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bafoofa
Posted 2014-02-19 9:48 PM (#482404)
Subject: Elite T USA score and now questions



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I found a used one in very good condition at GC and snagged it as a replacement for my cracked 1112 Custom Balladeer.

The sound is amazing. I love my new toy but now I have a few questions.

1) Does anyone know what model Ovation case fits it? I emailed Sweetwater and they couldn't tell me.
2) What should be used to clean the top since it is the textured finish like the bowl?

Many thanks!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-02-19 10:08 PM (#482405 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions



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If your Elite T is 1778T or 2078T it would be an 8158 molded case.
Or an 8358 Zero Gravity foam and cloth bag.

If it is a 1868T it is an 8117 hard case, 8317 foam bag.

LOOK HERE

Congratulations... Post Pics.
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kentrookie
Posted 2014-02-19 10:09 PM (#482406 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions


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8158-0 Molded Case
MOLDED CASE - DEEP & MID.......but I defer to OMA to verify as he has cornered the market on T's.......
For cleaning I use slightly damp cloth....
They are awesome guitars.
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kentrookie
Posted 2014-02-19 10:11 PM (#482407 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions


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He beat me to it again
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bafoofa
Posted 2014-02-19 10:14 PM (#482408 - in reply to #482406)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions



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Thanks! It is a 1778 T mid depth based on my deep bowl 1112.
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bafoofa
Posted 2014-02-20 8:42 AM (#482421 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: RE: Elite T USA score and now questions



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Here is a picture of my Elite T 1778 USA

Elite T

I can already see that I need to perform some fretboard cleaning.  Again, the sound on this is amazing!

 

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Patch
Posted 2014-02-20 10:11 AM (#482424 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: RE: Elite T USA score and now questions



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These are great guitar with astonishing tone! Congrats!

I have a case that will fit. Check you PM's
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CanterburyStrings
Posted 2014-02-20 10:24 AM (#482425 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions


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Congratulations! Without a doubt, these are some of the very best O's ever made! I know I've said before that if one can't afford an Adamas, this is the next best thing, and I stand by my statement.
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Puppetman
Posted 2014-02-20 7:43 PM (#482443 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions


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Hope no one will be upset if I ask a stupid question about these guitars. Can you tell the difference in the USA model from the imports from just looking at pictures of the the different ones (black only models)?
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stonebobbo
Posted 2014-02-20 8:05 PM (#482445 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions



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Yep. USA have an ebony fretboard ... imports are (stained) rosewood. You can see the difference.
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Puppetman
Posted 2014-02-20 8:51 PM (#482449 - in reply to #482404)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions


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Much appreciated!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-02-20 9:19 PM (#482454 - in reply to #482443)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions



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Puppetman - 2014-02-20 5:43 PM

Hope no one will be upset if I ask a stupid question about these guitars. Can you tell the difference in the USA model from the imports from just looking at pictures of the the different ones (black only models)?

Korean T's have two dots on the bridge where the bolts are...
USA T's don't have bolts.

Korea T's don't have Truss Rod Covers like most USA T's.
BUT, some of the older Elite T's have a Kaman Bar neck... no truss rod cover.
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bafoofa
Posted 2014-02-21 11:04 AM (#482471 - in reply to #482443)
Subject: Re: Elite T USA score and now questions



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Puppetman - 2014-02-20 7:43 PM

Hope no one will be upset if I ask a stupid question about these guitars. Can you tell the difference in the USA model from the imports from just looking at pictures of the the different ones (black only models)?


I had the same question prior to buying mine. I found these two postings in the forum that helped me make the decision to get the USA T instead.

http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=30159&posts=22&highlight=elite%20t%20vs%20elite%20tx&highlightmode=1#M400640


http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=29530&posts=17&highlight=elite%20t%20vs%20elite%20tx&highlightmode=1#M390155

Both provided comparisons and insight between the models.

 

 

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