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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | Hello everyone. I have been checking out ebay, and looking at different collector series guitars when they become available. It got me thinking, what is the favorite collector series guitars of the different members of the fan club? If you have a favorite collectors series guitar, please tell me why it is your favorite...Paul Hebert |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | 1997 Parlor guitar. This was a really radical departure for Ovation that in hind sight didn't seem to go over too well with the majority of guitar buyers. Maybe that's why I like it - because most others don't. But hat's off to Ovation for going out on a limb and taking a chance. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it does not.
In general I'm a little critical of Ovations collectors strategy. Collectors guitars don't show up like clockwork every 12 months, nor does simply offering a new color finish or some other feature constitute collectability. Granted some of the collectors versions over the years were introductions of features or finishes that later made their way into the main line. And these truely were unique and should be considered collectors versions. But sadly other years seemed to just be a last minute rush job to get something out on time and call it a "collector". And to offer a Celebrity version and call it a collector? Come on, guys.
So for various reasons I would vote for the 97 Parlor. Especially I would like to find one of the less common nylon stringed versions. Does anyone here know how many of them were nylons? Does anyone here have a nylon one? For sale?
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | My favorite Collectable hasn't showed up yet. It is the deep throated copy of the Ovation that started it all, the one that came close to matching the Martin discussed in other posts. The copy of the early models that had that acoustic sound nailed as W-2 has described, but gave way to manufacturing "improvements" that muted the sound. |
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Location: NJ | 2001 redwood top |
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Location: Scotland | I'm with Dave on the '97 |
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Location: SoCal | 87 for full body guitar, 97 for uniqueness. |
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Location: Bethel, Me | 2002 African Cherry. Plays and looks beautiful. |
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | 1987 with bearclaw top and 1987 in black..then 1982 |
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Location: So. Cal. | 1987 All the way and 1987 12-string (Thanks again, Sam)!!
I like it so much, I bought aother one (slightly beaten-up) '87 to play at home as a practice guitar.
Just me and my Adamas! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | My 83 proto with a natural beasrclaw top. Why?, it really sounds good, has an openess usually only seen in others like Collings and others. The bone saddle helps too.
2nd place is the 87 |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | My '93 collectors because of the way the saddle is "canted" 15 degrees away from the nut putting more downward force on the top and the pick-up causing it to sound fantastic!!!!
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | This question was asked before I think? 93 collectors for me. I like traditional spruce tops and this one is built for sound. One of the better sounding ovation guitars I have played. Very "natural" look with a thin satin finish and somewhat understated. |
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | Bill ,did you mean to say 93 instead of 83 ??The 83 was a greyburst,not a natural top.. Please say yes because i hate the 83 collectors ..The 93 was probably the best sounding overall Ovation collectors guitar i have ever played..But i just love the 87 as my all time number one collectors.It has the total package.. |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | I would have to disagree with the previous post. Worst looking collectors is the 1988. Pewter color is just god awful on the elite. I have never seen it in person, and don't care to. A picture says a thousand words.
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Location: Tennessee | My favorite would have to be the 2000 ... mostly because it's the one I own. ;) But it has the most amazing, three dimensional lacewood top on it. Absolutely stunning to look at. Simple furnishings, but very good sound from the mid-bowl and mahogany-sounding top. XLR out and Optima is a nice feature.
I'd buy an '82 if I can find a decent price on a good one. Anyone got one in a basement somewhere? |
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Location: Texas | I am glad to hear that a few of you dig the 1997 parlor guitar. I have been looking at one at a local guitar shop for the last year. I think I have him down to what I want to pay. This is a new guitar that they lost years ago in the store room. They are not even Ovation dealers anymore. Keep your asses out of the Nashville guitar shops...this one is mine.
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | 45Flint said the 88's are ugly.
He also said he hadn't seen one in person. Pictures don't always do justice to the item being photographed.
I think my 88 is quite nice, a pretty color, and a neat departure from the "Norm".
But, to each his own. |
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Location: So. Cal. | Althought the 88 is not my favorite, it's still a very unique and good looking guitar. I have received a lot of compliemnts from both players and non-players. The pewter finish has a metalic hue and it looks great on stage.
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Location: High, in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado | I've got to go with the Ovation 2002 AC Collectors Edition... The reason, I just bought one...
You folks are costing me money. :D
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Location: Long Island, NY | HI all, since one of my collection is an '88 also I figure I should put my two cents in... very pretty and unique look, feels great, plays well... however the sound acoustically is poor definitely needs the amp. I'm going back to my 12 string now :)
Dave
p.s.: thanks to Moody who dropped me the link to the OFC.. glad to know there are other Ovation sickos out there somewhere |
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Location: nashville | hey, i'm new to this site, but not to ovation. bought my first one in 1978, a stereo legend. have had my 1997 collectors edition for four years, and absolutely love it. i've played with friends that have taylors and martins and i can hold my own soundwise without having to plug it up.
someone asked about nylon strings and i have used them on my 97 on occasion. just make sure they have the round ends like steel and it's good to go. thanks for a good place to share about ovations. being in nashville, it's all about takamines & gibsons which are not my thing.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I would think that just putting ball end nylon strings on the 97 collector (or any steel string acoustic guitar for that matter) would nto yield satisfactory results. Did you have trouble with the nut? My guess is that the thicker nylon strings (G-B-E) would not sit properly in the slots. Also, if I'm not mistaken the intonation setup on the individual saddles would also be off, especially on the treble strings. Did you notice any problems? Also curious if the pickup system worked OK. I might be tempted to try this conversion myself. Dave |
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Location: Yerington,NV | I'm new to ovation's and just bought my first one off the bay for $300.it's an 1983 collectors I've played alot of different guitars over the years, and think this is a great guitar.It plays and sounds wonderful.
Frank :D |
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | Question for rx7dr (Dave)
Does that RX7 stand for a rotary powered car, another advanced bit of engineering that hasn't been given it's due?
Just noticed it as I was contemplating Ovation's foray into advanced technology, would those two go together?
I've always wanted one of those rotary engine sports cars. I think that is why I like Ovations.
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Location: Long Island, NY | Yes Bailey... I confess... got into RX7s as a mechanic for Mazda back in '79 ( first Ovation was '78)... Specialized in the rotary motors and modifications at my own shop. I guess I do like the unique/ high tech/ fun stuff. Changed careers 5 years ago but still playing guitar :)
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