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Location: Israel | Hi all,
I am in the last stages of deliberation about purchasing a new Ovation. The choice is between the two above nylon string models, as shown here: http://www.ovationguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=2303
http://www.ovationguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=2301
Unfortunately for me, I have no possibility of hearing either model before I order.
I'd like to know what you think about the possible sound differences and projection qualities of either guitar, when played unplugged . Both have deep contours, but the Classic has a top of AAA Cedar, the Artist is solid spruce. There is a difference in bracing, but I don't know if this is significant.
I play fingerstyle only. The other differences (frets to neck, width at the nut, etc.) are less important to me. I'm looking for the best sound, which means sweet, balanced, and projecting well.
Until now I have played on a 1613.
I'd very much appreciate advice on this.
Thanks,
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Frets to neck is a HUGE issue. Go with the 12 fretter, 2073. Cedar tops and nylons strings are the best combination. |
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Location: Israel | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Frets to neck is a HUGE issue.
For playability, I'm aware of this. But does this affect sound, too? |
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Location: SoCal | Frets to neck (12 vs. 14) plays a part in the the 12 fret will place the bridge more in the center of the lower bout of the guitar. A better place for tone.
I'd also go with the cedar top. Has a more mellow sound right off the bat..... |
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Location: Israel | Thanks, moody. Cedar and 12 frets seems to be the preferred option here. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Cedar tops and nylons strings are the best combination. I've heard this often enough to put a plan into action. Patience Patch.....Patience. ;) :cool: |
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Location: Israel | If you hear something often enough on this forum, does this make it true? |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by joe n:
If you hear something often enough on this forum, does this make it true? Maybe, maybe not. But there's a lot of good advice here. And when you've been around long enough, you start to get an idea about which members have similar preferences regarding sound, playability, etc.
Folks I've come to trust opinion-wise have independently stated 12-fret/cedar/nylon is something they like the sound of, and that's good enough for me. :) |
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Location: Israel | Originally posted by Patch:
Folks I've come to trust opinion-wise have independently stated 12-fret/cedar/nylon is something they like the sound of, and that's good enough for me. :) [/QB] No reason it shouldn't be good enough for me. |
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Location: Angoulême - France | Acoustically the best choice is indisputably 2073LX. Differences to explain that are : 12 frets, cedar top and the longer scale length on the 2073.
Remy
PS : but I love YOUR CA 1674 Paul ! |
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Location: SoCal | Remy, I'm glad you still enjoy that guitar. It was tough to sell. Acoustically, not great, but plugged in, tremendous. Add to that one of the most beautiful tops I've ever seen (and in perfect shape after 27 years, and one of the most comfortable guitars I've ever played.
And after 4 1/2 years Remy, I think it's safe to say that it's your guitar now. May it give you many many years of enjoyment..... |
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