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Location: Buffalo,NY | Please understand that I'm just trying to educate myself on Ovations which I just discovered recently.
The different names and models are confusing to me. But in general(and I know there will be exceptions) is this the correct ranking of the various guitars with the ones higher on list "generally" considered superior for either sound or construction? Also are there any obvious exceptions ? I'm trying to make sense out of this via the 2007 price guide. I know this may not be the best reflection of rankings but this is the way it looks to me:
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[*]Adamas
[*]Collector's Edition
[*]Custom Legend
[*]Custom Elite
[*]Elite
[*]Legend
[*]Elite Special
[*]Elite T
[*]Standard Elite
[*]Balladeer(and Balladeer special)
[*]Celebrity Deluxe
[*]Celebrity
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Is there any way to rank them in this way based on Model Numbers; the model numbers really confuse me. Any help or comments would be appreciated. I understand that there may be exception; I'm just looking for some guidance.Thank you.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Good question. I don't think you can fit the Collector's Editions in the ranking anywhere. They just fit in too many different places. I don't think the Custom Legend is above the Custom Elites, at least on the price charts, but I'm not sure if it goes below or above the Elites. Too much thinking for me this morning. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Dr. Tom. I understand what you're trying to do, but there is NO WAY you can rank the guitars (sound wise? value? looks?) based on their model types. I think the only thing you could do would be to rank them based on PRICE and assume that for the most part you get what you pay for.
There are more exceptions than there are rules!
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Location: Upper Left USA | What you get with the different lines of Ovations is the amount of hands on time and seltion of materials. Same overall design.
Material availability can/has changed over the years and comparing a certain line from a different Era can be interesting.
The best way to understand is to gather with other Ovation palyers and do a "hands on"! The Factory Tour is optimal but many localized gatherings can be awesome.
In a 50 mile radius I know of at least 4 Ovation Freeks, er... enthusiasts, that I shared guitars with.
The truth is out there (as are the freeks!). |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | In a 50 mile radius, I only know of one Ovation freak. I'm working on a few converts, though, but they just want to borrow my guitars. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Tupperware:
There are more exceptions than there are rules!
Dave How true, how true... |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I know the axiom - You Get What You Pay For - is often true.
But I think you can only list/rank them according to price.
Since each guitar is different, and the subject is so subjective.
And price has so much to do with marketing and bling.
Half of my guitars came to me used, and I think the Best one is not the most expensive... Quality and sound-wise is the 1621. It is 33 years-old, and I got it for disgustingly cheap. |
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Location: Up North | I think it's more like a 500 mile radius for me before I see another Ovation freak |
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Location: NJ | I still maintain it is unfair to put carbon fiber top instruments together with wood top instruments in comparison. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | It's like comparing banjoes and bagpipes.
Banjoes hurt much more when the player is beaten with his instrument. |
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In general, is this the correct ranking of Ovation models ?