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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | I really hope that someone gets pictures of all the new Models and Specials that will be coming. I think we are going to see some extremely cool things coming down the line from DW, they have graphic technology that is phenominal!! Would LOVE to see some of that creativity on a guitar! The Custom Designs would be limitless!! It could really change the market! |
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Location: NJ | th'50th AnnivesaryModels are SPECf@ckin'TACULAR!! |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | cliff - 2015-10-26 3:46 PM
th'50th AnnivesaryModels are SPECf@ckin'TACULAR!!
We *KNOW* that Cliff, we want to see PICTURES!!!! LOL!!!!! 
(Ooops! Just saw the pictures on the Homepage - HOLY BUCKETS!!!)
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Location: New Hartford CT | It was a beautiful day, I was able to meet several OFC members like Miles and Damon and PEZ...many more. I spent a lot of time hanging out with Patch, what a great guy.
When I pulled into the lot I spotted a few of the OFC gang hiding out in the back lot acting suspiciously. That's how I knew it was the OFC. Followed up with a sign-in at Delaney Parrot Tavern. Man, what a cool place to hang out...and see REO!!! Afterwards everyone took a quick tour of the shop and ogle the work in progress. I'm sure there will be more to come here.
And one other thing, Arumako, your flowers were well received!
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Location: Thredbo, NSW, Australia | Thanks Geo for the report.
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Location: Maine | Well I took the drive from Hartford to New Hartford during the commuting hours. Made it to the factory at 10 minutes past 5 p.m.
Everyone was cleared out, and the pub was even closed. I knew the event would be over but thought there might have been a chance to visit at the pub. Beautiful senic ride through RT 44. Sad to see Ovation out in the back of the old mill, but still glad they are there. I look forward to the full report , TJR |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Holy ----!!! Those guitars are beautiful. I love the Phoenix. It's perfect. I was hoping I wouldn't like them so I could live without Ovation GAS pains for a while longer. Looks like I may have to postpone retirement again. Although I'd probably never buy one, I thought the two soundhole tribute to the Adamas prototype was also brilliant. DW and the Ovation crew have really done a nice job of paying tribute to the Ovation history with some gorgeous guitars. I hope this brings back the glory days. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | Mark in Boise - 2015-10-26 4:12 PM
Holy ----!!! Those guitars are beautiful. I love the Phoenix. It's perfect. I was hoping I wouldn't like them so I could live without Ovation GAS pains for a while longer. Looks like I may have to postpone retirement again.
Ha! I've already informed SWMBO that I intend to get a 50th Anniversary Ovation to go with my 50th Anniversary Corvette. She gave me a sideways glance, but didn't say no. (she did ask how much I'm expecting to spend, however...) |
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Location: Nashville TN. | cliff - 2015-10-26 3:46 PM
th'50th AnnivesaryModels are SPECf@ckin'TACULAR!! That may be an understatement |
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Location: Nashville TN. | News coverage
http://www.courant.com/community/new-hartford/hc-ovation-reo-speedw...
http://foxct.com/2015/10/26/connecticut-guitar-company-up-for-an-en...
http://www.wfsb.com/story/30354429/ovation-guitars-factory-reopens-... |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | Mark in Boise - 2015-10-26 6:12 PM
Holy ----!!! Those guitars are beautiful. I love the Phoenix. It's perfect. I was hoping I wouldn't like them so I could live without Ovation GAS pains for a while longer. Looks like I may have to postpone retirement again. Although I'd probably never buy one, I thought the two soundhole tribute to the Adamas prototype was also brilliant. DW and the Ovation crew have really done a nice job of paying tribute to the Ovation history with some gorgeous guitars. I hope this brings back the glory days.
I was hoping for the same thing.... But the second I saw that 2 hole Adamas, and the Phoenix, I started going over in my head everything involved in removing all those string swings, and re-spacing the entire cave.... You know, I don't own one slot head, yet... Hmmm....
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | What are the epaulets made from? Are these gold leaf? 
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Location: moline,illinois | DanSavage - 2015-10-26 7:41 PM
What are the epaulets made from? Are these gold leaf?
If thats the 50th anniversary custom elite body its supposed to have gold leaf epi's and purfling.
I want to know about those necks,they look like flame maple....sweet |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Nancy - 2015-10-26 2:50 PM
I really hope that someone gets pictures of all the new Models and Specials that will be coming. I think we are going to see some extremely cool things coming down the line from DW, they have graphic technology that is phenominal!! Would LOVE to see some of that creativity on a guitar! The Custom Designs would be limitless!! It could really change the market! I posted some picts on its own thread |
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Location: CT | Sounded pretty darn good to me when it was being played during the REO Speedwagon songs during the event! |
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Location: Yokohama, Japan | GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing all the pictures here and on FB! Man those new models look incredible! I think I will sell my whole collection just to own one of those 50th Anniversary Models!
Peg Budny - 2015-10-26 8:23 AM
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu
Douitashimashite! Mrs. Budny, Thanks for the kind comment. I am so glad Mr. Budny liked the flowers! They looked much bigger when I ordered them online, Lol! Just so thrilled to have the Mother Ship back, and I can't wait to see those fabulous guitars on Japanese music stores shelves again. Even after all these years, Ovation is still so innovative; and with DW at the helm, I have a feeling the most creative years are yet to come.
My heartfelt congratulations to all of you!
Okay, okay, okay...so who won the Ovation guitar give away contest?
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | cliff - 2015-10-26 1:46 PM
th'50th AnnivesaryModels are SPECf@ckin'TACULAR!!
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | It was a blast to finally put faces to names on the OFC! I have plenty of pictures, but haven't had time to pare them down to the good ones. Hopefully I can carve some time out later this morning. Some will post here, but some will be saved exclusively for the calendar. And then it's worth remembering that Damon was roaming around with his big gun of a camera as well. I threatened a variety of dire consequences if he did not share them ASAP. And yes indeed, I saw the next guitar I want. (Well...the next several actually, but one in particular) I'll never be able to afford them, but then, all of you know how GAS works. I walked back over to that instrument maybe thirty times and just kept staring at it. Kevin Cronin was as nice as anyone I've ever met. And I overheard him during the tour showing off his new guitar to some interested parties. He was not faking his enthusiasm about New Hartford's latest effort. He was positively gushing about how nice that guitar is! His manager kept telling him they really had to get going "NOW PLEASE or they would be late", but Kevin just kept grinning in a "kid-with-a-brand-new-toy" kind of way and going back to describing some other detail he'd just noticed. |
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Location: SW Mintsoda | Patch - 2015-10-27 7:26 AM
Kevin Cronin was as nice as anyone I've ever met. And I overheard him during the tour showing off his new guitar to some interested parties. He was not faking his enthusiasm about New Hartford's latest effort. He was positively gushing about how nice that guitar is! His manager kept telling him they really had to get going "NOW PLEASE or they would be late", but Kevin just kept grinning in a "kid-with-a-brand-new-toy" kind of way and going back to describing some other detail he'd just noticed.
^^^This kind of information is what will ensure success for the new Ovation company - thanks for sharing this inside info... |
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