JohnW63
Enlightened Member
I picked up an Ovation 1615 12 string, with case, for $60. Someone stepped on the top and busted it. I know I can send it in to the guys at New Hartford for a new top and rebuild for..well, more than it's worth, but, I got kinda' jazzed about the prospect of a "new" old 12 string AND being able to select my own top wood. Yeah, the guys at Ovation will install that for you.
Here is what the guitar should look like, without the busted top:
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/26U-1788.htm
Now, here is the question, if you had the chance to select the top for a 12 string, what WOULD you pick ? I'm looking at stuff that has some figuring on it, like bear claw or silking. my inspiration is a guy at AGF that had one rebuild by Ovation and had a walnut top put on. He's into fancy stuff.
Here is his.
I was considering a fancy mahogany he got from a supply place, that looks like THIS.
But I am not sure how a mahogany 12 would sound. I have seen a few Guild D212 videos, but they were not the best players, so I wasn't sure if I liked hog over a spruce top. What are your ideas on this idea ?
Here is what the guitar should look like, without the busted top:
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/26U-1788.htm
Now, here is the question, if you had the chance to select the top for a 12 string, what WOULD you pick ? I'm looking at stuff that has some figuring on it, like bear claw or silking. my inspiration is a guy at AGF that had one rebuild by Ovation and had a walnut top put on. He's into fancy stuff.
Here is his.
I was considering a fancy mahogany he got from a supply place, that looks like THIS.
But I am not sure how a mahogany 12 would sound. I have seen a few Guild D212 videos, but they were not the best players, so I wasn't sure if I liked hog over a spruce top. What are your ideas on this idea ?