NRGD

[Aceman]

New Replacement Guitar Day

My beloved Ovation Celebrity 257 has strummed its last chord. The neck is disconnecting from the body - again. The first time it came unglued (excessive playing, acoustic basher jams, hot car traveling). I got it repaired and the guy used bolts. Alas, the bolts have not stripped and the neck is separating again.

Loved the way it played. Old girl held up for 20+ years. Now I have to put her down (Plan on taking it to the blow $#!t up[ gun range. Great $350 purchase - $17 rental a year. Loved gigging it in Hollywood Blvd. - the slim body and electric style neck were great. I really like the subtle Cherry Sunburst.

So, meet the new boss (right)! Same as the old boss (Left), $350, in perfect shape with Ovation hardshell case! And bonus - New OP35 preamp with oil board tuner!

 

[Liam1963]

Nice! I've never played an Ovation, but I have heard plenty of them live, and I always liked what I heard...

 

[Demanic]

You like Ovations?

 

[Mincer]

I love my Adamas (carbon fiber Ovation). I've had mine about 20 years so far.

 

[Benjy_26]

Rest in RIP. Nice new one, though! I recently picked up a blue, mid depth one to replace a thinline that got run over many, many years ago.

 

[dave74]

I see no reason to not make that thing part of the act for it's final act. Stage smash it and get to full 80's band jedi status.
(unless of course, you're worried about throwing the old back out)

 

[Aceman]

I see no reason to not make that thing part of the act for it's final act. Stage smash it and get to full 80's band jedi status.
(unless of course, you're worried about throwing the old back out)

I have considered this...maybe I'll rethink the gun range. But I'd like to see how the plastic back handles buckshot.

 

[Aceman]

I love my Adamas (carbon fiber Ovation). I've had mine about 20 years so far.

I'm sure that Adamas was pout together with a little more love than my Celebrity!

 

[Chris Pile]

My 2 cents, Ace - Consider it a guitar shaped collection of raw materials. Many parts can easily be repurposed (tuning machines, bridge, fingerboard, etc.). The neck can be used for repairs on other guitars by a savvy luthier. Same with the top. Also - a number of teaching luthiers like me keep such instruments around as "training wheels" for apprentices to practice their skills on... Something to think about.

Blowing it to smithereens or smashing it to kingdom come might be entertaining, but it won't be a plus for the future. You'd be surprised how many longtime luthiers have boxes and bottles of sanding dust - noted by species, etc., for future use. Famed Martin repairman and author Don Teeter referred to the guitar repair biz as working in the splinter factory. It's an apt concept....

 

[Aceman]

My 2 cents, Ace - Consider it a guitar shaped collection of raw materials. Many parts can easily be repurposed (tuning machines, bridge, fingerboard, etc.). The neck can be used for repairs on other guitars by a savvy luthier. Same with the top. Also - a number of teaching luthiers like me keep such instruments around as "training wheels" for apprentices to practice their skills on... Something to think about.

Blowing it to smithereens or smashing it to kingdom come might be entertaining, but it won't be a plus for the future. You'd be surprised how many longtime luthiers have boxes and bottles of sanding dust - noted by species, etc., for future use. Famed Martin repairman and author Don Teeter referred to the guitar repair biz as working in the splinter factory. It's an apt concept....

The only guitar it is good for repairing is the one next to it. I have no intention of becoming a luthier. If I want a guitar to work on I'll go buy a $89 Affinity Tele at a pawn shop.


In defiance of my joie de destruction, I shall be loading it with fireworks and exploding it on New Years eve.

 

[Mincer]

I'm sure that Adamas was pout together with a little more love than my Celebrity!

Well, it initially had a few issues that had to go back to the factory and correct.

 

[GuitarStv]

I like the top better on the old one, but the fretboard on the new one looks nicer.

Also - I have the same couch cushions. Weird.

 

[Chris Pile]

I'd give you $25 for it, but shipping from Florida to Kansas would be ridiculous.

 

[JamesPaul]

The neck separation may be a flaw with the 257. I have a Purple one in the basement with the exact same issue. Although it is about 20 years old, so there could have been some issues with manufacturing back then.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

I say pack it full of bottle rockets, Roman candles and whatever, then shoot at it while it’s exploding.

 

[d1dsj]

Blow it up with fireworks…. Ha ha. That would be a spectacle for sure and it’s your guitar to do as you please. After 20 years of service it were mine I’d turn it into a wall light with spot lights fitted in the sound holes…. however if you blow it up I’d love to see a vid of that!

 

[Demanic]

If you're going to pack it full of explosives just be careful about the blast radius and possible shrapnel. The body could cause it to have a bit more umph by containing the pressure just a bit longer before it lets go.
Personally, I would go with buckshot. Maybe a #4 load. At about 25 yards the cloud of pellets should open up to just a bit smaller size than the body.

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[Benjy_26]

Tannerite.

 

[Mincer]

I'd say save it for the end of a very special Hollywood Blvd show, and just smash it to bits.

 

[beaubrummels]

In defiance of my joie de destruction, I shall be loading it with fireworks and exploding it on New Years eve.

Whatever you do, be sure to film it.