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Location: Scotland | Take a look at this;
Elite 6778
Looks like a standard production model. Does this indicate a move back to bass-side only soundholes on the Elites? I hope so. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | As far as I know, that's what the production model is now on that one. I think it's designated 6778LX LTD - VN (Limited, Vintage Natural). It's actually one of Ovation's holiday specials this year - I have a line on at least one if anyone's interested.
I like the soft colors with the Koa. Nice combination, and great price point for a USA Ovation. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Is that really classified as an Elite? Notice it doesn't have the typical Elite fingerboard inlays. |
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Location: Warren,Pa. | I have an '04 6778 with those fret markers.
The bass-side-only holes are the way to go. Those of you on the tour this year may remember my guitar with the holes I cut in the bass shoulder of the bowl. I've put airlocks in the treble holes and the sound is much improved. I wish I had this model.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Hey Mr. Templeman, Screw the elite. Scroll down to the bottom of the ebay posting. He's got 000 Norman Blake Santa Cruz guitars, the 12 limited editions. 000 body but with the dread depth. 12 fret wideneck slotheads. Holy mother of pearl ...
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Location: Scotland | This is the Santa Cruz I want. Basically it's a Gibson Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe. This'll be a monster.
http://www.santacruzguitar.com/acousticguitars/details/rs.html |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Yeah, I could settle for one of those. Dave |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Originally posted by jpcannon:
Is that really classified as an Elite? Notice it doesn't have the typical Elite fingerboard inlays. It's a Standard Elite - kind of an entry level model. Note it's only an "A" grade top and not a "AA" or "AAA."
Standard Elite
This obviously isn't the LTD, but it's the base model. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | It's a Balladeer LX with Epaulets.
I like it. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | DAVE, If you read everything, you see where he says it retails for that price and to call or email to make him an offer to ship.
I am betting something in the low to mid 3's might grab this one. SWEET LOOKING GUITAR and I don't really have a dark sunburst like that. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Okay, I stand corrected. I talked to an Ovation rep today, and this particular model is actually AA-grade Sitka Spruce (though some individual models might be more of a bear-claw top) that basically is set up like the 07 Collectors. Mid bowl rather than contour, OP-Pro preamp, and Koa on the epaulet, bass-side only.
It is on Ovation's "Holiday Specials" list, so it'll be interesting to see how long they run these for. |
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Location: NJ | That guitar reminds me of that one that we played at MasterKeller's house a few years back . . . don't it?? |
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Location: SoCal | It do indeed... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | 2004 Collector. |
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Location: SoCal | that never was.... |
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Elite 6778LX