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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | It's nice to have found this site. I've been an Ovation fan since I was little.
I have three Ovations; my father's A-975 Deluxe Balladeer (mid-1968 I believe), a 1988-P, 1988 Collector's Series #1593, and a Super shallow, cut-a-way, 12 string Custom Legend that I had made for me by Ovation back in 1990.
My father was a long time Ovation player and an avid singer. He had been killed in a car crash in 1987 and I wanted to use some of the money from his death benefit to get something special to commemorate him and I thought what better than an Ovation.
At the time (in fact, I still don't think they make them), Ovation only made the Custom Legend 12 strings in full body, deep bowl models. I wrote to Kaman requesting the possibility of getting a 12-string super-shallow cut-a-way made for me, the price, and turn-around time. Bill Kaman himself promptly replied and gave me the specifics. I wrote him back and said I wanted the guitar built. He wrote back, said the work would begin immediately on my guitar and gave an approximate delivery date to my local dealer and an estimated price.I did not even have to send in a deposit! The guitar was delivered ahead of schedule and less money than originally quoted. I've won a lot of bets for guitar strings from dealers when I tell them that I have this one-of-a-kind Ovation and they say they don't make them.
I love each of my Ovations and I must say the old one plays just as nice if not better than the newer ones.
Anyway, sorry to ramble, I just thought you might like to hear my story of how Ovation did me a great service and how wonderful I feel these guitars are. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Ovation has made lots of one of a kinds over the years. Like the 9 string anniversary finish deep bowl.
Good thing that Bill Kaman didn't sign the lable, that really takes away from the value...... |
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Location: NJ | Michael
welcome to the club hope you enjoy the info and ovation fans.
Cwk
goof off works well in getting that pesky signature off of the guitars. |
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Location: SoCal | Who's this Bill Kaman guy? Did he sweep floors at Ovation or sumptin? |
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Location: Central Texas | I thought he was the guy that did all those orchestral arrangements for rock bands. You mean he makes guitars too? Wow. |
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Location: Shelton, Washington, USA | no.... he really does orchestral arrangements.... saw him one night.... "okay, we need five chairs over here for the violas..... two over here for the big lady on violin..... podium.... where's the podium... hey! who's the wise guy who keeps putting laundry in the kettle drums....... AL! Is this your shirt??????? AL! AL? uhhh, Al???" |
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Location: Central Texas | Seriously Michael, you're in the right place and you've received the official Alpep welcome.
Oh, and what a cool member number you have! |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | MANY THANKS for the warm welcome and the humorous replies. You guys are great. I'm gonna like this site and will visit often. I'm gonna make an effort to break out my guitars more often, I've been slacking in not playing as much as I'd like.
To CWK-II (thanks again by the way, I wish my Dad could have seen and played the 12 string, he'd have loved it)and ALPEP, I think I'll leave the signature on the label just the same, HAH HAH.
As an aside, thanks for the info you sent to me Oldan.
Thanks again to all who replied for the warm welcome, Michael |
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Location: SoCal | Michael:
If you can, post a couple of pics of the 12 string. We'd all love to see it as well as any of your other Ovations. |
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Location: puerto vallarta, mexico | welcome. that is a great story. and i'd keep that signed label---i understand if you present it with a fill up at bills gas station you get a free cup of coffee. |
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Location: SoCal | Hey Russ:
I hate to tell you this, but while you were on your long trip, Billy W. sold the gas station. Our days of cheap avgas and free window washings are gone. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Orchestral sure beats orchid arranging any day.
Welcome to the club, 555. |
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Location: Houston, TX | Hope to see you in Conn, Michael. I think you have found some kinfolk.
Orchids? Pretty but stinky - how many current popular acoustics fit that description? |
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Location: puerto vallarta, mexico | i guess i had better read the old posts. well i don't think i had a lear jet in my future anyway. kudos bill. what's the new plan? hope it includes a little golf in puerto viagra. i always wondered if you carry one of those gatemouth brown guitar neck guitars in your bag for the 19th hole. |
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