Members EvilMeow Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 I played one in the store the other day and it seemed very... "un-Ovation" like. It had punch, had a weird contoured back that didn't slide off my leg while I was playing it, and the preamp sounded incredible. What's the word on the Elite T series? I'm sort of eyeing a Model 2078 TX. How do the shallower ones sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roughtrade Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 I like Ovations, I have a 1778 Elite LX. I would say that the Elite-T is probably very nice. I believe that you will lose some projection as you decrease the volume of the body, you won't lose tone. If punch is the strength of attack, you won't lose that, either. These guitars have been used by DiMeola and McLaughlin for quite a while and thier styles depend on tone and punch and clarity of timbre. These guitars are great plugged in. Of course, play before you buy, or buy with a return policy. Guitars are individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 You do (in most cases) sacrifice some bottom in the shallow-bodied Ovations when played unplugged (which is actually kinda handy when recording rhythm guitar tracks, as the narrower bandwidth doesn't get in the way of the bass), but plugged-in, you'll lose nothing if the amp or PA is of decent quality...great electronics. Use to gig w/ a couple of Glen Campbells (a 6 and a 12-string) and they were always easy to dial in a great tone...sometimes the sound-person would mic 'em as well as run 'em direct, sometimes just direct, but always a great tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 I have one and I enjoy it. You can see her here: ZnyDIzQmRBQ Pretty sturdy, too. This is my grab and go guitar, and she recently fell off the back of the minivan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMeow Posted June 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 Nice video! I just ordered the Deep Contour one, the 2078TX, with the OP-Pro preamp for $599, with a hardshell case Wheee! I needed a sturdy acoustic with a good pickup. GAS relieved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 Nice deal! I bet you will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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