I've gotta get my spectacles prescription checked - I was sure you said 'upgrading my bladder'...

What do you mean by "a faded sound"?

I assume you know that there are a number of different bowl sizes with Ovations. The deep bowls are renowned for being acoustic powerhouses and the shallow bowls lack that bottom end, yet all of the bowl sizes sound similar plugged in. (Assuming the same preamp)

Another thing to consider with acoustic guitars is that what YOU hear is different to what your AUDIENCE hears. if you find something you think you like, ask somebody else to play something on it (in your style) to see if it's really what you think.