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Location: Phoenix AZ | I actually kind of like the looks of the pickguard on here ...
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Location: Hicksville, NY | That actually looks cool! Is it just a simple pickguard that can be easily be purchased at a local music shop or big box store, or does it need to be special ordered? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Dave,
Get off the crack...
(Oh, CliiiiiiFF) |
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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | A pickguard on an Ovation is a crime! |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | In my case, since I have scratched the bottom of the soundhole from strumming too much, a pickguard will be nice to have to provide adequate protection, and to prevent further damage. Of course, I do not want it to be a permanent fix either. I would like to have one where I can install and remove as I please without ruining the finish. :) |
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Location: NJ | change your technique |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | I wish I could Al, but it's easier said than done. :( At this point, I am thankful that (at least) I can play guitar than not at all. :)
But what do I know ... I'm just an idiot who modifies the environment and curriculum to meet the special needs of my students ... |
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Location: No Town, California | There is also a clear type pick gaurd used by Flamenco players. That would be better because its clear..... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I think it looks pretty good.....and normally I would hate one on an Ovation of any type. |
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Location: North Texas | The guard looks fine. I don't think it hurts the appearance of the instrument at all. In fact, I like it. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | It violates our legacy!
It does look a little Western Swing though! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I think it looks good because it's a sunburst, might look worse on a natural. |
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Location: NJ | Hopefully that pic was snapped just before the guitar went over the railing . . . . |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | AAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! I own one of these; after showing it what was done to one of its siblings, I promised it I would NEVER, EVER do that to it.....
Ovations/Adamii and visible pickguards do NOT mix.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Hey Cliff, what looks worse in your opinion - a pickguard like this stuck on a Balladeer, or woodgrain contact paper stuck on the side of a PT Cruiser? Although I must say, the woodgrain contact paper saved me thousands compared to getting new kitchen cabinets. Dave |
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Location: NJ | ". . or woodgrain contact paper stuck on the side of a PT Cruiser? . ."
I Hate the Woodgrain (almost as much as I hate those goddam FLAMES!).
- Just got a copy of CruiserQuarterly magazine in the mail . . .
. . . the things that some idiot people do to these poor cars is a crime . . . |
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Location: Midland, MI | I find the idea of a quarterly magazine dedicated to the PT Cruiser riotously funny, but I'm not sure why. |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by ignimbyte:
I wish I could Al, but it's easier said than done. :( At this point, I am thankful that (at least) I can play guitar than not at all. :)
But what do I know ... I'm just an idiot who modifies the environment and curriculum to meet the special needs of my students ... funny, they found that trait subversive in me and it is one of the reasons, I am no longer a teacher. |
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Location: Waxahachie, Tx | The pickguard does look as if it belongs. I wonder how it looks in real life, Or on other tops finishes. Of course it's a shame in order to afford some protection for the finish applying a pickguard changes how the guitars looks, I wonder how carbon fiber in various colors and weave patterns would look on an Ovation as a pickguard (just a thought). I think of Ovation as true cutting edge. They( Charlie Kaman) utilized modern technology and materials to establish themselves in a area totally dominated in tradition (acoustic). yet the frontal appearance of the Ovation tends to resemble a Classical guitar(to me) more so than a Dreadnought.
I think most pickguards are Overkill in how much real estate they occupy (Gibson, Epiphone, etc.)
Maybe we need be more innovative, and find something that really looks like it belongs on the Ovations.
(bring back the sculpted bridge) ;) |
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Maybe we need be more innovative, and find something that really looks like it belongs on the Ovations.
(bring back the sculpted bridge) ;) [/QB] no we just need better technique |
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Location: Michigan | hmm, i like the pickguard, makes it look interesting. although if you look at a lot of O copies, they have pickguards too. i think a clear one would be the way to go though if it were me, but i never really make contact with the top of my guitar (that plastic or whatever rosette stops that) |
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