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Location: New Hampsha | The OFC members would like to get to know you, so tell us a bit about yourself.
So you don’t feel so alone or self conscious, as one of the moderators of this board, I’ll go first!
My name’s John, a.k.a. “Mitzdawg” – what’s yours? I inherited the nickname from my daughter about 10 years ago. What’s the story behind your screen name? Who's your favorite Ovation-toting Artist? Song?
Did you know that you can also get a “Blues Name” on the OFC? Search for that thread and follow the instructions and soon you can have “Blues” name and chill out.
I live in southern New Hampshire, where it’s currently 10F with a wind chill of -5F. How about you?
I have GAS. No, no! There’s no reason to back away! You see, on the OFC, having GAS means you have “Guitar Acquisition Syndrome”, not an embarrassing intestinal problem. Unfortunately, it is contagious, so you will probably come down with it – unless you already have it – do you?
Since the first step in resolving a problem is admitting you have it, I’m buying another Ovation next month. (No, wait – that might be a temporary treatment, not a cure?) How many guitars do you have? I always seem to have one less than the ideal amount. What’s your “dream Ovation?” Mine is: my next one.
What guitar is your favorite? Post a pic for us – we LUV guitar pics! Don’t worry if yours isn’t a rare old museum piece. We would love to see your favorite guitar. (Check out the thread on the top of the “For Sale” board for instructions on how to post your pic.)
Here’s mine - a parlor size Adamas (until next month, when it will change):
If you are feeling more social and less technical, check out the Ning site – which is a little more of a social network. http://ovationfanclub.ning.com/
If you have questions, feel free to ask away. The only stupid question is the one that doesn’t get asked. We promise to do our best to get you an answer.
Here’s mine: Why are textured-top Adamii painted in such blah colors? Now you ask one!
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Location: Michigan | OK, I'll play. Joined a year and a half ago. Got a bad case of GAS and ended up with 2 more "O"s. Feeling rather content so the Nexium must be working.
I have lived in Michigan my whole life and the first Ovation I played was in college in 1978. My roomate had a 12 string sunburst pacemaker that I thought was the coolest guitar ever made.
Dream Ovation??? Probably a 14 fret UTE or 1680.
I like to tinker with guitars (I tinker better than I play) The OFC has had a lot to do with me picking the guitar back up after 15 or so years of absence.
Favorite? Don't have one. I play the UTE mostly because it suits my style the best but I like the 1767 and the K1115 equally I think.
Mitzdawg that is one fine parlor. How does it sound and play?
BTW my blues name would be "Sleepy Dog McGee"--I like it.
From left to right in order of aquisition.
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Hi,
Seesquare, or C^2, in other venues. One of the earlier, and likely less gifted, members here.
Just to show not ALL of our instruments are pristine, here is Ol' Faithful, ostensibly a late 60's neck Balladeer neck, with a replacement 80's deep bowl. I got it, about 8 years ago, with a broken peghead, and pasted it back together. I was fortunate, in that that was really the only repair it needed (though someone before had made the attempt, apparently). So, that kinda began my career in "shadetree luthiery", from which sprang a splinter group called the BFLG, or Bottomfeeders Luthiery Guild, or BottomFeeders League of Gentlemen, to some of our more (deservedly) "toney" number.
So, welcome! We invite your inquiries & curiosities. If one of us can't answer your question, the response is frequently, "someone else will be by, soon."
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Thanx John 'Dawg' for the 'Welcome Center'!
My 2ifbyC nomer is a combination of several personal tendencies/preferences.
Two if by sea - I love our nation's history and anything to do with, in and on the Gulf of Mexico.
'C' is the first letter of my last name.
'2' is not the loneliest number.
Thanx to Crimson Lake Mike for the aka 'Iffy'! If I phone and say "This is Johnny", ummm... OK, which one? If I say "This is Iffy", no doubt, CLICK! 
Loving most Ovations, here are several that are in my will:
  
UK II(I) - 1776 Patriot - 1614 Folklore
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Location: Texas | Hi,
No special significance to my username. I'm a new Ovation owner and I have a problem with my GC28. I bought it last October at my local Guitar Center; absolutely love it. THe problem is that when I took it out of the case this morning to play, I noticed to my chagrin that there is a small crack in the bowl coming out of the strap knob on top.
I'm wondering if I should try to do something about this myself with super glue or something. Or, should I start what will almost certainly be a long and painful process of trying to get a warranty fix?
Is this crack likely to spread if left untreated?
Any advice is appreciated.
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Location: SoCal | Tpoj, welcome to the group.
On a guitar that new, I'd take it back to the Guitar Center where you got it. It should either be repaired or replaced under warranty.
Where in Texas are you? I bought my first guitar (Ovation Artist) in 1972 from Parker Music in Houston TX. |
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Location: Texas | Okay, thanks for the welcome and the advice. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Repairs to a cracked bowl are a lot easier than top repairs. You might take a bit and consider how it happened to prevent later problems.
If you have the habit of setting it down with the weight on the straploc, or if you wear your strap fairly tight. Stuff like that.
Yup, Warrantee first with the Dealer you got it from and that may lead to a good relationship (and many more guitars). |
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Location: Omaha, NE | I think this thread is a great idea...sort of a "reintroduce yourself" moment...and a great opportunity for new members to get the lay of the land, so to speak.
I am Jeff Miller. I started going by "Omaha" on various online forums a while back. Not sure why, other than the fact that I do actually live in Omaha...so "Omaha" made more sense than "Green Bay".
I've got one soon-to-be-ex wife, seven kids, a manufacturing business and three guitars, including one Ovation:
My band broke up a while back, and that's fine with me. I was getting tired of it. Lately, I've been working on putting some stuff up on YouTube. Here's one of my recent efforts: Jesu on the Ovation . |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Well hi there. I've been an Ovation fan since the beginning. My Dad worked there since I was a kid, I worked there as an inspector for a few years in the 70's and 80's, and now I live in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, and own a music store. I play mostly mellow jazz, some classical, and just about every other style except heavy metal.
All of you who have just joined are in for a treat and possibly a bit of a wild ride. You will find all kinds of information and advice, some (usually) light-hearted banter, and if you aren't careful, you'll end up owning SEVERAL Ovations. You stand to make some lasting friendships too. Overall, some of the finest people in the world hang out here! |
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Location: Texas | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
Tpoj, welcome to the group.
On a guitar that new, I'd take it back to the Guitar Center where you got it. It should either be repaired or replaced under warranty.
Where in Texas are you? I bought my first guitar (Ovation Artist) in 1972 from Parker Music in Houston TX. Thanks for the reply.I'm in Central Texas - Killeen. |
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Location: Texas | Originally posted by MWoody:
Repairs to a cracked bowl are a lot easier than top repairs. You might take a bit and consider how it happened to prevent later problems.
If you have the habit of setting it down with the weight on the straploc, or if you wear your strap fairly tight. Stuff like that.
Yup, Warrantee first with the Dealer you got it from and that may lead to a good relationship (and many more guitars). Not sure if the guitar had a weak spot, or if I'm too rough on it. I play standing up mostly, and I move around a lot. |
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Location: Ohio | Hi:
My name is Steve AKA Nikon4004 ( My first GOOD camera. I work full time for an electronic component distributor, and my wife and I are wedding photogrphers. I started my Ovation life YEARS ago wirh a Matrix 12 string. (REAL fretboard, not the aluminum one.) A few months ago, it self distructed. Bridge just pulld completely away, and tooke quote s bit of wood with it. Not having a TON of funds to play with, I found a slightly used Celebrity DLx at the local GC. RRBY SSB. (I know....these are not the best, but I really like thits one. good sound, FAST neck. Into Jazz, folk, 60;s rock. PLayed in a band a LONG time ago, but I still get out to a few open mikes in the area.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I'm Dave. Admin for www.Takamineforum.com
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Location: Virginia | Hi Everyone.
Kevin Here from Southern Va, by way of central NJ, New hampshire, and a lot of points in between.
Blues name: Hoooooona. ...from Kahuna, meaning big boy. My friend Kemo gave me this when I was a teen. I am a big guy and borrowed his surf board (little thing) He said I looked like a gorilla riding a popsicle stick.
When I was in the Navy, I first played a Legend owned by a friend of mine. Loved it. Bought my first ovation, an 85 collectors edition, in 1991 for 300 dollars. I raised my kids on music from that guitar and in an emotional rite of passage, gave it to my son for his 18th birthday. I still go into his room to visit it.
I also own a 1751, which I love but never play (so it may hit the FOR SALE section soon, and just bought a used (new to me) Adamas 1597.
I like the new contours and will wiat until adamas makes one that I can afford of the resale market...and buy it.
My other bang around is a washburn anniversary classical.
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Hi Kevin. Welcome aboard. I think it's great that you passed your Legend on to your son. I bet he'll cherish that guitar forever. A lot of folks here watch CL and the bay so if a contour back Adamas shows up on the used market, you're likely to hear about it. I have an 08C with a contour back and I love it. It's back is an "innie" and my front is an "outie" so it fits quite comfortably. :)
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Hi, I'm Beal and I know the fourth chord but I'm not telling Moody. |
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Location: Suisun City, Ca | Hi everyone. This is Dan from the Bay Area. California. I've been playing (mediocre) for about 30 years. I've never owned an Ovation but always wanted one. Right now I mostly play my Martin D-15 and a Yamaha that I've got tuned to Dsus4 for Rain Song. I have an Epiphone 12 string that I seldom play and a Guild that my sister bought back in the 70's that is unstrung in the case right now. Kinda long-winded, but here's why I'm here...
I want a "next level" guitar and I've ALWAYS wanted an Ovation with the multiple sound holes. I'm leaning (heavily) toward the C2078LX. I've only played a (Mexico) O in my local music store and it was OK, but I want "next level" sound, feel, looks etc...
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Welcome AstroDan...
I have no experience with a C2078, but I do have a contour bowl or two.
As to which is a good choice... I'm sure it is a fine guitar.
I am thinking that you must have played a Celebrity or an Ultra, or maybe a Matrix.
Ovation does not currently make guitars in Mexico and I have never seen one that was made there.
But you will be able to glean much information here.
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Location: Suisun City, Ca | Thanks for your prompt response. Yes, I think it was a Celebrity. Around $500..?.. It had a center hole.
I've cruised around in here a few times before my 1st post, it seems a good group of folks which moved me to join and post up. I don't know much about Ovation, but have long liked the look of the multi-hole acoustic.
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Location: New Jersey | Hello Everyone, I'm new here, I have an Ovation Eclipse and a Tornado, I really dig vintage, offbeat, yet functional guitars, Hagstroms,Magnatones,Gretsch,Kustom,Silvertone etc.
This is me..
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Location: New Hampsha | Johnny and Dan:
Welcome to the OFC!
You are both all set and go post on the rest of the boards.
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Location: Littleton, CO | That little blue parlor is cool as hell! |
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| Hi everyone, I'm Julian and as new as they come. Been playing classical guitar (let's say mediocre) for about 20 years. Recently I've started jamming with friends on a borrowed dreadnought.
Tired of nylon strings, I decided to get myself one of the beautiful 'O's. I've started at the lower end of the price scale (no more funds, unfortunately), yet still am a proud owner of a CC24S-5 now. I work from home, and these days I get terribly distracted and spend way too much time picking notes from my six new strings, if you know what I mean ...
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Location: New Hampsha | Hi Julian,
Welcome to the OFC!
I recently got the same guitar for my daughter, who's learning to play. I must say that the CC24 is nothing to be shy about. Like most Celebs, it's a terrific buy for the money. Sounds good - especially as an "apartment guitar" and sounds great when plugged in.
You'll be happy with it, I'm sure.
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Location: Newfoundland | Hi all, I go by the user name mandoman..because I play mandolin.LOL I'm loving my ovation mandolin.
but need to ask some questions. I can't seem to post a new thread, says I don't have permission. is there a reason for this or am I doing something wrong?.
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Location: Marlton, NJ | You're good to go on the main board Mando. Welcome aboard and have fun!
I had an Ovation mandolin, but sold. I enjoyed it very much and would definitely like to get another one at some point. |
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Location: Newfoundland | Thanks for the Welcome Crimson, but were do I post a Question about changing tuners?
I was trying in the General. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Mando - the General Section is the correct place to post the question. At the upper right hand portion of the screen, there should be a "New Topic" button. Click on that. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Actually the best place to ask your first question is right here in the Welcome Center. That's what it's for... to help build an FAQ of the most common first questions.
But the general area is ok to if you have access, we just have been encouraging people to start their "first" question here, as it will help new folks as they come looking for information as well. |
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Location: Newfoundland | thanks again guys, I tried the gen sec out again before I read here and I was able to post.
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Location: Olympia WA USA | Hi. My name is Ingrid and I've fallen for the "Os" in a big way. I found a 12 string 1758 Elite and was just amazed by the big sound and the nice action on the fretboard. In short order I purchased a super shallow CS 257 and have a 6868 Elite on the way. |
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Location: sitting at my computer | Hi, my name's Jeff a.k.a. "SOBeach". I live in Miami, FL.
I'm a new OFC member, but a long time lurker, and an even longer Ovation owner and fan. Bought my first in the mid 70's, a Legend 6 string. Years later I decided I also wanted a 12 string and found a used 80's Legend in excellent condition.
I've heard that "3 of anything constitutes a collection", so I guess my "collection" technically began when I bought a Tangent series MOB 57. And then became official when I got the Adamas Millennium, and "certifiable" with the addition of the UK II and the Storm series Eclipse! Damn you Ebay!!! ;)
Pics are here:
my Ovations
My OFC Ning site page is:
my OFC Ning page
I picked the nickname "SOBeach" from a song I wrote. I have a bit of a preference towards beach theme tunes and laid-back easy listening acoustic music. :D |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Good Day, I have been playing ovation guitars since I was 16, I am now 49. Released my first cd 2 years ago called Cry For Help, Kit Mann. Contemporary and blues music. All Recorded with my ovations. UKll,2 ovation elites, ovation 12 string, ovation classical guitar. Now I need Help. My brother in law just purchased a 1967 Tornado. It does not have the original neck or wammy bar. Is there anyone that has these to sell. I have got him really intrested in ovation guitars and I want to help. so if you can help me I would be very grateful. Thank You Kit Mann |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Good Day, I have been playing ovation guitars since I was 16, I am now 49. Released my first cd 2 years ago called Cry For Help, Kit Mann. Contemporary and blues music. All Recorded with my ovations. UKll,2 ovation elites, ovation 12 string, ovation classical guitar. Now I need Help. My brother in law just purchased a 1967 Tornado. It does not have the original neck or wammy bar. Is there anyone that has these to sell. I have got him really intrested in ovation guitars and I want to help. so if you can help me I would be very grateful. Thank You Kit Mann |
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Location: Tennessee | Welcome, Kit. Can you point us to someplace we can listen to your music? I rode the google bus for a while but didn't find you anywhere. Would love to give it a listen. |
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Location: Calstock, Cornwall, UK | Hi, I'm Dennis, from Cornwall in the UK. I'm mainly here as a tech with a job to do on a Breadwinner, but think I'll be looking around a bit also!
Telebass? I'm a bass player who's main interest is in early-50s-style Precision Basses.
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | You can go to smashed productions.net or amazon.com or email me your address stonebobbo or you can call me at 765-825-3074 |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Telebass, I was stationed in Europe from 79 to 83. I loved everything i experienced there. I use to go and watch the foosball games all the time and drove all over Europe. In the UK it was odd on the other side of the road. Didn't know if my Opal commador could handle it. My brother in law and I would really like any help you can give. |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Im Sorry I should not of used my phone number please do not call, just email me at Kitmann@me.com Thanks for understanding |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Telebass if you know of anyone selling any solid body or storm seres guitars let me know. I'm disabled so I can not afford a lot in fact I have been looking for a breadwinner or deacon for a long time. Thanks brother |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Jail house boy mcgee. could you give me an email address so I could find the prices on you guitars for sale. Breadwinner, Deacon, Preacher, Viper, or any storm collection guitar. My Brother in law who I introduced to ovation has now a 67 Tornado with out the original neck and wammy bar set up. Could you help. Which is funny because that is the name of of cd recorded with all ovation guitars. You can read my posting above on that title of cd Cry for Help. Thanks Brother. |
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Location: Okinawa Japan | Hey everyone. I am brand new to the forum. Name is Tony, aka load.toad Handle comes from my job. I am in the U.S. Air Force, and "Load" Bombs, missiles, bullets, guns, and the sort onto Fighters, bombers, helicopters etc. I currently live in Okinawa Japan. Love the weather, and the beaches. I have been playing off and on for 11 yrs. Ovation was the first acoustic I played, but never owned one until recently. I just picked up a used iDea for 300 bucks. Had to, cause thats the price of the preamp anyways. My next is going to be an 1868 TX. My favorite guitar sadly is an Ovation knockoff. I picked this nasty dude up in Korea a few months ago, and it is great. It plays, sounds, and looks better than the idea. And it was only $250. It's a "Mars" Which I cannot find any info on, but it is a lot of fun. Thanks for this forum, lots of awesome info!  |
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Location: Okinawa Japan | Ok, lets try and post this pic one more time lol. 
now like I said, not an Ovation, but South Korea's take on it called a Mars. |
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Location: Tennessee | Imitation is the best form of flattery.
Welcome, load.toad. Ovations are generally good guitars to take over there ... I wouldn't take that Mars guitar as it would make way too inviting a target. ;)
We appreciate your service and commitment. |
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Location: Monterey CA | Hi just wanted to hello, I am new to the Ovation forum, but I am not new to Ovation guitars.
I bought my first Ovation Legend 1717 back about 25 years ago, it's maybe the best guitar I've ever heard. I also own a newer Ovation 1777 XL Legend which is now 5 years old almost.
I also have an electric les Paul gibson and an electric Epiphone Jazz guitar.
I do a lot of playing professionally and sell my music world wide and tour from time to time when I am not in my studio recording albums.
Anyways would love to hear from you all.
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Location: Australia | Hi GW WIlliams!!!
Quite a resume you have there...Do you have any utubes or video links to see some of your work?
PS. I was in Monterey this exact time last year. Very beautiful place. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | PLEASE KEEP IN MIND.. IF YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THE MODERATORS OF THE WELCOME CENTER, OR A NEW PERSON JOINING OF COURSE, YOU SHOULD NOT BE POSTING IN THIS THREAD.
I don't have a way to enforce this, but this thread is for NEW FOLKS SIGNING UP so the MODERATORS can grant them access to the rest of the site.
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Location: N Va | This topic asks new registrants to identify themselves. Here goes. Used to be a "Brit", now dual-national "Brit-American", "American-Brit", Whatever! Now living near DC (N Va). Of my mini-collection (nine guitars only.....sad, I know) my McInturff Glory Standard is most prized....... I think. At any rate the McInturff Forum's the only one I ever joined before today. That said, why do I rejoice in the e-mail address "Ovation12@....."? Woo'ed by my sole Ovation's "Collecter's Edition" moniker, perhaps. Nice marketing ploy, Kaman! Mine's the 1999 (Waterfall Bubinga etc) -a real beauty.
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Sorry Mate......couldn't resist.....
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Location: New York | Hi, folks. I'm Randy from Hopewell Junction, New York (although we refer to it as "Hopeless Junction").
I'm originally a professional drummer turned lawyer, who also plays guitar, bass and piano. Haven't played much in quite some time and, as I'm pushing 49, I rediscovered my muse recently. I pulled out my 1997 Ovation Balladeer in dark Bear Claw (a Sam Ash Special Edition I'm told), had her set up and restrung with DR Rare strings, and have been playin' up a storm. Thoroughly enjoying the journey, and glad to find this forum. |
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Location: Epworth, Yorkshire, England | Hi, My name is Mick and I live in Yorkshire, England.
Been playing since I was a teenager (now late 40s), mainly for relaxation and with friends but never in a band. No great talent but it's my therapy after a long day at the office.
Bought my first Ovation (the Ultra Deluxe) in 1984. It's a Korean built guitar but was way better than anything I'd had before, and has been my everyday guitar ever since. It's tone has improved with age.
Bought the beautiful Bergundy 30th Legend last year from a pro-musician in Scotland. Expected it to have some wear and tear but it is absolutely mint and hardly played. It sounds fantastic with the HFex pre-amp providing a wonderful variety of juiced sounds but also much more in yer face unplugged than the Ultra which is mellow by comparison. It's much lighter than the Ultra as well and the quality of workmanship and finish is stunning.
Always wanted a real GT Les Paul since I was a kid watching British 70s guitarists, strumming along on my tennis racquet.
The Custom Shop Strat is a beautiful transparent blue; looks and plays great.
Having compromised with copy guitars for many years, being able to acquire high end guitars has opened up a whole new chapter for my musical experience. I can now actually get a guitar to sound very close to those of my heroes.
Seriously envious of the prices you guys pay in the States. Typically, american guitars in UK are the same in Pounds as you pay in Dollars i.e. about 40% more at current rates.
My dream Ovation would be the OFCII. I followed the thread of the sales with great interest and enviously watched them go one by one. I contacted Al re: No.1 but with import duties to UK on top of the asking price, I'll have to dream a little longer. I just don't have that amount of cash available....yet!!! Amazed that I've seen Mr. Gallerinski selling his but it gives me hope that I may get my hands on one some day.
Visiting New York over Xmas 2010; staying in Times Square area. I would appreciate any members' tips for guitar shops and live music venues to visit while we're there.
Love the site
All the best from Blighty
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Location: USA | lizhou,F
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