Joined:
December 2016
Posts: 17
| Hi all
I'm here because I love Ovations. No surprise there, I suppose.
I'm only 24, and I remember quite clearly the first time I saw an Ovation. I was in a music store in my hometown, Cedar City, Utah, and there was this funny little guitar on the wall with a round back. I didn't play it, but a few years later, when I was about 14, I visited my friend's house. His older sister had a Celebrity Model. That round back again! I thought. I asked her to play it, and she obliged; It played great, but it also sounded horrible.
A few more years went by, and I started taking lessons from a fellow who was a real old cowboy. I remember clearly, the first lesson we had, he broke out his mint condition Glen Campbell Ovation, circa mid 70's. At first, I thought, ugh! Another one of those round back guitars. But this one was different; It sounded wonderful.
Since then, I've been on a quest for the perfect one. I've considered one of the 50th Anniversary Folklores, but they're a bit out of my price range. I'm here to find guidance, and perhaps a guitar. I've decided I'd like a 1982 Collector's, and though there are two for sale out on the webs, I thought I'd check here and see if there is one wandering around in mint condition, ready for a player to give it a lifetime of love.
Thanks all!
-Marc |
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | There is a huge difference between USA-made Ovations and Asian-made Celebrity, Ultra, and Ovation guitars.
There is a difference between Korean and Chinese Celebrity guitars.
Some Ovation Pinnacle guitars were made in Japan and they are really nice.
I own a few really old Ovations from the early 70's...
The sound of them is just incredible.
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