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  Joined: November 2006 Posts: 2241
  Location: Simpsonville, SC | In the past month I decided to pull out my 30 year old Epiphone and try to learn to play the guitar again (after 20 years). I have always wanted an Ovation, so I went to a local shop and picked up a Used 1867 Legend. (slightly damaged top, but still sounds great).  I wanted more sound acoustically and began to search the net for Ovation info.  That's when I came across this this great forum.  I read through all the topics and finally decided that I would purchase the 1778LX.  I recieved it two weeks ago and couldn't be happier.  A shim was removed for easier playability (thanks for that suggestion).  I am amazed at the wealth of knowledge here and appreciative of the same.  I look forward to browsing and occasionally posting.  
  
 Thanks again or as we say in the South...Thank YA!! | 
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  Joined: August 2006 Posts: 2804
  Location: ranson,wva | welcom to the club!! good choice on the new o'..jason | 
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  Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12759
  Location: Boise, Idaho | There are a few of us that had similar layoffs.  It doesn't take long to catch back up. During your layoff, they invented tabs and the internet, so you can learn more faster. | 
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  Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145
  Location: Marlton, NJ | I had a layoff like that as well... almost 25 years. Catching up has been a blast! | 
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   Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13996
  Location: Upper Left USA | Good choice!  
  
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   Joined: August 2005 Posts: 3736
  Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:  
During your layoff, they invented tabs and the internet, so you can learn more faster.  They've also invented 'slow it down' software like    Rifster  and    Amazing Slow Downer , which I find much quicker and easier to learn a new song than tabs, which I struggle with. | 
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   Joined: July 2005 Posts: 3410
  Location: GA USA | Welcome, Southern Brutha!  
  
Muz, I have Amazing Slow Downer, but I haven't used it for learning songs, only transposing backing tracks. I'll hafta play more with it. | 
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  Joined: June 2004 Posts: 580
  Location: NW NJ | Welcome, and glad you've picked up a few good tips here.  There's lots more to discover. Excellent choice with the 1778LX - beautiful guitar ... Play On! | 
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