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Location: Novi, MI | Hey,
Just checking in...
Was at my local Music Go Round and saw this ( This is what I saw ) awesome looking guitar on the wall... I always was intrigued by Ovations and their look. And my buddy has one that I always loved the way it played.
Picked it up and this thing played almost like my strat. Super easy and fast. Action so low you can play almost play a chord by simply thinking about it.
Anyway... ran home, got my Epi Acoustic/Electric and traded her in 30 minutes later. Had a gig Saturday (3 days later) and other than new strings, played it the way it came from the store. Was the easiest set I've ever done. I normally hated doing acoustic sets because my Epi had not so great action no matter how hard I tried to set it right... hence why I did not hesitate to trade it in.
I can play this all day... actually, have not played this much since I bought my LP and was obsessed for a few weeks. My fingertips actually hurt again from playing. Guess 6 hours a day with a guitar will bring some pain.
This is my second made in Korea Axe and I must say, those Koreans, at least in my opinion, make some sweet guitars.
Also, I heard Ovations do not sound good unplugged, and i have to say, those that say that should clean out their ears or listen to my Tangent. It projects so nice unplugged... and plugged, well, I don't need to say it here... KICKS A$$.
Oh, and went to guitar center to get strings saturday, spent about 30 mins checking out the acoustics... not one of the $900 or less guitars came close to mine. I can't get over how awesome this axe plays. The funny thing, the only one that came close was a $300 Ibanez. Sad to say, the in store ovations did not compare.
Anyway... found this forum and want to learn more about these... I knew some day I'd get one of these... I love the look and the way it plays. It's like my wife... the most awesome woman I know and hot to make life better. This axe, the smoothest guitar I have played and sexy looking to make it better. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Welcome berto.
Stick around and you will definitely learn more about Ovations and don't be surpised if 6 months down the road you own another 1,2 or more of them!! |
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Location: Right now? | Congrats on the new guitar! Stick around here and you may catch the 'bug' for more!
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Location: Novi, MI | Well, I have really bad GAS, I have no doubt that I will start looking for them and will have a couple more soon.
I buy my stuff used... so the music go round guys and I are on a first name basis... |
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Location: Flahdaw | Hey berto, welcome to the forum. Post some songs. As much as you like this one, wait til you play an O with an ebony fretboard.......butter! |
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Location: Tuscany, Italy | Welcome Berto ! |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Hey welcome |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | Welcome to the asylum! I have been looking at Tangents for a while. Congrats on the find! Enjoy her! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Welcome Berto...
I gotta try one of them Tangents on of these days. But they are pretty scarce.
Like the folks said, post some pics and songs.
And Hang-out! :cool: |
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Location: Pennsylvania | Welcome, berto! This is definitely the place to feed your GAS. |
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Location: Ohio | Actually, Ovations sound GREAT great un plugged. Other than the SSBs like my Celebrity Dlx, but plugged in, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve
Only a Celebrith Dlx....for NOW!!!!!!!! |
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Location: GA USA | Welcome, Berto. I couldn't help smiling when I read your post because... we know the feeling. And it's a great one. Congrats.
Nikon, don't make me tell you all AGAIN how good my SSB Elite sounds unplugged, 'cause it does. |
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Location: Novi, MI | Thanks for the welcome posts everyone...
Steve, my buddy that I mentioned... his guitar is a Celebrity and it's what got me on Ovations... so, don't put your baby down. I am sure she sounds awesome. |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Welcome berto .. !!
CELEBRITY`s are FINE Gits. , specialy those with Solid Tops , ( my youngest son has one ) . |
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New guy here... Tangent 357