1778tx?
guitarwars
Posted 2010-07-10 10:45 AM (#3120)
Subject: 1778tx?

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Location: tampa		Can anyone tell me the difference bet. the 2 1778tx models?
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AussieJames
Posted 2010-07-11 3:47 AM (#3121 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?



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Location: Brisbane Australia		GW .....the suffix after the model number is the colour/finish.

So it must be the finish.......-5 is black......
-P is pewter......-PW........I've no idea....but someone here will.

AJ
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2010-07-11 4:28 AM (#3122 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?



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Originally posted by AussieJames:
GW .....the suffix after the model number is the colour/finish.

So it must be the finish.......-5 is black......
-P is pewter......-PW........I've no idea....but someone here will.

AJ
"P" is textured Pewter, like the old T's.
"PW" is the new Pewter, and it is a smooth, shiny finish.
To quote the Ovation website "ultra-thin gloss pewter finish"...

Here is the LINK to the THREE types of TX\'s...

You will notice that only the 1778TX-5 actually has a Textured top. The others are gloss.
And "Jukebox Joe" did a side-by-side and wasn't impressed by the new Textured top.

Here...

And Here!

There is also the 2078TX and 2058TX which are Contour bowls.
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AussieJames
Posted 2010-07-11 5:32 AM (#3123 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?



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Location: Brisbane Australia		I told you someone here would......thanks Art

AJ
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guitarwars
Posted 2010-07-13 5:44 PM (#3124 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?

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Location: tampa		Is the elite t an celebrity model or is it different? you have very helpful to me I'm looking at the 1778tx5 for my 5 ovation collection
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GW
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guitarwars
Posted 2010-07-13 5:59 PM (#3125 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?

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Location: tampa		I guess you list your Guitars 1986 Collectors 12 string 1114 1970's vintage 1998 sunburst elite custom 6 string 1778tx5 elite gretch tenn. Chet Atkins model late 60's model
GW
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2010-07-13 10:01 PM (#3126 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?



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Originally by guitarwars:
Is the elite t an celebrity model or is it different?
Thank's
GW
Mmmm... That is a profound question.
A 1778TX in Not a Celebrity, but it is made in Korea.
It is not a USA Elite T... But it is not a Celebrity.

[I'm confused :confused: ]
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guitarwars
Posted 2010-07-14 10:30 AM (#3127 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?

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Location: tampa		Thank's for your help. Is there a simple way to remove the electronics to put in the battery for the elite 1778tx5? GW
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guitarwars
Posted 2010-07-14 11:02 AM (#3128 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?

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Location: tampa		The reason I'm asking is because Ovation sent me a owners book that said Celebrity on the cover when the guitar was sent to me.
GW
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guitarwars
Posted 2010-07-16 12:45 PM (#3129 - in reply to #3120)
Subject: Re: 1778tx?

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Location: tampa		Thank's Again
GW
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