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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Got a chance to put some time on the OFC guitar this past weekend. I am an absolute sucker for these stereo setups with EGB panned left and ADE panned right. With the right sound amplification/reinforcement system, you’d swear you’re inside the bowl. The guitar plays bright and loud. I didn’t take the time to test it in depth against the 1581 (my only other Adamas), but standing in front of the pair with the bowls at eye level, they seem acoustically comparable to my ears, with maybe just slightly more bass from the 1581 and slightly more mid-range from the OFC model, but not by much. I would never notice the difference except side by side. The 1581 has Adamas 1818's, but I’m not exactly sure what the OFC model came with, and this might make a slight difference. Its looks are outstanding, and most certainly capture the perception that you are staring at an original. Except for the fact that it was made in 2007, it is essentially the same thing as an original. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I see this being used in a small combo setting, like guitar, violin and mando, or solo, in a small room at moderate volume. Speakers spaced apart. Run the bass strings into an amp that really compresses the sound, and then the high end into chorus and an exciter. That would be interesting. sounds like fun professor. good review. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I see it being used in my basement. Solo. I really don't know why I didn't just get the #47 without the electronics, except this one is blue. I doubt I've plugged in the 1537 in a year and have never played it with stereo cables. Maybe I'll have to loan it out to those of you that actually will use what it has. Meanwhile the waiting is killing me, but it's fun. Looks like Christmas will be in July or August. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS!
Wait a minute! Can I buy a guitar and blame it on the dog?? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'll let you come play mine as much as you want. As long as you bring the 47 when you come. |
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by Designzilla:
I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS! I will not get GAS!
Wait a minute! Can I buy a guitar and blame it on the dog?? You can blame it on anything that works! Dogs, temporary insanity, mid-life crisis, idiocy, senility, drunkenness, anything. It's the rules.
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Location: SoCal | Mark said "I really don't know why I didn't just get the #47 without the electronics, except this one is blue."
Heck, you need them both... |
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| Please post some photos! :) |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I know this is way over the top for a 275 square foot basement band room, but with the stereo outputs, I like to send the signals to two separate but identical Fender Acoustasonic Jrs with the DSP switched to the same settings, then XLR outs from each amp to a stereo Yamaha sound reinforcement system that drives the signal panned wide to four large 15" speaker/horn combo speakers. This works with all of the stereo outputs made by Ovation on their bowl guitars. The signals from other stereo guitars (Ovation solids, Gibson ES335CRS) don't split the strings like Ovation does on its A/E line, so the effect isn't as significant. I was sold on this sound when it was first demonstrated to me in 1981. I used this stereo set-up only a few times years ago when playing out. It involves hauling and handling a lot of equipment with only limited benefit. |
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Location: Colorado | Sounds big in the basement though Professor |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | OK this is a shameless bump, but I was hoping to hear if there was any word on any more of the OFC guitars. I'm figuring the widenecks will get delivered next, then they'll shut down the factory before they start on mine. That would serve me right for procrastinating. |
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Location: SoCal | wide necks? no idea so won't be one to help...? Al?
# 7 is scheduled for delivery on 6/18 (std. neck) :D :D :D |
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Location: NJ | well
they told me there were a couple that should have shipped this week but I didn't get anything so like they always tell me I will tell you.
next week LOL |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Mark, no matter, the wait is worth it. You'll love the goodies. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I know you'll tell me, Al, but it's fun to speculate. I also know you don't want to disclose any info that others want to keep private. Thanks, Tony. I'm one closer. Now I'm guessing the widenecks that people saw on the tour are 8, 9 and 10 and mine will be right around the corner. If I don't have it by the time I leave for San Diego on the 30th, can I just borrow yours for the week, Tony? |
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Location: Germany | Mark, you seem to be right. Some of the tour pics from Jerome and Tom show the custom order forms of #8, #9, and #10. These say WIDE NECK 1 3/4".
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Location: SoCal | "If I don't have it by the time I leave for San Diego on the 30th, can I just borrow yours for the week, Tony?"
do I get the Porsche?
seems like a fair trade to me |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Anytime I'm not driving it, you can, Tony. I doubt my wife would want to miss the rally. We have a 3rd place finish to defend and she's pretty competitive. It'll be available on Monday, Thursday and in the evenings, though. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It's about time for your report on your OFC guitar, Tony. Nice Father's Day present. |
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Location: SoCal | Wish I could. Guitar arrived about 6pm 6/8 in Vernon, CA; misc package (in a cheese box) from Al arrived just before midnight 6/8. Both show out on truck early this morning.
1:38pm today, misc package (gig bag and goodies) arrived, placed on washer in garage.
now 5:05pm, no sign of guitar.
now both listed as transit to house today...had two ServiceMaster trucks in driveway and curb, garage door open, door from garage to kitchen open - repairing ceiling and scraping popcorn off of ceiling - not only were we home but construction guys, no tag on door, website still shows out on truck as of 7:01am today.
so guitar stolen, lost, or box was too small for driver to realize...maybe other boxes (probably auto parts) were stacked on top of the box.
oh well...that's UPS. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Aaaaargh!! |
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Location: SoCal | At 5:42pm, what a crock of sh*t:
Your package is on time with a scheduled delivery date of 06/18/2007.
Tracking Number: 1Z 98Y A30 42 9728 966 6
Type: Package
Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: 06/18/2007
Shipped to: SAN DIEGO, CA, US
Shipped or Billed on: 06/12/2007
Service Type: GROUND
Weight: 22.00 Lbs
Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
SAN DIEGO,
CA, US 06/18/2007 7:02 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
06/18/2007 7:01 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN |
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Location: SoCal | just arrived...will check it out in an hour or so - off to a meeting |
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Location: Tennessee | Attention San Diegans ... you have about 60 minutes to impersonate a ServiceMaster guy and find the big rectangular box that smells like pizza. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Thank God. Sounds like they delivered the rest of the packages and noticed there was one left. I suppose we can wait awhile for the review and pictures. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Same thing happened to me. Both scanned to the delivery truck at the same time, but the goodies box arrived six hours before the guitar. Must be the way they are arranged on the truck. Still worth the wait. |
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Location: RI. That small State out East | Again... Good story.
Like giving birth. The long wait. The "door" was wide open. Got some stuff early, then nothing.
They kept saying any time. I'm sure Tony is sweating and cussing. Ok, panting.
The delivery is "never" on time... THEN !!!
It's here! Everyone wants pic's. Several "relatives" were very anxious.
Lots of relief... Congrats.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Not quite analogous to a new baby. I just got word that mine has been born. (My wife forwarded an email from Al that my baby has been born.) It's a long wait from birth to delivery when you live on the left side of the country. It's a much longer wait from the time Al conceived of this.
OK, I just grossed myself out by thinking of Al conceiving. No more birth analogies. Thanks, Al. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Great stuff all around...you know, I hurt my back yesterday (again) and am in pain but I love reading this forum...it picks me up. Congrats to the new fathers and looking forward to the pic's and details, etc.
Blessings.... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Number 11 scheduled to arrive on June 26. SWMBO says it can ride in her seat on the trip to San Diego. I'll plan on that, since she gets her flight paid for anyway. Maybe I'll put a hat on it and ride around with the top down. That should draw some stares.
I guess number 12 and the widenecks should be done any day if they aren't already. I've already checked the tracking number a few times, even though it hasn't moved yet. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Fingers-crossed, wideneck #9 should arrive here in southeastern Virginia tomorrow afternoon.
Pictures to follow :)
"Tidewater Tim"
...damn it's a lot hotter here than Hawaii... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I was trying to figure out why the name was different here than it was in the index. Welcome to the mainland. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Maybe I'll go with Tim in Tidewater instead... :) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Yogi Berra is in the mail. |
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Location: Germany | #10 is ready to take off but has to wait for the carbon case. Well, too bad .... :(
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Location: SoCal | Karl, did you hear something about the case? Is the wait almost over for them?
Everybody who's getting an OFC slothead is going to be thrilled with it. And that's really saying something for an old wood topped guy like me. Al and the factory really out did themselves on these. Trust me, they are worth the wait. |
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Location: Germany | Paul, I have no definitive date. :(
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Location: SoCal | "Charlie Ramon"? |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
"Charlie Ramon"? Little known half-cousin of Joey's who ran the sound board for a while, until a freak accident severed the trailing 'e' from his last name. Tragic. |
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Location: Germany | Karl = Carl = Charlie;
And here is a quiz: Ramon = pseudonym of my favorite British musician. Hey, his first name is also Paul!
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Location: closely held secret | Uh, Karl? His first name is John. His middle name is Paul. |
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Location: Tennessee | I'm changing my name to Bobbo O'Boogie. :cool: |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Uh, Karl? His first name is John. His middle name is Paul. Oooh, oooh! I know this one! Father of the American Navy! John Paul Jones!
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Not today :( |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Tidewater_Tim or Tim in Tidewater,
Welcome to the HOT Southeast USA. No, not the same as Hawaiian heat. Glad that you have survived the move. Would like to invite you to any future OFC events in this part of the country. MusicMishka in the VA. But don't hold that against the rest of us! :D ;)
We all look forward to meetin ya personally!
Ignore any comments from your former Bro Lanaki. :eek: :p ;)
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Thanks Jim,
Looking forward to meet y'll soon !!
I wish Randy & I had been able to hookup but there will be a next time...
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Location: Germany | Waskel, you´re right, his middle name is Paul. But his first name is James. And he used the pseudonym "Ramon" in the early 60s. Well, a long time ago ...
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Location: closely held secret | Oops, you're right, James it is.
Paul Ramon, Percy 'Thrills' Thrillington, 'The Fireman'...
Hmmm. Who was it I knew named John?... |
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Location: Germany | Yup, now you've got it!
Maybe you had in mind John Paul of Led Zeppelin?
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