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Location: Phoenix AZ | Here's photos of the new Adirondack Spruce 2010 Elite.
This is a stunning guitar. The bottom end rumbles your belly when you play. Beautiful inlaid epis, nice grain and fingerprint to the top, 5 piece wood edge binding including maple trim, 5 piece neck of walnut, oak and cherry, contour bowl, cherry fretboard unlays, OP-Pro Studio. Sounds and plays like a dream. At Moody's NAMM party I think this was the only guitar that never got put down.
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Yum, yum! |
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Location: SoCal | It's a beautiful guitar. Needs to be played in so Witko better play it a lot.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I've been playing it all day !!! |
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Location: SoCal | Well, that's a start. Probably playing tunes only in minor keys or the blues, after yesterday's football game.... |
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Location: Paris/France | Wonderful !!!
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | Gorgeous Dave. I love all the wood details. Thanks for sharing the pictures and making me drool all over my new shirt!
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Location: Tennessee | The guitar plays as beautifully as it looks. I really like the feel of the neck. Non-glossed is the best. ;) The detail work is very nice. The headstock overlay has that whole 1537 style about it ... and that cherry is killer. To me, this is the best Ovation Collector to come around in a long time. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | very nice |
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| Those look SWEET. If I didn't just take possession of 2 more guitars I'd have to give this serious thought. As it is I have to tread lightly with SWMBO. |
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Location: Vermont USA | Awesome thanks for sharing |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | I realize this is a new guitar but does anyone have an idea if this guitar sounds significantly different from the 07 Collectors? On the surface, it would seem like they are quite similar.
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Location: On the Coast - Halfway between SF & OR | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
The guitar plays as beautifully as it looks. I really like the feel of the neck. Non-glossed is the best. ;) NON-Glossed? :eek:
Dave has a guitar with a non-glossed neck? I can't imagine it will stay that way for long. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | It's a walnut neck, just like adamas. No need to gloss it. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by stellarjim:
I realize this is a new guitar but does anyone have an idea if this guitar sounds significantly different from the 07 Collectors? On the surface, it would seem like they are quite similar.
Jim the 07 doesn't have treble eppies for starters, and the soundboard is made of different wood. It's a completely different guitar. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Wonder if AJ will pick one up while he's in the US? |
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Location: Eugene, OR | Mine arrived the other day but I've been away and it's still warming up in the sealed box.
Looking forward to the first look on Tuesday night. |
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Location: Eugene, OR | The wood is simply gorgeous on this one... Nice Pics! |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | C'mon Yoch, it must be warm enough by now. Just a little peek! |
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Location: France | nice |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Does this mean they're not calling them 'Collectors' any more?
Calling them 'Limited Editions' instead. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I think that I will have to wait until I can get one used... ;)
But it is an awfully nice looking geetar. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I am sure this is an excellent guitar, both in quality and playability, but I am personally not impressed with the appearance, compared to other Elites. I like the idea of using all American materials, and I have heard many good things about Adirondac tops. The individual elements look outstanding in and of themselves, but for some reason the overall appearance of the guitar just doesn't impress me. I don't know what it is, I guess that's just the old personal opinion thing. I'm very happy for those who have an appreciation of it though. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I agree. Could pass for any one a dozen different models. Looks just like a regular elite and I hate the gay fig leaf soundholes with a passion. I would have designed it significantly different, but it is what it is. Sounds wonderful. There's uglier guitars that also sound wonderful. The adamas type neck is pretty freaking nice, however. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | by Gallerinski:
I hate the gay fig leaf soundholes with a passion. Is that what they are... People have asked me, but I never had a good answer. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | You could just call them "GFL".
Tell them it's a high tech process and design borne out of extensive research and development. You can't divulge all details because some aspects are still being filed for IP. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I've just had people ask me, "Are those supposed to be Flowers or Feathers, or What?"
But I don't know, nor do I have a suggestion of what better to put on there.
Just like I had to struggle when Woody asked for hole suggestions on his Moose-Up Classical Elite. |
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| Nice but those things around the sound holes are still way too ornate for me even though they're toned down in a big way compared to those other Ovation guitars with the pastel coloured tops and sparkly shit all over them. |
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Location: Right now? | First of all, congratulations, Dave.
I am sure this is an excellent guitar, both in quality and playability, but I am personally not impressed with the appearance, compared to other Elites. I like the idea of using all American materials, and I have heard many good things about Adirondac tops. The individual elements look outstanding in and of themselves, but for some reason the overall appearance of the guitar just doesn't impress me. I don't know what it is, I guess that's just the old personal opinion thing. I'm very happy for those who have an appreciation of it though.
I agree with Bryan, but I absolutely LOVE the binding/purfling on the guitar. I am not crazy about inlaid epaulets, although I prefer inlaid rosettes. That wood must sound delicious.
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | ... Must smell good too!
Oh, and don't pay too much attention to me ... I just like a lot more bling(: 'must be the old "visually-oriented" thing goin' on.
And just for the record ... I like the wooden "wings" whether outie' or innie'. They are the Adamas signature to me, even if it is an Ovation. Everyone should own an Elite style and a round hole just to be indifferent. |
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Location: Munich, Germany | I would have seen an Adirondac headstock overlay...
Everything else - beautiful! And I love to see the returning of the Adamas II headstock "inlay overlay".
Best regards,
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Location: Right now? | Duh ... I just realized you got yerself #1, Dave! Very, very nice. She is going to age gorgeously to the eyes and ears.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | If I was going to buy a woodtop ovation THIS GUITAR would be my only choice.
IT WAS OUTSTANDING for being new and it will continue to get better as it is played (and I know it will get played a lot by Dave!) |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | It's funny how opinions differ on this guitar. I think it's one of the most tastefully appointed guitar I've ever seen. Unfortunately, if I owned one I'd probably never play it because I'd be afraid of putting a scratch on it. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | There's rarely a shortage of differing opinions in this group, Nick.
Not that there's anything wrong with that... |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Originally posted by Weaser P:
There's rarely a shortage of differing opinions in this group, Nick.
Not that there's anything wrong with that... I agree completely. That's what makes this forum so interesting. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | That's what also makes trading such a great option. If someone's not happy with what they have they can usually find someone with something they want. |
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Location: Eugene, OR | Ohh man.... I haven't even cut the tape on the box yet and I have to read about someone calling my epaulets, "gay". |
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Location: south east Michigan | Personally, I don't see how anyone would prefer the old glued on eppys to the inlaid.
I wish the Adamas line could have some kind of change like that.
The 2010 is a great guitar.
And I think it is very smart of Ovation to make a limited, specific number. That makes them more of a true collector item rather than a exercise in marketing. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I should also point out that in the past I have been critical about Ovations quality standards. But I can report that this beauty is 100% flawless and perfect in every way. FYI, this is the same guitar that was photographed for the Ovation website. They did cheap out on the tuners (they always do) and didn't include the top of the line case. But those are just cost savings measures and easy to correct on my end. As far as value, you will be surprised how much more affordable the 2010 is than similar wood topped guitars. Call Al. His price may just surprise you and I think he has some low serial numbers available. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I should have said that the 2010 looks to be a great guitar. I have not played one.
But Dave's & Moody's & Stephen's ringing endorsement carries a lot of weight with me. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Slipkid:
Dave's & Moody's & Stephen's ringing endorsement carries a lot of weight with me. We pay him to say stuff like that ... |
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Location: south east Michigan | While we're on the subject... I want a raise. |
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Location: closely held secret | For what it's worth (yeah, Moody, I know - not much) I played it as well. Sounds great, and will only improve with age. The neck is very comfortable, as an Adamas neck should be.
I agree with Dave on the epis. Long overdue for a change.
Originally posted by Slipkid:
While we're on the subject... I want a raise. Tell ya what, Brad... We're gonna put a couple'a extra zeros in front of your salary. Good enough? |
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| Originally posted by PsychoBunny:
I agree with Dave on the epis. Long overdue for a change. It's not like they haven't tried. Surfboard shaped, thunderbolts, no epis/just holes, teardrop, 2 Q-styles (protos and production), the Kaki King signature model style...
There are some damn good graphic artists and designers here, maybe some of 'em could come up with some designs? Who knows, somebody from the factory might like some of the ideas. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Originally posted by PsychoBunny:
Originally posted by Slipkid:
While we're on the subject... I want a raise. Tell ya what, Brad... We're gonna put a couple'a extra zeros in front of your salary. Good enough? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by G8r:
There are some damn good graphic artists and designers here, maybe some of 'em could come up with some designs? Who knows, somebody from the factory might like some of the ideas. I thought WOODY\'s project was a group exercise just for this purpose!  |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Seeing all those nice guitars and actually playing them made me think about reaching for my wallet on more than one occassion.
I have sent an email to Al about a Blackbird Nylon that I played at NAMM and really liked.
Figured I might give it a try before TJ finds out about them and tries to buy the whole line. |
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Location: SoCal | I thought the Blackbirds were interesting and fun, but you've got to plug them in to get any really good sound out of them.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Speaking of Blackbird nylon ... oh, never mind. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Speaking of Blackbird nylon ... oh, never mind. Something you wore to work today? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Speaking of Blackbird nylon ... oh, never mind. I'd rather hear you tell me about the Blackbird Ute :D |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
I thought the Blackbirds were interesting and fun, but you've got to plug them in to get any really good sound out of them.... Since I would use it for recording and as a lay around tv guitar I think it might be perfect.
Comfortable, nice sound unplugged and I really liked the neck which is really key to me.
Plus I wouldn't have to worry about the Colorado humidity issues like a classical with a cedar top. |
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Location: Eugene, OR | First Impressions....
I really wasn't quite sure what to expect but here's the short list.
Opened up my 2010LE about 2 hours ago....
I'm not quite sure where to start...
1) I love the contour bowl
2) This is such a beauty... number 10/50.
3) Such a full, rich, warm sound. But the words fall short as this baby seems to redefine what "full", "rich" and "warm"....mean.
4) I found a flaw in the top that has me wrapped around the axle but shouldn't.
Very tiny piece of dust/dirt in the finish with the tiniest of divots
over the top of the dust spot... The divot is in the shape of a half moon with the tiniest of lengthwise lines in the finish on each side of the dirt spot. When I say "tiny" I mean really really tiny. Smaller than a pinhead. Should I take a macro photo of it and send it to Ovation?
When I set it down I think... "Man I didn't need that"... What was I thinkin." ..until I pick it up to play it again....
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Originally posted by yoch:
First Impressions... ..."Man I didn't need that"... What was I thinkin." Bad Yoch!
Originally posted by yoch:
...until I pick it up to play it again....
Gorgeous. Good Yoch! Good Yoch!
Congratulations! I bet it's beautiful.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | WOW. The more I play this guitar the more I love it. Sound is not like your typical elite. More like an elite with testicles. I'll try to do some sound clips maybe this weekend.
Bookends? I understood that 50/50 was available. Would sure be a nice mate to 1/50 but I don't think I can swing it right now. If you're interested in it you might want to call Al as soon as possible.
I think the factory is sold out, or at least down to the last few. That's really good news. Gee a limited edition guitar that might actually be collectable. Of course not good news if you're a procrastinator, but oh well.
Hard not to be impressed by the sound, but I gotta tell you starting to think the best part is the dang adamas style neck. Just wonderful, as is the heel cap and the 1537 type headstock overlay. They really didn't hold back on this one at all. If anything they might regret only building 50 of them.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by G8r:
Ah...Dave you almost have me talked into one. One is mine. But I think fiddy is available. |
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