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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Hi Everyone,
I’m new to the group and thought I’d introduce myself. My name is Nick and I'm a long time fan of Ovation guitars. I play the guitar strictly for pleasure and I’m average at best, but as it’s been said, “playing a guitar is like petting a puppy; you don’t have to be any good at it to enjoy it.”
I was a big Cat Stevens fan back in the early 70’s, which lead me to purchasing a couple of Ovations. Every smart shopper knows that if you buy the same guitar that your favorite musician plays, you’ll sound just like them. ;) Priorities changed and I eventually (and regrettably) sold both of those guitars. About a year ago I picked up what I believe to be a Balladeer, circa early 70’s. There are some issues with the neck joint, but the sound is as good as any good as any Ovation I’ve ever heard. Sometime I’d like to post some pictures and enlist this group in helping me in identifying the instrument.
That brings me to today. As I mentioned, my Ovation has some issues and that seemed like a sufficient reason to buy a new guitar. I have never held, touched, or even seen an Adamas guitar outside of pictures, but Kaki King’s music convinced me that my next guitar needed to be one. I had come up with a list of features that I would like my new Adamas to have and after a conversation with Al, the 08C seemed to be the best fit. So, this morning I called Al back and ordered a 2008-5. The next 4 - 5 business days will seem like an eternity. :)
Thank you all very much for sharing your knowledge and experience about Ovation guitars through these web pages. I look forward to being part of your group.
All the best,
Nick |
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Location: Bellevue, Washington | Welcome to the Ovation Hive Mind, Nick! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Welcome and a good start.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Why start Small?
Welcome Nick! :cool:  |
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Location: Michigan | Welcome Nick! I like your attitude and choice of guitars. I had the pleasure of playing one at a local store and it was truely an awesome guitar. You will be very pleased. It has the best features of my Legend and UTE. Let us know when you get it and of course we like photos! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Welcome Nick! There is a wealth of information and guitars for sale here. |
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Location: Colorado | Welcome aboard Nick!! I'm sure you will enjoy your new acquisition when it arrives. |
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Location: Southeast FL | Nick
Welcome. I am a newbie to both the guitar and the forum. This place is a great source of information and entertainment. Also a great collection of individuals. Enjoy and check out the for sale section. Lots to see and learn there too.
Enjoy the ride,
Tony |
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Location: Michigan | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Welcome Nick! There is a wealth of information and guitars for sale here. Yea, unfortunately (or fortunately) he picked up a 48 inch yardsick to measure any future purchases by. |
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Location: Colorado | Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. OMA had it right--why start small? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by nickbtx:
I’d like to post some pictures and enlist this group in helping me in identifying the instrument. Big 'O' welcome!
Ya came to the right place to get info and GAS!
Do you know the model number of your '70s?
For pic uploading, click HERE and go down to the 17th Q. Let us know if ya have any problems with 'em. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by nickbtx:
... I play the guitar strictly for pleasure and I’m average at best... Then how the heck are we supposed to be able to tell you apart from most of this group? :rolleyes:
Welcome aboard! :cool: |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | by Todd G.:
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. OMA had it right--why start small? Personally, I went through many Celebrity's first.
But I wanna Thank Nick for sharing the phrase...
“Playing a guitar is like petting a puppy; you don’t have to be any good at it to enjoy it.”
I need to get that put on a T-shirt :cool: |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Wow, what a wonderful welcome! Thank you all very much.
Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
Why start Small? Old Man Arthur,
I know, but I blame Al for it. I asked if he’d sell it to me and he said, “yes.” I agree the "puppy" phrase would make a great t-shirt.
Thanks for the welcome.
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Do you know the model number of your '70s? Iffy,
That’s part of my problem identifying the guitar, there’s not a single number or label anywhere on, or in, the instrument. Not even on the end of the neck block. The neck joint has been repaired and there’s a small steel plate over where I believe the S/N would be. I’ll try to get some pictures up.
Thanks for the welcome! |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Welcome Nick. Great choice in guitars! |
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Location: Right now? | Welcome, Nick, and congratulations on your new Ovation guitar. My name is Willa and I love 'Ovation guitars, too. ;p
This forum is great ... kooky, sarcastic, intelligent, informative, talented, creative and a whole bunch of other um, "descriptives".
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | 08C
That's jumping into the deep end of the pool right off the bat!
Nice! |
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Location: Hanau, Hessen, Germany | Welcome and congrats from Germany! You will like it here ;) |
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Location: Tennessee | Hi Nick. Just in case you are the Saint one, I've been a real good boy this year and would love a new guitar under my tree. Al has my address, but I'm sure I'm in your book so you know where to find me ...
If you're not, enjoy the guitar yourself. And Bah Humbug. ;) |
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Location: Central Oregon | Welcome aboard Nick! |
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Location: Vernon CT | Welcome Nick! WOW, nice guitar you just got.
ENJOY asn stick around. |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | Welcome to the Ovation asylum where the inmate rule and Ovations make them drool.
And when you show off your 08C, there will be puddles a plenty. Congrats in advance. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Welcome Nick. Great start. Problem is, it is very difficult to stop from here on out. No matter how many nice guitars you have, there are always more out there. Oh, and then there's all those amps, too. |
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Location: Thailand | Welcome and congrats. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I read the title and thought we were holding another meeting of the Ovationaholics Unanimous!
"Hi, Nick!" |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Welcome Nick!
I was wondering who would be the lucky person to grab the last available 08 Collectors. Good move! |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Originally posted by Patch:
Originally posted by nickbtx:
... I play the guitar strictly for pleasure and I’m average at best... Then how the heck are we supposed to be able to tell you apart from most of this group? :rolleyes:
Welcome aboard! :cool:
That's hilarious! :) :) :)
Originally posted by bvince:
Welcome Nick!
I was wondering who would be the lucky person to grab the last available 08 Collectors. Good move! Bvince,
Actually, Al said he had a "couple" left. So there's still at least one opportunity for some other lucky person.
Thanks for the welcome!
Thanks again everyone for all the nice comments. I really feel honored to be here.
Nick |
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Location: in the land of enchantment | Welcome Nick!
I'm a newbie too...and I don't even play a guitar...well, I know a D chord and sometimes an A..if my chubby fingers don't slip...I just love O's and A's...especially A's...Watch out for GAS...the room here is filled with it. :p |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | OHhh... So Al is the one hoarding all the great guitars ... Some people buy up gold in difficult financial times, but it sounds like Al has different financial strategy (: |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Nick, Great choice. Al sold me one of those and I got my grubby little hands on it just over a year ago. If I didn't have to work, sleep, eat and post on this forum, I'd never put it down. You'll love it. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Al sold me an '08 too, great guitars. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Hey Beal, does having to pay for your Ovations still cut you up, or have you got used to it? |
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Location: Colorado | LMAO!! That really is the question now, isn't it?
BTW, last I saw, Al still has a couple of these showing on Ebay. |
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Hi, my name is Nick and I love Ovation guitars.