FS: Ovation Elite Series B778TX Acoustic/Electric MINT with OHSC

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My U-Bass has taken over in couch-noodling duties, so this one needs a new home.

It's an Ovation Elite B778TX with OP-Pro onboard preamp/EQ/tuner, and Ovation issued deluxe TKL HSC. Currently strung with the original brass roundwounds. The original nut broke near the E-string when I strung her with some LaBella Tapewounds and the 0.115 did not fit. Ovation sent me out 2 replacement nuts (one ivory and one black). I'll include the original nut (fixable) and the ivory replacement nut.

The new bowl style is nice as it has a flat area for easier playability while seated (see last pic). This bass plays and sounds great. It projects nicely and I had no problems staying in the mix unplugged with my 6-string friend.

Ships with a heavy-duty yet plush TKL hard-shell case!

So sayeth Ovation:

"Ovation's [B778TX] 4-string bass guitar features a solid-spruce top with scalloped X-bracing for superior note definition, and its classic Mid-Depth cutaway composite body delivers balanced acoustic tone and is comfortable to hold and play. Soundports on the bass-string side of the instrument enhance lower-frequency projection. The bass also features a satin-finished maple neck and a black-stained rosewood fretboard. Assuring correct string tension and intonation, a full 34" scale delivers harmonically rich timbres across the instrument's entire range. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp provides control over the attack and sustain of every note.

The Mid-Depth bowl blends elements of Ovation's Super-Shallow and Deep Bowl designs. Acoustically, the Mid-Depth bowl delivers impressive projection and rich tone, yet even smaller guitarists find it comfortable to hold and play. It's no surprise Ovation's LX, AX, and TX models all feature a Mid-Depth body: Its proprietary Lyrachord construction and roundback design let it outperform typical "box" guitars. For decades, hardworking musicians have relied on Mid-Depth Ovation guitars to cut through the mix, whether played acoustically in a living room or run through a concert hall sound system.

Designed in collaboration with jazz guitarist Al Di Meola and acoustic rocker Melissa Etheridge, the OP-Pro combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, a preset tone enhancement circuit, a battery status light, and a chromatic tuner. The OP-Pro will please even the most discriminating player."

You can find these selling online without the case for $679. I'll let her go with the deluxe HSC for $575 shipped ConUS $550 shipped ConUS $500 shiped ConUS $445 shiped ConUS $400 shipped ConUS!!!!!!

As far as trades go: I would be interested in an EBMM S.U.B.. ANY CONDITION. I have a soft spot for making those things purdy.

[45cmckay105]

D@mmit, where was this a week ago??!!!

What is the country of manufacture?
What type of adhesive did you use to set the Black Nut?
How does the neck feel? Jazz-ish....Precision-ish??

Thanks!!!

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Korea
2 small dabs of Gorilla Glue
Funny, I just realized that I have never picked up a Jazz in 32 years of playing. Not once.
It is 34" scale and 1 9/16" at the nut. I likened it to my EBMM Sterling if that helps.

[firefighta115]

PM'ed

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Replied.

The only trade that would be of interested to me is an active EBMM S.U.B.

[firefighta115]

I can't believe this is still here! Great bass at a great price from a great TBer guys. Someone needs to jump on this one.

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Lots of trade interest, but as mentioned above, I'm pretty much only interested in EBMM S.U.B.s. I may be interested in trading for other EBMM product plus cash on my end.

Of course, an outright sale would be ideal.

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New "Priced to Move" Bump!

$445 shipped!! The TKL HS case alone goes for $149. So we're basically at $384 off a virtually un-played $679 AEB.

Also still very much interested in an "apples to apples" trade for an EBMM S.U.B. (any condition).

[bulletbassist]

I can't find a review on this thing anywhere... Or one to play locally, for that matter

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Yeah, they,re pretty far and few between. If you have any specific questions, pm me and I'll try to answer to the best of my ability.

[VWbug08']

pm ed'

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The proverbial "I Should Have My Effing Head Examined" Bump...Now $400 shipped ConUS.

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Scratching My head Bump! Really? Gotta be some interest here. Cash price is a stone-cold bargain. No S.U.B.s for trade? Thought that would be a pretty even proposition, if not a little lopsided in favor of the other party.

[jwsmith55]

Bottoms Up, send me a Paypal invoice and mark it sold for $400.00

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SOLD!