Black Dog Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I've been wanting an acoustic to mess around with. I've been reluctant to get a traditional acoustic.because I want something I can play sitting on the couch and I don't think a thick body would be very comfortable. So, I decided I'd try an Ovation shallow body. I got it yesterday and after some setup I really like it. It played fine out of the box but I hated the 12-53 strings. I thought I may not like them so I also got several sets of various lighter strings. What I've ended up with is a set of 9-46 on it. After little truss rod adjustment and lowering the bridge it plays great and sounds really nice. I don't have much experience with acoustics, I'm sure a lot of people will have strong feelings about Ovations but I think this is gonna work for me. Hopefully I won't get flamed too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Ovations are cool. That’s a beautiful table too. Hope you enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I always liked Ovations, enjoy your new guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Beautiful, congratulations and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 No flaming from me.. I have a Tanglewood version of that Ovation.. But the top is no where near as pretty as yours.. Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Very, very sweet!! 😗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Very nice. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 that is cool! I had a shallow bowl Legend 12 string, that regrettably had sell (this was some years ago) when times got tight, wish I still had it. Sounded like a carnival! Recently been considering another 12, and would consider an Ovation as a key contender. congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I probably need one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Zeplin Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Nice looking guitar. My nephew has an Ovation but I found it difficult to play sitting down. I found the guitar would slide due to the curvature of the bowl back. Hope you have better luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 ....I hated the 12-53 strings. I thought I may not like them so I also got several sets of various lighter strings. What I've ended up with is a set of 9-46 on it. Man, that top is awesome, and ya can't beat an abalone rosette! But those super ultra light strings must take all the oomph out of that guitar! You gotta toughen up those fingers, Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Thanks for all the kind replies. It's a fun guitar to play. I was worried that the Ovation back, especially with the shallow bowl, would sound thin but I think it sounds pretty good actually. In fact, since I'm not really used to an acoustic it seems really loud to me when I play with a pick so I've ended up playing it fingerstyle which I'm not that great at. As far as comfort, I do like the shallow body. No slippage problems so far. As for the finish, pictures don't do it justice (as always). Looks much better in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Man, that top is awesome, and ya can't beat an abalone rosette! But those super ultra light strings must take all the oomph out of that guitar! You gotta toughen up those fingers, Dog! I'm sure it doesn't help the sound at all. Actually the 9-46's on there now are Ernie Ball electric strings. The only 9-46 acoustic I can find are 12 string sets, which I could use and just use 6 of them. But, I do have a couple sets of 10-47s that I'm going to try that are acoustic strings. I'll have to work my way up to those 12-53 cables... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I play more acoustic than anything these days, but I still do play enough of the others. I use 12s, 13s just won't do me I know without out even trying. Naturally the the setup has a lot to do with how playable the end result is with the heavier strings. I would bet an acoustic set of 10's would probably work for you for a while. 11s could be your final destination once you get used to it. 12s are not really that bad, but going from only electric to acoustic is a jump a lot of new territory for ya. For now, use what ever works for you, and just have fun with it., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabarone Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 If it plays and sounds half as good as it looks that's a real winner... congrats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 very pretty guitar. It looks really classy. Nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Very cool, I have always liked them. Reminds of the 70s. Yours is the nicest one I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Looks great. Hope you enjoy it greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Awesome guitar -- I really like Ovations. Sometimes they can slip off your lap due to the rounded back, but they are nice guitars. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Good choice if you're just getting into acoustic from electric. You may find it sounds even better with slightly heavier strings (probably not mediums) as you get more accustomed to acoustic action. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 That's a nice guitar and I'm glad you like it. 9-46 is too light on an acoustic for me. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I had this one for a few years and enjoyed it. I foolishly sold it during one of my herd thinnings. I still have one of their electric models I bought in 1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Much love for Ovations hereon.....for good reasons..... A bold 're-invention' of the acoustic guitar in the late 60's....with some high level users like Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney, Joan Armatrading and later on Brian May..... Their current offerings MIK are IMO great VFM, play well and look terrific : the onboard electronics including compressor are genuinely usable Ovation have always been strong in 12 strings.....their current deep bowl contoured back Legend is comfortable and sounds excellent I also use light gauge nickels on a deep bowl 6 string.....9-42....for easy fingerstyle..... The lightest brass/bronze 12 strings I can find are 9-46 V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Good choice if you're just getting into acoustic from electric. You may find it sounds even better with slightly heavier strings (probably not mediums) as you get more accustomed to acoustic action. Enjoy! Yep, I think you're right. It's not just the string gauge it's that plus the action and everything else. It really is a whole different instrument. I am having fun with it. Also, like I said, it's got me playing with my fingers which is good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Well, I must say I'm a bit surprised. I thought at least someone would take a good-hearted jab or two at me for buying plastic guitar . Anyway, thanks for all the nice comments and advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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