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standing
Posted 2009-01-06 12:48 AM (#434924)
Subject: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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Well, since I joined this forum (not too long ago,) I have spent hours and hours catching up. I love this place! I have learned a lot about "what happened in the world of Ovation" during my years away from playing. Most of the rest of my waking hours over the holidays (who needs sleep anyway?) have been spent getting back up to speed playing my faithful old Ovation. (I incorrectly identified it in an earlier post ;-) It is actually a Custom Balladeer, circa 1979, originally purchased by… me!) It's still in great shape and sounds better than ever. (It's moved with me frequently, and only needed serious adjusting after a move from Chicago to Denver when it (and I) was still young. The altitude and humidity variance were just too much. Since then… perfection.

Thanks to all of you, I have become much more knowledgable and discriminating in my search for my next Ovation (or, just maybe, Adamas ;-)

I have found all sorts of interesting listings, here are two:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ovation-Thunderbolt-Red-Rare-Excellent-Awesome-Guitar_W0QQitemZ250349845482QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250349845482&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trk parms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://brownsville.en.craigslist.org/msg/963023578.html

That second one doesn't look like a "viper" to me?
(am I getting better at this?)

So, will these end up in the hands of OFC members?

Meanwhile, I'm saving my pennies for my next one, a nice 12 string is what I am craving, but I may get partially sidetracked by the iDea guitar, just because it would be a nice tool to practice with… (I could never bring myself to cut into my acoustic-only Balladeer to put one of the iDea preamps into it.)

I guess I need to email Al again ;-)

Anyway, thanks for putting up with another verbose newbie post.

-standing-
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stephent28
Posted 2009-01-06 12:57 AM (#434925 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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Ohhhhhhh. a blue Tamo Ash viper........must resist the urge and keep the checkbook put away!


T-Bolt is nice too....specially with the original case. If somebody could snag it for under $400 they would have a nice deal.
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AussieJames
Posted 2009-01-06 1:50 AM (#434926 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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I'm bottom feeding :D

That Viper certainly is a nice one.
Not seen one that colour before.

AJ
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PEZ
Posted 2009-01-06 3:44 AM (#434927 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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the T-Bolt still has the best neck I have played.
Including electrics like Les Pauls. (with 10s)
These sound amazing.
Someone bring her into the family
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schroeder
Posted 2009-01-06 5:00 AM (#434928 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???


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No matter how great they look, play and sound - that headstock just ain't right on an Ovation.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-01-06 6:43 AM (#434929 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???


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Originally posted by schroeder:
No matter how great they look, play and sound - that headstock just ain't right on an Ovation.
Amen to that Schroeder!
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bvince
Posted 2009-01-06 7:20 AM (#434930 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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No matter how great they look, play and sound - that headstock just ain't right on an Ovation
...

There is always the Adamas I as an alternate choice (:

Standing, If you are still wanting the acoustic sound you may want to check out Edensharvest's black 1581 Adamas in the For Sale section. I'm personally not very impressed with the unplugged sound of the shallow bodies. If you want an electric, there are a couple really nice 70's Vipers for sale also. As far as solid body electrics go, there's not a better guitar for the steal of a price you'll get one for. If you're really wanting something half way in between, that viper you mentioned would probably make you happy, but I kinda' like the VXT hybrid.

Regardless of my opinion, both the guitars you mentioned are good ones.
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2009-01-06 8:57 AM (#434931 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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Originally posted by stephent28:
Ohhhhhhh. a blue Tamo Ash viper........must resist the urge and keep the checkbook put away!
Easier said than done.
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numbfingers
Posted 2009-01-06 9:01 AM (#434932 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???


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There were two different Vipers. The first was the solidbody electric. The second is the semi-solid semi-acoustic you found. It's available in US (EA) and imported (CV) versions.

This is a great time to buy guitars. Take your time, there are plenty of good ones to choose from.
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stephent28
Posted 2009-01-06 1:31 PM (#434933 - in reply to #434924)
Subject: Re: Thunderbolts and Vipers ???



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Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Originally posted by stephent28:
Ohhhhhhh. a blue Tamo Ash viper........must resist the urge and keep the checkbook put away!
Easier said than done.
Yeah....the only saving grace for me is that I still remember the one that got away for $650 so I can always justify that this one is overpriced :rolleyes:
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