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Location: McLean, VA | Originally posted by lanaki:
i just spoke with the "guitar pro" at that store regarding the vxt. if he's the pro, i'd rather speak with their night janitor who probably knows alot more about that store's stock. i'm awaiting his return call after he finds about the obvious questions, does it come with a case?, what condition is it in?
he went to look for it in the store and came back on the line to tell me he couldn't find it. i asked him if he knew what it looked like. he didn't even know the vxt was not a typical roundback ovation... went back to look and found it. :rolleyes: Yeah, they don't know a whole lot there... :) |
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Location: big island | the word is, the vxt does not come with a case at that price and it has a few dings on front and back as it was a floor demo model. "no cracks and in "perfect working order" still a good price ($794) but i think i'll pass. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "Jedi... he will never be..." |
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Location: big island | he just called me back and said he found the case so, yes, the price includes it. now i'm deliberating... |
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Location: west | wondering did you go for it? |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Randy just in case you need a good reason to buy.
This could be you. :D :eek: :p |
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Location: big island | thanks, phil. you helped me make my final decision. |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by GVJIM:
wondering did you go for it? phil helped me to face reality and i got scared.
think i'll wait and keep watch for a natural EA68. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Randy, my personal observation . . . the EA Viper produces a tone that is just a bit more "acoustic" to my ears than the VXT panned all the way to acoustic. However, if and when you need to mix in more electric, or switch to heavy electric, the VXT is, of course, much better. |
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Location: big island | thank you for your insight on this brad. since i knew you had them both, i was planning on pm'ing you about the "acousticness" comparison. the local style music we play at our gigs is primarily acoustic in tone. the price of this vxt jump-started me a bit. shipping the guitar to hawaii would put the cost at a grand and i do not know what "a few dings" is in the mind of the guitar pro at this store. but the scariest unknown is if playing a vxt will make me resemble rastajeff or not. has it had that effect on you yet? although his shoes do go nicely with the rug... |
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Location: McLean, VA | Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that I went ahead and picked up the C2078LX today. My decision was made a bit easier since the 1778T and 2077LX were both already sold, and I decided against the VXT (which is still available if anyone is looking for a deal), since I really wanted a true Acoustic/Electric.
Anyway, it's a beautiful instrument, and I really love the sound out of it - very rich and full (haven't tried it plugged in - I'm assuming I need to get an actual acoustic amp). It's great to finally own an Ovation after wanting one for so long, and I am really happy to have been able to get such a nice instrument at the price I did.
Thanks again for all of your advice! I'll try and take some pictures of it soon.
-Zadillo |
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Location: Utah | Nice get! You can play it through a regular amp, but it will sound a lot better through an acoustic amp. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | After reading all the previous posts, it sounds like you got the one you really wanted from the start. I know the feeling though, when there are so many choices it can sometimes cloud our view. Congratulations and welcome to the board! Oh yeah ... you may want to start putting away some money now, because if you are anything like the rest of us you'll be starting a collection of Ovations. |
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Location: west | Glad to hear you got what you wanted and are happy with it Zadillo, it's a fantastic guitar in looks and playability.
:-( You wouldn't have wanted the 1778T as it has a bellying up bridge and it's being returned. |
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