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Location: United Kingdom | Hi I just found this forum on Ovation webpage new user. From Liverpool UK I am seriously considering buying in the next couple of weeks Special Elite 1778T-5 Ovation just wondered any owners out there could give us thier thoughts on this model I have read some good reviews elsewhere
Many Thanks Len |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Welcome!
Just do it! No disappointments!
You could also look in the archive/search using the words Elite T, 1778T and such.
IMHO it is the best value for a new Ovation, pound for pound, if you will. |
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Location: United Kingdom | Many thanks quick reply I will search around as you say. |
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Hey Len, welcome. You're from Liverpool? After you buy your Ovation, get together with three other guys and form a band with a name that starts with, say, a "B". Eventually people will start calling you the "Fab" something-or-other. ;) |
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Location: United Kingdom | Never thought of that the Cavern is still attracting many bands and music lovers not far from where I live See you at the Hollywood Bowl if its still there |
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Location: NJ | . . . it's still there . . .Moody sits on it every morning . . . |
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Location: SoCal | I wouldn't go in that room, if I were you, until it airs out.
Danger Will Robinson! Danger! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Welcome Len, and stay away from that Hollywood bowl for sure. As far as the guitar, get it, you'll love it. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | MOODY PU,
I'm sorry, I meant P.I. You just gave a new meaning to going for the Oval Office (porcelin palace) :D . I don't like getting involvedwith political discussions,but I couldn't resist. I hope I didn't offend anyone. |
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Location: SoCal | Phil, when it comes to insulting me, you're still just an amature compared to Clifford, Temp, and Witko. |
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Location: United Kingdom | For all your replies many thanks I will keep away from the holywood Bowl. So you reckon the 1778T Ovation is worth a look it will be the 1st Ovation I have bought. Cheers :cool: |
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Location: NW NJ | The 1778T is a wonderful instrument. I own one, and it continues to amaze me with its sound, durability and excellent understated looks. I love the all black look with that gorgrous rock maple neck. The guitar sounds a big as the great outdoors, and the ebony fretboard makes for excelent sustain. The secret to the big sound is the enamel coating that wraps around the whole body. It is alot thinner that the gloss finish that Ovation usually uses and the top is much freer to vibrate. Not to mention, you don't have to worry about scratching up the top with your pick either. The sound and projection is amazing. The action on mine was great out of the box, but if yours comes with the action a little too high, you can easily remove a shim or two from under the saddle and sweeten it up some. The Ovation neck is as stable as a rock. And just wait till you plug the thing in - nobody has cracked the code on making an electro-acoustic guitar like Ovation has. Buy it, play it, and fall in love. :D |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Our own Paul Templeman is over on your Island and he might be of help. Also JH Skews is the distributor there and does a fine job. Good Luck. |
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