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Location: NJ | standard balladeer 40th anniv reissue
I have the specs in pdf format and I will try to figure out how to post them
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Location: SoCal | That's beautiful. How much is it? |
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Location: Orange County, California | It's a "3-Planker"!! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Wow!
A brand new old guitar! I always thought that inlay was worth keeping.
I am with Moody, how much? |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | This one, in terms of design is a winner. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I see there are no electronics. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
You would have to be a real fan for this one. |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Slipkid:
You would have to be a real fan for this one. Exactly. They made this guitar without worrying about the masses. True fans and collectors would be interested. NOW WHY DIDN'T THEY DO THAT ON THE '06 COLLECTORS?????
Ok. Rant over.You will now be returned to your regularly scheduled babble, which is already in progress. |
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | So, where is the balladeer logo on the headstock? |
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Location: Tennessee | I assume this is a shiny bowl.
Are they also doing a Josh White reissue in '06? |
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Location: Central Florida | From the nut down, it's a ringer for the original (assuming it's a shiny bowl). But the headstock is all wrong... Wrong era logo, no "Balladeer" distinction logo, and the faceplate is too light. The original headstocks have very dark brown, almost black looking faceplates. Then again, I suppose the arguement could be that this is only meant to be a "Commemorative" edition and not necessarily a "duplicate" of the originals, ala Gibson's "Historic Series" reissues. All in all, still pretty cool! |
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Location: NJ | www.ovationguitars.com
K-1111 Balladeer
www.ovationguitars.comwww.ovationguitars.comName: Ovation Standard Balladeer
40th Anniversary Reissue
Model: K-1111
Type: 6-Sring Acoustic
Finish: Natural
Top: AA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing: Ovation X Bracing
Body: Original Fiberglass Cloth, Deep Non-Cutaway
Rosette: Original Inlayed Balladeer Ribbon Style
Neck: 5-Piece Mahogany/Maple
Neck Adjustment: Dual Action Tension Rod
Neck Finish: Natural Gloss
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Dots
Scale Length: 25 ¼”
Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
Machines: Vintage Kluson Style
Case: 9158-0
Ovation celebrates its 40th Anniversary
with a Limited Edition Reissue
Balladeer. One of four limited run
models being produced throughout
2006, the Balladeer was the first production
model offered by Ovation in
1966. These unique instruments are
speced with the same materials and
production methods that were used
on the original Roundback guitars.
Among its many unique attributes,
each Reissue Balladeer features a
“hand laid” fiberglass cloth bowl -
made from the original molds – Brazilian
Rosewood bridge and vintage
style tuning gears. All combined, this
Balladeer captures the classic Ovation
style and great sound that helped
launch Ovation’s successful journey
over the past 40 years.
Balladeer
K-1111 |
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Location: south east Michigan | I notice this one has the wider skunk strips.
Just like the good old days. |
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | VERRREY INTERESTING!!!!
If old is good, I am definately for it. I, unfortunately (too many years and miles), recall the acoustic Ovations of the 60's. They were revolutionary, great beach guitars, I was a beach goer in San Diego then and seriously considered buying one. Bought the Viper instead, as I had a 50's Gibson SJ sunburst acoustic that I gave away later, causing me to wish I had gotten a tough Ovation acoustic to go with my violent, emotional outbursts when things didn't go my way.
Now it is too late, I have REFORMED!!!
Some of you younger guys might want to consider it though.
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | One more thing
Just last night I taped a PBS "The Legecy of Jim Croce" and about half the songs were done on Ovations of this vintage (he died in 1973). I looked carefully and did not see any cables attached to either his or his super talented accompianist's guitar, they were both playing through mikes and the guitars sounded great acoustically. Jim Croce's guitar had a volume control so they could have plugged in if they wanted to. They apparently were happy enough with the acoustic sound. It was a great program.
Bailey |
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Location: SoCal | Bailey...spent some time at the Deering area; got me all excited about a 12-string banjo. |
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | I stopped by the Ovation exhibit every day at NAMM to play this one a little bit each time. Great sounding guitar and very pleasing to the eye, too. Very light weight and absolutely acoustically alive. At $2499.00 list with a case a little expensive in my mind, but got one on the want list. I also had the pleasure of having our company's booths very close to Sennheiser's booth where Kaki King played on their little stage! Unexpected treat. |
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