old mark
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Mon Nov-02-09 09:39 AM
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Anyone playing Ovation 12 strings? What do you think of them? |
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Thinking about one in the near future to suplement my 1973 US made Harmony/Stella acoustic.
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Thu Nov-05-09 12:41 AM
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1. I have a 6 string Ovation, and I've played a few 12-strings.... |
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Overall, I do like my 6-string (it's a 1778T Elite model). The only real complaint I have about Ovations in general is the trouble I have in playing them standing up. Because of the rounded back and the way I hold it, the guitar keeps tipping strings-upward, which is really irritating. So, I tend to play it seated on a stool most of the time.
Of all of the Ovations I've played (including the 12's), they seem to be consistently good guitars.
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Thu Nov-12-09 07:33 AM
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2. Thanks. I'm thinking more of a solid body 12 now..... |
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but still thinking only - money is limited.
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Thu Nov-12-09 09:15 PM
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3. I have a Rickenbacker 330-12 and really enjoy....... |
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playing it but the sound is certainly very different than an acoustic. Depends on what type of music you want to play.
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Tue Nov-24-09 07:42 AM
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But, i would think they'd be fine. I always thought Ovation's played very nicely.
I've got a Martin 12, and like you, an old Harmony. I've got the Ambassador 12 string. That one i keep tuned to open C for my Kottke/Fahey moods.
I'd still like an electric 12 string, but i've run out of places to hang the guitars! GAC
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