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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Steve, send me an email and we can discuss a few 6 string options on a friendly payment plan. Had to see anybody do without a 6-string "O" when some of us can maybe help! ;) |
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Location: Fayetteville, NC | Stephen,
I sent you a privatem message and an email.
Be on the lookout. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | OK...here it comes.....
1st, I was told that the serial number would be low 3 digit....this meant to me maybe 104, 110, 120, etc.....
SN = #021 :D Unbelievable!
2nd. It is probably the most comfortable Ovation I have ever played from the feel of the body up against me. The contoured bowl really has a cozy, snug fit to it and it feels very secure..no chance of it slipping off!
3rd. The looks are very plain yet elegant. The single abalone on the 12 fret is very subtle yet has a quite beauty to it and the rosette radiates the various colors very nicely. Very Stately and Regal!
4th. The sound is big and full...much bigger than the bowl size would suggest. The neck plays very nice and I found that running leads or scales was effortless. The neck did seem a bit longer to me than some of the other "O"s that I have. I know this is just an illusion I can't explain but I did feel that it was a bit more difficult to play open chords than on some of my other "O"s. The projection is outstanding and plugged in to an acoustic amp just sounded fantastic! Again, I found myself running lead lines for what seemed about 5 minutes but what was in reality about 30 minutes.....it was that smooth and effortless.
5th How does it compare to the 30th Anniversary Legend, 1537, and 1681. Well, it is certainly in the same neighborhood but maybe just a notch below. I may change my mind after I have played it for a few weeks/months and let the sound come alive a little more. The open chording is still weirding me out....maybe just the way I was playing today and tomorrow it might feel fantastic.
OVERALL, the '05 is a definite grab. Great guitar for the money and it absolutely will find a place in my rotation. If you get a chance to own one, don't hesitate. |
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Location: SoCal | Stephen, congrats...shows that Kaman has held some back instead of shipping them to satisfy pre-orders.
The guy in charge of the NAMM auction specifically said that he didn't have the guitar but Kaman was sending it and it would be in the 100's.
I'm okay with the #035 but the other guys should have gotten lower numbers than those in the 100's. UNSAT! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Tony,
I was definately shocked by #21, especially since I was told it would be in the low hundreds.
I am not so sure that the guitar I received maybe wasn't the one on display at NAMM. It would explain the lower serial number and also the fact that it shipped out to me almost a week after they said it would.
Does anyone that went to NAMM and played the guitar remember looking at the serial number?
Anyway, I totally agree that the people that placed the '05 on preorder should be receiving the lowest serials. I wonder how much the size of the order plays into it. Maybe the overseas market says "I will place an order for 100 of the '05 collectors but I must received at least 75 of the first 100 made".
Oh well, happy to get it, play it, and own it :) . A very nice guitar. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Mixed emotions - Happy for you guys, but sad that I can't play along. Kind of like being a sick kid looking out the window at all the other's playing kick-ball. Sucks.
My memory might be cloudy on this one, but I don't think the '05 at NAMM had a serial number. At least not the one I played (I think there were 2 of them). Maybe I'm wrong. I don't get too hung up on serial numbers. Well, maybe the LAST one would be the most special. At least in my line of work, you don't want the first few serial numbers of anything - trust me!
Meanwhile I'll just sit here gazing at all these "old fashioned" guitars around me and dream of you guys with your new toys. Sure hope mom lets me out of the house to join the kick-ball game soon. |
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Location: SoCal | There were 3 of them at NAMM and I didn't look at the serial numbers at all. Sorry. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hizzoner
I just bumped this thread up so it would be easier for you to find today so you can post your review....assuming your fingers still work after playing that new '05 for hours! :D |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Thanks stephent. It's still on the truck for delivery... :eek: |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Alas... I am home from work ... and the UPS guy is not here yet... :(
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It is here. Back in a bit. :D :) :cool: |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Dang armordillos get in the way everytime! |
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Location: SoCal | this might be dangerous on Valentine's Day... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | If I didn't already know how this story was gonna turn out, I would be sitting on the edge of my seat ;) waiting to read the review! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Almost 5 hours later and no response from Hizzoner.
Either a political crisis has come up or the man is too busy playing his new "O" to tell us about it! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I can almost hear it:
"The stars at night, they shine so bright..." |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by stephent28:
The neck did seem a bit longer to me than some of the other "O"s that I have... bit more difficult to play open chords than on some of my other "O"s.
Stephen, Is it just when sitting? Could the contour be dictating a slight change in your normal playing position? |
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Location: Converse, Texas | :( Well... my guitar was damaged during shipment, but Al is squaring me away. I will have to wait a bit longer to experience the joy ... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Man that really sucks :(
UPS has seemed to be on a majpr tear lately.
I hope they don't screw up my FD14 that is due to arrive today. I don't think that one could be replaced quite as easily.
Good luck with the replacement. Good things come to those who wait :) |
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Location: Toronto | I've never had a problem with cross border shipping so I've never worried too much about it until now!!
I got Al to ship out the "05" to me last week, and I'm trying hard not to track the journey - makes the time go by too slow! I hope to come home from work one day this week and be surprised to see the packing slip...
I suspect I'll have to work from home the next day!!!
Dano |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Sorry to hear it Hizz.
For the tracking - post the Tracking number and we'll watch it for you! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Hizz...
That
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I'd ask what happened but you are probably in no mood to post about it. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | A supervisor is FINALLY coming today to look at the damage. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I hope it works out okay, Hizz.
Trust in karma. |
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Location: NJ | nothing to worry about I ship the mayor a new guitar either way. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Another good reason to go through a reputable Dealer!
The post about the Paypal retractions had me nervious here for a while. Many things can go sour but working with professionals has its payoff!
Thanks Al! I hope to be using you soon.
My Wife had a rare I'm-sorry-what-can-I-get-you moment the other day. I blurted out "shiny new red Adamas #47 remake". Not only did I ruin the moment but I think I gave SONAR a fixable target. :confused: |
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