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Location: Peoria, Illinois | I have now had this instrument (#124) for several weeks. Since I am relatively new to Ovation, it took me a while to come to some conclusions.
First the new bowl. By far and away, the most comfortable acoustic to sit and play. I think this feature alone makes the guitar very enjoyable and encourages more playing time. I have not tried to play it standing up.
Next, the looks. I think it has a very nice, understated elegance to it. Not too much with fancy decorations, a nice 12th fret inlay and rosette. Love the look of the Engelmann spruce top.
Finally, the tone. I have been thinking about this for a while, and keep comming back to bell-like. Just the right amount of low end, nice separation of mids, and clear treble. Very balanced. Easy to adjust the action just as you like, and I find Ovation to be unique in this aspect with removable shims and no sanding needed.
I have not explored the plugged in sound yet, but expect it to be solid in this area also. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Wait till You PLUG IT IN!!!!! :D
I think you will be pleasently suprised. |
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Location: Toronto | Plug it in man - plug it in!
I have the xlr going straight into a mixer, I have the 1/4 into a Fishman blender - 2 totally different tones. Kinda like having 3 top end guitars for one low price!
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Location: Tampa, Florida | I should have my '05 Collector's in less than 2 hours! Can't wait. |
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Location: Tampa, Florida | Wow. The 05 is an outstanding guitar. comfortable, great tone and projection. superb. I hope all Ovations going forward will be contour bowls. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | I still haven't plugged mine in! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The best NEW ovation I have ever bought. Dave |
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Location: Tampa, Florida | still loving it. Great job Ovation! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | A steal for the price! |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Love mine... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Does anyone know if the LX neck attachment on the 05 Collector is the same as other LX guitars? Just thinking wouldn't it be interesting to custom order an Elite LX or maybe Legend LX 12-string and have them use the new bowl on it ??? hey, I've done crazier things ... |
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Location: SoCal | Pretty certain it's the same.
I doubt if Ovation will put the new bowl on anything else until next year. |
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Location: NJ | $. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | To add momentum to what Dave said - using the ANS neck would made neck repairs, top repairs and such so much easier and cost effective.
It would also mean that we could swap necks around like we do with the solid bodies!
Wide, narrow, glossed or oiled? Dots, diamonds or Triangle inlays?
Slothead, Peghead or Broccoli Plume?
Are we ready for that much freedom? |
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Location: Peoria, Illinois | Thanks for the feedback. I will have to get an amp or PA just to hear this thing plugged in. I really like the thought of xlr and 1/4 inch options.
I played it last night and love it even more!! I have been distressed reading the long post about the Adamas slothead, but looking over my '05 Collector, the fit and finish are perfect (as is my LX GC 12-string). Great stuff. |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | The problems with the new slothead is an isolated "thing" in my view. I have several Ovations including the 2005 Collectors with perfect fit and finish. I'm absolutly sure that any problems with the slots will be taken care in good order from the factory. Personally I would not have a second thought ordering anything from Ovation sight unseen in the future. |
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Location: Warren, OH | I finally got a chance to see one after calling all the remotely local stores. I happened to call Sam Ash in the Mayfield Heights (Cleveland OH) area, and they had one! It was in the high-end section, along with the Taylors (I saw a couple that were well into the thousands), in a glass display cabinet. Interestingly enough, the salesman noted that they'd only had it in for a short time, maybe two weeks, tops. Strings were in near-unplayed condition. Sounded really nice in a Marshall acoustic amp.
Unfortunately, they'll have to wait for another one. S/N 194 has left the building. Can't wait to try it at church! |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | "...S/N 194 has left the building...."
Legally???
Enjoy regardless. |
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Location: Warren, OH | Of course. It was cold and snowy on Sunday afternoon, but even with my Nanook of the North coat on, I'd never fit the case under my clothing. And I just plain run too slow... |
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Location: USA | The 2005 collectors will be my first Ovation, should be here Thursday. From what I'm reading I think I made a good choice. I almost bought an Elite LX. This will be my first NEW guitar
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Location: Keller, TX | Welcome to the club Precher_Dan. You'll love the 2005 CE. I played one at Texas OFC. Great guitar. |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | I too played one at our Texas get together. Very nice. I think I needed to adjust hizzoner's strap up a little bit to have the contour fit my contour better! Welcome and congratulations on your first NEW guitar, great choice.
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Location: USA | Thanks.. This a great site lot of good info. This site really helped me make up my mind on weather to get the Elite LX or the 2005 collectors.
In my search for a guitar I played almost every brand in the 1000-2500 dollar range. Martins Taylors Gibsons Tachs Yamaha's Wasbburns Deans and the Elite LX beat them all. Best Sound, Action, Electronics and solid construction. Ovation seems to provide the biggest bang for the buck of all the major players.
My question is why is there such an either love em or hate em reaction to Qvation from the guitar community. Seems to me to be very little middle ground
Precher_Dan
2 more days till my 2005 collectors gets here |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | You're absolutely correct, there is no middle ground. People love them or hate them. You used the term "bang for the buck", which is a real strong point about Ovation. But you have to realize that to many, that is not an important factor in their guitar buying choice. I have no doubt you'll love your new guitar. |
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Location: Warren, OH | Just got a chance to use my 05 at Church this week. Didn't have the ground to shell cable, so I plugged in a 1/4 cable going to air. Probably looked a little funky but sounded nice. I look forward to using it more in the future... |
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'05 Collector Owners, thoughts?
