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alpep
Posted 2005-12-15 6:22 PM (#125951)
Subject: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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two collectors for the 40th anniv
1618 and 1627




again I have all the specs but they are in pdf and until I figure out how to post them, I won't. I don't have the time or energy to type them all over.
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Old Applause Owner
Posted 2005-12-15 6:25 PM (#125952 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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OOH-OOH-OOH!!!! MUCH more interesting than the 2006 Collectors! I have an 1118-1....very cool guitar!

Roger
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MWoody
Posted 2005-12-15 7:11 PM (#125953 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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Very nice year ahead!
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an4340
Posted 2005-12-15 7:30 PM (#125954 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Definitely agree, these are prettier than the collector's.
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Standingovation
Posted 2005-12-15 7:43 PM (#125955 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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YUP, these re-issues are WAY, WAY nicer than the Koallector. I almost wish I didn't own the originals just so I could buy these! Dave
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Bluebird
Posted 2005-12-15 8:15 PM (#125956 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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I know I'm biased but they should have reissued the GC Deluxe Balladeer instead of the 1627...it's a nice start though!

Wayne
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Jeff
Posted 2005-12-15 11:08 PM (#125957 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Beautyous... Simply beautyous!!! :)
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alpep
Posted 2005-12-15 11:43 PM (#125958 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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1618-1 Glen Campbell
www.ovationguitars.comwww.ovationguitars.comwww.ovationguitars.comOvation Glen Campbell
Signature 40th Anniversary
1618-1
12-Sring Acoustic/Electric
Sunburst
AA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce
Ovation VT12
Original Fiberglass Cloth - Deep Non-Cutaway
Ovation Oak Leaf
5-Piece Mahogany/Maple with Slotted Peghead
Standard Single Action Tension Rod
Gloss Sunburst
1 7/8”
Deluxe Grade Ebony
Dots and Diamonds
25 ¼”
Walnut
Gold Schaller with Pearl Buttons
Ovation OPP: Original Patented Pickup
Ovation FET Volume/Tone
To help commemorate its 40 years in
the music industry, Ovation is re-releasing
the Glen Campbell Signature
12-string guitar. One of four Limited
Edition 40th Anniversary models, this
true to it’s roots reissue features all
the elements of Glen’s first 12 string
that helped launch the acoustic/electric
revolution in the late ‘60’s.
Featuring Ovation’s hand laid” fiberglass
cloth bowl – made from the
original mold – and retro-engineered
FET preamp, this lightweight and
huge sounding guitar later became
the 12 string of choice for hundreds
of touring bands throughout the 70’s.
Name:
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alpep
Posted 2005-12-15 11:44 PM (#125959 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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1627-4
www.ovationguitars.comwww.ovationguitars.comwww.ovationguitars.comOvation Glen Campbell
Signature 40th Anniversary
1627-4
6-Sring Acoustic/Electric
Natural
AA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce
Ovation A Bracing
Original Fiberglass Cloth - Shallow Non-Cutaway
Ovation Oak Leaf
5-Piece Mahogany/Maple
Dual Action Tension Rod
Natural Gloss
1 11/16”
Deluxe Grade Ebony
Dots and Diamonds
25 ¼”
Walnut
Gold Schaller
Ovation OPP: Original Patented Pickup
FET Volume/Tone Preamp
To commemorate its 40th Anniversary
in 2006, Ovation is releasing
a Limited Edition Glen Campbell
6-string reissue model. Designed
and built to the same specifications
of Glen’s famous model 1627, first
released in 1968, these rare and collectable
guitars will be available for a
limited time in early 2006.
Featuring Ovation’s “hand laid”
fiberglass cloth bowls - made from the
original molds - and retro-engineered
FET preamp, this lightweight guitar
sings with balance and projection
that has become Ovation’s trademark
sound.
Each Limited Edition Glen Campbell
will be accompanied by a Certificate-
of-Authenticity autographed by Glen.
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schroeder
Posted 2005-12-16 5:06 AM (#125960 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Beautiful - and don't Ovation do a sunburst as good as anybody out there? And way better than most.
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Jeff
Posted 2005-12-16 8:09 AM (#125961 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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So, will the prices be "retro-engineered" too? ;)
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Jim D
Posted 2005-12-16 9:39 AM (#125962 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Al,

Let us know when you get that 12-string Glen Campbell. I want one for sure.

Jim D
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2005-12-16 10:24 AM (#125963 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Let's see.... back in the early 70's, the price for a GC Artist was $365. I think that went up to about $460 with a p/u........

I played this new/retro GC Artist in CT in June. Damned fine guitar.
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Bluebird
Posted 2005-12-16 2:52 PM (#125964 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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Is it VT-8 braced?

Wayne
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fillhixx
Posted 2005-12-16 2:54 PM (#125965 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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Not being that into the tech-specs on these things I can't see any difference between the 1627 and my 1612 deluxe Balladeer. (apparently it's the bracing)

This is still my favourite go-to guitar. So the GC 1627 is probably great too.

(Really, has Ovation ever made a bad guitar? Tacky, maybe. But not bad!)
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cliff
Posted 2005-12-16 2:57 PM (#125966 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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VT-8,
VT-9
. . . whatever it takes.
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Stevechapman
Posted 2005-12-16 4:40 PM (#125967 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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I hope they make enough so that people who want to buy them can save the money to get it. Because it's a limited run, my guess is it'll push the price up. the GC12 was one of my favorites and i've wished that i still had that 12 string everyday for at last the last 10 years.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2005-12-16 5:25 PM (#125968 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Fillhixx,

To answer some of your questions, first, the 1627 is a middepth bowl and this one has the A bracing pattern. Your 1612 (it's a custom balladeer, not a deluxe balladeer)is a deep bowl and has the X bracing pattern. Different sounds on different guitars.

I can understand why you're happy with your custom balladeer. It's a terrific guitar.

But has Ovation every built some stinkers? Hell yes. No guitar builder out there has escaped that fate.
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Standingovation
Posted 2005-12-16 5:40 PM (#125969 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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The original 1627 was Artist depth. Is this re-issue Artist or Mid ??? Artist is slightly shallower than mid. When Artist was first introduced it was called the Shallow bowl. Dave
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TexasDoc
Posted 2005-12-16 6:12 PM (#125970 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Originally posted by cliff:
VT-8,
VT-9
. . . whatever it takes.
220, 221 !! :D
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cruster
Posted 2005-12-16 6:18 PM (#125971 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Originally posted by ttenn:
220, 221 !! :D
A true classic.
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TexasDoc
Posted 2005-12-17 8:23 PM (#125972 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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Anybody know when these are coming out? How does it sound with the shallow bowl?
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Englishplayer
Posted 2005-12-20 8:29 AM (#125973 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak


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on the GC12 anniv...... what is there about it that is different from the original? When you look at the specs, are there any parts they improved on, or is there anything they should have improved on for the anniversary issue?
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Standingovation
Posted 2005-12-20 8:52 AM (#125974 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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I think the reissue does not have any lacquer cracks originating from the bridge. Dave
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Waskel
Posted 2005-12-20 9:14 AM (#125975 - in reply to #125951)
Subject: Re: Glen Campbell 06 sneak peak



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Great. They leave out the most recognizable characteristic.
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