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Location: Seattle Tacoma Washington | I just have one quick question on the 2005 collector. I got mine in the mail today, and the finish seems a little thinner than on some of my other Ovations. I was wondering it maybe there was a varnish on this or is it the regular whatever it is. Thanks!! :p :p |
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Location: Orange County, California | The finish on the tops of the new guitars appears much thiner than the older ones. You can *almost* feel the woodgrain.... |
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Location: NW NJ | I'm no acoustic engineer, but I've always felt like the thinner the finish = more freedom for the top to vibrate. I believe (right or wrong) that this is the reason the Elite T series guitars that are finished with bowl paint (pewter, black and red) sound so amazing, especially for the price. That is also why I don't want a pickguard on my acoustic guitar tops - just something else to restrict the top vibration. |
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Location: Denver, PA USA | Originally posted by worshipleader:
I'm no acoustic engineer, but I've always felt like the thinner the finish = more freedom for the top to vibrate. I believe (right or wrong) that this is the reason the Elite T series guitars that are finished with bowl paint (pewter, black and red) sound so amazing, especially for the price. That is also why I don't want a pickguard on my acoustic guitar tops - just something else to restrict the top vibration. You are right. Finish will restrict the top and greatlly affect the tone. The thinner the better. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I've heard that black is the most restrictive, so that's why I don't own any. I'm sure that's why Dave sold his black Classic. That and his string tubes don't work well with nylon strings. |
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Location: Kirkland, WA | For years I said I would never own and Ovation, then last year I played the 2005 Collector's and it came home. It been a great traveling companion including a trip to Hawaii last summer. Now I know why. Its got great resonating tone unplugged and comes to life through my SWR California and Stawberry Blonde amps. I realy enjoy it. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Thinner is better. String tubes never work well with nylons, or pantyhose for that matter. |
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Location: Seattle Tacoma Washington | Thanks! Thinner is Better!! The 2005 made it's debut this morning at church. I got many compliments on my playing, but I don't know if they figured out I was playing a different guitar. Anyway this thing is really easy to play, and a pleasure to hammer away on. I can't wait to see how it opens up in a couple of years. Play on, Pray for Peace!!!!! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Glad you were a HIT! You've got a great guitar. Dave |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I Played one of the 2005's at Ted Brown this weekend. Very playable!
Playing a nice instrument just makes you feel good all over don't it! |
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2005 collectors contour bowl finish