Best looking ovation of all time!
ovationluver
Posted 2008-11-25 3:39 AM (#436859)
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without a doubt, the simple elegance and perfectly thought out and executed design elements make the 2007 collectors the best looking Ovation ever, and perhaps the best looking guitar of any brand.
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ovationluver
Posted 2008-11-25 3:40 AM (#436860 - in reply to #436859)
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I have to concur, joe. once again your tastes are impecable!!
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ozwatto
Posted 2008-11-25 3:44 AM (#436861 - in reply to #436859)
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They say that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness
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ozwatto
Posted 2008-11-25 3:44 AM (#436862 - in reply to #436859)
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I'd have to agree with that :D
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flackster
Posted 2008-11-25 6:46 AM (#436863 - in reply to #436859)
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Joe, I will agree with all statements above :) )

As probably one of the newest owners of a 2007 Collectors I am getting sore muscles in my face from smiling so much and my fingertips are numb. Absolutley stunning colour and style....

Watto I am sorry you missed getting to play the new toy but maybe someday.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 6:55 AM (#436864 - in reply to #436859)
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I picked the other one but there is no accounting for bad taste. The 2007 is a good looking guitar except for the cadaver skin epaulet.

Once the early birds wake up there will be plenty of opinions on "best looking". I predict heavy betting on adamas slotheads, custom legends and old shiny bowls. I am a little partial to this:

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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-25 7:05 AM (#436865 - in reply to #436859)
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Just beautiful. That'll do it for me.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 8:03 AM (#436866 - in reply to #436859)
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What? Schroeder, you don't like this one anymore ....

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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-11-25 8:10 AM (#436867 - in reply to #436859)
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Ah, Toby, the never ending flow of custom Ovation pics.
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kotadawg
Posted 2008-11-25 8:13 AM (#436868 - in reply to #436859)
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If you are talking about simple elegance, I think the FD14 needs to be included. The 1719 30CM is stunning.
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Auriemma
Posted 2008-11-25 8:25 AM (#436869 - in reply to #436859)
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This one is going to have many winners.

Beauty, tone and sound are all in the eyes and ears of the beholder.
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dweezil
Posted 2008-11-25 8:29 AM (#436870 - in reply to #436859)
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I'm not a huge fan of the round hole Ovations, the only one I'm willing to forgive is the 97C.

I think the 06C (KOA with flame maple) looks pretty damn fine as does the 5858 (angel stepped walnut) and of course the 03C (Spruce with Koa)!





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MWoody
Posted 2008-11-25 8:58 AM (#436871 - in reply to #436859)
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Dweezil has few good points there!

I'm still enamoured with this one I'm holding for David until his kids grow up and buy it back for him...
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-11-25 9:03 AM (#436872 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by kotadawg:
If you are talking about simple elegance, I think the FD14 needs to be included....
I would agree. Also the 97 Collector falls in that category.

Most any Sunburst will look cool.
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2008-11-25 9:11 AM (#436873 - in reply to #436859)
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I'm kind of partial to this one, but you can't go wrong with any of them.
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Patch
Posted 2008-11-25 9:21 AM (#436874 - in reply to #436859)
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You don't seriously expect me to name just one guitar?!

Slothead...


Bling...






Figuring...




Ask this again in a couple of years, and my answer might be even longer. So there.... :p
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dweezil
Posted 2008-11-25 9:26 AM (#436875 - in reply to #436859)
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Patch,

you know the drill by now...

You selling that horrid 87? It's the last O on my list!
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Bluebird
Posted 2008-11-25 9:34 AM (#436876 - in reply to #436859)
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Like Leo and the Stratocaster, Charlie got it right early on.


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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 9:46 AM (#436877 - in reply to #436859)
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This is getting ugly. NOT THE PICTURES - those are great. But beauty is absolutely in the eye of the beholder. If this thread goes on long enough we will have every single guitar mentioned, which is a GOOD THING !!!

"Love The One You're With"
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Beal
Posted 2008-11-25 9:50 AM (#436878 - in reply to #436859)
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Either the book or my 1984-4
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-11-25 9:50 AM (#436879 - in reply to #436859)
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I love the look of my 87C, but I'm with Toby and Wayne. The classic look of the original GCDB/GC Artist/Legend still just looks RIGHT to me.

Give me another 6-7 weeks and I'll show you how right.....
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birddog
Posted 2008-11-25 9:52 AM (#436880 - in reply to #436859)
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Bluebird, I had a strap just like that in about 1970.

I'm sorry, naturals don't do anything for me unless she's a natual blonde without any silicone enhancements.
I'm on a red kick right now, ovation does red right !


Wally
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MWoody
Posted 2008-11-25 10:02 AM (#436881 - in reply to #436859)
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I think the best looking one is...

...the next one!
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2008-11-25 10:03 AM (#436882 - in reply to #436859)
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As to this beholder, (1) is the Book Elite, (2) is the LAV Custom Koa, and (3) is Ultra flame maple EA Viper. Those walnut toppers would be on this list if I could see one close up, and Toby's triburst might be the prettiest burst I've ever seen. The good news . . . there's a lot of winners here.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-11-25 10:11 AM (#436883 - in reply to #436859)
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I think both the Folklore Deluxe AND the 6774LX are great looking guitars. The FD being more subtle and understated and the LX more sexy.

Dave's custom Legend is jaw-dropping....

but...

for me...
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dweezil
Posted 2008-11-25 10:21 AM (#436884 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Those walnut toppers would be on this list if I could see one close up
It's really hard to capture the depth and beauty of the walnut with my crappo camera. Next time you're in Brighton, England give me a shout and you can see it in the flesh so to speak.
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MWoody
Posted 2008-11-25 10:23 AM (#436885 - in reply to #436859)
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Jeff,
You need to rake your leaves...

...and send me your 47RI!


Eventually I hope to get one of them thar units.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-25 10:27 AM (#436886 - in reply to #436859)
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Although I like abalone and koa is nice, red has always been my favorite color.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 10:50 AM (#436887 - in reply to #436859)
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Mark, a convertible with a fabric top? Come on, stop dragging those knuckles and join the 21st century ...

Btw, the guitar AND the car look really nice.

Toby
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stephent28
Posted 2008-11-25 11:10 AM (#436888 - in reply to #436859)
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Not a bad looking one in the bunch.

I have my personal favorites but who cares.

Be happy with what you have cause you are the only one who really matters.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-11-25 11:14 AM (#436889 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by Gallerinski:
join the 21st century ...
Aren't rag tops the automotive equivalent to the ol' Ovation shiny bowls? ;)
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-25 11:16 AM (#436890 - in reply to #436859)
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A ragtop has to be cloth. Hardtops take up too much space. That's an old picture. I like the one I posted on the Ovation Gallery better. It's the only 99 Collector's pictured on there, but apparently never posted that one here.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-11-25 11:19 AM (#436891 - in reply to #436859)
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I'm with ya Mark. To my mind a convertible is a ragtop, end of story.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-25 11:37 AM (#436892 - in reply to #436859)
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I do like the push button, 12 seconds and the top is stored, though. Cool at stop lights. My next one will have a glass rear window as a concession to modern times.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-25 11:42 AM (#436893 - in reply to #436859)
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Kind of like the contrast between my daughters' guitars, too.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 11:54 AM (#436894 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
A ragtop has to be cloth. Hardtops take up too much space.
True and true. I guess the crime rate in Boise is a little different than Phoenix. Around here an expensive ragtop would be on it's way to Nogales before you could say "Hot Tamale". I guess from Boise they'd run out of gas well before they reached the next closest signs of civilization.

Folding Convertible Hardtop does provide a small degree of protection but yes when retracted eats up trunk space. Our old one was a 2 piece top which wasn't bad. Maybe consumed 30% trunk space. The new one is a 3 piece top (just like the old shiny bowls) and retracted you lose at least 50% of the trunk. No way you could carry a set of golf clubs in the trunk with the top down unless it was a very small bag.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-25 12:09 PM (#436895 - in reply to #436859)
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Full size bag with shoes in the back trunk. Top up or down doesn't matter. It doesn't affect the trunk space. Golf cart, practice club and shag bag in the front trunk. Just send a bit of that warm weather up and I'm ready to go.
Since this is about guitars, though, I can't fit a guitar in the case into either of the trunks and there's no back seat. They're my passenger.
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-11-25 12:24 PM (#436896 - in reply to #436859)
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It seems Dweez and I think just alike on this.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-25 12:26 PM (#436897 - in reply to #436859)
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Still love your custom dave - but the GC is close to being the perfect Ovation guitar.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-11-25 12:51 PM (#436898 - in reply to #436859)
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stephent28
Posted 2008-11-25 12:52 PM (#436899 - in reply to #436859)
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My ragtop has the glass rear glass and goes into the trunk but probably only takes 15% of the room....it will also fit 4 adults somewhat comfortably and 2 sets of clubs in the trunk (or one ladies overnight bag!).

My TR7 had the plastic back window and I hated it. I kept it unzipped most of the time cause I could never see through it. Glass rear window is the only way to go!
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BT717
Posted 2008-11-25 1:22 PM (#436900 - in reply to #436859)
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Since this is about the "best looking" Ovation and not "sounding" I must say I have a "soft spot for the 1157-7 10th Aniversay model. LOVE the top! :)
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numbfingers
Posted 2008-11-25 2:47 PM (#436901 - in reply to #436859)
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You guys have a lot of funny looking guitars. Are those the acoustic models? I've never been too interested in them. Here's the Ovation guitar that's rightfully famous for its good looks...

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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 3:02 PM (#436902 - in reply to #436859)
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Electrics? Sure, I like those too ...

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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-11-25 3:13 PM (#436903 - in reply to #436859)
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As long as we're on the A thing...



Or, the O thing....

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kotadawg
Posted 2008-11-25 4:09 PM (#436904 - in reply to #436859)
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Electrics are cool too. :)

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G8r
Posted 2008-11-25 4:15 PM (#436905 - in reply to #436859)
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I'm partial to carvings. For A's:



For O's:



And if you have to have an outie:

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Damon67
Posted 2008-11-25 4:40 PM (#436906 - in reply to #436859)
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Oddball
Posted 2008-11-25 4:48 PM (#436907 - in reply to #436859)
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In my eye, the 2005 Collectors are the prettiest Ovations. Why? Because they're the only Ovation round-hole guitars with soundhole trim that befits the elegance of the guitar — rather than the typical gaudy plastic ring that detracts from it on every just about every other round-hole model. Sure wish it came in anything else besides a contour bowl. I swear the simple trim on economy models — even Applause — looks more "right" to me than that cheap plastic thing.

I also like all the exotic wood models, so it would be hard to pick a favorite side-holer, although my new-to-me Lusty Red 1778T is kinda like the that pretty girl next door who stands out for her natural beauty in an ocean of lipstick and eyeshadow.
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dobro
Posted 2008-11-25 7:40 PM (#436908 - in reply to #436859)
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Just phenomenal. There is something SO ORIGINAL about Ovation. Nothing can touch it, if you are touched by the exotic. Let's never forget that Ovation was, hands down, the all-time pioneer that got acoustic out of the folkie ghetto out to rock and jazz: front-and-center, ON RECORD and ON STAGE in the hands of monster guitarists. The beautiful woodcraft here is a worthy tribute, visually, to this phenomenal "O" achievement.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-11-25 7:59 PM (#436909 - in reply to #436859)
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Lots of great looking guitars here!
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stonebobbo
Posted 2008-11-25 8:04 PM (#436910 - in reply to #436859)
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I am a big fan of nutmeg. Plain jane as it may seem, the JL3 is the best looking Ovation of all time.

And ragtops? Convertible hardtops? Fuggetabowdit. Going topless is the ONLY way.

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MusicMishka
Posted 2008-11-25 8:17 PM (#436911 - in reply to #436859)
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Nuff Said!
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MusicMishka
Posted 2008-11-25 8:19 PM (#436912 - in reply to #436859)
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I am a big fan of nutmeg.


Me too Bobbo... ;)
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-25 8:24 PM (#436913 - in reply to #436859)
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Yup. Mike's twin -7's take the prize in my book. No other discussion needed.

Just my opinion but I think the patriot guitars would be a hell of a lot better looking without the stupid decal. I know it's commemorative and patriotic and all that but it just seems to be that it cheapens an otherwise attractive guitar. Ovations version of Felix the Cat.
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Patch
Posted 2008-11-25 9:10 PM (#436914 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Yup. Mike's twin -7's take the prize in my book. No other discussion needed.

Just my opinion but I think the patriot guitars would be a hell of a lot better looking without the stupid decal. I know it's commemorative and patriotic and all that but it just seems to be that it cheapens an otherwise attractive guitar. Ovations version of Felix the Cat.
The stencil is what makes the Patriot stand out for me. Aside from the overall quality of these guitars, the art adds a tasteful, and totally unique aesthetic to its character. IMHO it adds a touch of elegance to the appearance, it certainly does not cheapen it. I'm not trying to be contrary, I'm just pitching my tent on the other end of the opinion terrain.
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Patch
Posted 2008-11-25 9:20 PM (#436915 - in reply to #436859)
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While we're at it with opinions, I really don't care for the reverse blue and red bursts on Adamas guitars at all. That's why I've never bought one. They sound great! But I just can't get past the looks of them. But to each their own, and as far as threads go, this is one of the more fun "I LIKE MINE" ones.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-11-25 9:23 PM (#436916 - in reply to #436859)
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MusicMishka and I were talking 'bout that decal after he got his Patriot. We're with Patch as to the 'once in a life time' decal. Ya don't have to check the label or decipher a configuration to know exactly what the Patriot is and to us, what it represents.

Would I call it the prettiest Ovation? Noper, but it's one of my most cherished!
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MusicMishka
Posted 2008-11-25 9:25 PM (#436917 - in reply to #436859)
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"yup, we're having fun now"...

Happy Thanksgiving to all while we're at it...

If you're an O/A owner, you have a lot to be thankful about!
:rolleyes:
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TAFKAR
Posted 2008-11-25 9:27 PM (#436918 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Yup. Mike's twin -7's take the prize in my book. No other discussion needed.
+1 on that, gets me salivating.
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dobro
Posted 2008-11-25 9:31 PM (#436919 - in reply to #436859)
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Lately, I'm partial to the 1581:
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dobro
Posted 2008-11-25 9:31 PM (#436920 - in reply to #436859)
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Patch
Posted 2008-11-25 9:34 PM (#436921 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
MusicMishka and I were talking 'bout that decal after he got his Patriot. We're with Patch as to the 'once in a life time' decal. Ya don't have to check the label or decipher a configuration to know exactly what the Patriot is and to us, what it represents.

Would I call it the prettiest Ovation? Noper, but it's one of my most cherished!
I like the way you put that Iffy.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-11-25 9:54 PM (#436922 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by Patch:
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
MusicMishka and I were talking 'bout that decal after he got his Patriot. We're with Patch as to the 'once in a life time' decal. Ya don't have to check the label or decipher a configuration to know exactly what the Patriot is and to us, what it represents.

Would I call it the prettiest Ovation? Noper, but it's one of my most cherished!
I like the way you put that Iffy.
He has a way with words. Just can't walk around in the dark worth a hoot. :D
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-25 10:14 PM (#436923 - in reply to #436859)
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Originally posted by stonebobbo:
Going topless is the ONLY way.
I'm glad the picture didn't turn out the way it could have. We had enough of that with the Fishsticks.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-11-25 10:21 PM (#436924 - in reply to #436859)
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Now THAT is a purdy geetar.... Nice, Simple, Understated.
No fancy stuff like electronics. Just old acoustic 12 String.
I just don't play this often enough.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-11-25 10:50 PM (#436925 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!
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Originally posted by Capo Guy:
Just can't walk around in the dark worth a hoot. :D
Ouch! That's cold Mike...

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mtnbikerfred
Posted 2008-11-25 10:56 PM (#436926 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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I liked this one best...

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Otto
Posted 2008-11-26 1:13 AM (#436927 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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This is the one that really knocked my socks off.



And now the old adage “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” has never been more true. She’s up at Mom’s place getting the treatment. Been gone two weeks!!! Gonna be at least two more!!! I'm not gonna make it.... Aaaacckk!!!!

Otto
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ovationluver
Posted 2008-11-26 2:44 AM (#436928 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Originally posted by dweezil:
I think the 06C (KOA with flame maple) looks pretty damn fine as does the 5858 (angel stepped walnut) and of course the 03C (Spruce with Koa)!
do you own these dweezle? too much joy for 1 person to handle. if you do that's one fine collection you have
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ovationluver
Posted 2008-11-26 2:45 AM (#436929 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Originally posted by mtnbikerfred:
I liked this one best...

didn't know they made a round sound port like that - i like it! how does it sound - any louder than reg ovation
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Damon67
Posted 2008-11-26 4:40 AM (#436930 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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That's a special one Joe. The LAV Koa. There were only a few made to spec by Al and I believe they all went to OFC folks. I played one at the Gathering back in July.

I liked it a lot, but I don't recall it being any louder. The 2080 I'm sure is every but as loud.

Speaking of which, I need you to call me.

Oh, and are you around next Tuesday? I got my first paying gig. 10% of the bar, so I need drinkers!
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Damon67
Posted 2008-11-26 4:44 AM (#436931 - in reply to #436859)
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Rev Mike, there's no fighting this one. Your twins win it hands down. I don't have any guns that big.

And the backdrop sure does beat a red blanket.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-11-26 7:54 AM (#436932 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Originally posted by Damon67:
Rev Mike, there's no fighting this one. Your twins win it hands down. I don't have any guns that big.

And the backdrop sure does beat a red blanket.
Ditto here! (but Otto's really looks nice too!)
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Wuzhizzoner
Posted 2008-11-26 11:09 AM (#436933 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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I'm a fam of any Adamas in Cobalt Blue, especially the Millenium. Very purdy.

Bobbo: LOVE the ragtop THING ya have there.
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muzza
Posted 2008-11-26 4:04 PM (#436934 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Originally posted by The Artist (FKA Richard):
Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Yup. Mike's twin -7's take the prize in my book. No other discussion needed.
+1 on that, gets me salivating.
I just don't see what other people see in these guitars. They may sound awesome, but visually, they do absolutely nothing for me. I'm being polite today...

That c/a sunburst that Dave (Toby) posted gets me excited. I also think the 05ES is beautiful. I'm slowly going off the multihole models.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-26 4:09 PM (#436935 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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There's a line for the cutaway sunburst. Take a number and go to the back.
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Omaha
Posted 2008-11-27 12:48 AM (#436936 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Originally posted by ovationluver:
didn't know they made a round sound port like that - i like it! how does it sound - any louder than reg ovation
Mine's not particularly loud.

Its hard to describe the tone...it sounds like an Ovation, only darker.

Its the only acoustic guitar I own, and the best looking Ovation of all!

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MWoody
Posted 2008-11-27 12:56 PM (#436937 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Oooohhhhh...

Brown Adamas GAS... again, doh!

Big D's 12 string is right up there in the top 10 for acoustics!

For me there is no (original) solid body better looking than the Messina Deacon


...which inspired the best looking non-originals known to man - the "Woody's".
:rolleyes:

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MWoody
Posted 2008-11-27 12:59 PM (#436938 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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There are only 25 of the KoaLAVa's, 13-12fret, 12 14 fret.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-11-27 1:37 PM (#436939 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Originally posted by MWoody:

For me there is no (original) solid body better looking than the Messina Deacon

Is that a Messina signarture cat?
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MWoody
Posted 2008-11-27 3:58 PM (#436940 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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No, but he did come from Colorado!
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Otto
Posted 2008-12-02 1:12 PM (#436941 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Wood is good! Nice work, Michael!

And nice work, Al! I gotta agree that those LAV Koas are gorgeous.

Check it out... Even Woody's cat has nice grain.

Otto
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MWoody
Posted 2008-12-02 1:48 PM (#436942 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Yup, that my Grain fed Cat!
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stonebobbo
Posted 2008-12-07 3:37 PM (#436943 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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I meant to post this earlier but was traveling etc when this was hot.

Anyone who comes into my loft and sees the various guitars hanging about, ALWAYS tend to gravitate to my 2000C (well, once they get past the Deacon 12). I know the guitar is just a repackaged Elite with some fancy bit and a lam top sort of a celebrity on steroids blah blah blah ... but ...


Check out the 6 ply binding, the beautifully bound fretboard, the incredible figuring of the rosewood board, a very elegant scroll style maple and ebony inlay, and of course the lacewood top


Really ... have you EVER seen a more beautiful fretboard. And it is smooth and plays so great ...


Forget the normal walnut Ovation bridge. On this one it is a killer piece of rosewood with figuring that matches the fretboard. Pictures don't really do it justice. It is really set off by the lacewood top ...


And speaking of the top ... it is like one of those 3D pictures you stare at and when your eyes adjust, it looks like it's an inch deep.


The headstock has a lacewood overlay that latched the top. With the gold foil logo and gold machines, it's a very nice look. I replaced the stock gold buttons with pearloids. I like 'em better.


They say that the devil is in the details. I'm still trying to figure out what this guitar top really is. This inside view of the top KILLS all of my other Ovations. Period.


So there you go. Even between the OFC and my CL12 (which has the best spruce top of ANY guitar I've ever seen), the 200C still darws all the oohs and aahs from the visitors to my guitar loft.
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Damon67
Posted 2008-12-07 3:46 PM (#436944 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Well you should just relinquish the OFC then Bobbo. I'll tell ya what, I'll find a nice laminated top with a pretty veneer, and we'll trade! ;)
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stonebobbo
Posted 2008-12-07 3:49 PM (#436945 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Uhhh ... let me think on that. OK?
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twistedlim
Posted 2008-12-10 1:29 PM (#436946 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Those are all beautiful but what about mine? :)

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stonebobbo
Posted 2008-12-10 1:48 PM (#436947 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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I can sort of see a Calvin and Hobbes dust-up in there ...
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dweezil
Posted 2008-12-10 1:53 PM (#436948 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Or my pocket Ovation?



The KOA Lav has to very near the top if not the top. Sharky is dibbling.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-12-10 8:22 PM (#436949 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-12-10 8:55 PM (#436950 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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You know, I'd take pics of my guitars, but I'm too busy playing them....
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-12-10 9:09 PM (#436951 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Twistedlim, if Kaki King and Freddie Kruger had a baby and the baby played guitar, the guitar would look like yours.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-12-10 9:15 PM (#436952 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!
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Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Twistedlim, if Kaki King and Freddie Kruger had a baby and the baby played guitar, the guitar would look like yours.
But then Twistedlim would do his 'magic'!

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OldLiverJones
Posted 2008-12-10 10:38 PM (#436953 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!


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Originally posted by Omaha:
Originally posted by ovationluver:
didn't know they made a round sound port like that - i like it! how does it sound - any louder than reg ovation
Mine's not particularly loud.

Its hard to describe the tone...it sounds like an Ovation, only darker.

Its the only acoustic guitar I own, and the best looking Ovation of all!

Omaha you have my vote for best looking guitar.
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Auriemma
Posted 2008-12-11 8:08 AM (#436954 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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IMHO, its whatever 'O' you happen to be playing at that particular moment.
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Tony Calman
Posted 2009-04-24 2:41 AM (#436955 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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So far, haven't found a better playing and looking guitar than this one - photo from Noah's gallery:

Resides in San Diego.
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2009-04-24 9:56 AM (#436956 - in reply to #436859)
Subject: Re: Best looking ovation of all time!



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Originally posted by dweezil:
I think the 06C (KOA with flame maple) looks pretty damn fine as does the 5858 (angel stepped walnut) and of course the 03C (Spruce with Koa)!


Thanks, Catweazle, for chosing MY Koa.

And yes, for those intestereds - the guitar above is still for sale!

But I have nicer ones, that are not for sale. Never!:









Best regards,
Kurt
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2009-04-24 10:07 AM (#436957 - in reply to #436859)
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Sorry, I forgot the most beautiful CL:



Best regards,
Kurt
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