|
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | I know the topic has been beaten to death, and I assume that SOMEONE has done what I do (so, apologies in advance): a bungee cord of appropriate length from post to post and around the waist does it all. And the strap still fits just fine. The bungee doesn't even have to be very taut around the player's waist -- just kinda snug -- but the guitar is solidly in place, doesn't slip and is still maneuverable. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
May 2008
Posts: 4996
Location: Phoenix AZ | That's a great idea. Reminds of my bicycle messenger bag which has a shoulder strap, but for added stability it also has a strap that goes around my waist. Never thought to try that on a roundback guitar. Thanks for bringing it up. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2004
Posts: 2487
| Check out the "Everyone deserves a Standing Ovation" thread. It won't be on top long as it is closed. These look like a good way to save the bungee cord. Please don't use a bungee cord that will give other guitarists something to joke about concerning ovations. I am not quite sure how you get the discount? you must have to email them, as there is no order page here and no OFC member discount page on his site.
If your having trouble keeping the guitar flat this looks like the perfect solution.
http://www.greatscottmfg.com/ |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
That's a great idea. Reminds of my bicycle messenger bag which has a shoulder strap, but for added stability it also has a strap that goes around my waist. Never thought to try that on a roundback guitar. Thanks for bringing it up. I had the same experience as a newspaperboy...to keep the bag from swinging around while I rode my bike, I stabilized it with a bungeecord at the waist. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Northcountry:
Check out the "Everyone deserves a Standing Ovation" thread. It won't be on top long as it is closed. These look like a good way to save the bungee cord. Please don't use a bungee cord that will give other guitarists something to joke about concerning ovations. I am not quite sure how you get the discount? you must have to email them, as there is no order page here and no OFC member discount page on his site.
If your having trouble keeping the guitar flat this looks like the perfect solution.
http://www.greatscottmfg.com/
None of my Adamii has anything remotely resembling a "plastic" sound. But my shallow-bowl Elite has a sound that definitely favors the high-end. A very nice sound too, that someone who has it in for Ovation would characterize as "plastic."
Play many dreads and you'll hear the same thing, but no one says, "plastic," because there's none involved in the construction. Same sound -- different characterization.
I don't worry about the jibes; the sound covers it all, and there's no way, I think, that anyone would suggest that Ovation change the shape of the guitar so that players don't get teased.
Again, JMHO. The bungee cord works so well that I do use it. One more thing: if you put the strap on, then the bungee, then the bungee helps to hold worn straps in place. If you do it the other way, if for some reaon the strap fails, the bungee keeps the guitar from falling.
One more thing: if you're sitting down, the bungee does all the same stabilization thing, but gives you complete hands-free ability to talk, adjust equipment dials, gesticulate, write...kinda recommends the bungee for ANY guitar!
This is truly NOT to belittle the greatscott product...looks like an excellent thing, and a very clever invention that fills a need nicely. The bungee cord is just another way to skin that particular cat. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2008
Posts: 747
| Originally posted by AlanM:
... a bungee cord of appropriate length from post to post and around the waist does it all. And the strap still fits just fine. The bungee doesn't even have to be very taut around the player's waist -- just kinda snug -- Post a picture of this rig. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2003
Posts: 11039
Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Just buy a good quality video camera. Disassemble it saving the metal "tripod" insert. Drill a hole in the bottom of the lower bout of your guitar, sized to fit the tripod insert and affix the insert in the hole
Then purchase a quality "SteadiCam" rig as seen here:
They can be had for about $1000. Attach the guitar to the Steadicam rig via the camera mount...
Voila! No slipping! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | Just beautiful! and at ONLY a grand, so practical AND affordable! Every family should have at LEAST two -- whether or NOT they have any guitars! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2004
Posts: 2487
| Ahhh, Alan not quite sure how you thought I would suggest Ovation needs to change the shape of thier guitars so they will not be ridiculed..??..And I happen to love the sound of my Ovations and would not care what others thought about their sonic properties. Funny what someone will take away from a message. I meant no offence to you I think it is pretty clear I am only pointing out another way to deal with this problem, other than using a bungee cord (as cleaver as that may be) and that the "bungee cord" approach would be the brunt of the jokes or comments and cast a negative reflection on the guitar shape. Ovation users deal with enough comments now from the traditionalists. As for a belted rig, seems this is a very expensive fix.......? but hey to each his own...........enjoy.
I would think that little gizmo this company has made is actually a very good solution if your having trouble keeping the guitar where it needs to be for you.
Has anyone tried one of these? I have not, but it seems the perfect solution.
Randy |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2009
Posts: 119
Location: New York | If you are concerned that the bungee cord will look goofy, why not just get another guitar strap, put it around your waste, and hold you ovation steady. Heck, it is even made to hold your guitar! And most already have holes to attach. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2005
Posts: 4817
Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I like this idea...I'm thinking of experimenting with building a guitar strap that has a hooked elastic belt to swap around your back right on the strap itself...
'Course, I won't be that motivated to build it as I don't have the 'slippage' problem others speak of so often around here. It hasn't been a problem ever since I wore that rubber slipnot patch off my first Ovation.
Oh, and nobody who listens disses my Ovation, my playing MAYbe, not the guitar. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Northcountry:
Ahhh, Alan not quite sure how you thought I would suggest Ovation needs to change the shape of thier guitars so they will not be ridiculed..??..And I happen to love the sound of my Ovations and would not care what others thought about their sonic properties. Funny what someone will take away from a message. I meant no offence to you I think it is pretty clear I am only pointing out another way to deal with this problem, other than using a bungee cord (as cleaver as that may be) and that the "bungee cord" approach would be the brunt of the jokes or comments and cast a negative reflection on the guitar shape. Ovation users deal with enough comments now from the traditionalists. As for a belted rig, seems this is a very expensive fix.......? but hey to each his own...........enjoy.
I would think that little gizmo this company has made is actually a very good solution if your having trouble keeping the guitar where it needs to be for you.
Has anyone tried one of these? I have not, but it seems the perfect solution.
Randy No problem! I didn't take offense. In fact, it's nearly impossible to offend me. MY apologies if I gave offense with my reply! I DO think the gizmo is a great idea...I was just mentioning that I had another way that seemed to have some ancillary benefits as well...And, I think the belted rig was a tongue-in-cheek suggestion, no? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2006
Posts: 3969
| Originally posted by AlanM:
...I think the belted rig was a tongue-in-cheek suggestion, no? Given the source, bank on it! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2008
Posts: 2683
Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Just get some of that non-slip shelf liner and cut a small piece for your right knee. I guarantee the guitar will not slip. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by CanterburyStrings:
Just get some of that non-slip shelf liner and cut a small piece for your right knee. I guarantee the guitar will not slip. Same thing on the tummy for the standing guitarist? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12750
Location: Boise, Idaho | I just take off my shirt and sweat a lot. Any wonder why nobody wants to watch me play? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2004
Posts: 2487
| Very Good, keep the ideas coming. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2008
Posts: 1851
Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I just take off my shirt and sweat a lot. Any wonder why nobody wants to watch me play? Ummmmmm...eeew? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2003
Posts: 11039
Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I just take off my shirt and sweat a lot. Any wonder why nobody wants to watch me play? Are you using "suction" ? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12750
Location: Boise, Idaho | Yes, there's a lot better suction with a keg than with that 6 pack I used to have. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2007
Posts: 698
Location: Cork, Ireland | I know it's been said before but I have never had a problem with the bowl shape either sitting or standing. Neither when I was slightly concave, nor now that I am slightly convex in the contact area! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Western Massachusetts | Hey gentleman,
Hmmm your comments take me back to my newspaper carrying days. Back when times were simpler. Of course that was before bungee cords were invented.
After using the mentioned little gizmo for a few years now, I can't imagine how the bungee could be anywhere near as effective. Not knocking a good idea by any means. Hey whatever works for ya.
Anyway, if there is interest in purchasing a "Standing Ovation", just drop me an email (tom@greatscottmfg.com) mentioning your an OFC member and send payment via paypal to the same address. The total discounted price would be $30.96 shipping included.
Please know that this is a risk free purchase and if your not completely satisfied within 30 days, I'll refund your purchased price.
I've yet to receive one back!! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2005
Posts: 3618
Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Mine's still working good. I have put the velcro strips on the back of all my deep body Os (wait a minute! they're all deep bodies) As long as the waistline is not going down, I think I'll continue to use it. Thanks again Alan for the discount. |
|
| |
Stabilizing the Ovation
