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Location: Adairsville, GA | As I have said on another thread, I am looking for a new Ovatiaon (read, another Ovation). I have looked at several used Ovations and just now saw wehre Mr. Ovation has posted the Model Numbers Decoded thread. I am very greatful for that. It is and will be a great help. My question came about because of the GC code which indicates that a guitar was built for Guitar Center. Here is my question .... Is there any difference in the quality or in any other way of those guitars compared to an Ovation that was sold in a regular music store. I have been watching one on Craig's List that has a GC code and has the flamed finish. Any input will be greatly appreciated. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I've played some very hinky off shore Ovations at Guitar Center. That said, I own a Elite GC model (mid bowl, gloss black, spauled maple eppies) ... that is nick named the Over Achiever. It's not on par with my AD-II or UTE, but for what it is, it's really good. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I don't think that the manufacturing quality is vastly different.
It may be that the specs are different.
I have a USA-made GCS771, which is a Balladeer Special made for GC...
The major difference being an "Abalone" rosette.
I had a GC057 Celebrity, a CC057 for GC...
"Abalone" rosette, plus an OP4BT preamp instead of an OP-20.
Apparently GC likes them "Abalone" rosettes.
A GC Celebrity... is still a Celebrity.
A USA-made GC Ovation was still made at New Hartford.
That probably wasn't much help.
Edited by Old Man Arthur 2016-01-29 2:23 PM
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Location: Utah | My daughter has a red flame GC guitar. Made in USA. I don't think there is any difference in quality or attention to detail between the GC and non-GC models. You may find some minor differences in things such as specific model of preamp, fretboard wood (ebony vs rosewood), finish on the tuners (chrome vs painted). But I believe the parts are the same as you'd find on any USA made O, just that the non-GC equivalent might have slightly different cosmetics.
My daughter's former bandmate had a GC178 which was the equivalent of a 1778LX. Her guitar IIRC had a maple neck rather than the 5 piece skunk stripe neck on the LX version. It was a stellar sounding O, btw, one of the best I've ever heard.
A GC model isn't going to be inferior but it may have those minor differences in cosmetics or features. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Oh... (brain lock)
Are you talking about a GCXT Flamer?
I have a Red Flame GCXT and an Orange Flame 1778T...
Same guitar. Same Quality. Same Everything.
Except that my GCXT older and has "limited run" serial number of 117/200.
(no, it is not a shiny bowl flame model)
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Location: Jet City | GC code just means Ovation built a model according to Guitar Center's specs.
Some were 'special' runs like the GCXT and or the 1779-5GC. Some were to build a more affordable model like the GCS771 or the S868-4GC
Here are a few I've had.
GCXT-RF
S868-4GC
1779-5GC
I still have this one...
1777-4GC
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Location: Adairsville, GA | Thanks for the input everyone. This particular one is listed as CGXT. I suspect that they meant GC instead of CG but what do I know. It is orange with lighter orange flames. It is listed at $475 with a case. At the same time there is another GCXT that looks identical. They are asking $1900. |
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Location: Utah | The $1900 is a wee bit optimistic! |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Dooley the Clown - 2016-02-05 11:22 AM This particular one is listed as CGXT. I suspect that they meant GC instead of CG but what do I know. Peut-être qu'il est français? |
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