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When I wrote my intro I told the story of my neighbor who played a Ovation 12 string.  She had told me since I was a kid that one day when she could no longer play it I would inherit it.  That day has come.  She can no longer fret the 12 and said that If I could make it to WV It was mine.  The closest I can get will be NC this week.  She agreed that my oldest brother could come to town and pick it up. (its only a 2.5 hour drive for him from Columbus Ohio) and he is coming to NC to see me and his niece and nephews.  So by Sunday I will be holding it  in my hands, barring she didn't change her mind.

I will post a picture as soon as I can.  I am also betting on having to do a good cleaning of case and frets, new strings  and such.  Ill be taking it to the music store I bought my first 4 guitars from to get it checked out and to see exactly what I have.  I cant wait to play it! tongue  big_smile

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Re: Forthcoming NGD

Very cool!  Congrats -- I haven`t seen an ovation 12 since high school == a couple days ago...
As I recall, the harmonics just make it sing all on its own.
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Congrats Scott. Only a 12 string sounds like a 12 string.

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yay!  Happy FNGD (future new guitar day).  Can't wait for pics!

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Nice, beamer.  Youy lucky guy.

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Luck smiled down on you beamer.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
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ONLY a 2 1/2 hour drive?!?!?! Closer than you, but still a long drive.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, 6 strings give me enough trouble, I can't imagine adding 6 more.

Funny that her promise has been in the back of you mind for so long.

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zguitar wrote:

ONLY a 2 1/2 hour drive?!?!?! Closer than you, but still a long drive.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, 6 strings give me enough trouble, I can't imagine adding 6 more.

Funny that her promise has been in the back of you mind for so long.

That's why I sold both of my twelve stringers long ago.

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Very nice of her, and very nice for you.

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No pics yet, but its certainly a beauty! it has a classical style head stock.  Taking it to a music store to find out exactly what model I have and its value (value to me is priceless) but I would like to know what its worth.

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Look online at ovation. They may be able to help. How does it play? Piece of advice. Use one of those flat rubber jar opener thingys to keep it from sliding off your lap.

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My friend Richard (The 'Doc') has an Ovation 12er which is a very nice guitar (mind you I still prefer my 70's Melody) and as Jx3 says you do need something to stop it slipping whilst sat down which is the only drawback of the rounded, composite back. His keeps in tune well but has has a built-in tuner for when it is needed.

Pictures are needed please.

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