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Location: Marlton, NJ | Hi,
I've been lurking here occasionally over the years but this is my first time posting. I've owned a few Ovations over the years - a couple of Celebrity models and an Ovation Collectors Edition - but at the moment my only acoustic is a Taylor. I'm looking to buy another Ovation for an upcoming Guitar Craft course, and they generally recommend a Super Shallow bowl which is easier to play with the Guitar Craft technique.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a Super Shallow bowl. It appears all the current offerings are made in Asia, and I don't know if it's worth spending my money on one. The old recommendation for Guitar Craft is the 1867 Legend, which I see some come up on eBay, but I'd prefer one with newer electronics (which some of them have... I'm not sure when they stopped making this model).
So what say ye experts: should I avoid the Asian built models and look for a used USA model? If so, would the 1867 Legend be the best option or are there other good options you'd recommend?
Thanks,
Mark |
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Location: Tennessee | Welcome, Mark. There's a lot of quality US ssb's to be had for a relative song (ay!). There are several Collectors models, 1869 Custom Legends, 1867 Legends, 1861 Balladeers, 1868 Elites, Thunderbolts, and probably some more I spaced on. The main difference is going to be looks, with some small variance in top grading and such. Acoustically, they'll all give up something over their bigger bowled siblings, but playability and plugged in will be equal.
I personally think it is worth investing in a US model since you apparently are already a player and appreciate the small things that make for a high quality guitar. You get that from the New Hartford models. |
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Location: GA USA | I can't say how much I love my 1868 Elite. After a few years of searching for the right guitar for me, I bought one used for $299. If you can find a deal like that, you'd never regret it. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Thanks for the replies.
Is there a way to find a list of the models that were Super Shallow, especially the Collectors editions? |
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Location: eastern united states | aren't most of the collectors shallow bodies? asians ain't the end of the world..... i play my cc48 more than i do my taylor K10.although buying a non US guitar for me was difficult at first but i'm coming to terms with it. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | 1984 C-series |
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Location: eastern united states | there is a beautiful 1867 in metallic blue on the 'bay... stay away from it, i'm trying to figure out how to fit my '95 neon into my paypal account so i can hit the buy it now button. something about those metallic blue ones.... i dunno. |
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Location: So. Cal. | I have a 1992 u.s.a. 1868 elite ssb in pearl white for sale. Mint condition...asking $750.00
e-mail for more info and pics...poppylala@gmail.com
thanks in advance...happy hunting |
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Location: NJ | i have a 6868ax that I have at a great price.
new with warranty
let me know |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Thanks but I found me a super-sweet Custom Legend. |
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Suggestions for a Super Shallow Ovation?
