Ovation - repair even possible?
I was recently given an old 1970s Ovation Glen Campbell 12-string.
it’s in great condition except for the neck angle, which is well into suspension-bridge territory - it’s sort of playable in the first five frets, but beyond that, nsm.
The bracing is in good nick, as is the bridge; nothing’s cracked or come loose.
Is it even possible to remove the necks on older Ovations, or is this likely a wall-hanger at this point?
I’ve done some research and it seems like newer Ovations have bolts securing the neck, but I don’t see any on this ca-1978 one. If I can sort out how to get the neck off, I might have a chance of fixing it, but there’s very limited information on this neck joint.
The plan is to repair if possible and give it to the local community college music program. If it isn’t reasonably possible, not sure what to do with it, except turn it into a wall decoration or something.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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