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Corey
Posted 2008-12-12 4:34 PM (#7060)
Subject: Saying Hello


Joined:
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Posts: 23

Location: Sugar Land, TX
Hey guys. This is my first post and thought I would introduce myself.

I just purchased a Celebrity Deluxe CC48 (Transparent Blue). I am 50 years old and have not played since I was in high school. I recently retired and have some time on my hands and want to start playing again. I really can't wait to get started but the guitar is a Christmas gift so I have to wait a couple of more weeks. I sure have been tempted to open that box though.

This is not my first Ovation. My parents bought me a brand new Balladeer when I was a teenager which must have been a 73 or 74 model. I stopped playing when I got into college and after graduating, I took up golf which I still play at least once a week. I held on to that Balladeer until the early 90's and practically gave it away :( . I can still hear the great tone from that Balladeer. My first accoustic was a new Gibson B-25. I have also had several electrics along the way, Gibson Les Paul Recording, Fender Coronado II and a USA Fender Telecaster.

The reason I decided on the CC48 is because of the love I had for that Balladeer and the price was in my budget. Also, I think it is a beautiful guitar. I also was concerned about getting something that will be easy on my fingers since I have not played in over 30 years. Once I get comfortable with it and my fingures toughen up a little, I plan to take some lessons.

Sorry for the long post but I look forward to being a member here and gaining a lot of valuable information.

I would appreciate any comments on the CC48. Things I should look out for, care and maintenance etc.

Thanks,


Corey
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Slipkid
Posted 2008-12-12 4:38 PM (#7061 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 9301

Location: south east Michigan
Welcome....
You'll sure learn a lot about Ovations here.

That's great that you are picking up guitar again. And I think you fall right about into the upper middle of the median age bracket around here.
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Damon67
Posted 2008-12-12 4:44 PM (#7062 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
December 2006
Posts: 6992

Location: Jet City
Hi Corey,

Welcome to the club.
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flackster
Posted 2008-12-12 4:46 PM (#7063 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
September 2008
Posts: 757

Location: Melbourne Australia
G'day and welcome Corey
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-12-12 4:47 PM (#7064 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 10777

Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
Guitars are lighter than a bag of golf clubs.
And you can still play when it Rains.

Welcome... :cool:
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BT717
Posted 2008-12-12 5:10 PM (#7065 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
October 2007
Posts: 2711

Location: Vernon CT
Welcome Corey!! You WILL learn a lot here if you stick around. I Can't help you with the Celeb though as I've never owed one.
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scott lamperd
Posted 2008-12-12 5:23 PM (#7066 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
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Posts: 367

Location: Eaton, Indiana
Ah... another young one. :} Welcome. Hope you enjoy your stay. It's a great place to be...Scott Lamperd B C (before computers)
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Beal
Posted 2008-12-12 5:31 PM (#7067 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 14127

Location: 6 String Ranch
welcome
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MWoody
Posted 2008-12-12 5:51 PM (#7068 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 13983

Location: Upper Left USA
Welcome!

My only comments about your guitar are to play the heck out of it. If you get an opportunity to join any of the gatherings, local or otherwise, go for it and you'll get to see and play a whole bunch of nice instruments.
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G8r
Posted 2008-12-12 5:56 PM (#7069 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
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Posts: 3969

Welcome! A lot of us came back to guitar after a long layoff. You'll be surprised how quickly it comes back. I started taking lessons again earlier this year and I'm loving it. Stick around, this is a great group.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-12-12 5:57 PM (#7070 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello
Joined:
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Posts: 6268

Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Welcome 'home'!

Your story is nothing new here. Lots of us ol' farts started here that way. :D
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schroeder
Posted 2008-12-12 6:06 PM (#7071 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
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Posts: 4413

Welcome.
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-12-12 6:11 PM (#7072 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
July 2005
Posts: 3408

Location: GA USA
Welcome, and congrats on retiring at 50!
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stonebobbo
Posted 2008-12-12 6:21 PM (#7073 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 8307

Location: Tennessee
Howdy, hi! You got a real nice guitar to start back with. The only recommendation I have is to keep a polish cloth handy and wipe down the guitar (especially the neck, strings and fingerboard) after each play. That'll keep gunk from building up and it will also extend your string life a bit.
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Shadley
Posted 2008-12-12 6:22 PM (#7074 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
May 2008
Posts: 47

Location: Columbus Ohio
welcome- this is the place to come for valuable info... i've been browsing this place for a while and finally posting again (now that my home computer is fuctional... AVOID OPENING THE WINDOW THAT POPS UP THAT SAYS ANTIVIRUS 2008 DETECTS blah blah blah.... yeah- it screwed up my computer)....

but anywho- Welcome
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-12-12 6:27 PM (#7075 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
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Posts: 12750

Location: Boise, Idaho
Welcome. Retiring at 50 was another goal I missed, then 55, maybe 60. Anyway, browse through old posts and learn to use the search function to answer most questions. There's a ton of good information already discussed. If you have questions concerning lessons, check back for references for online lessons. I haven't ever taken lessons, so I couldn't help you there. Most would say that it shows.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-12-12 7:23 PM (#7076 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 4394

Location: East Tennessee
Corey,

Welcome to the OFC. Great place to find out anything about Ovations. Enjoy your stay.
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Corey
Posted 2008-12-12 9:46 PM (#7077 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
December 2008
Posts: 23

Location: Sugar Land, TX
Thank you all for the warm welcome. This looks like a great place with great people. Looking forward to being a part of the community.
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dobro
Posted 2008-12-12 11:02 PM (#7078 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
January 2006
Posts: 2120

Location: Chicago
You've come to the right place, Corey!
Welcome and drink deep of the guitar kool-aid:)
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ozwatto
Posted 2008-12-12 11:11 PM (#7079 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
January 2007
Posts: 672

Location: New South Wales, Australia
G'day from downunder Corey. Nice to see you're picking up an instrument again. Keep at it.
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cholloway
Posted 2008-12-12 11:15 PM (#7080 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello


Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 2791

Location: Atlanta, GA.
REFRESHMENTS??? We got REFRESHMENTS???

BTW... Welcome Corey!
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marenostrum
Posted 2008-12-13 2:01 PM (#7081 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
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Posts: 1008

Location: Tuscany, Italy
Welcome !
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dobro
Posted 2008-12-13 8:41 PM (#7082 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
January 2006
Posts: 2120

Location: Chicago
BTW remember to practice. If we all practiced 15 minutes for every post we'd be virtuosi. I sure ain't one and so I preach!
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PEZ
Posted 2008-12-14 3:10 AM (#7083 - in reply to #7060)
Subject: Re: Saying Hello



Joined:
July 2003
Posts: 3111

Location: Nashville TN.
I got 18 year playing before this was here.
I'm still you basic 7 chord hack

Welcome Cory
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