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Location: N W Ohio | Just wondering what those of you lucky enough to own one of these think about them after some time? Searched the archives and found all the old good stuff,so whats new? |
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Location: N W Ohio | No responses, I guess I'd better elaborate on the why of my question. There's a 30th on Ebay with a starting bid of around $1300.00. Just wondered if any owners or those that have experienced them thought they were worth that money or not? I haven't been able to find one near to test drive for myself. Thanks. |
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Location: Central Oregon | Tony Calman seems to like his- he has TWO of 'em! |
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Location: south east Michigan | A 30th has been sitting at my local music store for 6 months. I came very, very close to buying it but wound up with a DiMeola CL instead. |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | I've played the particular guitar that Brad mentions, and he definitely made the right choice....that particular 30CL is not a winner. If you are willing to spend over $1300 for an O, I'd look for a 1769ADII Al DiMeola CL to try, the two I've played were both better than both of the 30CLs I've played (acoustically......plugged in, I don't know).
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Location: N W Ohio | Honestly wasn't even thinking of buying, just curious as to what they are like and if they are worth the asking price. I'm just getting re-aquainted with Ovations and am in the learning process. I currently have two and the Big Brown truck is bringing the third tomorrow according to their tracking. Is this the first signs of an addiction? |
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Location: NW NJ | Way past signs of an addiction! :D
The good thing an "O"ddiction is that, while it may make you poor and cause some bleeding at the fingertips in the beginning, it won't kill you ... unless your wife or "significant other" (if you have one) beats you over the head with that fine lyrachord bowl when the next one arrives! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Are you guys talking about the Book Elite Ltd 30th Anniversary model or one of the others?
How many 30 anniversary models did Ovation make? |
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Location: SoCal | The 30th CL Anniv - have four, shipping one out tomorrow.
I have compared and allowed several others to compare the AD-II 2004 Al DiMeola v. the 30th CL Anniv...as an acoustic, my four 30th's are better than the DiMeola, yet taking nothing away from the AD-II.
All I can tell you is that of the other 6-str guitars I have, the 30th CL Anniv is played more.
Included in that are 3 Adamas I's, Adamas II, Millennium Adamas, SMT Adamas, 1619, 2001 Collector's, 1537, 1127, etc...
Everyone is free to buy what they want...and Ovation/Adamas gives us a lot of models to choose from.
However, the 30th CL Anniv is a wonderful, well balanced instrument that respects the past as it is updated for today. If I had one Ovation, I would keep the 30th CL Anniv. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | You may as well start beating on me even before I say it, BUT ... I do a lot of listening with my EYES. The CL-30th is a very attractive guitar, although not top of my list. The AD-II ??? Now THAT one in BLACK is the cat's meow to my eyes. Maybe doesn't sound quite as nice as the CL-30th. I don't know since I don't own either of those models and I do trust Tony's ears 100% (but not his eyes!). I own a 1619 CL in BLACK that I do think sounds quite nice. But again, the AD-II just really strikes me as a very attractive guitar. |
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Location: New Mexico | I have 2 and really like the natural finish and abalone inlay. Sound is impeccable. Torn between which I like better - the 30CM or my Q598... Apples and oranges on design. The one for auction looks to be excellent. Fair Price. :D |
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Location: N W Ohio | The 30 CL sounds like something I'd like to "test drive" as I said, I will keep looking locally. The Al Dimeola also has interested me for a while, but unfoturnately there isn't a huge selection of Ovations in the Toledo area. I'll keep loking. worshipleader,my wife of 31 years is OK with my "O" ddiction. It keeps me off the streets and out of trouble. Just opened the package for the 79 1117 I bought. Needs major cleaning,restringing, and the bridge is lifting some but not a big deal. Guess I'll be busy this weekend. |
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30 th Anniversary O
