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Location: Vermont USA | Hello Everyone,
I am thinking of buying an Ovation guitar. I am looking at two models an Elite Special S868 and a Elite LX 6778. I would like to hear your thoughts.
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Location: Tucson, Arizona | Paul,
I'm sure you'll get lot's of feedback from the rest of the folks here, but I'll start.
I can't speak to the differences between the S868 and the LX 6778, not having had experience with the S868. I've played the LX 6778 and thought it was a really nice guitar, just not right for me.
What I can speak to is, go play them. Pick the one you like the best based on sound, feel and looks. Make sure you have someone play them both for you, and listen to the sound from the "front side". In the long run, that will insure that you've made the right decision for you.
And Welcome to the OFC.
Paul V. |
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Location: Vernon, CT | Hi Paul,
Everyone will give you different impressions and opinions but the one that counts is yours since you will be buying and playing it. Basically, play all the O's you can get your hands on at a local and reputable dealer....that will help narrow it down. But the Elite is a fantastic guitar and well deserving of consideration plus sounds great for a non O-holed guitar. I would also recommend you try the Elite LX too. Good luck! Play On!
John L.
Custom Legend 1779-USA (on order)
Legend LX
Balladeer LX
Std. Balladeer
Tornado (1970)
Takamine 12 String
Martin D16GT
Fender P-Bass
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Location: Upper Left USA | What they said.
Welcome and glad to hear you want to go Ovation.
Can you let us know what it is you like about and why have you decided to get an Ovation? It may help in the decision of which one you should get.
I have a Custom Balladeer and and Elite LX and would hate to surrender either one. They are 30 years apart and as different from each other as you can get! |
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Location: south east Michigan | The LX is chock full of the new upgrades, so I would lean to that one. If you can can play them side by side, just pick the one you like. I think you'll be fine either way. |
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Location: Warrenton, Virginia | Paul
welcome...agree with previous comments. I have the LX 6778. I like it very much. Had the neck reset...because of high action; beyond that, fun to play and sounds great to me.
go play them and good luck with your hunting. |
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Location: NJ | WELCOME Paul!! (Egad! ANOTHER Paul!! :-)
What brought you to narrow it down to to these two models?
Have you played either of 'em (or both)?
What would be your ultimate "end use" for the guitar (playing out, recording, playing at home)?
(I have to confess that I invited Paul "over here" when he posed the "O" question on another board - and got (to a degree) the typical response. I assured him that this could be a place to come for some "objective" feedback . . . ) |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Lets talk Epaulets!
Inlaid is beautiful and my only wish is that they kept the feathery shape of the veneered epaulets.
Inlaid rosettes on the one-holers is superior as well.
The only real answer is to have one of everything! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | flip a coin, then get each. |
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Location: NC | cwk2 is right............I bought the 6778LX and love it. I will definitly buy another "O" in the future. I played the 1778LX and did not have chance to play 6778LX but chose it due to back order issues and was very pleased with fit and finish. |
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Location: Vermont USA | I am going to try and answer some questions. I have played them both and like them both but can only afford one. I have a Fender DG22S and a Washburn C80S both with Fishman Matrix pick-ups. I run them through a Fender Acoustasonic amp. I feel it is very difficult to get good tone and balance with these guitars so I looked at the Ovations. I play in the worship band at church and sometimes coffee houses. So there it is in a nut shell.
Thanks Paul |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Paulcc1
If you are getting new - get as much as you can afford. Check with Al Pep on prices before you commit. I like the 1778LX I have but in our Praise Band I end up playing the CL12.
If you are buying used - wich has more risk but greater value - network with some of the OFCers.
New is waranteed and fresh. You will find these excellant tools. I use the preset options on the LX-OpPro as well as the Op50 for the CL12. Soundboard people love them - no issues.
Peace |
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