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Location: Paris/France | Hello,
Last week end was a great moment for us in Europe because it was the first edition of the "EurOFC" gathering at Karl's house in Germany.
The "EurOFC" name is maybe presumptuous because we were only 4 but everything has a beginning isn't it??
The visit of the Schaller factory was very interesting and just like at the Ovation Factory, most of the work is hand made.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to take pics into the factory... :(
We're happy to share SOME OF THE PICS with you.
We've had so much great times together with Karl, Kurt, Tom and I and we've had a special thought for all the people who couldn't be there with us (especially Schroeder the "Rosbeef")... :D
It will be for the next time.
Karl had the great pleasure to get his OFC guitar the first day of our gathering.
It was a sign...
Thanks you guys, it was a real pleasure to be with you and thanks to Sigrid (Karl's wife) for her kindness and the wonderful BBQ!!
I hope you will enjoy the pics.
J :) |
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Location: NJ | NicePics!! |
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Location: GA USA | Man, that's just awesome. But Kurt needs to hold that uke a little higher.
Great pix! |
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Location: SoCal | Wonderful pictures! And beautiful guitars. It's great to see Ovation putting out such wonderful acoustic instruments these days. 10-15 years ago they were marketing their guitars primarily as guitars that need to be plugged in. The change is great.
One comment, the sign that Karl is holding up that says "Ovation"... shouldn't that read "Adamas"? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Those pics are awesome.
There are enough great looking shots for the entire '08 OFC calendar. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | That's a lot of damn nice guitars for four guys !!!!! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Well, that's pretty much the entire OFC 2008 calendar, right there! Very nice pics, and looks like a fun event! |
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Location: Veedersburg, Indiana | Absolutely beautiful (the guitars, the city and the attendees). Sounds like everyone had a great time and there sure were some great looking guitars for everyone to enjoy. I spent three years in Germany, but unfortunely never got to Nurenburg - made it to Heidelburg, Ramstein, and other locals - really enjoyed that tour. Congratulations to all. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Somehow the guitars and the women look better in europe, but you guys still look like OFC members!
Seriously, those are really nice pictures. Looks like you had fun. |
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Location: Tennessee | "Picking Karl's OFC Slothead guitar at the custom's services"
Hahaha. It's easy to see that guitar came from Al.
Very nice collection of guitars across the board. Excellent photography. That Lennon sure is a pretty guitar. :) |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Wow, guys; wonderful...makes me wish I could be there...My wife is looking at the European BBQ and salavating...(she's a Russian gal) Me, I'm salavating at the guitars!!!
Blessings... |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Fantastic, guys! I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing I could make a road trip! Great pics!! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Almost brings a tear to my eyes to see my old Adamas II Slothead in so many of those pictures. Jerome is the only one I ever would have let it go to and I'm so glad that among all his great instruments that is the one he took with him to the gathering. Jerome, you are lucky that I was NOT there !!!
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Location: Munich, Germany | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
But Kurt needs to hold that uke a little higher.
I had to make a decision: Hiding my face - or hiding my belly. Now that I see it - maybe I should have held it higher.
AND take a bigger guitar!
Kurt |
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Location: Paris/France | Dave,
You know that this guitar is my pride and my favorite.
I love her look, her sound and her glossy neck is made for my hand.
And I've decided to bring that one with me also because I know that you do appreciate to know that she's not sleeping in a case under a bed...
She sings every week!!
J :) |
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Location: France | This guitar is amazing!
Jerome left yesterday and I'm already counting the days until I can play it again.
Tom |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Nice looking town, never been myself. My Father-in-law was over there a couple times but never landed. |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | hmm. maybe put some info for next EuroOFC on board? |
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Location: Orange County, California | :eek: Wow!! :eek: |
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Location: NJ | very nice
I wish I could have been there. |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Looking at the pictures alone, is enough for me to drool and feel very envious at the awesome time that you guys had over there! Those are some of the best selection of Os that I've seen under one roof in a while. Just awesome. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Originally posted by dvd:
Well, that's pretty much the entire OFC 2008 calendar, right there! Very nice pics, and looks like a fun event! :D
Seriously, guys, Ovation really should hire you for promotional shoots...can't beat the scenery or the guitars! |
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Location: Nîmes, south of France | So nice pics ....
Thx Jerome !
Tom i think you have to update the listing of your guitars following GPA link ;) ;) |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Wow :eek: Nice collection of GeeTars!
Looks like a great party.
Thanx for Sharing! |
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| Like I wasn't already eating my heart out for having to pull out late on. %^&k! And you had good weather. %^&k! And the food looks great. %^&k! |
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| Like I wasn't already eating my heart out for having to pull out late on. %^&k! And you had good weather. %^&k! And the food looks great. %^&k! And Tom had his new guitar. %^&k! And an OFC turned up. %^&k!
I'm pretty sure jerome arranged it all just to piss me off. He succeeded. |
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Location: Paris/France | Glad to hear from you Schroeder.
I hope you will be there next time!! ;)
J :) |
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Location: Germany | Next time we'll meet in Kent and enjoy the English food.
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Location: Paris/France | It could be great!!!
And what to say about the legendary sun of England...
One thing is sure, they have very good beers just like in Germany. ;)
J :) |
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Location: NJ | ". . and enjoy the English food . ."
Now THERE's an oxymoron . . . . |
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Location: Tennessee | In heaven, the germans organize the event, the english answer the door, the french cook the food, and the italians provide the entertainment.
In hell, the italians organize the event, the french answer the door, the english cook the food, and the germans provide the entertainment.
No offense to present company. :) |
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Location: Germany | Bobbo, you got me laughing with that one! You are a real adept of the European people.
Karl |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | yeah. add polish girls to this, and i may come in ;] |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by cliff:
". . and enjoy the English food . ."
Now THERE's an oxymoron . . . . With ya on that one Cliff! Too bland for me. Anyhow, now I can see where all the nice guitars have gone. Great shots guys!! |
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| I'm impressed - I just censored my own reply beforte I hit "Add reply". I must be growing up.
Bobbo - you missed that in heaven the Californians supply the weather and in Hell Californians supply the wine. |
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Location: closely held secret | We're all impressed, Schroed.
Nice one, btw. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Wow! Those are amazing pictures! Looks like it was a really good time. |
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