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alpep |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10581 Location: NJ | standard balladeer 40th anniv reissue I have the specs in pdf format and I will try to figure out how to post them | ||
moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15654 Location: SoCal | That's beautiful. How much is it? | ||
mtnbikerfred |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 1421 Location: Orange County, California | It's a "3-Planker"!! | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13984 Location: Upper Left USA | Wow! A brand new old guitar! I always thought that inlay was worth keeping. I am with Moody, how much? | ||
an4340 |
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Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4389 Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | This one, in terms of design is a winner. | ||
Slipkid |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301 Location: south east Michigan | I see there are no electronics. Not that there is anything wrong with that. You would have to be a real fan for this one. | ||
Waskel |
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Joined: February 2005 Posts: 11840 Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Slipkid: Exactly. They made this guitar without worrying about the masses. True fans and collectors would be interested. NOW WHY DIDN'T THEY DO THAT ON THE '06 COLLECTORS????? You would have to be a real fan for this one. Ok. Rant over.You will now be returned to your regularly scheduled babble, which is already in progress. | ||
samova |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 970 Location: Atlanta,Ga. | So, where is the balladeer logo on the headstock? | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | I assume this is a shiny bowl. Are they also doing a Josh White reissue in '06? | ||
Jeff |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 863 Location: Central Florida | From the nut down, it's a ringer for the original (assuming it's a shiny bowl). But the headstock is all wrong... Wrong era logo, no "Balladeer" distinction logo, and the faceplate is too light. The original headstocks have very dark brown, almost black looking faceplates. Then again, I suppose the arguement could be that this is only meant to be a "Commemorative" edition and not necessarily a "duplicate" of the originals, ala Gibson's "Historic Series" reissues. All in all, still pretty cool! | ||
alpep |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10581 Location: NJ | www.ovationguitars.com K-1111 Balladeer www.ovationguitars.comwww.ovationguitars.comName: Ovation Standard Balladeer 40th Anniversary Reissue Model: K-1111 Type: 6-Sring Acoustic Finish: Natural Top: AA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce Bracing: Ovation X Bracing Body: Original Fiberglass Cloth, Deep Non-Cutaway Rosette: Original Inlayed Balladeer Ribbon Style Neck: 5-Piece Mahogany/Maple Neck Adjustment: Dual Action Tension Rod Neck Finish: Natural Gloss Nut Width: 1 11/16” Fingerboard: Ebony Inlays: Dots Scale Length: 25 ¼” Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood Machines: Vintage Kluson Style Case: 9158-0 Ovation celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a Limited Edition Reissue Balladeer. One of four limited run models being produced throughout 2006, the Balladeer was the first production model offered by Ovation in 1966. These unique instruments are speced with the same materials and production methods that were used on the original Roundback guitars. Among its many unique attributes, each Reissue Balladeer features a “hand laid” fiberglass cloth bowl - made from the original molds – Brazilian Rosewood bridge and vintage style tuning gears. All combined, this Balladeer captures the classic Ovation style and great sound that helped launch Ovation’s successful journey over the past 40 years. Balladeer K-1111 | ||
Slipkid |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301 Location: south east Michigan | I notice this one has the wider skunk strips. Just like the good old days. | ||
Bailey |
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3005 Location: Las Cruces, NM | VERRREY INTERESTING!!!! If old is good, I am definately for it. I, unfortunately (too many years and miles), recall the acoustic Ovations of the 60's. They were revolutionary, great beach guitars, I was a beach goer in San Diego then and seriously considered buying one. Bought the Viper instead, as I had a 50's Gibson SJ sunburst acoustic that I gave away later, causing me to wish I had gotten a tough Ovation acoustic to go with my violent, emotional outbursts when things didn't go my way. Now it is too late, I have REFORMED!!! Some of you younger guys might want to consider it though. Bailey | ||
Bailey |
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 3005 Location: Las Cruces, NM | One more thing Just last night I taped a PBS "The Legecy of Jim Croce" and about half the songs were done on Ovations of this vintage (he died in 1973). I looked carefully and did not see any cables attached to either his or his super talented accompianist's guitar, they were both playing through mikes and the guitars sounded great acoustically. Jim Croce's guitar had a volume control so they could have plugged in if they wanted to. They apparently were happy enough with the acoustic sound. It was a great program. Bailey | ||
Tony Calman |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 4619 Location: SoCal | Bailey...spent some time at the Deering area; got me all excited about a 12-string banjo. | ||
Prairie Dog |
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Joined: July 2005 Posts: 150 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | I stopped by the Ovation exhibit every day at NAMM to play this one a little bit each time. Great sounding guitar and very pleasing to the eye, too. Very light weight and absolutely acoustically alive. At $2499.00 list with a case a little expensive in my mind, but got one on the want list. I also had the pleasure of having our company's booths very close to Sennheiser's booth where Kaki King played on their little stage! Unexpected treat. | ||
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