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I found one for $1899. But damn who would pay that much for an acoustic bass?

Why would anyone pay $1200 for a U.S. Fender? :confused:

 

Different strokes for different folks.

 

That said, Ovations usually have excellent onboard electronics and their deep-bowl back acoustic guitars have a very deep and rich bass response, which lends itself well to an ABG.

 

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Why would anyone pay $1200 for a U.S. Fender?
:confused:

Different strokes for different folks.


That said, Ovations usually have excellent onboard electronics and their deep-bowl back acoustic guitars have a very deep and rich bass response, which lends itself well to an ABG.


Dustin

American Fenders are like $950 around here.

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American Fenders are like $950 around here.

 

For a standard, yes, but there's always the deluxe models, which some people buy - and I've found some of the Deluxe models to be on par with Mexi Fenders, sadly enough.

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For a standard, yes, but there's always the deluxe models, which some people buy - and I've found some of the Deluxe models to be on par with Mexi Fenders, sadly enough.

 

I love my new American standard, which is sadly in pieces right now.

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I say, if it has enough volume to be heard under two acoustic guitars, then it's worth what theyRe asking.

And, from what I've seen, heard, and read, they're fairly good ABGs. Able to be heard decently in an acoustic setting. :)

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FWIW, the only ABG I have ever heard that can stand up to two acoustic guitars on its own was an Ernie Ball Earthwood. Good luck finding one of those for less than 3K. Fortunately, I have a friend who has one. Now I just need to wait for him to die.

 

(Checks watch)

 

Yep, just waitin.

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$3800 ... why?

 

 

like anything other instrument: quality of construction, tone and playability. It's a Halfling bass. You gotta hear this thing.

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They look cool. Which one do you want?

 

 

the 4 string...."Bobby Vega". I work a lot with Bobby. You should hear him play this thing. He worked up some chord solos for it. I do a lot of "solo" bass work and this would fit into my arsenal very well.

 

The only one of these basses I've heard it the steel string. I haven't heard the nylon string yet.

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the 4 string...."Bobby Vega". I work a lot with Bobby. You should hear him play this thing. He worked up some chord solos for it. I do a lot of "solo" bass work and this would fit into my arsenal very well.


The only one of these basses I've heard it the steel string. I haven't heard the nylon string yet.

 

It looks half upright. I like it.

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ovations suck ass unless they are plugged in


I would rather have a Michael Kelly.


That is all

 

 

have you played a USA made deep bowl Ovation bass?

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I'm not sure they have full sized necks or do they? I thought it was 32" or something.

 

http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail&mid=55

 

4-String Acoustic/Electric

Body Type: Mid-Depth Cutaway

Top: Solid Spruce

Bracing: Quintad

Scale Length: 34

Scale:

Fretboard: Ebony

Fret Inlay: Mother of Pearl

Bridge: Walnut

Rosette: Multi Soundhole 5-Piece Epaulet

Pickup: Tru-Balance

Nutwidth: 1 9/16

Machines: Gold

Case: 9155-0

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