<p>I cleaned the old glue from both surfaces and had it clamped for a full day. I made a clamping caul for the underside with high density styrofoam (=Styrodur) glued to a piece of thin plywood. As you can see I have traced out the bracing pattern just to see where can I put the screws on this bridge. The guy before me drilled three holes but all of them were too close to the braces so you couldn't fit a nut and a washer there. None of the screws had a nut on it, they were held in by glue only. I have plugged old holes with dowels and some clay dot markers on the top of the bridge and made new holes between A and D / G and B. This is how they apparently solved it on newer Ovations.</p>
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<p>I also converted to a cartridge type epoxy gun and it makes it so much easier. I got tired of mixing, remixing and then applying the epoxy. It's just too much hassle. My supplier offers mixing tips so everything can be done with one hand. Really saves a lot of time and frustration. If I was mixing it by hand I would use a 30min epoxy for sure. But bear in mind faster curing epoxies are usually stronger because of the hotter exothermic reactions. More heat when catalysing means stronger cured resin and stronger chemical resistance. One more thing I really liked about it - it mixes to a perfect clear transparent liquid. Whenever mixing by hand, epoxy always appears slightly milky. This one was clean and clear like glycerine.</p>
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<p>Sorry if this is not your average "1910's Martin found under the bed" thread. I think every guitar deserves some attention, no matter what the price range or built quality.</p> What Hesh said.
In addition,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-10-27:2177249:Comment:1514922015-10-27T15:10:26.445ZScott Supakhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ScottSupak
<p>What Hesh said.</p>
<p>In addition, most of these I have dealt with for lifting bridge issues have had the finish pull from the top with the bridge.</p>
<p>Wood to wood is the best bet, along with your adhesive of choice.</p>
<p>What Hesh said.</p>
<p>In addition, most of these I have dealt with for lifting bridge issues have had the finish pull from the top with the bridge.</p>
<p>Wood to wood is the best bet, along with your adhesive of choice.</p> These are a bit more pricey h…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-10-27:2177249:Comment:1513482015-10-27T14:34:54.866Ztadej bratkovichttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/tadejbratkovic
<p>These are a bit more pricey here, if you even find one. This guitar is playing oberkrain and these guys love Ovation and Framus. Ovations aren't abundand here.</p>
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<p>These are a bit more pricey here, if you even find one. This guitar is playing oberkrain and these guys love Ovation and Framus. Ovations aren't abundand here.</p>
<p></p> A refret and bridge reglue wo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-10-27:2177249:Comment:1514402015-10-27T13:51:30.334ZHesh Breakstonehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>A refret and bridge reglue would be more expensive in our shop than this instrument is worth to replace..... </p>
<p>A refret and bridge reglue would be more expensive in our shop than this instrument is worth to replace..... </p>