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sd099
Posted 2010-03-31 7:08 PM (#3776)
Subject: UK ll and Balladeers


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Hi everyone. Brand new and first day here. This past Sunday, in separate houses and on separate computers, my friend and I were perusing E-Bay for vintage Balladeers (for me). He already has a pristine '81 which I have become obsessed with which is why I forced him to put in his will, should he go before I do, that I get it! First question: Are the 70's-80's Balladeers better than the new ones? He says "YES." Now, unbeknownst to either of us, while perusing the Ovations,we both came across a UK ll. Neither of us even knew Ovation made electric solids! We were both intrigued and he ended up buying one from a store in PA and he got it today. I say it's gorgeous, the action is like butter. Just wanted to know if anyone owns one or has played one and what your thoughts are. Thanks. Sorry, I know, I talk a lot!
Sue
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Mr. Ovation
Posted 2010-03-31 7:42 PM (#3777 - in reply to #3776)
Subject: Re: UK ll and Balladeers


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Hi,
You might want to check out my site dedicated to Solidbody Ovations. It's a work in progress. The UKII was probably the best example of Ovation Solidbody to come out of Ovation since the 80's until the VXT a couple of years ago. As with the Acoustics... VERY underrated guitars.
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sd099
Posted 2010-03-31 7:44 PM (#3778 - in reply to #3776)
Subject: Re: UK ll and Balladeers


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Thank you for a quick response!
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Slipkid
Posted 2010-04-02 7:01 AM (#3779 - in reply to #3776)
Subject: Re: UK ll and Balladeers



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welcome sd099 ... you are all set for the main forum.
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PEZ
Posted 2010-04-02 1:07 PM (#3780 - in reply to #3776)
Subject: Re: UK ll and Balladeers



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Welcome
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sd099
Posted 2010-04-02 1:22 PM (#3781 - in reply to #3776)
Subject: Re: UK ll and Balladeers


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Thanks for the welcome.
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PEZ
Posted 2010-04-02 5:17 PM (#3782 - in reply to #3776)
Subject: Re: UK ll and Balladeers



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UKII is the kickinest solid body humbucker style you will ever play.
In terms of Balladeers it depends on your taste.
The electronics on new ones are a lot better.
Unplugged sounds hard to beat a deep no cut.
Different cracing sounds different.
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