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Location: west virginia | My husband and i recently got back together he's really into the ovation's i don't know alot about them i wanted to know if maybe you all can help me find out more maybe since he's so much into it .if i knew more it could help our relationship...thank you |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | welcome.
I would recommend that you peruse old threads or search topics of interest. Ask specific questions. There's not much that isn't known about Os round here.
enjoy. |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | When you do a search, make sure you do it in "The Vault" of the forum section. Just enter the name or model number of the guitar you want infor for.
Don't know one model from another? Not a problem. Go to Ovation Discontinued Models . You can aslo find info on the current models at Ovation.com . |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | We might also suggest that your husband visit this site and contribute to some of the discussion boards as well. Many of us are still learning new things everyday from people just like your husband who are "really into the Ovations." |
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Location: NJ | Look on Amazon for "The History of Ovation Guitars" by Walter Carter.
LOTS of history & information there (and it's easier than try trying to sort through a bunch of long-winded, off-topic tirades from some assclown named cliff.
G'Luck. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | At your Library, Amazon, Ebay or Barnes & Nobles pick up a copy of "The History Of Ovation" by Walter Carter.
Better than a dozen roses any day!
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Location: Cicero, NY | If you can tell us some model numbers of what he owns, we could feed you some inside info and he'd probably be very impressed with your knowledge and effort.
...'course not as impressed as if you bought one for him! :D |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Welcome, O? from one of the sisters in the club. I actually acquired my first Ovation by way of marriage, and used it to become a better musician.
This is a wonderful place to learn about all manner of things, mostly related to Ovations, sometimes not. The folks here are knowledgeable, sympathetic, funny, loyal--and--mostly male. If you occasionally feel like you've accidently wandered into a jr. high boys' locker room, avert your eyes, tiptoe out and gently close the door behind you. It's just a part of being here. Inspite of all the differences, we are all committed to our potbelly guitars--and some of us should probably be committed somewhere else, too. ;) :D
--Karen and her crew
Gertrude, Jewel, Jazzey, Blanca, Naomi, Gilda, Ivory and Sugar |
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Location: west virginia | thank you all lol jewels mom ...lol |
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Location: Virginia | Welcome aboard ! |
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Location: west virginia | thank you guys it's nice to meet so many friendly people |
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Location: west virginia | stupid question here how hard is it to learn to play guitar when u have no clue what ur doing or the talent....i love seeing people get together and play i've seen it online but is it as fun as it seems? |
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Location: Cherry Hill, NJ | It is more fun than it seems. It is never too late to learn, and you may have a talent you weren't aware of. Although, at first the guitar is not an easy instrument to play. It could be tough on your fingers. But the rewards are forever. |
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Location: west virginia | Thank you |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Karen,
I will always wear a towel! I was thinking at least a High School locker room but OK.
As the Moon goes through phases the OFC gets higher and lower in depth. Overall fairly safe and very addicting.
RE: "how hard is it to learn to play guitar when u have no clue what ur doing or the talent?"
Three chords and the truth can go a long way! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Some people who have had prior musical training, like playing piano pick it up very fast. Others like me take forever. If you're short on stubbornness, I know where there's some extra. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | And if you think you're asking stupid questions, you haven't hung around here long enough. As Tommy said the rewards for learning how to play, even at a beginner's level, are forever. And the friendships you'll make will last longer. If you have any desire at all, just do it. I guarantee you will not be sorry. |
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Location: west virginia | thank you..very much |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Learning about ovations will help mend a marriage?
There's something not right about this picture. |
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Location: Reno, NV | You dont have to be very good to have fun, and you don't have to know alot to play some good songs. Learn D C G A and E and you're golden! |
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Location: west virginia | I never said it will help mend a marriage but when ur willing to learn about something he loves it helps ur marriage..it gives a little more closeness |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Don't make the same mistake I did when I wanted to learn more about the history of Ovations and didn't want to read the book. "The Story of O" is NOT what you would think!!!
Stick around awhile 'til they announce when the open house at the factory will be this year for the OFC. Something an aspiring "O"fficionado will enjoy and should be a nice drive from WV. |
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Location: ranson,wva | rick,please dont give the lady shit. i know her personaly. jason |
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Location: west virginia | thanks johnny |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Forgive me. My life experience has made me cynical about a number of things, and I didn't know you were authentic. Since you are, you are very brave for revealing your feelings to us. I sincerely wish you the best.
And since people are handing out advice, the best thing to do is learn to play an instrument, doesn't have to be guitar, could be uke,recorder or penny whistle. That will get you started, you could play with your husband, learn a few songs, then move onto to guitar after a few months.
Thanks for the heads-up jason. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Jason,
I have a copy of the book I'll send with the pickguard I emailed you about. You can give it to her.
There are also 2 copies of the "Book" out there in circulation amongst the OFC. |
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Location: NJ | Can somebody PLEASE get one of the copies of "the Book" to Muzza Down in Oz???
There was a copy in the "cutout" bin of my local GC that I was gonna buy & send to him, but it's gone . . . |
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Location: NJ | ". . Three chords and the truth can go a long way!
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Yeah, but FOUR chords and a good line of bullshit can get you the redhead at the bar . . . |
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Location: ranson,wva | thanks mike(checks in the mail today). i get over to wva from time to time to see my folks and go to the track. ive had the flu so the tele bastard project has been on the back burner.
rick,ive found in my own relationships that sharing a common ground can help alot when things get rocky.
ovation, i gotta come over that way this weekend. maybe ill drop the country artist off at dads and you can pick it up. nylon srtings would be easier on you fingers and the wider fretboard will fit your hand pretty well.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Ah, the best tip for a new or seasoned guitar player:
Hang around other guitar players, learn techniques, borrow their guitars!!! |
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Location: Omaha, NE | I'll just echo some of the stuff that's been said already: Learn the E, A, C, D and G chords. Then learn the Em, Am, and Dm chords. With those eight chords, you'll be able to fake your way through about 95% of the songs out there.
Find an opportunity to play with other people. Nothing improves your skill faster than playing in a group.
Personally, I think its cool that you are taking an interest in this. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia |
Wanna support your spouse and grow closer?
Learn bass (or drums as the situation requires)
and sing harmony! Then he won't be able to sound good without you....!
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Location: west virginia | Thanks you guys ok johnny |
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Location: west virginia | well I also wanna know how to play because i never meet my grandfather he died when i was an baby he played guitar ,he had a guitar he gave my aunt and when i'd go to visit i'd try everytime to play I use to love it and as a kid it sounds good to your ears but not others so i've always wanted to learn i never thought I had enough talent to and gave up.... |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Don't give up, O?. Some of us have been playing for years and the lack of talent has never stopped us. It all comes down to what you want out of it. There are no predetermined levels to reach. Some want to play out and make money with their talents, others record and others are content to play on their back porch for the family dog. Bottom line is it's all good. If it puts a smile on your face, just do it. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | O?--
I began to learn to play bluegrass mandolin when our kids were older so that there was something my husband and I had in common musically. About three years into my attempts at it, he was diagnoised with lung cancer and gone 9 months later. I have never regretted the time I spent "plinking;" even though I wasn't very good at it, he really appreciated that I would even try it, let alone hang in there. (I got to the point where I could play some lead riffs.) Five years after his death, I am finally ready to play bluegrass again. So, you go, girl-- and we'll all be cheering for you!
--Karen and the crew
Gertrude (1111-4), Jewel (CE868LX-4), Blanca (Viper 1271), Jazzey (Tornado), Naomi (1869-4; temporarily adopted), Ivory (American Strat), Gilda (Guild), Sugar (Steinberger Spirit 5-string bass), Plink (Galiano mandolin), Twang (Vega Banjo) and Shriek (Fiddle of undetermined antecedents) |
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Location: west virginia | Thanks guys I appreciate your input and support |
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newbie here