I had bought a used Ovation Celebrity and a few issues were discovered that I need to change. The action was too high for my taste and the back and the bottom of the guitar was awkward and slippery. I added Schaller strap locks for my own taste. I took my nut files and slotted my nut deeper and then slotted the bridge saddle for slinkier strings and improved action. I drilled 6 holes in a brass cylindrical piece of brass as a tone enhancer. I feed D'Addario 10s electric strings through the brass before going into the bridge to improve tone and sustain. I then added silicone in lines on the back and bottom of the guitar to prevent sliding and shifting. This guitar plays as smoothly as my Les Paul guitars.
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I’ve never heard of the brass trick. I have an Adamas, which I love. I’d think electric strings would make it too plinky, but if it works for you, awesome.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by Mincer View PostI’ve never heard of the brass trick. I have an Adamas, which I love. I’d think electric strings would make it too plinky, but if it works for you, awesome.
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Any mod that makes you play more is a good mod. That silicone thing looks ugly as sin though. :PJoin me in the fight against muscular atrophy!
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Hey, even the brass pipe isn't really a looker, BUT if it functions, it's an upgrade. I completely support the mods.
And a huge plus - it's all easily undone and brought back to stock.The biggest difference between Chet Atkins and Dimebag? Probably the beard...
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The silicone thing is interesting and certainly doesn't cost much. If it was mine, I'd probably look into some of the "grip tape" options you can pick up on Amazon. All sorts of textures and widths, from rolls to sheets.
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Originally posted by Masta' C View PostThe silicone thing is interesting and certainly doesn't cost much. If it was mine, I'd probably look into some of the "grip tape" options you can pick up on Amazon. All sorts of textures and widths, from rolls to sheets.
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I think the brass is a smart idea. My 73 Ovation solid body has a brass bridge. It makes me wonder if Ovation ever considered brass for their acoustics. For a cleaner look on the back and bottom you might consider a sheet of silicone, then again, it may be too smooth and not fix the sliding problem. Gibson Flying V ribbed rubber leg rest material could also be a cleaner solution.
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Oh man, all this work so you can play "Wanted....Dead or Alive?" (I kid)
That bridge idea is pretty cool -you should post a sound clip, and I respect any mod that works for the slippage no matter how ugly -as playing an ovation on your lap is a terrible feeling thing.“For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard
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