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| Hey guys,
I just wanted to post pictures of my sweet, but stark, black 1778T. I personally love the looks.
Unfortunately, the pictures aren't "well" taken and I havent even played my guitar yet. It is sitting at home, waiting for me to get back next Wednesday. However, I just could not wait in getting pictures of my beauty=)
I know most of you must be thinking..."yo, wth, that guitar is worth like $700 or less"=/, but it's my joy and pride for now as I begin my Ovation journey. It's kind of weird because I can't even testify to the sound of it yet,...but man, I have a great pride in owning it. It's only my second guitar, and the only one that has an actual price tag. So hope you enjoy, though to most of you, it isn't a 'big' sight=)
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Location: Central Massachusetts | congrats, every T I've noodled with at guitar center has sounded great, you won't be disappointed. I really like the look of them. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Junio - congrats - I like the way that looks. Don't downplay it - I'm sure quite a few people here started out with Celebrities and such and still enjoy them.
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Location: NJ | Cngrts!!!
Those are GREAT guitars!
Best of Luck w/it. |
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Location: Up North | Dude that is one Sexy Beast! Enjoy it. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Forget the price tag juniodude. I have played a few of these and you will love the feel and sound. Welcome to the world of O's, and to transcribe a phrase taken from the motorcycle world:
"Play it like you stole it"
Enjoy! |
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Location: SoCal | JD, that is one helluva lot of guitar for the money. When you play one next to somebody who's forked out 3 times as much for a guitar not quite as good, try not to snicker at them.
You have done wonderfulness buying that guitar. Enjoy it for many years to come..... |
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Location: Reno, NV | Originally posted by juniodude:
I know most of you must be thinking..."yo, wth, that guitar is worth like $700 or less"=/ I dont think that anyone thinks that way, at least not here on OFC. Just so you dont feel bad, Check out my "collection". You don't have to spend a fortune to have fun.
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| I'm so excited to play it now...even more excited that I was before.
I will be sure to post a review and more photos once I get to lay my hands on my precious
Play it like you stole it I will try to
When you play one next to somebody who's forked out 3 times as much for a guitar not quite as good, try not to snicker at them. I will try not to
Dude that is one Sexy Beast! Enjoy it. I love sexy things=)
I read some previous posts of people not liking the way it looks--Too plain or what not. But I love the stealth look...can't wait. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Junio,
Well that guitar has an excellent rep. You can be proud of that one. |
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Location: closely held secret | Don't worry about the perceived value. The T's are one of the best bang for the buck guitars Ovation has ever produced. Congratulations! |
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| Wow. It looks great. My 1778t has a black bridge and a black fingerboard. It also has a op30 preamp, not an op pro... I think that's what yours is. Is yours a newer or older version than mine? It's an awesome guitar! You will not be disappointed with the sound. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Junio--
I don't own a T, but I've played a couple--red, gray, and black. They are great guitars! You are gonna have so much fun; one of these days you'll have to bring it to the tour so that we can all be formally "introduced." ;)
Best wishes,
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Location: south east Michigan | juniodude...
If you ever get a chance to see the DVD of last years tour you'll see Matt Smith just play the snot out of an EliteT just like yours. |
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Location: closely held secret | Yeah... and who had to clean that up? |
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| Originally posted by nonis:
Wow. It looks great. My 1778t has a black bridge and a black fingerboard. It also has a op30 preamp, not an op pro... I think that's what yours is. Is yours a newer or older version than mine? It's an awesome guitar! You will not be disappointed with the sound. Ooo, I'm more than happy with mine, but i think black fretboard and black bridge would've looked even more stealth and hot..hmm..love the blackness |
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Location: SoCal | Brad. Why do you think he remembers it? |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Nice JD. Kinda stark in a Punk Rock sorta way.
I say that cuz I saw a clip of some Punker with a T just like that.
Don't hafta worry about the color clashing with your wardrobe too much. :cool:
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Location: East Tennessee | I like Black. Until they come out with something darker.
I played one just like that at the GC in Knoxville a couple of months ago. Sweet Guitar for the money.
Oh No GAS. Gotta run. |
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| GAS makes the world go round. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Some people like to own something valuable in the sense that it cost a lot. Fine. If you like it and got it for a fair price, then it is valuable to you. It's your guitar, so your opinion is all that matters. They are a great value. You could spend a lot more for a guitar that doesn't sound or play as good. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | About six months ago, y'all may remember, I saw a Flame T with a $500 BIN (with case & free s/h with BIN)... I didn't get it.
And I still kick myself... :confused: |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | "And I still kick myself... "
Arthur , why would U ..?..it takes a great deal of energy to twist an`turn ,take yoga classes ,..instead use that energy to chase the next one.. :)
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Enfant Terrible aka V-Elite:
"And I still kick myself... "
Arthur , why would U ..?..it takes a great deal of energy to twist an`turn ,take yoga classes ,..instead use that energy to chase the next one.. :)
Vic There ALWAYS is a next one. :) |
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Location: Waurika OK | I have one also. These are fine guitars. It will not let you down and the necks are great.
If you want to make it look even more stealthy, put a set of Black Diamond Black strings on it.
Get someone to play it while you sit in front and listen, you can really hear more sound than when you are playing.
Enjoy it and don't look back. |
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Location: NW NJ | Originally posted by Slipkid:
juniodude...
If you ever get a chance to see the DVD of last years tour you'll see Matt Smith just play the snot out of an EliteT just like yours. THAT is an understatement, Brad! After I got to witness Matt melt that T last year, I was speechless and couldn't touch mine for a month for fear it might have found out how it really SHOULD be played.
JD - On Wendesday, when you get home and start to play it ... you won't be able to put it down. The Ts are magnificent instruments on their own merit, and unbelievable when you consider the price. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | juniodude, I havn't seen many T's, but most of them I have seen are a grayish color. Yours is the nicest one I've seen. (kind a partial to black too) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I forgot about that clip of Matt. JD, you should get the dvd, just for that. If anyone ever expresses any doubt about how great your guitar is, play that clip.
I doubt that any of the rest of you would be offended or surprised if I said Matt showed most everyone else up. Most everyone plays better than I do, so it's nice to see how the guitars should sound. |
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| ahh, must get the DVD... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Contact Waskel, although I think he sold all of them. If he doesn't mind, maybe he or someone with a dvd burner could burn you a copy. |
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Location: closely held secret | I'm still making them. PM me for the details.
I'll have 2005 and 2006 sets available at the hotel as well. |
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Location: Utah | junio, you've got probably the best guitar available on a bang-for-the-buck basis! My daughter has a 1778T in red flame, and I steal it from her all the time. The Elite T is a great sounding and great playing guitar.
Try some Martin Marquis phosphor bronze light guage strings. They are my favorite on the daughter's guitar. |
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| I've been playing it all day today,..and all I can say is wow...maybe Ill say more about it tomorrow or post better pics...but wow=) makes me happy |
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Location: NW NJ | I told you so ... :D |
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Location: St Louis | My Elite has the black pebble finish as well but with a black bridge. Sounds great and looks awesome. My son calls it 'Venom'. I always get compliments on it...even from the "ovationhaters" crowd.
Great guitar. |
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Location: the Netherlands | Congrats with your T. If you want, I can show you mine...: Purlple Flame |
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| wow purple flame...that is one hot 1778T.. I like the paint color and how it changes with lighting...nice! |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Very cool PF! When my son is ready for an acoustic I think he'll like one with flames. |
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Pictures of my 1778T