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Location: Tampa, FL | Hi to you all. Thanks for providing an informative forum for discussing Ovation guitars. I would like to say I'll be an active member, but it is more likely that I will lurk than post - that's just me!
I haven't played guitar in 10 years. When I was younger I played the classical style on a nylon Garcia. When I entered college I traded for a Strat because all of my buds were playing electric and I wanted to jam. I've had the Strat for 10 or so years now and hardly ever play it. Truth be told, I guess I never much liked it.
I was thinking about playing again so I went to a local mom-n-pop and looked at some electric/acoustics. I wanted that acoustic sound back (vs the Strat) but wanted to be able to plug it in and possibly run effects through it like a chorus peddle or something like that.
Anyway, the local shop had Takamine's, Fenders and Ovations. I always wondered about the bowl design, thinking it would be very comfortable to sit-down playing. The shop owner said "Just sit and play a few and if you keep coming back to one, you'll know you've found a new friend." So I did... and I kept coming back to the Ovations. He didn't have much of a selection, so I went down to the Guitar Center today and played around.
Having not played in a while, and being classically trained I didn't have much use for chords in most cases, I really couldn't "play" except for a few chords, but I tried some Takamine's, Ovations and Yamahas. I tried the Elite models with the multi sound holes, but while I thought they sounded more "full", I just couldn't dig the look. I kept coming back to the cutaway Legend/Balladeer models. When I picked up a Legend LX and played for a few minutes, I was sold. I worried about the acoustic sound since a friend has a Celebrity and I was never thrilled with it's acoustic sound, but this Legend LX sound very nice. Again, I thought the Elite had a lower, bassier, more full sound to it, but the Legend seemed more "bright" to me.
Wanted to take it home with me, but I already have a financing agreement with The Musician's Friend, so today I purchased a Transparent Burgundy Legend LX from Musician's Friend. I also bought some new strings and to get refreshed on my guitar I purchased the eMedia Guitar Methods 1 CDROM. Also, my mother is interested in playing guitar, so I thought this software would be a good intro for her.
In any case, MF was sold out of the natural. I really wanted black, but after seeing the one in the store I decided it was too messy and required too much upkeep all the time. The Burgundy ones looked really nice to me, so that is what I ordered.
Should be here by the end of the week. I'll be happy to post a picture of it when it gets here. I'm really excited about getting back into guitars and I figure with the 45 day return policy, I can always ship it back.
My local guy didn't have the Legend LX's and didn't seem inclined to really work with me on either ordering one or doing financing. So... I hope my experience with MF will turn out ok.
In any case, wanted to say hello to all you Ovation fans and welcome myself into your ranks. I'll be jamming this weekend with a couple of buddies who have other acoustics.
On an unrelated note, Fender has a new amp out that has a drum machine built into it. It's only a little 15 watt practice amp, but with the drum machine it was kind of cool to lay down some licks without a bunch of equipment. Might pick that up too just to mess around with when I'm alone.
That's all I have to say. Hi!
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Location: Waurika OK | Welcome Carl!
One difference between the celeb and the LX is the LX has a solid top while the celeb is lam.
That is not the only difference between the two, you will be happy with your Legend LX. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Welcome!
My guitars sat idle for a period of time also. It was great to get back to them. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Hey Brad - "Silence of the Lams?" :rolleyes:
Welcome Carl. Your story is not much different from many of us here. I do appreciate what the M/P store Seller said about just playing and seeing which you go back to.
Nice choice! |
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Location: south east Michigan | "Hey Brad - "Silence of the Lams?"
Woody....I came back to this multiple times hoping it would get it. Sorry...I'm sure i't very clever, but I don't get it. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | 3 ingredients:
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One difference between the celeb and the LX is the LX has a solid top while the celeb is lam.
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My guitars sat idle for a period of time also. It was great to get back to them.
Slipkid
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I was very, very tired.
silence (long break) of the Lams (laminates).
I will be in my corner for the rest of the night. |
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Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | Welcome Carl,
You will love the Legend LX. I have played mine at quite a few places, and it always sounds wonderful. This is a guitar for all seasons. :) |
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Location: closely held secret | Welcome, Carl! You say you'll lurk, but once you've got your LX in your hands, you won't be able to keep quiet about it.
And here is where you'll find the people who will understand your appreciation for it.
Woody - s'alright. Some of us got it. You can come out now.
"I do wish we could chat longer, but I'm having an old friend for dinner." |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Hi Carl, Welcome. |
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Location: Fayetteville, NC | Welcome aboard Carl and congrats on your new Ovation. You're going to love it!! |
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Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Hey Diabolical (sp?):
Welcome Aboard...
One of these fellow "Ovatours" might might help you with your finanaces, if you were to offer your strat for sale...
Best of luck with your new guitar...
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Location: Tampa, FL | Originally posted by Abendicum:
Hey Diabolical (sp?):
Welcome Aboard...
One of these fellow "Ovatours" might might help you with your finanaces, if you were to offer your strat for sale...
Best of luck with your new guitar...
Ab Yes, Diabolikul is a purposely mispelled "Diabolical". I play online games and such and that is my handle.
I may well put the strat up for sale here. I haven't decided yet! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | it is OK to misspell things using Ks. The company has done it foe years. |
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Location: So. Cal. | Welcome Carl,
The Fender amp. you were referring to would be the G-Dec, right? I did play with it at a local Sam Ash, nice package and good for practice though a little pricey at $269 street price. If you already have a guitar amp. you may be better off with something like the Korg Pandora, but if you don't already have an amp. then it may not be a bad idea. |
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Location: USA | Welcome to the club. I'm new my self just bought a 2005 collectors. I almost bought an Elite LX. I played both the Elite and the Legend, both are wonderful instruments I don't think you'll be sorry with your choice. |
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| "Yes, Diabolikul is a purposely mispelled "Diabolical". I play online games and such and that is my handle."
You are obviously a death metal band - Os are crap at reverse recording. |
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Location: Tampa, FL | Originally posted by schroeder:
"Yes, Diabolikul is a purposely mispelled "Diabolical". I play online games and such and that is my handle."
You are obviously a death metal band - Os are crap at reverse recording. I'm not sure what you mean. Death metal is not my flavor, blues and jazz are a bit closer. The name is one I've used for five years, and I picked it for use in ONLINE GAMES. As I stated above.
@PlayAdamas: yes, that is the amp I was seeing, the G Dec. It is sold out at the guitar center and the little mom-n-pop down the street. They are going like hotcakes. It was fairly programmable, you could change pitch, speed, program your own beats. Interesting peice of equipment - though a bit pricey as you mentioned.
The one I want is the Crate Telluride acoustic amp. It sounded VERY nice and had some nice effects on it.
Right now I have a little Crate amp that I think might actually be a bass amp. But it has 2 inputs and that makes it great for me and a pal to play. I need something better tho to really appreciate my new guitar. |
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New member - Hi!
