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dweezil
Posted 2008-11-22 4:01 AM (#10585)
Subject: Bowl sizes / shapes


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Just wondering what the general feeling is regards the various bowl sizes/shapes. Now I appreciate that some bowls suit certain guitars but this is really about which bowls you prefer not which guitars you prefer
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dweezil
Posted 2008-11-22 4:03 AM (#10586 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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I love the look of my 06C & 07C but not a fan of the contour. Was thinking of sending the Koa to MS and having the bowl changed to a mid!
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Damon67
Posted 2008-11-22 4:48 AM (#10587 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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I voted, but I also think there are variables to this question. I suppose there's a favorite for gigging live, and a favorite for sitting around the house, and another fav even for when I'm playing with a bunch of loud dreads... and so on.
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dweezil
Posted 2008-11-22 4:53 AM (#10588 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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True, good point. Let's say sitting around the house...
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Damon67
Posted 2008-11-22 5:01 AM (#10589 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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Then I voted correctly for the most part.
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BT717
Posted 2008-11-22 6:52 AM (#10590 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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As stated above different senarios for different bowls. Acoustically a Deep bowl for volume and tone. Plugged in a Mid depth bowl for comfort and
Playability.
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Beal
Posted 2008-11-22 8:07 AM (#10591 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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it kinda depends on how you're going to use it.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-22 9:07 AM (#10592 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes
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I know that Standingovation at one time was working on the Adjustable Depth Guitar. The bowl was fashioned after the same technology employed in those "collapsable drinking cups". Basically you could slide the guitar bowl into any number of preset depths. The prototype he was working on had a safety stop to prevent you from collapsing it so far as to damage the electronics and bracing. Unfortunately he forgot to put a stop on the outward movement and in the demo he showed me, he played a big old open E chord and pulled the damn top right off the bowl!

COLLAPSABLE

Personally I think the choice of bowl depth is like choosing socks. I usually, but not always, try to pick ones that match my slacks. I've also been told that it looks doofy to wear socks with sandals but I don't care.



PS - Yes Cliff, in that photo I am in fact whizzing on the dumpster
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-11-22 9:08 AM (#10593 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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I've played a bunch of deep bowls at jams, but I'm about to get my first one. I hope I like it as well as the mids I've had. For band playing, I may look for a shallow bowl down the road.
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Slipkid
Posted 2008-11-22 9:21 AM (#10594 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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Deep bowls are the shizzel for my bizzel.
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-11-22 10:30 AM (#10595 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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You have a bizzel? Can I borrow it sometime?
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-11-22 11:03 AM (#10596 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes
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BIZZEL :eek:

BTW, I went 'deep' on the survey. And yes, I like the contour.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-11-22 11:12 AM (#10597 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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Toby,
Have you considered the "Jiffy Pop Top" design? . . . You know, expandable spiral?
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Waskel
Posted 2008-11-22 11:22 AM (#10598 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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Originally posted by Gallerinski:
The prototype he was working on had a safety stop to prevent you from collapsing it so far as to damage the electronics and bracing.
Good thing, otherwise it may have ended up in front.
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cliff
Posted 2008-11-22 12:33 PM (#10599 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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The Fred Mertz Collection
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stephent28
Posted 2008-11-22 12:39 PM (#10600 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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I also have to question if everyone who is answering the poll actually owns or has played a contour bowl. If you have never seen or played one, why would you vote for it?
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-11-22 1:34 PM (#10601 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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I didn't like the contour bowl initially because I didn't find it comfortable. My belly has grown since then, so it fits better now and I like the sound. Still prefer the deep bowls, though. The contour still isn't as comfortable when I kick back the lazy boy and play toward the ceiling. But that's probably just important to me.
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Damon67
Posted 2008-11-22 2:23 PM (#10602 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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My first contour was the 2080. Nuff said there.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-22 3:53 PM (#10603 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes
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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Toby,
Have you considered the "Jiffy Pop Top" design? . . . You know, expandable spiral?
Yes, that was considered. But the bowl would have to be symmetrical like a circular round salad bowl or something. Ovations compound and variable contours make the spiral collapse design pretty much impossible.
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-11-22 4:55 PM (#10604 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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Given that spot behind your foot, I think somebody was a little late to the dumpster.

I know, I know. I probably shouldn't talk. If I had a nickel for every time I was late to the dumpster...
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-11-22 5:49 PM (#10605 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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My contour bowls are fine for sitting, but not for standing...

Mid-Depth is cool for standing. SSB's are better if you're plugged-in.
(I currently do not own an SSB. I need to go shopping, huh?)
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CanterburyStrings
Posted 2008-11-22 5:58 PM (#10606 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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Tim Chapman wears the Jiffy Pop on his head when he's playing banjo. :D
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MusicMishka
Posted 2008-11-22 6:21 PM (#10607 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes


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I also have to question if everyone who is answering the poll actually owns or has played a contour bowl. If you have never seen or played one, why would you vote for it?
Stephen, I believe that question is assuming facts not in evidence... :rolleyes:
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-11-22 7:19 PM (#10608 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes



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I did notice that alot of people said that the Like the Contour Bowl...
But not so many listed the Contour as the Favorite Bowl. :confused:

Actually I am not that confused, cuz I like the contour but it is not my "Favorite"...
For me that is cuz I prefer the Mid-depth standing. But I can sit-down with any of them.

YMMV if you are alittle wider than I! ;)
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-11-22 8:44 PM (#10609 - in reply to #10585)
Subject: Re: Bowl sizes / shapes
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I think a contour bowl cut down into a "shallow" version would be very cool. I suggested that for the '09 Collector: A shallow contour custom legend in black - but who in their right mind is gonna listen to me ...
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