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Location: 6 String Ranch | On an early scouting expedition for the OFC meeting in March I happened to be at the factory on Friday. When walking through the customer service dept I spied piles of pickguards. For future reference guys, always check the factory first.
Also checked out their current production. I must say the factory looks great, orderly and efficient and the product is good. Sounds really good too. We all know that old sounds better, even with a bowl back but have youse guys noticed how good the Ovations sound these days? They would of course be better if there were deep bowls etc. but in general I thought they sounded better than I remember new guitars sounding.
Then again, maybe I've been breathin too many jet fuel fumes (and drinking my bathwater). Ya'll are never withour an opinion, let's hear it. |
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Location: Scotland | Great tip about the pickguards, I wonder what other treasures are buried at the factory.
I've said in several posts that I believe the current USA production to be well made, great sounding instruments. A friend of mine has a new-ish mid-depth Legend which leaves my '72 deepbowl Legend for dead.
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Location: SoCal | I've said before that I've played a S771 Baladeer next to a Taylor 5 something and the Baladeer had a better sound. |
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Location: NJ | I like the elite T I think it is a step in the right direction. Does Ovation even make any money on that guitar at that price point? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Good question Al. I can't answer it, only "those in the know" can. Well? |
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Location: SoCal | Bill:
Did you get a chance to play the new Folklore while at the factory? |
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