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Location: Vernon CT | You scared me there for a moment Dave, (BIG SIGH of RELIEF!!!) :cool: ;) :) |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | That's a nice necklace.
I didn't know who she was until last summer when my niece came over and watched her show. It was one step away from pedofilia but presented by Disney. Probably a big money maker, but weird. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Is this some of that artist endorsement we've been pining for the last couple of decades? I'm doing my best to keep my daughter away from the merchandising machine that is Hannah Montana, but this beats the snot out of the SEVEN guitar!  |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Now this is an excellent marketing ploy, if Fender/Kaman/Ovation had anything to do with it. She has, what, half the world of pre-teens watching her every move? Nothing better than for them to see her holding a top shelf Adamas. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | If Kaman didn't have anything to do with it, they better make something out of it. I agree with Patch. She's money. |
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Location: ms | Brandon Jane, a girl i used to play guitar for and still sometimes write with did a short TV tour with her. Goood Morning America etc. Brandon mostly was there to sing backup but also played some keyboards and guitar. The gig payed really well and she was offered a spot on her national tour but she was starting work on a new cd and also working with her sister in their new band and had to pass. |
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Location: Indiana | The marketing at Walmart stores alone is unreal.
Fretboard looks well worn. Wonder if it was her daddy's? |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
Fretboard looks well worn. Wonder if it was her daddy's? He's a lefty, however he has been seen with Ovations before. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Wow... promotion don't get much better than that.
It would be even nicer if it was thought out rather than just dumb luck. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I guess any publicity is good publicity ...
Although I have to wonder how many adult males will want to be seen playing a "Hannah Montata" guitar.
Will Adamas guitars, gay epaulets and all, now be known as 'chick' guitars? Melissa E., Kaki King, Hannah Montana ... Will they give Daisy Rock a run for their money.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Whoa, Dude... That's a pretty guitar! My daughter really likes the flowers on there! 
She asked, "Can you play 'True Friend'?" |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Best Ovation marketing score since The Partridge Family! ;-) ...and she wears it like a fashion accessory, not unlike David Cassidy. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
The marketing at Walmart stores alone is unreal.
Fretboard looks well worn. Wonder if it was her daddy's? No, It probably went something like this.
Photgrapher " Hey,I think Miley would look good with a guitar slung over her shoulder" "Prop man, do we have any guitars in the back"?
Porp Man disapears for a couple miniutes. Comes back and say "Will this cheap plastic one do"?
Photographer " Well if thats all you got I guess it will do'!
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Location: Nashville TN. | If she trying move away Hannah Montana its time for a real Guitar. I would try to get her as an endorcer and pronto.
Better Yet get here and Billy Ray as endorcers.
Then a father daughter limited edition. |
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Location: south east Michigan | On Lost, Hurley has been lugging around an Ovation case all season.
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Location: Indiana | Originally posted by BT717:
No, It probably went something like this.
Photgrapher " Hey,I think Miley would look good with a guitar slung over her shoulder" "Prop man, do we have any guitars in the back"?
Actually, if it really was a prop and not her's, it was likely well thought out and chosen for it's unusual looks. I knew an advertising prop mistress...
I also knew a "food artist" from my days singing for McDonalds. But that's another bizarre story. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | 
Two all beef patties special sauce
lettuce cheese pickles onions on
a sesame seed bun! :p
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Who GAS = Gives A S***
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Who GAS = Gives A S***
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
Originally posted by BT717:
[qb] from my days singing for McDonalds. But that's another bizarre story. What an amazing coincidence! I used to sing for McDonalds too.
No, wait, actually, I used to sing in front of a McDonalds, by the curb.
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Location: Chicago | Seriously: that is a FANTASTIC endorsement by a teen idol. BTW is that an early 90s Adamas I (1687-5)? |
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Location: Indiana | I really didn't mean for that to sound pretentious.
Believe me, it's more of a joke at this stage of my life than anything else.
Any way, if it came off sounding like I was puffed up, my apologies. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Looks like it has an optima preamp.
No FET or OP24 knobs sticking up |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Looks like it has an optima preamp.
No FET or OP24 knobs sticking up
With the guitar tilted up at an angle like it is, you wouldn't see any knobs...could be a two knobber for that matter...the amount of glitter around the top makes me think it's earlier than later...
BTW, since this is Billboard, not many are going to see the pic unless it becomes part of a publicity campaign (Kaman/Fender HELLOOOO...WAKE UP...) |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Maybe it's hers?
But I think the marketing opportunity is already out of the gate:
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | When did 'Billboard' go from newsprint paper to glossy magazine stock anyway? :confused:
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Location: Nashville TN. | The photo part of the movie/CD about to be a released on April 10th.
Who knows maybe its in the movie as well.
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/hannahmontanamovie/#/home
Its not in the trailer just a Gibson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkbK2CFibew
The Highly ornate Gibson is music vid for the first single and in the trailer.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1662452505/
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Location: GA USA | Originally posted by Slipkid:
On Lost, Hurley has been lugging around an Ovation case all season.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by MusicMishka:
Looks like it has an optima preamp.
No FET or OP24 knobs sticking up
With the guitar tilted up at an angle like it is, you wouldn't see any knobs...could be a two knobber for that matter...the amount of glitter around the top makes me think it's earlier than later...
BTW, since this is Billboard, not many are going to see the pic unless it becomes part of a publicity campaign (Kaman/Fender HELLOOOO...WAKE UP...)
The guitar looks to me like a 2 knobber with the knobs photoshopped out (and not very well done) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | That's more publicity that Ovation has had in the last 10 years. Could be a good thing. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by TAFKAR:
Maybe it's hers?
But I think the marketing opportunity is already out of the gate:
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With the guitar tilted up at an angle like it is, you wouldn't see any knobs...could be a two knobber for that matter...the amount of glitter around the top makes me think it's earlier than later...
BTW, since this is Billboard, not many are going to see the pic unless it becomes part of a publicity campaign (Kaman/Fender HELLOOOO...WAKE UP...)
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This photo came via Fender/Kaman Artist Relations, so they are VERY aware of it.
The guitar looks to me like a 2 knobber with the knobs photoshopped out (and not very well done Dave, thanks for this news: I think it's possibly the best news for Kaman in the past several years...this could be huge...
and yes, the value of Adamas guitars could be influenced in a very positive way! |
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Location: Michigan | Well if she uses one I am sure Leo Kottke will be inspired to take his back on tour :) |
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Location: SoCal | 1687.... |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Interesting vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGaggV62608
Maybe id hurt from turning up
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I saw that video while looking for one of her with an Adamas...
I can't pick-on-her too much. She plays about like me.
But then again, I ain't a Pop Star! |
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Location: Nashville TN. | LOL
Pop stars really don't need to be.
As long as look good. |
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Location: Colorado | Dave: Remember it was probably Glen and Nancy who provided the most coverage for the Adamas in the 70s - so a girl endorsement works...are the Jonas Brothers next?...I've only seen them play Gibsons. I have an 11 year old daughter who loves Miley...my daughter plays guitar - now she's going to want one of her own...like playing #43 around the house isn't good enough....for a while I thought I was going to have to buy her a Gibson hummingbird since Miley played one here on tour... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Hey, whatever sells ... Charo, Dora The Explorer, it's all good. The more kids pestering their moms and dads to buy them textured top adamas, the better. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | I wonder how how many ovation were sold via the Partidge family??? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Probably TONS !!! |
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Location: Chicago | Hey, I'm thrilled that someone agrees with me that an Adamas can be a thing of beauty! |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
I really didn't mean for that to sound pretentious.
Believe me, it's more of a joke at this stage of my life than anything else.
Any way, if it came off sounding like I was puffed up, my apologies. Actually, I hadn't noticed. Don't worry about it.
I just saw an opening and took a shot (it's second nature)..... |
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Location: Indiana | Well, I was the voice of an obnoxious animated bumble bee for 3 years.
That's probably a more target rich opening... |
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Location: SoCal | Nah, too damned easy.
JM (oddly enough, I have a friend who also goes by 2 first names John Mark, so I'll address you the way I address him and keep the clutter in my brain to a minimum) you have got to get your pics of your guitars back up. The natural back Viper and the Custom Legend (mid depth bowl?) are just stunning guitars..... |
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Location: Indiana | I was named after my uncle and my father.
A fighter pilot and a pastor.
I have many friends and family who call me Jm. Please feel free, moody.
And I'm working on replacing the pic's. I have a new picture making machine. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
I have a new picture making machine. I've got a good machine for that but I'm actually thinking of getting one of the new moving picture taking machines. I'm excited.
Good to meet you Jim.... |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | I've got a good machine for that but I'm actually thinking of getting one of the new moving picture taking machines.
Before you know it machines will be taking over the jobs done by men and women! |
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Location: Maine | Hey folks... My daughter just received the Miley Cyrus / "Hannah Montana The Movie" soundtrack for a birthday gift.
Take a look at what is now shown in the CD jewel case.
CD Booklet Cover
CD case inner artwork, under CD
The wide pattern wood grain appears to have been "photoshopped" on the original black Adamas I as previously shown on the Billboard Magazine cover.
My wife had taken her to the movie when it was in the theater. She never mentioned to me if they actually used the Adamas guitar in the movie.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Comment #1 - "Before you know it machines will be taking over the jobs done by men and women!"
Well at least the jobs of Men...
Comment #2 - Isn't that Alpep's Wood Adamas Dreadnaught? |
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Location: SoCal | Probably the black Adamas was photoshopped. I've never seen grain like that used by Ovation.
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Location: Tennessee | It's a slot head. So either a real rare guitar or a photoshop job for the ages. |
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It's a slot head. So either a real rare guitar or a photoshop job for the ages. Look again, Bobbo. It's a broccoli head like the Adamas I. The girl's pose and position of the guitar are exactly the same in this pic as in the one originally posted, so I'd have to put my money on just the guitar top's being shopped. Good job of it, 'tho, except for the crazy grain that only we anal retentives would notice. Whatever, it's still a great endorsement of O/A for the young crowd! |
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On a non Emily Litella note, I refer back to my comments about marketing demographics in another thread. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Guitar wasn't in the movie :( |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
Emily Litella
On a non Emily Litella note, I refer back to my comments about marketing demographics in another thread. never mind..... |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | It's a broccoli head. I suppose the wood could be swamp ash or maple. Was it photoshopped? I can't tell. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Uh... Shouldn't that wood be book-matched? Or at least have the grain longitudinal to the strings?
So, some photo geek doesn't understand the allure of a textured black top.
Not feminine enough... |
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Location: Maine | The top grain is not quarter sawn...Look again at the original pic at the start of this thread. Same fingerboard. Plus this photshopped guitar has a black bowl versus the brown painted ones on the 1537's.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | That's not doctored. That's Al's wood top Adamas dreadnaught. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Has anyone ever seen Alpep and Mily Cyrus in the same room, at the same time? |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | You mean Mily Cyrus has a third identity? |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | by the way, it does look photoshopped, just look at that wheat field she's standing in and the size of the sun ... it's like it's from a disney movie or something. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Photoshopped notwithstanding... They're similar, but different, poses.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | That's not doctored. That's Al's wood top Adamas dreadnaught. Similar but no cookie...
Al's proto and this guitar have very different Epi's...
Also Al's has no grain coloration like this one...
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Location: closely held secret | They're both photoshopped...
Both from the same studio photo session - same blouse, same backlighting - overlaid on different backgrounds.
Looks like they just replaced the Adamas top (they left the eppi's and bridge) with a shot of shop-grade plywood from the Home Depot website...
...then again, I just noticed on the Ovation website that you can get a 1581 or 1687 in figured redwood... |
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