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Location: Canada | Hi Folks. I posted here just recently as a new member, excited to be getting my first Ovation. Well, almost. I won an auction on eBay for a Korean-made older single cuttaway Applause in great shape. I thought I had a deal. Unfortunately, the guitar is unplayable and probably unfixable. Basically the action is ridiculously high and despite the prior owners attempts (over tightening the truss, removing the pickup so the saddle recessed a bit) it's unable to make music. A shame since it's a great looking guitar, it even came with an official 'Applause' HC. The bowl is nice and deep and it's a lovely greenish/black burst. It certainly looks well made.
I poked around with a mirror and a flashlight and it looks like a set neck - wood (despite it being finished in a type of black plastic). I was hoping I could remove it and place a shim under there if it was bolt on.
I took it to an Ovation dealer/repairs center and they were basically of the mind that it was unsalvageable. I did have occasion to play a high end USA Ovation while there so at the very least I know how good they can sound.
I'm going to try to get a refund from my seller (he offers them apparently) and buy a proper Ovation or Applause later on down the road. I'll be back. |
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Location: ranson,wva | my friend you are in luck if you are seeking a reasonabley priced us made ovation...email me at adamas83@jasonsovations.com or cashfan6783@aol.com
jason |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I like the ring of "jasons ovations" Jason. |
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Location: ranson,wva | thanks mark,did you check out my site?? its kinda rough at the present time but ive got my "french friends" that are gonna do some work to it over the weekend..jason |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'm trying to find something cool that rhymes with Mark, but everyone keeps suggesting "shark". I wonder why. |
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Location: ranson,wva | advark??? the shark thing fits cuz yous a lawyerboy!! lol jason |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | You can go all Harry Potter and be the Dark Mark |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Oster,
Many great sounding and playing USA O's can be had for under $500. |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | When you get your refund, you'd be better off with a U.S. made Ovation, instead of an Applause IMO. |
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Location: Tennessee | I'm trying to find something cool that rhymes with Mark, but everyone keeps suggesting "shark". I wonder why. My personal attorney is affectionately named "Mark the Shark". He's the kind you like to have on your side ... |
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Location: Utah | I used to badmouth attys, but not since I needed one. It irks me a bit that his kid got my kid's college fund, but it could have been a lot worse. |
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Location: USA | Applause guitars should not have an Ovation seal...
nice guitars but not on the same field.
My friend has a Rouge...and a Applause...
The Rouge blows it away.
I really feel that they have sold the applause the wrong way...kind of a blind side if you will...its not an Ovation...and folks have bought this guitar thinking it is...
you get what you pay for...
There is a huge difference my friend.
as the who sing...well sort...
Dont get fooled again... |
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Applause Arrived. Sending It Back.