The Return of Ovation Guitars 2018 - Ovation Line Review & Overview

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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  • @scottross9270
    @scottross9270 3 роки тому +165

    Bought my son an Ovation when he graduated high school. God he could play that guitar... Rest in Peace son...

    • @TheSwampyy
      @TheSwampyy 3 роки тому +24

      Sorry for your loss

    • @aylamiller5752
      @aylamiller5752 3 роки тому +11

      I'm glad you keep him in your memory. I know it's tough but many people are sending love your way!

    • @michaelworse6034
      @michaelworse6034 3 роки тому +8

      This brought me to tears . You're a great dad . Peace

    • @adamblesener2916
      @adamblesener2916 3 роки тому +6

      RIP. Sorry for your loss

    • @theliverwool
      @theliverwool 3 роки тому +7

      What a great gift you gave him.
      Sending you lots of love mate.

  • @edruiz6364
    @edruiz6364 3 роки тому +1

    I bought an Ovation Balladeer 1861 yesterday mostly inspired by your demos. Despite having very little stock at my local GC due to the pandemic I was inspired to pick it up and try it, it was the best set up guitar I have ever played, even surpassing my Fender Telecaster. Amazing considering that it was a 25 year old guitar that looked just as good or better than some of the newer stock. I was also surprised that the electronics worked so well, I didn't expect it. Thank you for your demos as I owe Alamo Music Center a huge debt of gratitude.

  • @roberthall2071
    @roberthall2071 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely love my elite with the quilted maple top.
    Have owned severat but this one is hands down the best.

  • @MrCodyist
    @MrCodyist Рік тому +1

    Funny and sad at the same time for ME, a former OVATION LOVER! In the early seventies I bought my first Ovation (BEFORE they had electronics!) LOVED it, so in 1975 I bought 3 MORE (a 6-string GC Custom, a 12-string GC Custom, and the NYLON 1624 Country Artist). In 1980 I purchased a GORGEOUS Natural Custom Legend. I then had FIVE (5) Ovations that I loved... By 1984 I had FOUR (4) Ovations with SPLIT TOPS, in the SAME PLACE!!! (from the bridge to the bottom of the lower bout, STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE on 3, STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE, then turned right towards the treble side and lifted about 3 inches on the CUSTOM LEGEND!) The ONLY one that hasn't split is the NYLON one, which I still play TODAY. Sorry Ovation, ONE would be a "FREAK THING", TWO would be a "COINCIDENCE", but FOUR is way BEYOND acceptable... I had no choice but to take my business ELSEWHERE, and never looked back. Still love my NYLON, and on the 'bright side", believe it or not, the CUSTOM LEGEND with the "lifted top", STILL holds TUNE! LOLOLOLOL... GO FIGURE! ;)

    • @AngeloLuis22
      @AngeloLuis22 Рік тому

      Same also to mine because my guitar is decade and more, my ovation turtle back guitar is all good on unplugged by the sound, comfortability, and wood itself but the conflict is on built in preamp because it shortened already but whenever i'd used it on live' i'd mic it up by clip on wired mic anyway...

    • @FarrellMcGovern
      @FarrellMcGovern Рік тому

      From what I hear, Ovations develope that problem if they are in dry conditions for extended periods of time. They need to be stored with a humidifier. I have a 12-string Ovationfrom the 1980s, and it doesn't have a split top...some checking, sure, but no structural problems.

  • @andrewallan9205
    @andrewallan9205 2 роки тому +1

    Great explanation of the brand! I have/have had a bunch of guitars over the decades including a lot of hi-end stuff from Martin & Collings, but a few years back I grabbed a 1778T like this at a local pawnshop for $400 (USA version...no "X") and it's just sick how good it sounds and plays. Skinny-ish but chunky maple neck plays like an electric, and the tone is ridiculous. Lots of peeps sneer at the brand but the Collings are gone and the Ovation's still here. Good enough for Glen Campbell (highly regarded session musician before he went Rhinestone) is good enough for me.

  • @clydeortego8332
    @clydeortego8332 3 роки тому

    I was given an ovation Applause AA21 Acoustic Guitar from a friend of mine and I am wondering if you could tell me a good way to put a pickup in it.

  • @theloniouscoltrane3778
    @theloniouscoltrane3778 4 роки тому

    2019
    Are they made in Asia?
    How much in US dollars?

    • @hterrebrood
      @hterrebrood 4 роки тому

      Are you technologically inept?
      Applause models after 1982 or 1983 were made in Asia. Celebrities are all made in Asia.
      Ovation has a great line of made in the USA models and has been making guitars since 1966. They also made electric guitars through the 1980s.

  • @Denvermorgan2000
    @Denvermorgan2000 4 роки тому +11

    Glenn Campbell turned me on to ovation.

    • @stevegunderson2392
      @stevegunderson2392 3 місяці тому

      Brian May of Queen also played Ovations. They used to make a solid body electric that I wish I had.

  • @gerardgutierrez7393
    @gerardgutierrez7393 5 років тому +39

    Thank you. I have a pretty black medium size Ovation. I was a about to sell it, but after this review, I remembered why I bought it and changed my mind.

  • @edbigtruck
    @edbigtruck 4 роки тому +16

    Love Ovation Guitars. Inspired by one of my Guitar hero’s. The Late Glen Campbell.

  • @roychan2160
    @roychan2160 5 років тому +38

    Just happy Fender didn't manage to kill the brand.

    • @roychan2160
      @roychan2160 4 роки тому

      No more ovations for me. Bought a Mainstage SX it was a piece of crap. And it was labeled a custom shop guitar. Now its an expensive piece of junk!

    • @Pablo-gi4iv
      @Pablo-gi4iv 3 роки тому

      @@roychan2160 wait wdym b

    • @Pablo-gi4iv
      @Pablo-gi4iv 3 роки тому

      @@roychan2160 what do you mean

    • @roychan2160
      @roychan2160 3 роки тому

      Seems like Fender did not do much to bring up the brand and moved most production offshore. When DW took over it wasn't much better. I bought a SX Main Stage and it was a piece of crop with labels saying it was a Custom Shop model. Had to spend a huge amount of money to get it fixed. Being an Ovation fan for a long time its no more Ovation for me. BTW I still have a 90s Adamas which kicks ass.

  • @frozencanuck6764
    @frozencanuck6764 Рік тому +5

    I bought my first guitar in the mid 80's...a brand new Ovation. Over the years I've played a lot of different guitars...but my favorite has always been Ovation. I still own 3 of them.

  • @keithdolge
    @keithdolge 3 роки тому +5

    I have the same guitar he's demoing. They're very good. Probably the fastest neck I've ever played. Made in China, Korea, etc. - whatever. They're very good - except the tuners. Those absolutely suck. They stick. Maybe they'll settle in on mine over time. At any rate - the tuners can be changed. Other than that these things are marvelous for pretty much anything you want to play.

  • @somefishinghappening4735
    @somefishinghappening4735 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you for saying lyrachord and not fiberglass or plastic. I get so tired of hearing that, I love my Ovation Guitars.

    • @monkeybear4448
      @monkeybear4448 3 роки тому

      How does the guitar sound unplugged? Is there a big difference from plugged and unplugged?

    • @NinjaKonohapalos36
      @NinjaKonohapalos36 3 роки тому

      @@monkeybear4448 It sounds really warm, I´ve only played 12 strings ovations, but they sound really pretty.

  • @philliparmstrong776
    @philliparmstrong776 3 роки тому +11

    I bought my Ovation Collectors series in 1993 with a solid spruce top. I have not found a better guitar for my hand. The hard shell case it came with has helped keep my guitar pristine over the past 27yrs. I tune this guitar and really never have to adjust it. I will never get rid of this guitar. By the way, love that little fingerstyle tune. Awesome demo!

    • @chickencheese9913
      @chickencheese9913 3 роки тому +1

      I have a question if you don’t mind me asking, is the fretboard too small for chords or does it fit well? Thanks

  • @cg9952
    @cg9952 5 років тому +19

    Nancy Wilson of Heart.

  • @troytaylor9228
    @troytaylor9228 Рік тому +2

    If you are really all about the sound as so many profess to be then you cannot ignore the fact that the Ovation is the best sound end of story. I Had one in the 80's I bought new and an Elite Adamas I paid a great deal of money for both of which my son has now, and neither are cracked or even a concern. Both are in fact still fine guitars being played actively. I have a newere Maple top made in China Celebrity Plus Elite and it is actually as impressive as any 5000 dollar guitar I have found available and for me money isn't the object at all. In fact I bought one of the most expensive Ovations offered right now and truly it compares to the others I've owned in anyway shape or form. Overal the first one was the deep bowl. Bad feed back probs and the shallow I got after was no problem there at all. The one I have now is solid top maple and a mid depth bowl or at least that is how it was sold to me. I've been very impressed with these guitars but the best thing about them is that they are built very well, hold up over time and are not as affected by weather or temp. and change of strings is a cinch! Even today they are absolutely fantastic guitars just read the owner reviews.

  • @bonannop
    @bonannop 6 років тому +18

    Dude, one of your best demos ever. You are an excellent player. And not bad tone at all.

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc 4 роки тому +8

    I had a Model 1867 Black Legend = Phenomenal Sounding Guitar. Neck plays like an electric. Super fast, smooth and great feel = easy to play. Chris you do an Awesome job. Always very Professional & Informative. Enjoy your videos brother.

  • @kumarapatch1234
    @kumarapatch1234 4 роки тому +8

    great guitars Iv had my Balladeer standard for over 30yrs

  • @bobstranzenbach4700
    @bobstranzenbach4700 3 роки тому +4

    He really danced around the not made in the US anymore very smoothly..... wish we could keep and build quality stuff here. I'd like to support my own country at the same time I'm offended by car makers that build unreliable cars and wave the flag of patriotism for sales and rank WAY below in consumer reports against Japanese manufacturers. I care about the little guy in other countries but I'd like to prioritize and look out for my own family first, then help my neighbor. He played very nicely.

  • @eddiegarcia1962
    @eddiegarcia1962 4 роки тому +11

    I HAVE THAT ONE FOR CHRISTMAS!!I LOVE THE SOUND!!GREAT GUITARS!!!!

  • @jackreston8188
    @jackreston8188 Рік тому +4

    I bought an elite shallow. I think this is the best sounding guitar that I have ever played. I Always grab this before anything other guitar I have.

  • @billgreen6263
    @billgreen6263 3 роки тому +9

    I would never get rid of my 2 Ovations. Folklore and Legend. Both deep bowls and made in the 70's. Big deep sound and plays like a dream!

  • @dinodasbunce6224
    @dinodasbunce6224 5 років тому +8

    I have been playing my Ovation Anniversary for 40 years and it still looks great, sounds great and plays great. And I can say the same for my mod. # 1763 Ovation classical (purchased in 1987 new) and my Ovation UKII solid body (purchased in 1986 used). All of them are American made. I would love to have an Ovation 12 string but it would have to be a 1970's model. I admit though that if I could find an old Guild F-512 12 string in good shape, I would gladly buy it. Just so you know, I have played guitar for over 50 years and have had the opportunity to play many different brands of guitar and my favorite for playing on stage and recording is Ovation Guitars.

  • @cliffholmerson3288
    @cliffholmerson3288 6 років тому +8

    I love all my Ovations, only acoustics I own/play for over 30 years now. Just added a new Celebrity Elite Pro in Tiger-eye finish CE44P. Whether for friends at home or on stage the sound is incredible. I highly recommend them.

  • @arieswaters
    @arieswaters 4 роки тому +5

    I hope they charge less for that flat black invisible finish. Why make such a fine guitar and then make it like not pretty

  • @markmuch1295
    @markmuch1295 4 роки тому +5

    I bought a used blue Ovation Applause AA-31 in 1987 for $50. It's held up fine and is good for taking on trips. Glen Campbell, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, and Doyle Doaks all liked their Ovations.
    I don't know if the top is solid or not, but it is pale blue and looks cool.

    • @AlamoMusic
      @AlamoMusic  4 роки тому

      Ovations are solid guitars!

  • @lazn9863
    @lazn9863 3 роки тому +2

    best damn acoustic i ever played regret to this day after 20 years not buying it

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 5 років тому +7

    I recently spoke to a Guitar Shop owner with 40 years experience, he use to sell Ovation Guitars But will not sell them because every guitar arrived with cracks , he sent them back and the new shipment was also defective. He won’t sell Taylor because they kept jacking up there prices so high they wouldn’t sell. Be careful. Yamaha And Takamine Are still the best over all , Keep the humidity in your room at 50 % humidity.

    • @MsStarbuck11
      @MsStarbuck11 4 роки тому +1

      @@Frankowillo Have the same guitar and love it.

  • @OpenDGuitar
    @OpenDGuitar 5 років тому +6

    Nice overview. I know what Ovation is aiming for, but I wish they wouldn’t leave acoustic folks behind...I want a deep contour, short scale, with 1 3/4 nut for fingerpicking. I love my shallow bowl Ovation, but those design tweaks would greatly enhance the notion of an Ovation replacing my regular acoustic for main performance guitar.

  • @wolfpacak47
    @wolfpacak47 Рік тому +1

    just bought a celebrity elite plus super shallow its on way now in mail cant wait lol its the blue quilted top so beautiful 😊

  • @jameshamm7911
    @jameshamm7911 5 років тому +5

    Great review!
    I have been an Ovation fan since the 1st time I played one back in 1991 and my wife snagged me a [then] new 2005 CS-257 for Christmas (lucky me!). Though the initial finish of the frets were slightly sub-par, Guitar Center nevertheless paid to have it addressed by a local guitar genius and the result was out of this world. In fact, I have two friends who own USA model large-back versions and my Korean-made model blows theirs out of the water with reference to "full-scale" playability.
    Ovation's are more versatile than many realize:
    This thing is perfect with a GR-55 guitar synth and affixing a GK-3 pickup does take require too much effort or skill and the result is probably on par with any S/A (synth access) Godin ever put out: it plays nearly as well as its electric cousins and can transition from a beautiful acoustic sound all the way to full on metal with the touch of a foot switch. Similarly, by flicking the GK-3 switch to by-pass the Ovation's piezo pickup, I can play singing/screaming lead up and down the entire neck with little or no feedback...it's that good!
    Of note: I also have an Ovation Mandolin that looks exactly like the 6-string and it was perfect right outta' the box.
    No clue what the new ones are like, but I play the guitar on stage pretty-much weekly and never had any other issues (it's fourteen years old). Even though it is a Korean-made model, I love it more than any other guitar in my collection!

  • @MrJTSlick
    @MrJTSlick 6 років тому +6

    Good to hear Ovation is back! I have a 6 string and a 12 string Ovation and love them both. Easy to play and great sound. Great video, keep us posted on whats going on!!

  • @stevehud100
    @stevehud100 6 років тому +19

    I am as experienced as anyone else here claims to be. If you don't want your Ovations give them to me. People are trapped by convention and tradition. In recent years the majority of Ovations found in stores are super shallow bodies and to compare them to anything else on the basis of their unplugged sound is unfair. Mid depth and deep contours sound great. The tone is uncolored and crystal clear. More sound projects forward to listeners because it's not being absorbed by your body. There's no question that playing an Ovation is a different playing experience than playing traditional guitars. But you may just be cheating yourself if you dismiss them without a fair evaluation and understanding of the design and technology employed.

    • @trevorgwelch7412
      @trevorgwelch7412 5 років тому

      Steve Hudson Please read My above comments

    • @brettbrossman9963
      @brettbrossman9963 5 років тому +2

      Steve Hudson well said I play Taylor's I just recently purchased a Ovation celebrity CS24P Koa and I can't put it down!!!! I use elixer light nanowebs I love how it sounds

  • @JackTheRabbitMusic
    @JackTheRabbitMusic 2 роки тому +3

    Wow...I always underestimated Ovation guitars, but they sound so much better than any Taylor I have heard played on this channel. I’m gonna have to seriously look into these more, and find one to play in person.
    Peace. 🐰💙🇺🇸🎸🎶🤝✌️

  • @robertlthomson
    @robertlthomson 5 років тому +4

    Have 2 of the Melissa Etheridge signed Ovation Adamas guitars. 1 12 string and 1 6 string. Purchased them new years ago. They still sound and look great. Very reliable guitars.

  • @BlakouttheMM
    @BlakouttheMM 6 років тому +17

    I love Ovation guitars, always have! They're wonderful for fingerstyle playing. If I had the money, I'd have the Dark Matter and the Elite Plus in Dragon Wood in my hands right now.

    • @joebloggs4754
      @joebloggs4754 4 роки тому +1

      i just go the ELITE PLUS,,POPLARwood...i love it..so esy to play!

  • @adamlewandoski7144
    @adamlewandoski7144 5 років тому +5

    I love Ovation Guitars, I bought my first in 1988 when I was 12 years old. I cut lawns almost everyday around the neighborhood to save up and finally own one. I am very interested in checking out these new lines as they look and sound amazing, at least in your video. I really enjoyed your choice of chord progressions for the demo, especially the last set. The ending jam touched that emotional spot inside, the spot that when you hear a certain riff you zone out and are totally focused on the sound all the while an emotional storm is created inside and all you can think of is the moment, person or certain thing that happened in your life that you are reminded of by what you are hearing. this might sound very weird to some bet I am a music nerd, been a part of the industry as a fan, assistant engineer and session musician, I think sometimes it is those that view music as way to project a story or message, then the notes come together to take that message and turn it into this powerful emotion, it is otherworldly. maybe I am just a crazy middle aged guy that loves his family and loves music almost as much. thanks for reading my rant, take care.

  • @MsStarbuck11
    @MsStarbuck11 4 роки тому +4

    Have both an Applause Elite and Celebrity Elite. Love both to death!

  • @SavvyCrypto
    @SavvyCrypto 6 років тому +4

    Sad to say, but Ovation is not back as the Asian versions are not the same quality or craftsmanship as the Hartford guys used to make. The real Ovation company under Beale Cayman will be missed.

    • @belovedsonoftheking2449
      @belovedsonoftheking2449 5 років тому +1

      Beale Cayman? Do you mean Bill Kaman? His last name is pronounced "ka-MANN".

  • @GearGasms
    @GearGasms 5 років тому +6

    I used to have a Celebrity Deluxe and just bought one of the new ones for my son. I did a review too if you’re interested

  • @leecalvinmusic
    @leecalvinmusic 4 роки тому +7

    My favourite guitars thanks to Kevin Cronin.

  • @cooper5882
    @cooper5882 6 років тому +17

    I've owned 3 of them and still own one . They are one of the best stage guitars . Good road guitar .

  • @reinaldoreyes5631
    @reinaldoreyes5631 5 років тому +3

    I own a 1985 12 string Legend and it sounds great. Still top is cracked, a common occurrence since wood and laricord expand/contract very differently. My jam buddy bought a 6 string Legend 5-6 yrs ago and it sounds dead unplugged, but awesome straight into my PA. That’s compared to my high end E2 Taylors. In my opinion only consider one if you’re going to play it mostly plugged in.

  • @ericjam6346
    @ericjam6346 6 років тому +4

    Glad to see these guitars making a comeback. I hope they do well. I still have an old Ovation, but the bridge is starting to lift up off the body. Took it to guitar tech and he had a fit and wouldn't work on it (probably couldn't). Anyway, I may be looking for a new one at some point.

    • @Frankowillo
      @Frankowillo 5 років тому +2

      Firstly, ignore the Ovation haters.
      There are numerous UA-cam videos on re-attaching a loose bridge. Find one where the bloke knows what he's doing and gives step-by-step instructions. It's easier than it seems.

  • @MrMjp58
    @MrMjp58 Рік тому +3

    I played an Ovation in a guitar shop today. It was sensationally good. Really easy to play and with a beautiful sound.

  • @thehound2161
    @thehound2161 3 роки тому +3

    Ovation has the best headstock in the business. I love it.

  • @jimcamp2423
    @jimcamp2423 5 років тому +2

    I took the leap of faith and bought a preowned 2011-ish AE128. Still trying to get a lock on the vintage date. The guitar is immaculate. The frets were never dressed and the deck simply hasn't got a scratch or pressure ding from the thumping style some guitarists have with their hands. The bowl doesn't show a single scratch or even wear from being played.The head stock label was removed, but there are no abrasions/scratches to indicate anyone ground it off. And it wasn't removed chemically to damage the stain finish or wood, that was checked with a magnifying glass when I got her home. If I could've inspected it with a microscope somehow, you know I would've done that, only out the effort to inspect anything that way. Perhaps that label came off with furniture polish or some type of fretboard conditioning oil ?
    As for worries about wood vs Lyrichord body expansion & contraction, that's really a non-issue for me, the guitar is stored & played in a controlled environment that really is more intended for a traditionally all wood acoustic, house is maintained at 73* F in humid FL, dark rooms to avoid UV damage from sunlight. The humidity is controlled as well, so any wood component isn't going to waterlog, yet not dry out from lack of complete moisture. I wouldn't play any guitar outdoors in direct sunlight either, I'm going to find a shaded pavilion or tree at a park and keep it cooler, relying on a breeze. if you're leaving the guitar in a hot car, I don't care whether it's all wood like a Taylor or whatever other brand, you are most likely getting worse body cooking issues than with the wood/Lyrichord
    The beauty of the ovation, I plug it into my Skull Candy Air Raid and have a mini amp that way. And the Skull Candy actually works better than it does with an electric guitar with the acoustic/electric Ovation plugged in. That set up was just a matter of getting the right adapters to reduce the standard instrument cord to the amplified blue tooth Air Raid's plug in receptacle.
    Sound review, the bowl shape is superior to traditional hard angles and that's why they can get away with the super shallow depth sounding exceptionally higher quality. I played an Epiphone at the Music Store SST Coupe, it was this model and it sounded amazing as well.
    www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustics/Acoustic/Electric/SST-Coupe-Steel-String.aspx
    vimeo.com/8891557

  • @garyshirey5957
    @garyshirey5957 4 роки тому +2

    Wonderfully informative video. Thanks for the update on Ovation today. I'm a little sad because you are playing one like model (mine was an Elite 1778 from 2008) I lost in shipment when I moved to the Philippines. I still love Ovation and maybe I'll gt another on. Thanks again.

  • @paulpercival2376
    @paulpercival2376 Рік тому +1

    I just inherited this guitar and funny I was talking about it and all of a sudden your website popped up which is scary LOL I'm going to send you a picture tell me if you think it's worth me restringing and fixing thank you tried to send a picture of the guitar it won't go through sorry

  • @bernablues
    @bernablues 5 років тому +2

    Ho sempre avuto una Ovation nel mio set up la prima la comprai nel 1979, una corde in nylon stereo, da allora ne ho avute diverse, ora posseggo una custom elite C868 LX made in USA, costruita prima della morte di Charles Kaman e prima che il marchio fosse acquisito da Fender, è una super shallow, ma suona benissimo anche da spenta, ha un bracing quintad scalopped, ed ha il suono definito con una proiezione dinamica tipica delle Ovation, insomma le amo

  • @bellachi9575
    @bellachi9575 5 років тому +3

    In the early 70s someone temporarily swapped his deep bowl ovation Glen Campbell for my Yamaha classical. I was in a small traveling vocal band and found the ovation’s acoustic projection alone far superior to my miced classical for small outdoor venues. Beautiful guitar as well as great sounding. Recently I found an ‘85 model on eBay. Love it!

  • @redsix49
    @redsix49 4 роки тому +2

    I have a1980 1611 Balladeer.... love it... especially with my trusty old chorus pedal... great sound no matter what

  • @Maysweden
    @Maysweden 6 років тому +9

    I've been playing my Ovation Elite for 25 years and it still sounds great and still stays in tune. I've got 3 Martins, two 12-strings and one D-35 which are wonderful, but I use only my 6-string and 12-string Ovations, for every gig. No need for a guitar mic on stage. They are rugged and shallow-bodied, which are easy to stay on one's lap. I use Flap Tops strings which reduces finger noise. My other guitar player in the band uses one as well. They seem to be much improved now so I'm thinking about buying another one!

  • @brianharbut4054
    @brianharbut4054 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve always loved Ovation. Sad they seemed to lose their way under Fender. I am privileged to own a Glen Campbell signature 1976 & a Pacemaker 12 from 1977. Both still have flat tops too! Some boast for 40+ year old acoustics! 👍

  • @bonnieharty1817
    @bonnieharty1817 2 роки тому +1

    Love Ovations been playing Ovation for over 10 yrs just got Ovation celebrity standard and the Celebrity elite 44 rr mid love both Ruby red.

  • @0502Lin
    @0502Lin 3 роки тому +2

    Haaaaa!!! Had me at Unicorn Tears, Rainbow Wishes and Elves in a Tree !!!!

  • @misterblack6521
    @misterblack6521 4 роки тому +2

    Change my mind give me a super shallow bowl...for FREE!😁

  • @markbrown7103
    @markbrown7103 3 роки тому +2

    I am so glad they’re bringing this guitar back I own one they’re really great to play and I sound grade over and out and play just as good as any electric guitar ever thought about playing thumbs up I hope they sell a bunch of them have a great day

  • @Yanto-Bardic
    @Yanto-Bardic 5 років тому +4

    They have a very "Warm" sound.

  • @kingstumble
    @kingstumble 6 років тому +3

    Narrower nut? Not for me. Why can't Ovation do some models with wider nuts? Until they do I would never buy one.

    • @shellylambert
      @shellylambert 4 роки тому

      They do. You just have to check the models

  • @jed1166
    @jed1166 3 роки тому +1

    Have owned several Ovations… currently have an Elite TX longneck D-Scale that sounds and plays great! Played many a show with it! This guitar has a 28 1/3” scale, yet the maple neck NEVER needs adjustment. Have owned both, and the multi sound hole sounds better that the traditional single sound hole. If you play standing up, just move the strap button from the back of the Lyracord upper bout to the bottom of the heel… works perfectly, and takes only 5 minutes if you have an electric drill and a wood screw

  • @misterblack6521
    @misterblack6521 4 роки тому +2

    Had an ovation it kept sliding down

  • @rafalizola
    @rafalizola Рік тому

    Had an ovation 2000 aniversary celebrity edition but it started to curve really bad, took it to a guitar shop and the guy told me it would bee more expensive to fix than to just buy a new one, so I sold it for cheap, have regreted it ever since, lots of fun memories with it and I was just beautifull to watch.

  • @nestorfabianpm7039
    @nestorfabianpm7039 5 років тому +2

    Hola!!! Interesante, "estaria bueno los subtitulos en español del video" . Muy buena calidad de sonido .. gracias

  • @ritesideofthefence5857
    @ritesideofthefence5857 5 років тому +2

    So you didn’t demo but one single model and of course it was the Elite.

  • @danspacek
    @danspacek 3 роки тому +1

    I am going to look at an Ovation CC24 -RR to buy for my first guitar. [at 60] What do I need to look out for when I demo it? Electronics ?? Action ??? Or just worry about the action, sound and feel?

  • @kevinsysyn4487
    @kevinsysyn4487 5 років тому +1

    Sorry! I have been given a wonderful Ovation 12 string 1985 Collectors Edition. How do you change the battery in this guitar in the middle of a gig? You know when the battery dies cuz you're plugged in and playing a song for an audience? Took me an hour at home with flashlight and I never managed to get the box back onto the half-turn screw finally duct taping it near the access hole. Thank you!

  • @stellac.9821
    @stellac.9821 5 місяців тому

    Ovation are great guitars, but I don't understand why the acoustic models always have a thin nut. At least for my fingers. I kept my Ovation nylon strings that has a wider neck, but I had to sold the acoustic one because I could only play it strumming, with problems playing in fingerpicking.
    Hundreds Ovation acoustic models, all with small neck. Really don't understand the strategy of the Company.

  • @stevegunderson2392
    @stevegunderson2392 3 місяці тому

    My ovations has an aluminum neck. It maintains it's tuning 100x that of other guitars I have. I bet that is what Glenn Campbell and Brian May liked them for.

  • @steby123
    @steby123 6 років тому +2

    I had a Standard Balladeer serial # B 791 I heard then that the material called Lyrachord was tried By Kaamam Aerospace for helicopter rotors but found too resonant. George Kaaman was a guitar nut and so he thought hmmm!??

    • @arthurseery
      @arthurseery 6 років тому +2

      utubedude1111 > Charlie Kaman made guitars that were played the STARS for Decades.
      What have you made?
      UA-cam is full of videos of famous people playing Ovations.

  • @dan9337
    @dan9337 4 роки тому +1

    I wish they were able to figure out a way to make them sound warmer. They’re so steely cold and metallic sounding to me. I LOVE the neck feel as a guy with small hands from punk roots but that tone is just flat and robotic.

  • @johnsnow2650
    @johnsnow2650 10 місяців тому

    I have a question I remember seeing these guitars in the 90s matter of fact to guitar players in my church choir had the celebrity elite made in the usa ... My question is what is the difference from the korean-made vs U.S.A ? Is the quality any or sound ... I noticed the values definitely more expensive for the older USA model what is it over the Korean model??????

  • @Cigar65
    @Cigar65 4 місяці тому

    I own 3. All deep bowl. I sent a email to the head office in Connecticut last year. It got sent back. Sent 4 emails, no replies. I talked with local guitar stores including where I bought mine and no one has an answer. I would not use anything else. They are the perfect fit for me and the sound is incredible.

  • @METALOPURA55
    @METALOPURA55 4 роки тому +1

    Kirk Hammett's KH-2 Skully was my eye candy when I was growing up. Still dont have it..... yet.
    It is something different to admire a guitar.

  • @jaybrinkman2767
    @jaybrinkman2767 6 місяців тому

    I tore my right rotator cuff. The wide body of my accustic hurts reaching over, around it. Looking for options. Researching thank you

  • @lylewyant3356
    @lylewyant3356 6 років тому +1

    First Ovation I ever saw was around 1980. It didn't have pick ups .

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 7 місяців тому

    I picked up a cc48 for cheap. Punched way above its weight class.

  • @segismundotorres9191
    @segismundotorres9191 Рік тому

    Hello, my name is Nundo and I am from Venezuela, my question is what strings should I put on my celebrity so that it also sounds like all the ovation guitars that I hear in the videos? Thank you

  • @wadehampton5116
    @wadehampton5116 6 років тому +3

    I don't like them any more now than I did when I had an Artist in '79. Tinny sound acoustically and electrified. Uncomfortable to play no matter what position you were in. The bridge kept popping off no matter what glue was used. Fixed it one last time and sold it. A pox on Ovation.

  • @colinclement2752
    @colinclement2752 Рік тому

    Ovation guitars are like fat chicks...fun but you wouldn't want your friends to see you with one.

  • @toppertruthio
    @toppertruthio 4 роки тому +1

    M y guitar is the same as the one on the right of the screen .how do i tell if its a copy,or a real ovation?

  • @markallanwright4095
    @markallanwright4095 2 роки тому

    I know this vid is from 2018 but I go to your website and I can not find any Ovations. Whatsup with that?

  • @MichaelAP8p
    @MichaelAP8p 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for an extremely informative video. Do you also compare depths elsewhere?

  • @tonymarinelli7304
    @tonymarinelli7304 Рік тому

    If Ovations were good enough for Mr. Glenn Campbell who am I to argue

  • @michaelmixon2479
    @michaelmixon2479 5 років тому +1

    Yamaha or Ovation for easy action? I just watched both videos and am trying to decide.

  • @somethingsomething5524
    @somethingsomething5524 6 років тому +1

    Love the demo but I can understand the struggle of the little neck having big hands, and that pick up is amazing

  • @talkingbull10
    @talkingbull10 5 років тому +1

    Thank you buddy. You are great and can really show off a guitar. I bought an Ovation for my son in 2018 when he graduated from Midland Lee. He LOVES it.

  • @eallen555
    @eallen555 5 місяців тому

    At 6:07, i literally drool on the top of my Ovation, and it's stained and dirty.

  • @cliffcampen4033
    @cliffcampen4033 6 років тому +1

    Helpful update on the Ovation. Sad that they're no longer in Connecticut. Always consider an Ovation when I am looking for another guitar most recently when I was looking for a cutaway nylon string guitar.

  • @Deribinkle
    @Deribinkle 3 місяці тому

    I own two, one six and one twelve. They are favorites of mine.

  • @davekava3946
    @davekava3946 Рік тому

    He said if “you didn’t have a strap-on”. 😳😳😳😳

  • @TheAtheistworld
    @TheAtheistworld Рік тому

    Big, jumbo frets on ovations?? Thnx

  • @kishannaik8996
    @kishannaik8996 Рік тому

    I think the weight of this guitar will be less than other electro acoustic guitars...right?

  • @EllyCamperChic
    @EllyCamperChic 6 років тому +2

    Love your reviews. I watch them all.

  • @brucekolinski5401
    @brucekolinski5401 2 місяці тому

    Great review. Thank you, Sir.

  • @austin33785
    @austin33785 Рік тому

    Alamo music has to be the only redeeming things about San antonio

  • @IM-lf5qp
    @IM-lf5qp 6 років тому +2

    They're interesting guitars for sure

  • @johnsee7269
    @johnsee7269 6 років тому +2

    Nice demo. Sounds great!