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Location: Canada | I have started to get interested in a 12-fret steel string guitar and am wondering what Ovation models have been made. I think there were the Josh White, Folklore, FD-14, UT681, and Koa Special, as well as a few 12 strings in the 70s. Are there any others? |
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Location: Thredbo, NSW, Australia | I have three. The 1614 Folklore and U681T that you mention.
I also have a 1618 40th Anniversary Glen Campbell 12 string from 2006.
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Also the Adamas 1680. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | 1997 Collectors' Edition.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | KA-14 |
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Location: Canada | Thanks, it looks like these don't come up for sale very often (especially Josh White RI, U681T, FB-14) and there seems to be no current Folklore AX (or whatever in the lineup). That's too bad ... I certainly hope that the upcoming 50th Anniversary will include some sort of update or revision of this iconic style! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I wouldn't bet on it. While I an a "fan" and own several 12 fretters of various makes, they only appeal to a small subset of the market. Ovation being a fairly small player in the grand scheme of things, and USA Ovation only being a small subset of that, and 12 fretters only attractive a minescule amout of potential buyers ... well, you get the picture.
If it was me, I would have a business plan around building the minimum number of models which could be sold to the maximum number of people. But what the heck do I know ... |
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Location: SW Mintsoda | I often scratch my head at Ovation's numbering system ... why have 12 fret guitar models with a '14' in the model name/number/nomenclature (e.g., FD-14, KA-14)?
As to whether a 12-fretter is marketable now, it is a growing market overall, and if a 12-fret model can be voiced/braced to maximize some tonal advantages, it could be a distinguishable model in the line (also give it a 1 3/4" nut, and maybe a slotted headstock). Ovation could show some market savvy by introducing such a model (or reissue).
But I also get the idea of a "minimum number of models to reach a maximum market"... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | 360Ovation - 2015-10-08 12:13 PM
I often scratch my head at Ovation's numbering system ... why have 12 fret guitar models with a '14' in the model name/number/nomenclature (e.g., FD-14, KA-14)?
The 14 goes all the way to the beginning ...
The original Josh White shiny bowl was called model No. 4
The Folklore was the first with 4 digit model number, hence 1114
The Folklore Deluxe substituted FD for the first 2 digits, hence FD14
The Kaman Academy substituted KA for the first 2 digits, hence KA14 |
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Location: Halifax, nova scotia | I love my '67 Josh white. huge sound from that shiny bowl. |
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| There is a very nice Folklore 1114 now for sale on Craig's List Columbus. Looks like new and at a great price. I've got one and love it. columbus.craigslist.org/msg/5253522448.html |
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Location: Moscow, Russia | two more 12-fretters:
Custom Legend 1658 12 strings
Adamas UTE681T-12 strings
Just my 2 cents...
Best,
Alex |
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what are the 12 fret Ovations?