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Location: CA | Beautiful and overpriced, like all Collectors.
I find it an unfortunate trend that Ovation seems intent on put Contour bodies on their Collectors series, at least judging from the last 4-5 year's worth. There are those of us out here who don't care for these bodies. I think the most beautiful guitar Ovation has made to date is the '04 Collectors. And there have been examples in offered for very good prices last year. But I see no reason to own one because of the contour. Yeah, my own little 'thing', I know. But here's my vote/plea to Ovation to put the 2010 model on a mid-depth body. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I assumed the contour bowls were what they thought were the wave of the future. That would be a good reason to put it on the 05 Collector's, but not necessarily on every one since. Do they still come with certificates certifying that this particular combination of materials and design won't be used again?
The 04 was a different animal. It wasn't meant to be innovative, it was meant to be a Commemorative, rather than a Collector. Those of us that are old school may agree it was the most beautiful, but other than the bearclaw spruce and the preamp, it was more like a reissue than a Collector. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The 04 Collector was a single epaulet Elite style. One proto was made and that's it. No collector. The Custom Legend Reissue came out and we more of less call it the "04 Collector" but there is nothing innovative about it, it's as MIB said a commemorative reissue guitar, and a darn nice one at that.
The 09 Collector is innovative in many ways, KOA, soundhole trim abalone/tortie, enhanced pre-amp. It's just damn freaking expensive. Wait until next year and you can probably get an FRG for $1000. Luckily they are only making 150 of them but I'm not sure there's 150 people that can tell it from the $500. celebrity model. |
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Location: big island | are 1943 ford cars and 2004 ovation collector guitars related? what i mean is, did they even make an '04 collector's? anyone got a photo of one? if there is such a thing, why is there none on the ovation website? or is that why the '04 is the best looking one? ;)
edit: i found a photo on dave's ovation gallery site. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | As Dave mentioned, there was a proto '04 collector but never an "official" issue. |
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Location: big island | thanks, stephen. dave and i posted at the same time so i missed his verbage. |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Slightly OT but I hated the contour bowl at first on the 06 and 07 but now I like it (or at least not bothered by it) :) |
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Location: New Hampsha | The BFLG member lifts his head from grazing and looks at the pretty guitar.
Is $3599 the suggested retail or the street price?
If it's the street price I think I'll wait until someone sits on one to buy one. :D |
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Location: CA | I'm sorry. I meant the '05 collectors as my vote for 'most beautiful'. The one with the simple clear spruce top and lovely abalone soundhole ring. Not sure where I got the '04' from. Must be the alzheimers kicking in again.
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Location: CA | Oops.Trying again...
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Location: CA | Oh well. You guys know which one I'm talking about. It's here on the OG website:
http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail&mid=1805 |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Mitzdawg, I believe that $3599 is the MSRP. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | AGREE. I love the looks of the 05 Collector. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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Location: Warren,Pa. | I only have a little bit of Koa on my Sweetwater Elite T, but I'll bet you it sounds just as nice as any of the guitars you're talking about.
...I know it's not as beautiful, but all the sound AND $650.
Sorry...John <>{ |
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Location: ms | Its a looker for sure but i can`t make myself spend close to that kind of money when you can find a D18, D28 or a J45 for $1300.00 or less in mint shape. Too many deals out there now to be buying new. What the crap am i saying i`ve got a brand new guitar coming in tomorrow.... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | That's what I was thinking. Enjoy that Gibby. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Beal:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz What Beal said.....
I love Koa guitars, and this one is a looker, but.....for that money? I'm quite sure it still sounds like an Ovation, and you can get that sound a lot cheaper. Maybe that celeb... |
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Location: East Tennessee | How does a KOA top compare with a mahogany?
Trader I know you have owned/played both. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Originally posted by Beal:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz What Beal said.....
I love Koa guitars, and this one is a looker, but.....for that money? I'm quite sure it still sounds like an Ovation, and you can get that sound a lot cheaper. Maybe that celeb...
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Sorry...couldn't resist. :D |
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Location: Keller, TX | I like it. I'll just wait until a used one pops up. With the economy like it is, I just can't buy a new one.
At least they didn't put a VIP on it! |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Ok, so am I the only one who thinks it's about time that there were real pricetags on Ovations?
Granted it's going to mean that it's less than likely that I will own a new Ovation, but it sure it nice to see a decent guitar at a decent price.
And just so you know exactly where I'm coming from... take note of the specific words the Guitar stores you when they describe that room with the Martins and Taylors and such in it. "That's the room with the EXPENSIVE guitars". They don't say that's the room with the better sounding or better or anything like that. "The more expensive". That's likely the reason Ovations are out on the shelves in most stores that have those rooms and not IN those rooms.
I'm glad to see Ovation starting to price their guitars to what they are worth. For anyone who has been to the factory and seen the process, care and effort put into the USA Made line, can you honestly say any of those guitars are really worth LESS than 3K ??? When I got my OFC guitar, as much as it was, I still feel it was a bargain. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Good points Miles. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | I agree, though quite honestly the look of this one does absolutely nothing for me. The '08 would be something I'd put the money into if I had it in hand, but this one's not my cup of tea.
I love the koa and the Celtic motif, but there's just too much solid black against that nice wood grain. Too dark and harsh for me. |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Originally posted by Beal:
Still seems they have not learned the Texas rule. OK ...
I'll bite whats the Texas rule??? |
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