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Location: Germany | Hi there,
I'm Lars from Germany. I do not even own an ovation guitar (yet), so it's somewhat strange to use the Ovation fan Club forum.....
...nevertheless I'm really interested in these guitars and I'd like to know if there is a model on the market which has all these features:
- 1-3/4" nut
- cutaway
- VIP5 preamp
- 14 frets neck/body joint
- contour bowl
If not, which model comes nearest (order matches my priorities)?
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Lost Art Vintage KOA 14 fret Special.
Adamas 2008 Collector.
Contact alpep@lostartvintage.com. He ships to Germany.
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Location: Tennessee | Welcome Lars. Glad you stopped by. Buy an Ovation and stick around!
Dave nailed it. Those two guitars have what you're looking for. |
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Location: Germany | Thanks guys,
I'll think about it.
The Collector's 2008 is a bit on the expensive side.... :-(
And with the Lost Art guitar, I'm not sure about the koa top, as Koa is usually not as resonant as soundboard woods like spruce or cedar. I prefer a very open and brilliant sound and I doubt the koa top will provide this. The problem is, I'm located to Germany and can't try alpeps guitar before buying.
Perhaps I can try to find a different koa-topped Ovation in some shop just to get a rough impression.
Thanks again,
Lars |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | Lars, don't even try to buy Ovation in Europe.
For european price of new Custom Legend you can buy TWO Custom Legend's on E-bay (with shipping and import tax!!)
i live in Poland, i can't imagine buying US made guitar for prices that resellers ask here. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Lars,
There's a few OFC members in Germany that have AMAZING collections of Ovation and Adamas guitars. Maybe you could communicate with them and get some guidence.
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Location: Germany | Yeah, here is one of them! Lars, if you need help, let me know.
Grüße,
Karl |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | hej Karl, maybe some Euro OFC this year? i still have time to plan my vacations. |
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| LBJ - you must ask our leader - Le Grand Marechal Jerome, (Legion d'Honneur de New Hartford, L'Ami de Tupperware, Le Pape de l'Eglise Marcel Dadi).
This year I will be there. (Unless I can't make it). |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | maybe Rommir will come too? ;D |
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Location: Germany | What schroeder said. No one can plan an EurOFC without Jerome.
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Location: Omaha, NE | Originally posted by itsLars:
I prefer a very open and brilliant sound and I doubt the koa top will provide this. I think that's right.
My koa has a very dark tone. I like it because its not the normal Ovation sound. But if that's what you are looking for... |
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Location: Munich, Germany | Welcome Lars!
Where do you live in germany? My showroom is open nearly every day. Displayed guitars can be seen in my signature. There is a lot of different flavors to choose and try.
Best regards,
Kurt |
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Location: USA | With the current Dollar vs Euro, shopping in the USA has become fairly cheap these days for Europeans. Soon we'll replace China :)
Maybe come over for a visit? |
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Location: Germany | Hi Kurt,
Originally posted by Koenig Kurt:
Where do you live in germany? thanks, ... I'm located near Bielefeld which means quite a trip down to munich. My brother actually lives in Munich, I hardly manage to visit him down there.
(Trotzdem vielen Dank für das Angebot. Ich denke, ich werd mich erstmal hier in der Gegend umsehen. Musik Produktiv ist nur 45 Autominuten entfernt).
Bye,
Lars
P.S.: Du könntest mir ja mal schreiben, wie Du den Sound der 2006er Collector's empfindest. Oder wäre es evtl. möglich, sie mal über den VIP-Preamp aufzunehmen und mir was zu mailen?) Meine email-Adresse ist: larsrothe@mac.com. |
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Location: Munich, Germany | Bielefeld? You're kidding me. This town doesn't really exist. Does it?
Sorry, no way to record anything. But if you'll visit your brother someday, feel free to contact me.
So, what do I think about the 2006C? Honestly? This guitar sucks. Big way! Mine does not sound deep, dark or mellow. It's sounds thin, like an electric unplugged, lacking of tone and volume. Well balanced, but that's it.
To be fair, it sounds okay - until you grab any other guitar from my wall and play it.
To my ears - and this is what I am telling here, my opinion - this guitar sounds not what the looks promise. Koa is great to look at, but sucks as a guitar top.
But: Maybe it's a sound you like? Maybe I got a bad example of Ovation's Koa guitars? Could be possible.
A lot people here brag about the quality sound of their Koa Ovations (don't count the 12 fretters in. I am sure, they are different animals) - I don't. So maybe mine is worse than others.
My tip for you: The 2008C would be exactly what you are looking for. Get this one, and stay happy for a long time, with a very reliable, nearly indestroyable guitar. Call Al before it's to late and get the real thing!
Best regards,
Kurt |
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Location: Germany | Hey guys,
thank you so much for your support.
Actually I came to the same conclusion as you, Kurt, namely the 2008 Collector's being the best choice for me in terms of features. It's way out of reach $-wise, though.
So, I looked further and what really caught my eye and ear is the CA Guitars GX Performer. I see that people in this forum raved about CA as well. Finally I've pulled the trigger on a used GX Performer with COT-Inlay and Fishman Aura-Preamp. Playing in a praise & worship team I was deeply attracted by the Crown-of-Thorns inlay, too.
I'm pretty excited now....if you like I'll share my experiences with the CA here. Nevertheless, that means I'm not going to become an Ovation user in the near future. Don't blame me! ;-)
Bye,
Lars |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Talk to Al, I spent a lot less than I thought I would have to. For the same money in Australia (similar problem to USA) I could get a custom legend. I don't think I could buy a 2008 Collectors in Australia even if I tried. Or if I did try they would just close their eyes and think of a very large number to make me go away.
Can't wait to pick up that baby in October (it's waiting patiently for me in Al's tender care). |
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Is there any ovation with these features?
