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Anyone played an Ovation B778?

#7
I own a B778 and love it. I played every other acoustic bass that came in "lefty" and this one really stood out. It's loud enough to cut through an acoustic jam if UR mates have a clue about dynamics. If they play aggressively, U'll need an amp. Mine is in the shop right now having additional pickups installed (I'm trying to obtain a specific sound), but the factory piezos sound great. The action is high, even when U try to get it as low as possible, but I don't mind that. If I had to do it all over, I'd buy the Ovation, unless I could find my white whale - a lefty EB Earthwood Bass.
 
#9
Played a few, never liked them. Most ABG, unless you shell out the cash big time, are only worth the novelty, IMO. The ovation ABGs are only decent plugged in. Especially the one for that guy in the hair band. The amount of paint on the soundboard is obscene. Their electronics work overtime to make up for lackluster instruments.
 
#11
fenderfunker said:
^^^A bit harsh. My ABG is useful for acoustic jams, playing while watching telly or not disturbing everyone late at night, just to pick up to work out a melody without having to plug in etc. Not a novelty, a useful tool.
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Hey, opinions are what they are. Yeah, I've got a harsh view about them, and Michael Kelly's, and cheap Washburns, but that's my point of view. For the money, the Thunderchief is a much better deal, IMO. As well, I'm not lying about how much paint is on the muddly cranker's bass. That's covered in some stiff car paint, for sake.
 
#13
fenderfunker said:
I know what "IMO" means. If you don't like something..fine, don't buy it. But why are you so uptight about them even existing? Chill out, Grinch. Most instruments fill a market niche.
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I thought the thread was about opinions. I though the OP was asking what we thought. I thought I was part of "we." I'm sorry, didn't realize my opinion shouldn't be stated. Didn't realize it was an ovation stroking thread. My bad.

My opinion, which was openly asked for, was about said, bass. I personally don't like it, would never buy it, and in the open context of this particular thread, I shared my thoughts.

STFU
 
#15
I have the import version...forget the model number now, CC274 maybe?...but has the epaulet sound holes,like the B778. It's a nice player, good sound (IMO) with its bronzewound strings, but is admittedly a handful.

I like it because it's different, can keep up with the band (plugged in) if you want, and is just cool to have around. But I have a few hundred in it, not 2K+.
 
#16
I bought it just to look at. It's beautiful. Sounds loud full unplugged, polices the pre is good as well. I am a big boy so holding this our strapped on works well either way.This bass may have a stigma attached who cares it's a great tool. Plays a lot like higher end Tacoma but bdtter quality finish.
 

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