@frankp nice! As they say on the Antiques Road Show “it has a patina”. My soundhole ring broke a long time ago. I made the current one from maple.
@CanisPundit Yes -- "patina" - that's what it is! ;)
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And, for when I've just eaten too much, a model 1861.
(Shallower bowl for a too-full stomach)
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Speaking of Ovations...
Couple of weeks ago, I'm scrolling ebay, and an image of what I take to be an Adamas (you know, the model with the weirdo multi sound holes).
Except it isn't. It's some knockoff, and it is selling new, with delivery, for like $92.
I am addicted to peculiar guitars.
So, I really had no choice.
And: Yes. It IS playable.
Not a quality instrument.
But it can hold pitch, action and intonation are playable.
@frankp congratulations, looks cool. How’s it sound?
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It's "ok".
It has a piezo built-in; I'll record some sample soon as I get a moment!
I just can't get over the price. It came with a (useless) gig bag, 2nd set of strings, and a capo. Not any quality stuff, but, still...
$100? I'd raise the action up a little bit and play slide with that bad boy.
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I'm going to replace the bridge pins (they are atrocious enough that they really do need to go) and of course, restring it, and then I'll do a little audio sample, which I'll post here.
Seriously, though this thing IS playable; I'm quite surprised!
@frankp @countZZero I use Pearse solid brass bridge pins. They’re a little bit larger than what is on their site. It’s a noticeable, but not amazing difference (a little more attack & volume on both guitars with them, and a little more top end to one that benefited from more top end).
@countZZero @frankp staple a flattened pie tin to the top and go dobro 🤣
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Mine: model 1112