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Ovation Propaganda
I'm probably stirring the kettle here, but I couldn't resist posting this. The link is to Part 1; parts 2 & 3 are easily found as well. Each is 6-8 minutes long. The video is from Ovation's 40th anniversary a few years back. My favorite part is the very end of video 3 where it becomes obvious that the USA Ovations require real skill to build.
Ovation Guitars: Unique Voices
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Well, it looks like one of those desiderata days..... MY OVATIONS Spruce: Patriot #76, 1768-7LTD, 1122, 6774, 1779 USA, 1657-Adi Redwood: 2001-X, 1537-X, 1713-X, FD14-X, Dan Savage 5743-X Koa: 2078LXF, 1768-X, 1997-X 12-string: 1755, 1615-X Walnut Exotic tops: 1768-XWF (Bubinga), 1987-M (Mahogany), Adamas 1681-X (Q. Maple) Others: MM-68-7LTD Mandolin, MM-868-X Mandocello |
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You're preaching to the converted here, Patch! I don't currently own an Ovation, although I have been looking for a good used one from GC's used section. I think I may have to buy new as there were issues with the ones I tried. Right now I can't hear the link you provided as I'm in a noisy coffee bar. I look forward to watching it when I get home.
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What are the differences between Ovation and Adamas guitar models? Is one less expensive, or differently made? Thanks.
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Other Ovations (like mine) are wood topped, and the USA made ones are extremely good guitars, especially for the money. I know several folks at the Ovation factory now, having had several guitars shipped to them for repairs and refurbs. (I have 4 there now in fact.) They are top flight folks and give some fo the best customer service you'll ever find.
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Well, it looks like one of those desiderata days..... MY OVATIONS Spruce: Patriot #76, 1768-7LTD, 1122, 6774, 1779 USA, 1657-Adi Redwood: 2001-X, 1537-X, 1713-X, FD14-X, Dan Savage 5743-X Koa: 2078LXF, 1768-X, 1997-X 12-string: 1755, 1615-X Walnut Exotic tops: 1768-XWF (Bubinga), 1987-M (Mahogany), Adamas 1681-X (Q. Maple) Others: MM-68-7LTD Mandolin, MM-868-X Mandocello |
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Okay, I see your questions have already been answered! |
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Some of my best instruments for sale ...and a couple of quick pics. I also have a nice 6-string Custom Legend for sale, but it's on hold at the request of a friend.
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Well, it looks like one of those desiderata days..... MY OVATIONS Spruce: Patriot #76, 1768-7LTD, 1122, 6774, 1779 USA, 1657-Adi Redwood: 2001-X, 1537-X, 1713-X, FD14-X, Dan Savage 5743-X Koa: 2078LXF, 1768-X, 1997-X 12-string: 1755, 1615-X Walnut Exotic tops: 1768-XWF (Bubinga), 1987-M (Mahogany), Adamas 1681-X (Q. Maple) Others: MM-68-7LTD Mandolin, MM-868-X Mandocello |
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As hard as I might try I have yet to find an Ovation that sounded good enough to make me pull the trigger. I take that back. I forgot that I did buy an Ovation 12 string a few months ago that sounded pretty good. I ended up sending it to Nashville to my brother as a gift and he's used it in several recordings already. Said he loves the tone plugged in.
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I own Martin and Ovations guitars
I like them both |
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I love my Ovation for its portability and durability. It also plays very nicely. I think that's what drove me to Taylors, as those were the only guitars that had better playability for me. Martins never felt as 'light' under my fingers.
(Plus, during a particularly grunge/experimental band phase, it made for some amazing sounds plugged in, with amp, (and distortion, then through a wah pedal).
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Owned a circa 70s Legend 1617 for decades ...just a fabulous guitar! She sounded big and full, and played better than many acoustics 2x its price (especially given the resale on ovations). I sold it (regrettably) to fund a Taylor purchase. I don't regret the "upgrade" (don't flame me ...I love my Taylor cedar!), but do regret not having my old Legend. Just a great workhorse and superb live guitar that had never let me donw for 20+ years.
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I've owned two Ovations over the years: a Custom Balladeer with sitka top, deep bowl, and an Adamas with the carbon/spruce/carbon sandwich top.
The Adamas IMO is far superior unplugged. Mine rang like a piano, was easy to play, and rock solid - a real professional grade instrument. Unfortunatley it had a 1 11/16 neck so I had to sell it. I sure miss its tone! BTW, both excelled when plugged in. Both were great instruments and I never regretted owning them. Ovations get alot of slams, and I think, at least on their upper end models, the criticism is unwarranted. I would own another Adamas.
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Thanks for the explanation guys. For a change of pace, I rather like the sound of Ovations/Adamas. Never owned one because I couldn't justify the expense. I'm kind of a minimalist when it comes to multiple guitars.
I thought I DID see some Adamas model with sitka top, but I was just kind of cruising around their website.
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Geez, now I'm missing mine again, but it's on its way to France. Here's how it looked when I picked it up at the factory after a refurb visit. It's one of the very best guitars I've ever touched.
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Well, it looks like one of those desiderata days..... MY OVATIONS Spruce: Patriot #76, 1768-7LTD, 1122, 6774, 1779 USA, 1657-Adi Redwood: 2001-X, 1537-X, 1713-X, FD14-X, Dan Savage 5743-X Koa: 2078LXF, 1768-X, 1997-X 12-string: 1755, 1615-X Walnut Exotic tops: 1768-XWF (Bubinga), 1987-M (Mahogany), Adamas 1681-X (Q. Maple) Others: MM-68-7LTD Mandolin, MM-868-X Mandocello |
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I've only watched the first half of the first of the three video clips so far, but boy they did a good job with this. This has gotten me wondering why I have never really taken Ovations seriously in the past.
I'm not about to return my Goodall and buy an Ovation, but I might pick up an Ovation and try it sometime if I see one in a shop. I don't think The Podium sells Ovations though - or if they do, I have never noticed them - and I don't get out much otherwise.....and I've also promised myself to not try out any guitars in shops for a long time to come and just focus on working to bring out the full potential of the great instruments I have! |