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jbrad |
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Joined: November 2010 Posts: 5 Location: Ossining, NY | Time to add a solid body to my collection. I was wondering what the solid body fans among you think are the best ones (in terms of build quality, playability and value). Any advice would be greatly appreciated! | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | Hamer USA. | ||
jbrad |
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Joined: November 2010 Posts: 5 Location: Ossining, NY | Oops. I mean vintage solid body Ovations... | ||
Mr. Ovation |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 7210 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I would stick with the Viper, UKII, Preacher or Breadwinner/Deacon models or Magnum Bass if you're into that. :) There were also the Hard Body GS, GP and Bass models which were their last foray into "solidbodies." And of course if you can pick up a PF-22, or a Bluebird, well then you're all set. | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | OK then. But that red-headed step-sister is awfully hot. ;) In that case, the best Ovation solid body I've ever laid hands on is a very late Viper with a one piece solid Honduras mahogany body, two piece mahogany neck, ebony board, chrome Schaller bridge, and stock Viper p'ups with the superwound bridge. Not too many in this configuration around, but looks, sound, playability and versatility make this #1 in my book. Of course, I'm biased. | ||
stephent28 |
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Joined: April 2004 Posts: 13303 Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Depends on the type of music.......... UK2 is hard to beat for rock/metal Viper for Strat type sounds Breadwinner/Deacon for the cool looks factor and some pretty unique sounds Preachers....pretty bland and a pass in my book. For value....Deacon/Breadwinners probably retain best value followed closely by UK2. Vipers are the most common with the Viper3 being a fairly rare bird. | ||
Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6992 Location: Jet City | this isa pretty wide open question. Do you have a budget, a brand in mind, a style you'll be playing, etc? If I had the $, I'd have me a new Hamer Talledega Pro. | ||
jbrad |
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Joined: November 2010 Posts: 5 Location: Ossining, NY | This is largely an "Ovation Move". I love the idea of having an electric with the Ovation headstock. It's mostly for cool/kitsch factor. I have a Strat and a LP. I play jangly alt/rock through a Vox AC30 or a SF Princeton. Not looking for a museum piece - I dunno - $500-$1200? | ||
Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6992 Location: Jet City | Stephen's post pretty much sums it up then. I've owned (and still do except for the Preacher) all of those he listed. The UKII has been my go-to axe for 30 years. | ||
standing |
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Joined: December 2008 Posts: 1453 Location: Texas | Since you already have 2 solid-body electrics, wouldn't a hollow- or semi-hollow-body add a more distinctive "jangly alt/rock" sound to your arsenal? Maybe you should consider a Storm Series Ovation? | ||
jbrad |
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Joined: November 2010 Posts: 5 Location: Ossining, NY | Originally posted by standing: Makes sense. The more I look though, the more I'm drawn to the weird of the Breadwinner/deacon. The Viper appeals too.Since you already have 2 solid-body electrics, wouldn't a hollow- or semi-hollow-body add a more distinctive "jangly alt/rock" sound to your arsenal? Maybe you should consider a Storm Series Ovation? | ||
jbrad |
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Joined: November 2010 Posts: 5 Location: Ossining, NY | Greatly appreciate all of the feedback. Been reading your forum for about a year. This was my first cause to post. A pleasure. | ||
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