I've been wanting an SSB for quite a while and had pretty much decided upon an '84 Collectors based on several things. Most of all was that I remember the question being asked here, "What's the best SSB?" and when Bill Kaman chimed in with the 84c, well, that left an impression. I mean, who would know better, right?

This one came to me by way of StephenT28. He had a special nut put on and strung Nashville style. I fiddled with it that way for a week or so, but couldn't take it anymore. I needed to see how it would do for me in a normal setting, so now she's back to her ol' EJ16 wearin' self.

I love the use of BLACK in this. As much as I can remember, this was a pretty radical jump in looks for Ovation. I think it's the first with black tuner buttons, a black pebhead veneer, and of course the ebony stain rubbed over the spruce top for that antiqued brown/black effect.

Cool axe. I'll shuddup now...