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Damon67

Posted 2014-05-26 2:27 AM (#487102)
Subject: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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I haven't pulled my camera out for a while, bet there have been some new toys. We'll start off on topic with the one getting the most play right now...

The Ovation 6773LX Artist

I've wanted a nylon string for a while, but the 2" nuts kill me. This 1 3/4 is a nice medium. I've played nylon string guitars that have sounded better, but this one plays like I need it to play, and becuase of that, I'm at 98% on a song that I've been trying to master for nearly 20 years.

These have a unique binding and rosete, much like the limited and highly coveted Folklore Deluxe. I can name ebony and tortoise with some confidence, but would have to guess maple and padauk for the other 2 woods used.

It's currently the most reached for guitar by me, and guests. A pleasure to play.

Damon67

Posted 2014-05-26 2:35 AM (#487103 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Now not so on-topic.

The Larrivee LV-09 is the first wood box I’ve bought for a long time. It’s gorgeous and sounds fabulous. Well balanced, crisp, clear, and very LOUD. The neck is nice and slim which I like a lot. The body is slightly smaller than a big dread. Still getting used to the 1 3/4 nut. Probably not my favorite for playing an acoustic solo, but for pickin and strumin, MAN!

Damon67

Posted 2014-05-26 2:49 AM (#487104 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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And last, but definitely not least, one I've been looking for for a long time.

The Peavey Odyssey

These are the pinnacle of Peavey’s guitar building efforts, and maybe the finest guitar they ever designed. I have been looking for one for a long time. They’re a cross between a Les Paul, PRS, and Ovation UltraGP, and man does it sound great. Some of the best sounding humbuckers since the UKII.

Now I may catch some flack here, but I've owned an Ultra GP. This guitar takes all that is good about the GP (like the blended heel and hot pickups), and then took it to an all new level. These are 4 times the guitar, at 1/4 the price, assuming you can find one cuz people don't let them go.

The specs are impressive, the playability is extraordinary:

Mahogany Body/Carved, Book Matched, Flame Maple Top (this one's Trans-black)
Bilaminated Mahogany Neck
Heel-less, Set-in Neck/Body Construction
24-18% Nickel-Silver Frets – 24 ¾" Scale
Bound Ebony Fingerboard w/15" Radius
Two Frequency Tailored Distortion Class Alnico Humbucking Pickups
3-Way Pickup Selector Switch
2-way Mini Toggle Switch (Single Coil On/Off)
Individual Volume and Tone for Each Pickup
Fixed Fully Adjustable Bridge with adjustable string spacing
10" Tilted Bound Peghead Design, 3 Gears per Side
Graphlon Topnut
Mother of Pearl Inlays
Strap-locks

Oh, and the best ever knobs. I love the speed knobs. Ibanez used to use similar ones too.

Damon67

Posted 2014-05-26 2:56 AM (#487105 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Old Man Arthur

Posted 2014-05-26 3:35 AM (#487106 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Nice ones.

moody, p.i.

Posted 2014-05-26 9:52 AM (#487109 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Feel like I've just looked thru an expensive art book....

MWoody

Posted 2014-05-26 10:39 AM (#487110 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Damon, when are going to publish the coffee table book?
Very nice!

Darkbar

Posted 2014-05-26 10:43 AM (#487111 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Oh, the Peavey looks like it would be fun to spend an hour or two with

stonebobbo

Posted 2014-05-26 11:01 AM (#487112 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Looks like you've hit the trifecta!

So, what's the song for the nylon string?

Damon67

Posted 2014-05-26 11:07 AM (#487115 - in reply to #487112)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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stonebobbo - 2014-05-26 9:01 AM Looks like you've hit the trifecta! So, what's the song for the nylon string?

Petite Étude by Rik Emmett (Triumph)

its the last half that's a bitch

john bange

Posted 2014-05-26 11:23 AM (#487116 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: RE: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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The wood and inlays are beautiful on your 6773. I would be a afraid to pass it around.

dobro

Posted 2014-05-26 2:16 PM (#487122 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Again, uncommonly beautiful photographs. I thought I'd post this.... it's a Rick Emmett and Steve Morse Ovation party!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1JcI3lDxE

Damon67

Posted 2014-05-26 5:44 PM (#487127 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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I haven't seen that one for a while.

The ULTIMATE classical piece from Rik is 'Fingertalkin''

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ1ciYapqp4

I don't think I have enough years left in me to get it down. I can't even get the first strum pattern right.

dobro

Posted 2014-05-27 6:29 AM (#487147 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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You got skills, Damon. Let the fingers do the talkin'.... Go for it!

Patch

Posted 2014-05-27 6:36 AM (#487148 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: RE: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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It's not the first time I've been tempted to do an OFC calendar "Red Blanket" Edition.....

The 6773 LX is one of my favorite Ovations and one of the most elegant looking guitars ever built. And I agree that it's way more comfortable to play than any nylon string has any right to be.

Beautiful photos!

danomyte

Posted 2014-05-28 5:44 AM (#487183 - in reply to #487104)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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I don't blame you for wanting one of these. This is a fine work of art for an electric guitar. I remember a friend had a Peavey guitar that had a little amp built into the case. We were 12 years old when he got it. We'd sit in the hall at school in between classes and crank it up, it was cool. Peavey definitely did some cool things back then. Hope you find this guitar some day.

Puppetman

Posted 2014-05-28 8:53 AM (#487187 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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I don't know if the 6773 LX was the first Ovation nylon string to NOT have the uniform width headstock, but it was the first one to catch my eye. When I first saw it, it looked strange to me. But the more I drooled over it, the more I began to see the elegance of it. Beautiful guitar!

Damon67

Posted 2014-05-28 11:03 AM (#487188 - in reply to #487102)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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Dano, I have an affection for Peavey guitars and have several. I've probably had 4 or 5 T60s, and have tried most every USA model now except the Wolfgang. Much like Ovation, they've been 'dissed' for years.

danomyte

Posted 2014-05-28 12:24 PM (#487191 - in reply to #487188)
Subject: Re: 3 Guitars on the Red Blanket (33.33% Ovation content)

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I also had a Peavey Heritage tube amp once, holy jesus that thing would move the house off the foundation with those dual black widows. Funny how some of the coolest US made stuff gets snubbed. We will all have the last laugh some day when everyone wants to buy our Ovations. At least I hope.

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