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Location: Phoenix AZ | Trader Jim brough this up in the Koa-09 thread. Says that guitar "could be the ultimate center hole Ovation". Got me thinking, just what IS the ultimate center hole Ovation ...
Certainly no one single answer, and depends on how you skew the question. Looks? Tough to beat a Custom Legend. Sound? FD14 definately stands out. The whole package? Maybe the K1111 reissue.
This is a tough one. Some various contenders in my opinion, not necessarily in order ...
1. X braced deep shiny bowls: my GC model #7 and the K1111 reissue continue to astound me and they have that classic Ovation look
2. FD14. 'Nuf said. Still to my opinion the best sounding wood topped guitar Ovation has ever built and by a wide margin.
3. 2004 CL Reissue. I can't believe I've never owned one of these, but the half dozen or so that I've played were very nice and the looks are just beautiful.
4. A braced legends and custom legends, special kudos to the JL3. That is one honking guitar and pretty as could be.
5. GC Reissue A brace. This one is a bit of a sleeper, being an Artist Bowl. But jeez louieze I love the sound and of course the classic looks (especially mine).
There's probably a bunch more - 82 Collector, 10th Anniversary, 09 Collector, Josh White, etc.
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | There isn't a best, they are all good.
The 97 Collector should at be on the list, though mine is still in Austin! :( |
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Location: Cincinnati | I've only played 2, the FD14 and the 1719 30CM.
1. FD14 for it's great sound and simple elegance.
2. 1719 30CM is a hard to beat combination of great sound and bling. |
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Location: SoCal | Everybody here knows that I'm a huge fan of A braced, deep bowl Ovations. But I also own an X braced late 60's Glen Campbell Deluxe Balladeer and used to own an X braced late 60's Deluxe Balladeer. Both great guitars. And I've played Toby's K1111 reissue and it's wonderful.
And I have an FD14 which is wonderful. Hard question. I guess for overall playability, I'd go with an deep bowl A braced guitar (many of the ones Toby listed are the same guitar but with different features, ie, the 30th CL is the same as the Lennon, just fancier and different electronics), with old X braced 60's guitars coming in a close second.
I don't have enough experience with the new LX models to judge them.... |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Here are my choices:
'81 1158-1 Custom Legend 12 Fret 12 String
'77 1615-1 Pacemaker 12 String
And for a Six string:
1976 1776 Bicentenial
Of course, the '82 Collectors is fine as well:
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | I'll put in another vote for either the 1719-30CM or the 1776. I don't know if it's something about that dark nutmeg stain they used, but the sound of that guitar is phenomenal.
As far as the ultimate, the 30CM is probably my first vote. |
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Location: Indiana | I'm a little partial to this one.
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Maybe a 1769 for the bling and electronics? |
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| Gotta go with Moody on this - A-braced deep bowl Legend - CL if ya like da bling. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I was waiting for someone else to mention the AD-II because it seems I'm the one always mentioning the AD-II.
So if no one else will mention the AD-II... I will.
The AD-II |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I just though that I should mention my K1111...
But my old-timey 1121 was sooo nice for a little artist bowl. It had a unique voice. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Jonmark Stone:
I'm a little partial to this one.
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Location: SoCal | All the 6 strings mentioned here (with the exception of JM's) are essentially, deep bowl A braced Legends, with varying amounts of bling and trim.
Anybody here partial to the new LX X braced guitars?
JM, if your custom CL is a mid depth bowl, then it should sound a lot like my GC RI and Toby's custom GC RI.
And Brad, I love DiMeola's, but again, it's basically a deep bowl A braced Legend (but a really great one)..... |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I would sure put up my CL without hesitation, but I would also like to get my hands on that '09, as I think it may give them all a run for the money. |
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Location: Indiana | Yeah moody, Mid depth, A braced. It's very warm and balanced but not a boomer. Smaller voice but a really nice flavor.
I've only played one LX and it was a noisy surrounding. I remember thinking it sounded more like a Balladeer. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | 30th CM is a definite contender, along with the Josh reissue, and the Balladeer. Of course there's the FD, and any A braced Legend, then there's the 97 collector..... etc. I still like the looks of that one Al has. Koa has a special place in my heart. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I only heard the 09C in a noisy trade show hall so couldn't really tell how it sounded. Sure is pretty, but for $1000. less I still think the Lost Art Koa Special is a better looking guitar. |
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Location: PDX | '05 Collector deserves a mention.
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Location: SoCal | I have had six of the CL 1719-30CM (now, just two)...every one perfect. |
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Location: Texas | I have played Ovations for over 30 years and have owned almost every model and my favorites are the "Artist" series, for many reasons.
1627 "Glen Campbell Artist"
1621 "Artist"
1624 "Country Artist"
And these are the only 3 models I still own.
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Location: Cherry Hill, NJ | My CL 1619 1982 model is one of the best guitars ever made. The neck and intonation are perfect. This guitar truly sounds like a classic Martin, and plays like a Strat. The electronics are dated, like Fender tube amps. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | My CL 1619 1982 model is one of the best guitars ever made. The neck and intonation are perfect. This guitar truly sounds like a classic Martin, and plays like a Strat. The electronics are dated, like Fender tube amps. ...
You should hear what it sounds like with the OP Pro Studio! |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Though I've had a couple CL's over the years - the FD is still my Top Dog (though I appreciate the vote Sergio offered on the Artists!)... |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by gh1:
'05 Collector deserves a mention. Deserves a lot more than a mention. As far as I'm concerned, there's your winner right there. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Well, we've named about every center hole model there is.
Tastes come and go. Now-a-days we seem to be on a burst finish kick. Many of the models mentioned only differ in the amount of bling.
If I had to choose, I'd to go with the one model that has recieved consistant praise over the years dispite any current fad.
Ladies & Gentleman... may I present...
The FD-14. |
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What Is The Ultimate Centre Hole Ovation ?
