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Standingovation
Posted 2016-08-11 12:10 PM (#528164)
Subject: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Phoenix AZ		Want to give a shout out to Ovation ASIA.

I've always been pretty critical of the quality (lack of) on Celebrity and AX version instruments. But give credit where credit is due, the instrument I just purchased is pretty darn nice for the money.

I've got a pretty high end Collings mandolin which is the cat's meow, but I wanted something with a pickup that you wouldn't mind throwing in the trunk of the car or bang around with a bunch of your drunk buddies at a jam session. So I picked up one of the new AX model mandos and I've got to say I'm pretty darn impressed.

Nobody would mistake it sonically or visually with the Collings, but the darn thing is literally 1/10 TH the price. Compared to previous applause and celebrity mandos I have owned, this new AX is a significant step up in terms of fit finish and quality. Very nicely done.

I have not taken my own photos yet so below is just one from the Ovation site. Don't poo poo this model just because it's called AX. It's a hell of a deal if you ask me.

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Nancy
Posted 2016-08-11 12:14 PM (#528165 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: RE: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		It is really nice to hear, especially from someone who knows the "Tip-Top of the Line", that the new Asian models have improved significantly under DW's Standards!

Has anyone else gotten a new import model that they have any insight on too?
This is really nice to hear, Thank You StandingOvation!

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Damon67
Posted 2016-08-11 7:34 PM (#528172 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Jet City		I'm waiting to check out a Koa Uke
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Cavalier
Posted 2016-08-11 9:44 PM (#528176 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: undisclosed		I still like my patched up Celebrity mando, plus it's red.
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ovie26
Posted 2016-08-12 8:41 PM (#528190 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: Pittsburgh		Good info...thanks Standing O!
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2016-08-14 7:58 AM (#528197 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains		I found a used Adamas mando hanging on a obscure wall in the attic of a music shop along the central coast of Calif. I passed it up the first time but probably won't next time. I am sure it is still there.
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Standingovation
Posted 2016-08-16 11:00 PM (#528245 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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moody, p.i.
Posted 2016-08-16 11:19 PM (#528246 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: SoCal		I have to admit that I like the look of no epi's and the herringbone binding
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Edited by moody, p.i. 2016-08-16 11:20 PM
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Cavalier
Posted 2016-08-17 10:38 AM (#528254 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: undisclosed		I agree, the epi's are just decoration that probably mute the top somewhat. Still a laminate top? The binding is a nice touch.
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Standingovation
Posted 2016-08-17 12:10 PM (#528255 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Phoenix AZ		These have solid tops.
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PEZ
Posted 2016-09-13 3:49 AM (#528767 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Nashville TN.		Well I was about ask about the quality of these.... I thinking about buying one. I have friend who want to play mando.... How close are they to USA made ones?
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alpep
Posted 2016-09-13 5:09 AM (#528768 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: NJ		I have an Adamas mando in stock new for sale
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TAFKAR
Posted 2016-09-13 5:45 AM (#528769 - in reply to #528768)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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alpep - 2016-09-13 8:09 PM I have an Adamas mando in stock new for sale

 

Almost makes me want to learn mandolin.

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MWoody
Posted 2016-09-13 7:42 AM (#528771 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Upper Left USA		Naked Epi's is a clean look!

Thanks Dave!
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sycamore
Posted 2016-09-15 3:01 AM (#528811 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: Cork, Ireland		How loud is it acoustically? My non Ovation A-style struggles to get heard at Irish trad sessions where amps are much frowned upon.
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sycamore
Posted 2016-09-15 3:02 AM (#528812 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: Cork, Ireland		I highly recommend learning mandolin by the way
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Standingovation
Posted 2016-09-15 5:48 AM (#528813 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Phoenix AZ		This is my 4th Ovation mandolin and none of them are very loud acoustically.
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sycamore
Posted 2016-09-15 6:37 AM (#528814 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: Cork, Ireland		Dang. I'm looking for an excuse to get an O mandolin!
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Standingovation
Posted 2016-09-15 9:08 AM (#528815 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Phoenix AZ		Hey, the Ovation mandolins are great. Plugged in they would be my first choice and is exactly why I bought this one. But if you are looking for that real loud cutting traditional f-style sound you might need to look elsewhere.
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d'ovation
Posted 2016-09-15 12:11 PM (#528819 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: Canada		<p>deleted</p>

Edited by d'ovation 2016-09-15 12:38 PM
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Bradf4rd
Posted 2016-09-15 8:25 PM (#528834 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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Location: CT		Glad to see the positive review on the recent mando models and I do like the epi-less look. There was a scathing review of the AX model on another mandolin site a few years ago, mainly due to poor set-up issues so hopefully that has been remedied. My understanding is that there will not be any Ovation mandolins built in the USA for at least this year. You can't beat them plugged in, and they stay in tune very well, which you really appreciate when you have to deal with 8 strings.
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Cavalier
Posted 2016-09-20 8:38 PM (#528934 - in reply to #528197)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando


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ProfessorBB - 2016-08-14 5:58 AM

I found a used Adamas mando hanging on a obscure wall in the attic of a music shop along the central coast of Calif. I passed it up the first time but probably won't next time. I am sure it is still there.


So what shop whereabouts in CA Prof?
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PEZ
Posted 2016-09-28 5:42 PM (#529029 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Nashville TN.		I got new Mando..... This almost sounds like vintage F Style unplugged ..... these are steal Thanks Al.


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Standingovation
Posted 2016-09-28 9:42 PM (#529031 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Phoenix AZ		NICE !!! yeah these are really amazing for how little they cost. practice up and let's see your next video.
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PEZ
Posted 2016-09-28 10:33 PM (#529033 - in reply to #528164)
Subject: Re: First Impressions New Ovation Mando



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Location: Nashville TN.		LOL need to learn how to play it
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