1 (edited by beamer 2012-08-23 09:27:18)

Topic: NGD!!!!

Well Ok,, it was two weeks ago whilst on vacation. The model and pics are here,  http://www.ovationgallery.com/page12string1115.htm

but this is the write up.

Introduced in 1971, the Ovation Pacemaker 12-String has long been a staple of the Ovation line.  Built on the same deep bowl design as the Balladeer series, the Pacemaker features a 1-7/8 width neck which attaches at the 12th fret.  One of the most distinctive features is the slotted headstock and side tuners.  The Pacemaker gained a reputation as one of the best sounding and easiest playing 12-string guitars on the market.  The model shown below features a walnut bridge, dot MOP inlays and the famous Ovation floral rosette.  The Pacemaker was available in acoustic only (model 1115 shown below) or acoustic electric (model 1615).   

It really does play great! The case is in awesome condition and it looks right at home. The sentimental value alone and knowing most of its history makes it that much sweeter to play.

Specs:
1115 Pacemaker 12-String - Specifications

Model number            1115
Instrument type            12 string acoustic
Year of manufacture    1973
Body type                    Non cutaway traditional
Bowl                            Black textured deep bowl
Top                            Sitka spruce
Body binding            5 ply
Bracing                    Ovation Fan
Scale length            25  1/4"
Fretboard                    Ebony
Fret inlay                    MOP dot inlays
Bridge                    Walnut
Rosette                    Floral
Pickup                    none
Pre Amp                    none
Nutwidth                  1  7/8"
Tuners                  Chrome Schaller mini w/ pearloid buttons
Neck                         5 piece gloss
Headstock                 Gloss
Headstock logo         Gold Ovation
Label                      Metal Oval

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Wow.  Have fun with it.

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Nice guitar beamer.  You deserve it.  Respect it and play the hell out of it.

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I always like the sound of a twelve string it should be a lot of fun to play enjoy smile

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sounds like an awsome guitar,hope you like too restring.

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dino48 wrote:

sounds like an awsome guitar,hope you like too restring.

NIce thing is that the strings last a long while (For me anyway).  This time around I had the shop restring it and set it up after I got it. It needed  a little TLC after sitting so long.  Im not real sure how to do the strings on the open style anyhow,, guess Ill have to learn sometime LOLOL.  I droped teh tuning a 1/2 step and it sounds very rich that way!

“Find your own sound.  Dont be a second rateYngwie Malmsteen be a first rate you”

– George Lynch 2013 (Dokken, Lynchmob, KXM, Tooth & Nail etc....)

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Congrats! A 12-string, the only way I've ever been able to play two guitars at once. Enjoy!