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Location: Denver Colorado | Hi everyone... I've been trolling around in this message board for a while, but just joined today.
I'm coming back to enjoying guitar again after about a 10 year absence. :)
In about '95, I bought a gorgeous Elite 12 String with a pearl white face. (not sure of the model now - and can't find one like it anywhere!) Long story short - life threw me a few lemons so I sold that one in '97 and now I'm coming back - and can't wait to get started all over again.
My friends didn't believe me - so I sprung $5 on some picks to carry around to make me look official again. :)
Anyway - I'm thinking of buying the 1778LX with black top next month - and then (because I really love a 12 string more) I'm going to order the ME 12 string but custom order it with the pearl white top instead of the black. Then it will be almost like what I had (cosmetically) except for the cutaway (mine was a 22 holer).
I've been nosing around the internet for about 6 months looking at Ovations again - but hadn't ventured into a guitar store until last week. So the first trip into a guitar store in 5 years and when I walked in, the owner was talking with a rep (but I didn't know who he was repping!) Anyway... When I asked about what options I had for an Ovation 12 string, he said "I have a nice Alvarez in the other room." Of which, I said: "Ewwww... that's uucky. I definitely gotta have an Ovation - it's like a Mac/PC thing, ya know!" LOL
The owner only had a couple of Applauses there. So when I glanced around and then told him which two guitars I was considering (an LX and the ME 12), the rep guy (he was Kaman but I didn't know it yet) musta thought I was a gift from God and the owner musta thought I was a "plant". LOL
Then I when I asked the rep who he was (could tell he was a rep because he had a laptop facing him on the counter) and he just smiled... I started to laugh and said: "No... you mean to tell me you work for Kaman?!?!?" LOL Too funny.
Truly a Karma moment. I should get a commission for helping that rep seal a good order from a new store, doncha think?
This owner is just getting his first real Ovation inventory in next month - and I have first dibs on the LX. :)
Anyway... Ya'll (I'm close to TX, remember) sound like you're having a great time here - I hope I get to meet some of you someday.
Wishing you all a great factory trip!
Sally in Colorado - who's giving up acrylic nails on the left hand on Monday. LOL
1778 LX probably in a couple of weeks
1598 ME in white pearl custom wannabe
Ohhh... almost forgot:
Martin Backpacker that I haven't seen in 5 years
(loaned it to a friend and haven't seen it since!)
Does that Backpacker count? LOL |
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Location: SoCal | Thought we had already exceeded our quota from Denver.
Just kidding...WELCOME |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Welcome!
1778LX - good choice!
All the LX and Adamas 12 strings are good choices as well!
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Welcome. Sounds like good choices. As Tony indicate, there are a couple of real hard core guitar freaks in Denver that will increase your GAS pains fast. StephenT28 has some nice ones for sale. I never had fingernails. Now I have none on the left hand and the right ones are so long I have trouble typing. I don't know how women do it.
And the Martin Backpacker doesn't count. |
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Location: PDX | I'm new here myself, and have really found these folks to be quite entertaining and knowledgeable. Welcome. Personally, never liked the sound of 12 strings. I'm glad you folks are out there to expand my experience. Also, we here out in the Upper Left Hand Corner, are not all irascible ( ;) Mark) , the backpacker is fine -- sounds like crap, but a nice, portable travel buddy. Get rid of the acrylics on the left too -- go natural, better sound imho -- especially if you glue a bit of ping-pong ball under them.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Don't believe anyone who lives at an airport, especially if he's not irascible. Maybe I'll try acrylics on the right hand. I never could get used to finger picks, but haven't tried them in 30 years. If you're going to be irascible it helps to be old. I should try some of those metal ones. |
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Location: North Carolina | Welcome back, Sally. I returned to the guitar after an extended educational absence, thinking I would be a living room player. That was eighteen years ago and I've done more gigging since than I ever did before. The next thing you need to look at is PA gear. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Welcome Sally!
You're jumping back in good and deep with not just one, but two great guitars. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Another GOIL!! Jeepers, guys, we're gonna have to hang some frilly drapes and start pickin' up our dirty socks 'round here.
Welcome back and welcome to the club, Sally (the underwear in the corner is Brad's). |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hey Sally, welcome to the club.
Like a few members mentioned, there are a few of us here in Denver that love our Ovations.
Just curious, which store were you at that was going to start carrying O's?
and yes, I do have some very nice Ovations available for sale. Since you like black, you might want to consider my black 1537....as a former lurker, you know this is one of the holy grails of Ovationland! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Sally, what part of Denver are you located.
We have members in Denver, Littleton, Golden, and Morrison that I am aware of.
Don't think we have any in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, or the Springs.
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Location: Hicksville, NY | :) Welcome to the OFC Sally! :)
Just like you, I stopped playing guitar for a very long time before getting into it again. In the process, I am glad that I also discovered the OFC. Enjoy your Ovations! Surely, they will provide you with lots of company and music for many years to come.
Don't worry about the backpacker. Many Martin peeps might think that it was the biggest mistake that the Martin company ever got into, but to me, it's still a guitar. During my years in college, one of my ex-roommate's buddies loved the outdoors, that he'd invite me every now and then to go on hiking trips. He brought his backpacker in one of the hiking trips that we did in the Adirondacks, and played it upon reachng the summit. The playability might get a little bit of getting used to, but it surely feels like we've accomplished a lot when we managed to strum and sing-along to the tune of Neil Young's "Sugar Mountain."
Welcome to the OFC once again! |
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Location: Denver Colorado | Well....
Looks like I'm your token member from Castle Rock.
The store I walked into was a little new one - Castle Rock Music.
About the dirty socks.... they just add to the ambiance around here. No worries. We goils don't all like frilly curtains. Give me a good log house out in the boonies so far that curtains aren't necessary and then I'm right at home.
About that 1537 - I'd be interested in looking at it. I really couldn't find what model number my old Ovation was (from about 1995) ... but it looked like a 12 string version of a 1537 - but it had a white pearl face. Wood epaulets. Gold machines. No cutaway. I can't even remember if it had the deep or medium bowl. Got any ideas what model number that would have been? (for the sheer trivia of it all)
So... do any of the Denver people get together once in a while? I'm sure wishing there was a few that would get together at some coffee place once in a while just for fun.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone (and now I'll go pick up my own dirty undies in the corner)
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Originally posted by sally_satorri:
So... do any of the Denver people get together once in a while? I'm sure wishing there was a few that would get together at some coffee place once in a while just for fun.
I'm also hoping that this will one day be a reality with members in the NYC / LI area. |
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Location: Denver Colorado | Yeah....
If they get together here, it'll probably be awhile before they let me play - at the stage I'm in again I would be the resident "Phoebe" from "Friends".
For a round of Smelly Cat, look no further.
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There are alot of coffee places around that I would think would enjoy a few guitars making noise. And then, up in Denver, there is a coffee shop next to my friends' restaurant that always is almost as quiet as a library (love their coffee though) - anyway.. that one could use a little shaking up and ambiance. (Pablo's Coffee on 6th & Washington). |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by MWoody:
Welcome!
You just gave me an idea for a new profile line! Welcome Sally.
Please try not to give Woody any ideas.
He can come up with enough of his own. :D
Your choices in guitars is excellent I have two Ovation 12 strings. :cool: |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by sally_satorri:
Give me a good log house out in the boonies so far that curtains aren't necessary and then I'm right at home. I understand.... precisely. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Welcome aboard, Sally, from another who left the guitar fold and is working his way back (albeit much more slowly these days - seems like I picked things up much easier twenty years ago! Doens't matter much to me though - I'm having fun. And, from the sounds of your posts, you'l have fun around these parts too.
Just be careful feeding the animals (and you'll know who they are soon enough!) - 'specially those out in the boonies! ;) |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by sally_satorri:
In about '95, I bought a gorgeous Elite 12 String with a pearl white face. (not sure of the model now - and can't find one like it anywhere!) It sounds like you had a Elite 1758.
Check out Standingovation's web page. He has pic's of almost every model on his serial number page. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Could have been one of the collectors series 12 strings. Dave |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Here's the white Legend 12:
Pearl White Legend 12 String |
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Location: Utah | Sally, welcome aboard!
I, too, gave up guitar for too long, nearly 20 years. Now I don't have as much time as when I was in high school or college, so the skill level isn't where it once was. They say, though, that learning to embrace imperfection is a healthy thing!
You'll love the 1778LX. It's next on my list of guitars, but for now I get to play my daughter's 1778 Elite T. |
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Location: Denver Colorado | I bought mine in '95. So it could have been made maybe the year before (got it from a store new).
Anyway, the best I can remember is that it had:
12 string
GEORGEOUS pearl white top
gold machines
two knob pre-amp (never used that - wasn't into that)
22 holes - two wood epaulets
no cutaway
It wasn't an Adamas.
I'm thinking it might have been some kind of Elite something or another
It wasn't sold to me as a collectors edition of anything - or trust me - I would have remembered that and been even sicker about having to sell it for the $$$ !!!! |
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Location: NJ | ". . - life threw me a few lemons . ."
When ever Life throws me lemons, I tend to seek out someone that life has thrown some Vodka . . and we make Martinis . .
WelcomeAboard!! |
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| Not a single Lay Down Sally reference. I'm so proud of you guys.
Welcome Sally. Enjoy the good behaviour while you can.
PS White guitars are horrible (unless they are Gretsch) |
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Location: Scotland | Originally posted by schroeder:
PS White guitars are horrible (unless they are Gretsch) Gretsch guitars are horrible (unless they are Black '55 Duo Jets)) |
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Location: Scotland | White Breadwinners are pretty cool. |
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| TV is crap at 11pm on a Sunday in England isn't it? |
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Location: Scotland | Yep. It's so bad I'm watching a taped episode of "Greg The Bunny" I don't know which is worst, the fact I'm watching it or the fact I recorded it in the first place. But on the bright side, King Of The Hill is on later! |
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Location: Cicero, NY | No Benny Hill or MP? Hmm...I guess I would take Cliff's advice and find someone with vodka... :rolleyes: |
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| Not allowed to drink spirits. Got any beer?
Benny Hill was sadder and wierder than any of the sad wiredos he played in his shows.
(And if you're gonna take cliff's advice you'd better take Mark's phone number) |
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Location: Scotland | Originally posted by schroeder:
TV is crap at 11pm on a Sunday in England isn't it? Actually this is the only time I've regretted not having cable. Tonight is the UK premier of the Simpson's episode written by and starring Ricky Gervais.
And what is the deal with Benny Hill in the US? He's absolutely vilified over here as the sad obnoxious misogynist he was. |
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| I rgret it every time there's a Premiership game on, but I will not put a penny in that bastard Murdoch's pocket. Freeview's pretty good these days.
NTL can't get their heads around the fact that I had the cable put in just for the computer - they think I've found a way of getting the TV without paying. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | We'll keep you in beer at the tour, Chancellor. And I don't want details on Benny - I always thought he was hysterical and most of those guys have dark sides (Charlie Chaplin was surely no different) and I'd prefer remain clueless (my typical MO). |
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Location: Denver Colorado | Yah... the guys have done good... (with no Lay Down Sally comments).... but now the the floodgates have been opened.. the "Mustang Sally" remarks got old about 25 years ago as well.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Paul, I have relatives that live in Texas and they look and act just like the players on King of the Hill.
They did a spot on job with that cartoon. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Sally, we need to hook up so you can play a few guitars. I live by C470 and Wadsworth, so about 20 miles from you.
There is also the mutual meeting place of Park Meadows but you might feel self-conscious playing a few tunes in the parking lot!  |
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Location: Scotland | Stephen, I'm a big Mike Judge fan (yes, even Beavis & Butthead) Last time I was in Austin I made a point of going to Ray Hennigs guitar store just to see if he was anything like the character in the series. Needless to say, he was. |
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Location: Colorado | Sally and Stephent28...let me know if uou arrange a hook up - I'll come down from Broomfield with the slothead...the Karmann Ghia needs to run alittle anyway now that it is spring |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Welcome, Sally. I have the "standard" version of one of your guitars, the ME1598 12-string, and a close cousin of the other, a 1771LX Standard Balladeer. You should love both of them. The ME 12-string sounds positively angellic.....
Yes, your left-hand nails are going to need to be a LOT shorter!!!! (laughing)
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Location: Denver Colorado | Ok, Steve and Elgin....
Make a date and let me know...
I'm thinking we could maybe shake up some coffee shop somewhere.
There is one coffee shop at the Castle Pines exit that I know of who would probably go for it...
and then that place in Denver at 6th & Washington...
and I know another one out in Parker... but I'm guessing that's out of you guys' passport zones, eh?
You guys know any place around? What about in old Morrison? Anything there? I'd be game to go up there.
We self employed nutjobs can flex around most times... but I try to work Friday and Saturday nights.
You guys "pick" it. :) |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by schroeder:
TV is crap at 11pm on a Sunday in England isn't it? It is here too. :confused: |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It's crap here most of the time. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Sally, great idea but if you have been following some of the other threads, you would know that I damaged my ulner nerve back in January and it has caused temporary numbness to my left hand, rendering me almost useless from a guitar playing standpoint. Doctor's say that it will clear itself up in 2 weeks to 1 years. It is going on 4 months now and I must say that it really really sucks!
However, I am game to show up and lend support and let you play the 1537 or any other guitar you might want to try out. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Sally: That place at 6th and Washington in Denver is Brothers BBQ. Across the street is some little funky coffee shop. I live only about six blocks away, and between Stephen and I, we could field an entire orchestra of guitars. He could also record the orchestra about six different ways, and I could light up the place. Check out the gallery. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | It's just a couple of strange Musician's you met in an online chatroom! What could go wrong?
I'll be meeting several of them May 19th!!! |
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Location: Denver Colorado | Yep... the place I was referring to was Pablo's Coffee - and that is across the street from Brothers BBQ. (My friend owns Angelo's Pizza... I'm thinking of heading up there tonight)
I've only spent a little time in that coffee shop - (sometimes kill an hour or so before Angelo's dies down so I can see my friend when it's not busy in there)... but every time I've been in there, in feels like a library.
Maybe it's just been the times I've gone... but I wouldn't feel good about showing up with a few guitars unless we called first or could sit outside and look like a bunch of homeless guitar players. :)
And yeah... I'd love to see that guitar of yours, Tom!!! (let me get these nails chopped off in the next couple of days and I'll be good to go!)
Sorry to hear about the ulnar nerve thing - I guess I missed that conversation.
So do you guys do a normal job thing 9-5 ?
Personally, I like to tromp through there on Tuesdays - I go to a warehouse up in Broomfield and I like to see my friend at Angelo's on the way home (she almost always works Tues).
They got great pizza and pasta... and she gives me a good hookup there... :)
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Location: Colorado | OK 28 and Sally - find me at elginacres@aol.com - Sally - I have to be in Castle Rock on Tuesday the 9th - or if you are up here next to the people's republic - we can meet up this way - a few days next week are flexible -lots of public places where we can meet - Stephent28 - we've talked of this before - I should be around for a couple weeks now - sorry about your hand - I don't have an excuse like that to explain away my crappy playing!
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I'm flexible and at this point would be a good participant to tell you guys how wonderful you are and how good you sound (or just buy the round of coffee!)
Sounds like it is Sally's call as to when and where. |
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Location: Denver Colorado | Great. It's up to me, huh? :)
Let's move this party to a new thread - Go look for "Denver little get togethers" |
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