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Thoughts on the Ovation iDea

The iDea was released into the wild a few months back and I must say the capabilities of its electronics intrigue me greatly. I'm curious if anyone has seen one of these at their local music shop and, if you played it, what your thoughts were about it. I know it's made over seas and I know there are a great many 'ovationists' that shun the imports, but I am a little less curious about the sound of the actual guitar, which I can decide for my self the next time I get a free second to head to Elderly (my local shop) alone and see if they will grab one from the back log for me to sit down with personally. I am more interested in peoples thoughts about the electronics and how well they record both guitar and voice as I don't have a recording setup of my own, but could record with the on board and upload to my computer via usb. I'll take commentary on it as a whole unit as that is more than likely what I would get (you can buy the electronics separate from elderly and they will replace your current pre-amp in any 'recent' ovation, but the whole guitar is a bit more economical.)

Please, please reply with any experiences you may have with the iDea, or the iDea pre-amp in another ovation. I am very interested to get other peoples input!

Thanks!

Dave

Tags: idea, onboard pre amp, ovation, ovation iDea, recording, round backs

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by FloridaGull on March 21, 2012 at 11:16am

Wolfe Guitars has 3 iDeas in stock right now - not sure why the ones at their TN location are $110 less, but I guess that's a question someone could ask them, if interested...

http://www.gbase.com/stores/wolfe-guitars/inventory?gs=y&pagein...

2010 Ovation Ovation IDEA

$279.00

Year: 2010
Manufacturer: Ovation
Model: Ovation IDEA
Case: None
Color: Black
Condition: Brand New
Description: THIS ITEM IS LOCATED IN OUR BRENTWOOD TENNESSEE LOCATION This guitar is a refurbished model, never before sold. Because of this, it is marked us...

2010 Ovation Ovation IDEA

$279.00
- Wolfe Guitars
  561-746-2209
- more details
- contact dealer
- Year: 2010
- Manufacturer: Ovation
- Model: Ovation IDEA
- Case: None
- Color: Satin Platinum
- Condition: Brand New
- Description: THIS ITEM IS LOCATED IN OUR BRENTWOOD TENNESSEE LOCATION This guitar is a refurbished model, never before sold. Because of this, it is marked us...
2010 Ovation iDea

$389.00
- Wolfe Guitars
  561-746-2209
- more details
- contact dealer
- Year: 2010
- Manufacturer: Ovation
- Model: iDea
- Case: None
- Color: Platinum
- Condition: Brand New
- Description: This guitar is a never sold and absolutely brand new guitar we purchased from a company selling overstock & blemished new guitars. We cannot see an...

Permalink Reply by James Dominy on June 26, 2012 at 2:37pm

I love mine but because of the times I have it for sale. It's my newest and my other is an Elite LX that I've had for years so the newest has to go. the recording and instruction is very easy and it has a built in tuner.

Permalink Reply by Lacy on August 18, 2012 at 10:43am

Permalink Reply by Lacy on August 18, 2012 at 10:48am

This is a picture of my ovations, I love the electronics on it. Although when the sound is boosted it remains to keep the acoustic sounds and tones. I love the built in tuner its right on with the electronics involved in the tuner I have tested it with my snark to make sure the tuning is right on and it is. The controls adjusting the sounds are amazing. I have never been disappointed in the tones or sound quality. It was worth every penny. Love the African rosewood black lines that run threw it. It adds a special uniqueness.

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