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Location: Oregon | Hi
I would like to take advantage of those who know so much more about Ovation guitars than I do and ask:
Is there an older Ovation acoustic/electric model that joins at the 14th fret, and has the 1 7/8 inch nut width?
In my first post I told of how I love my 1114; but I would like to have another guitar more like the one that I have described above.
I am aware of the new 6774 that will coming out soon, but would prefer to track down an older used model in one exists.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | all Folklores have 2inch nuts
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Location: Phoenix AZ | All of the following have 1-7/8 nuts and join at the 14th fret:
Nylon string Country Artist (model 1124/1624)
Nylon string Country Artist (model 6773)
Folklore (model 6774)
Adamas (model 1189/1689)
I may have missed a few. Of course most 12-strings are also 1-7/8 nut, but I assume you're asking about 6-strings only.
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Location: Oregon | Thanks!
Could you tell me how long the 6774 has been around?
Is it new for this year, or has it been made in previous years?
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | the 6774 has been around since at least the early 90's. Mine is from 93. I was just playing it this morning (actually, it is officially my brother's since I "sold" it to him.) Nice guitar.
Other "Folklore" models including the Josh White have been around since the 70's |
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Location: Oregon | thanks
Any advice on the best place to look for one and what I might expect to pay?
Are they hard to find because of the 1 7/8 inch nut?
My 1114 plays like butter and sounds great.
How do like the 6774?
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | I've seen the 6774 on ebay from about $600-$900. They show up three or four times a year
there was one hanging out at Elderly Music for about 900 just a couple of months ago, could still be there.
I paid $1000 for mine in mint conditon with a custom Ovation case. It is a very nice guitar has a jangley tone. |
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Location: Oregon | Thanks
If anyone else reading this knows of one for sale at any time, please let me know.
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Location: Germany | Tom, here is one:
Boe\'s Strings
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Location: Oregon | Thanks
I am having it shipped to me tomorrow.
I will let you know how it all works out!
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | That guitar has a custom TRC...cool.
mine has opx pre amp, not the 24.
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Location: Oregon | Hi
Hate to show my ignorance, but what's a custom TRC?
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tom
And yes, I was introduced to the neck width quite by accident on my 1114 and absolutely love it. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Here are some different TRCs:
TRCs
Basically come in three sizes; long. short and LX. The TRCs on some of the Slot and other Adamas don't spring up that often. I have a "Bill Nichols" Flying Eagle on my 1112-1.
They are a great way to customize and decorate without making a permanent error. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | WOW....they also have a redburst D768 Longneck.
If you have never played one of these babies, you are really missing out. I picked up one from fellow OFCer ("roundback" on ebay) and it is STILL one of my favorite guitars.
I have seriously been thinking about getting a custom built Adamas 12 string longneck. Man, that would be killer! |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Illegal in most states, I'm sure... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "I have seriously been thinking about getting a custom built Adamas 12 string longneck. Man, that would be killer!"
...the voices are back. They are getting louder, stronger and...
...deeper.
S28, We have to talk. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Got your email, Woody.....indeed we should! :D
and we shall :cool:
(and you know there is a certain Mr Calman that has an affinity for Adamas 12 strings.....3 to the mothership would make it even more difficult to say no!) ;) |
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Location: Orange County, California | Originally posted by tomato:
Hi
Hate to show my ignorance, but what's a custom TRC?
Here's a good one
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Location: Oregon | Thanks gang!
I now know what a TRC is!
Now, as my eyes wander from guitar to guitar, I am certain that they will focus on this once seemingly insignificant guitar component with a new appreciation!
tom
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6774 ( in a few days ) |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Fred-Did you make that OFC one yourself? Nice... |
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Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Mothership list nut width of 1-3/4" on the current 6774LX (Notice the " Bridge Bound Ebony " ???)
http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail&mid=1843
On the previous model with the larger rosette they list nut width at 1-7/8"
http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail&mid=27#
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Location: Phoenix AZ | That's correct. Dave |
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Location: Seattle Tacoma Washington | Does anyone know if the new 6774 will be available in the contour body? I was in at the local Ovation dealer today (That I try to stay out of so I don't have more want), and played the 2005 collector with the contour and that is the stuff I have dreamed of. On my 6774 that always goes on stage with me I have moved the strap lock below the neck to give me better control as I am moving about while playing. With the contour the thing has power steering!!! With that body and the 1&7/8" neck I'd be in heaven!!! Not that I need any more guitars, but I'd certainly take a plea to the boss. Play on pray for peace!!
Glenn
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