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Location: NC | I know..............it's trivial but what is the longest anyone has waited for any Ovation model to purchase? I have been waiting almost 4 months for the new Ovation Elite LX and it is scheduled through the dealer I am going to buy from to arrive Sept. 15th. It has been moved back several times and I know I am impatient but feel like a kid days before Christmas. Has anyone else got their Elite LX yet and was it worth the wait? |
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Location: SoCal | Everybody here who's purchased an LX model has been very very happy with it. |
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| I have a 1778 Elite Lx (natural) and it is one fantastic guitar. The unplugged sound is really first-rate. You can see the quality woods used. The second you open that case, you'll be impressed with this beauty. The inlaid wood is just gorgeous. the playability is excellent. I haven't had any need to adjust the action. I don't plug it in much. When I do plug it in, I have a Crate 30 watt acoustic amp. I liked the fact that when I plugged it in I received a fantastic acoustic sound without any adjustment. Some have stated that in the live band mix, they had to turn the volume up all the way to be heard, but I'm not a professional so for me I don't know about that. Obviously, I'm very happy with mine. Four months does sound like a long wait! Hang in there! |
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Location: Warren,Pa. | You don't wait for musical instruments when they're commodity items. I have a hammered dulcimer made by a guy in N.C. I paid $1,600 for it, and had to wait a year. He had lots of instruments in his shop made by other folks, but after watching him at work in his shop and seeing how clearly superior HIS instruments are, I couldn't settle for anything else...no matter how long the wait. You'll feel just like that when you finally get your new Ovation. This is forever. John <>{ |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Everything that EP and Paul said. I really do love my 1778-4. I have had little or no adjustment on the pre-amp with a church PA -and I have heard the concerns over the OP Pro but not any conclusive answers! I pulled a shim from mine and the ones in stores are set just a shim too high for me. O's adjust so easy though.
At this moment,having just come from a local music store and set a "brand new" 1996 Anniversary Elite in my hands, I am considering selling it.
Stand by for another post...
While I was out and about I completed the LX set chase. I played the Legend LX, the Balladeer LX, the Elite Standard LX and the Elite LX now! Throw in an Adamas with the luscious shifting red top.
Honestly - except for subtle trim and feel and the multi vs. single hole thing - each is worthy and vibrant! Worth a wait! |
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Location: NC | Guess waiting so long should be a testament to itself..........! I wish it were in hand though than in theory. Can't wait to play it and plug it up as well. |
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Location: Omaha | I know..............it's trivial but what is the longest anyone has waited for any Ovation model to purchase?
Elite LX, maybe not trivial, but be thankful you're not a lefty; they won't even start making left-handed LX body O's until they catch up on their right-handed orders...which will probably still be a number of months.
I decided to go ahead and order an "old" L-777 Legend ... so I'm waiting patiently, too; will probably see mine around the middle to end of October (but that's better than October of '05 or '06!).
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Location: Vernon, CT | I waited 1 & 1/2 months for my custom ordered blue Balladeer LX I got through Al P. in June (delivered). Originally, it was suppose to take three months. I like it better than the Standard Balladeer. Plus. I just ordered through Al P. a new Custom Legend 1779-USA model but there has not been an estimated completion or delivery date set. The waiting is the hardest part! Play On!
John L.
Custom Legend 1779-USA (on order)
Legend LX
Balladeer LX
Std. Balladeer
Celebrity C026
Tornado (1970)
Takamine 12 String
Martin D16GT
Fender P-Bass
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I couldn't be happier with my Legend LX. Not only does it look and play like a million bucks, but it's noticably lighter as well. An added bonus for me these days with my bad back. I'm sure that you will be glad that you waited. The LX instantly became my main guitar. |
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Location: Omaha | John B,
Do you mostly play plugged in or unplugged; give us a more detailed review of your experience so far, and compare it to your other guitars (that is...unless you're too busy enjoying yours and playing it WHILE WE WAIT IMPATIENTLY FOR OURS!)
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Oops! Sorry...
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I play plugged in to a PA system for the most part. I like to practice that way so that it is similar to when I do a gig. Beside the Legend LX, I own a mid bowl Baladeer special and a Legend 12 String shallow bowl. I also have 2 Martins, but no one here wants to hear about them. :rolleyes:
Anyway, the Legend LX compares favorably to all of my guitars (and the Martins were more expensive to boot). After some very minor tweaking of the neck, the LX plays and projects as well if not better than the Martins (even unplugged). It's tough to compare it to the 12 string because the shallow bowl does not sound as good unplugged. I do love the way the 12 sounds plugged in and I believe that the shallow bowl helps to cut down on feedback.
Like I said, the LX is on outstanding guitar that sounds and looks great. There are some pics in my photo album if you would like to check em out.
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I'm waiting 2 full months now for my Adamas MEII to arrive that I have on order with Al. Bless him, as he's been very patient with my frequent "when's it gonna arrive?"-ing him to death. Hard to be patient when there's been no word (until recently) on it's status. It's killing me, especially since it's not a custom order in any way, and normally wouldn't take this long. Meanwhile, I've got gigs coming up to use it at!
Apparently Ovation is concerntrating all it's manpower on the backorder of LX's, and well, my order was put aside. Bummer...just counting the days (and minutes).
Feel like a herion junkie awaiting a fix.
Just tie me off!!!!
Johnny |
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Location: Warrenton, Virginia | Elite LX
Worth it.....but as I say this, had to send my LX back to Kim to get neck action fixed....entirely too high for me. Removed shims....then got a buzz...so I think there is more going on with the neck on my LX....but am confident Kim will get it fixed right.
But still have to wait. |
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Location: Omaha | John B,
Thanks for the extra review - nice picks, too!
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Location: Fayetteville, NC | I'm Still Waiting!!!! Waiting for enough $$Money
to be able to purchase an LX!!
If I Go and Sit down with Dark Glasses and The Ovation-say somewhere in Downtown Fayetteville I wonder how much cash I could Raise...
On second thought,..it could never be enough to get me out of Jail for disturbing the peace! :eek:
by the way, it just hit me..this is my 910th Post, that would make it the One after 909! :D |
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Location: NC | Finally..............it's on the way! But I have a confession, I changed finish to black rather than black cherry burst. It feels like X-Mas Eve and about bedtime!!!!!! |
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