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| I see the "History of Ovation Guitars" is for sale, around the web, for $60-$85. Did I read some posts that there is a "community copy" that might be borrowed and then returned ?
I asked Hal Lenard if they had any copies left. No dice. Even checked my local library.
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | John, this should put you on track. There are a couple of books in circulation.
http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=26... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I have two of the roving "Books" and can send them to whoever wants them next.
PM me the addresses! |
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Location: cincinnati, ohio | According to Amazon, you can get at least 10 of them (used) starting at $39.95. I got a new one from Amazon about five years ago.
http://www.amazon.com/History-Ovation-Guitar-Walter-Carter/dp/07935...
Barnes & Noble has 8 of them, but they're more expensive...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-history-of-the-ovation-guitar-w...
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Location: cincinnati, ohio | ...but then that's what you were trying to avoid. I shouldn't try reading stuff before I put my contacts in... 
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I see the one on Amazon signed by Bill for $600! I wonder if that's one of the books that disappeared while it was being circulated among OFCers. Who'da thunk Bill's signature would increase the value? |
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Location: south east Michigan | Bill who? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | there are Softcover and Hardbound versions. Here are the photos of the two I have that have made the OFC circle. There may be two more out there as well. http://ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=46
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Location: Jet City | Hurry, only 3 left in stock, and only for $9,999.00 (plus $3.99 shipping)
http://www.amazon.com/History-Ovation-published-Corporation-Paperba...
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | damon67 - 2012-10-12 4:47 PM
Hurry, only 3 left in stock, and only for $9,999.00 (plus $3.99 shipping)
http://www.amazon.com/History-Ovation-published-Corporation-Paperback/dp/B008Q3KCME/ref=?ie=UTF8&m=A2VQBRXHOFD8OL
Hmmm.....Maybe I should consider selling one of my copies. I have a HB and a PB, both signed. Decisions..... Decisions... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Two of the Roving OFC Books are heading out to Mr. Dan Savage and John Dubb63...
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Location: Indiana | Had some business with Walter recently. We had a good chuckle over what his book is selling for these days... who'd have thunk it. Shame he doesn't benefit from the inflated prices. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | and that is for the paperback version. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Dan got one.
John got one.
John wants to know who to send it to next? |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | MWoody - 2012-11-05 2:50 PM
Dan got one.
John got one.
John wants to know who to send it to next?
I'm still reading mine. Before I pass it along, I'd like to add some 'bling'. 
I'll be posting more info shortly.
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Location: Denver, CO | I'd like a look at it... |
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Location: Denver, CO | Thanks, MWoody! Got the book from John, and enjoyed every word! I especially enjoyed the pics and postcards and comments from everyone who has had it before me. The only things I could ask for are a little more background on the artist-relations stuff and maybe a Part 2? I know a lot has changed in the last 16 years. Let me know where to send it next. |
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Location: Miami | Brad Durasa - 2012-10-12 10:59 AM
Bill who?
Bill Adamas
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | I've gleaned about as much information about Ovations as I could from this book and I think I'm ready to pass it along to the next enthusiast. :D
As a small token of my appreciation for the OFC and its members I've created artwork for Ovation and Adamas logos. I'm including inside the book box, one example of each in gold and chrome.
Below are links to the digital artwork, which I'm putting into the public domain. Anyone wanting to have their own copies can take the files to their local printer and they should be able to cut them out of vinyl in any size/color desired. I'm also including in the book box a CD-ROM containing the same files below. Ovation Logo (EPS, PDF)
Adamas Logo (EPS, PDF) DISCLAIMER: I should note that I did not license these from Ovation, so anyone wanting to use them for commercial purposes, should contact Ovation directly. Here's a couple of pics of the gold Ovation logo I applied to my no-name guitar case. The mottled surface in the close-up pic is due to the sticker picking up the texture of the case. If the sticker is applied to a smooth surface, then it will be as smooth as the underlying surface. Happy New Year! Dan 
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Neat stuff.
I sure enjoyed my time with each book
I'M HAPPY TO SEE THEY ARE STILL FLOATING AROUND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Fort Worth, TX | DanSavage - 2013-01-02 11:29 AM
Anyone wanting to have their own copies can take the files to their local printer and they should be able to cut them out of vinyl in any size/color desired.
I have a much better solution for this I know firsthand about after owning my own sign company for over 40 years. Go through sign shop listings in your local yellow pages and call around asking if they have a Gerber EDGE printer machine. If they do, you can have the logo printed in any color on clear high performance vinyl. The high performance vinyl is highly conformable to curved or textured surfaces and applies much easier in one piece with less chance of having air bubbles after the installation. Best choices for the colors would be champaign gold metallic, metallic silver and white. I'm including a pic of a headstock logo I designed and had printed on an EDGE machine for the dread I obtained in a trade with new OFC'r dwgpreacher.
This is printed in champaign gold metallic. The one piece I mentioned is contour cut from the vinyl with about a sixteenth of an inch of clear vinyl all the way around the lettering that disappears against the background after application. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | Thanks for the info, Dave.
This is exactly the reason why I supplied the digital artwork instead of actual stickers.  For some applications, such as these logos, I personally prefer cut vinyl as the light will reflect the edge of the clear decal when viewed from certain angles. Applying the cut vinyl using the wet method all but eliminates trapped air bubbles and allows us 'amatuers' to reposition the artwork when we stick it on and it's crooked or off-center. You do have to wait 24 hours for them to dry before removing the transfer tape. This was the method I used for the guitar case in the above pics. Dan
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Location: Fort Worth, TX | DanSavage - 2013-01-02 3:48 PM
Thanks for the info, Dave.
This is exactly the reason why I supplied the digital artwork instead of actual stickers. For some applications, such as these logos, I personally prefer cut vinyl as the light will reflect the edge of the clear decal when viewed from certain angles. Applying the cut vinyl using the wet method all but eliminates trapped air bubbles and allows us 'amatuers' to reposition the artwork when we stick it on and it's crooked or off-center. You do have to wait 24 hours for them to dry before removing the transfer tape. This was the method I used for the guitar case in the above pics. Dan
You will only see the edges of clear vinyl with your nose right down on it. High performance clear is only 2 mils thick so there's barely an edge. I honestly don't know how you can apply decals this small with the wet method. I sent this luthier three left over decals from the minimum order I had to make and he successfully installed two of them so far for the first time in his life with dry method. Also, applying small decals wet on a textured surface would make squeegeeing out the application fluid thoroughly a near impossibility. If you do it that way though, a hair dryer will speed up the process of getting app tape off. You know your terminology, you must have some experience with vinyl signs. I sold all my equipment and went back to hand painting along with my pinstriping. The Texas summer sun causes vinyl failure on a regular basis that makes doing them old school an easy sell for me. |
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Location: sitting at my computer | DaveKell - ... call around asking if they have a Gerber EDGE printer machine. If they do, you can have the logo printed in any color on clear high performance vinyl... Good To Know!! Thanks for that info. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | DaveKell - 2013-01-02 4:00 PM
You will only see the edges of clear vinyl with your nose right down on it. High performance clear is only 2 mils thick so there's barely an edge. I honestly don't know how you can apply decals this small with the wet method. I sent this luthier three left over decals from the minimum order I had to make and he successfully installed two of them so far for the first time in his life with dry method. Also, applying small decals wet on a textured surface would make squeegeeing out the application fluid thoroughly a near impossibility. If you do it that way though, a hair dryer will speed up the process of getting app tape off. You know your terminology, you must have some experience with vinyl signs. I sold all my equipment and went back to hand painting along with my pinstriping. The Texas summer sun causes vinyl failure on a regular basis that makes doing them old school an easy sell for me.
Not signs. I've been building and flying scale R/C model airplanes almost as long as you've been making signs, so this isn't even close to the smallest or most complex markings I've cut and applied.
Like I say, if alignment is critical I use Windex to apply the vinyl. The Windex usually dries in 24 hours, so I haven't had to use a heat gun/blow dryer. I just squeegee out the excess after I apply them, then let them dry for a day and then carefully peel off the transfer tape making sure that all the pieces release properly. This is what I did with the guitar case.
Yes, I can understand why you went back to paint. Generally speaking, it's much more durable and long-lasting than vinyl, especially when the artwork has to sit in the hot sun for any length of time. |
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History book ?