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| 2589.1 | | ICS::CONROY | Let's not be L7,come + learn to dance | Thu Sep 10 1992 14:36 | 7 |
| See note 1373 for info on the Gibson Chet Atkins model.
See note 2498 for info on Washburn.
The Ovation classical is around $700-$800 dollars from what I've
seen around here (New England)
Bob
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| 2589.2 | Epiphone.... | SMURF::BENNETT | Smile a little smile for me | Thu Sep 10 1992 16:18 | 3 |
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Epiphone makes one that lists for ~$530 with case. Model C70-CE.
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| 2589.3 | Takamine, Alvarez-Yairi, etc. | MILKWY::JACQUES | Vintage taste, reissue budget | Fri Sep 11 1992 14:30 | 19 |
| Here's a couple of things to check out.
Takamine - Takamine is owned by the same company that owns
Ovations (Kaman). They are made in Japan, and are available
with Takamine's Palathetic pickup/eq system. In general,
Takamine's have more traditional styling than Ovations, and
are not round-backed. The classical guitars that Takamine
makes are sold under the name "Hirade". These guitars are very
traditionally styled, but there is at least one model in the
Hirade line with a cutaway.
You might want to look into Alvarez-Yairi. They make excellant
classicals offering great value. I'm sure they have a pickup
option, but I'm not sure how good it is. You might also look
into a pickup you can attach to a non-electric classical, like
the "Shadow" system.
Mark
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| 2589.4 | More on Takamine/Hirade | GANTRY::ALLBERY | Jim | Fri Sep 11 1992 17:20 | 16 |
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Just a couple of clarifications...
Takamine's top-of-the-line classicals are Hirades. The also make
less expensive classicals under the Takamine label. Also, I do not
believe that Kaman owns Takamine -- Kaman just owns the distribution
rights for North America (but I could be wrong...)
One of the models in Takamine's natural series has nylon strings, plus
a cutaway and electronics. Nice guitar. The other Takamine classicals
are more traditional in styling (the natural series instuments have
a satin finish). The Hirade instruments are very traditional in
styling, except for the H-90, which has a large D-shaped sound hole,
cutaway, and electronics standard.
Jim
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| 2589.5 | More on Yari (Alvarez) | PELKEY::BLASTA::Pelkey | Never a dull moment | Mon Sep 14 1992 16:47 | 24 |
| Referencing note 3's suggestion on Yari,,
Nice guitars... Real nice..
REgarding pickups..
The pickups in the Yari's go from standard transducer,
(your basic 35 dollar pickup) to the more extravagant pickup
systems with 3 or 4 band eqs. They even offer a dual pickup
system that allows you to mix and blend the equalization
of the top and bottom strings separately. Hmmm
I don't know how effective they are, I almost bought a new alvarez
with this dual system installed, but that never worked out with
the store I was working through.
So, the Yari's can come stock with a standard pickup, or
one that will add about $150.00 to the tag but from what
I've heard, these pickups (the Dual system) are among the
best factory installed pickups you can buy.
They're nice guitars too. I've got a Yari myself The tone is
suberp. I did have to install a fishmen natural in it though.. the
stock pickup (Circa 1979) was ca-ca..
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| 2589.6 | Which one used by Morse? | COOKIE::S_JENSEN | | Mon Sep 14 1992 20:57 | 7 |
| Somewhat related...
Does anyone know the make/model of the electric/classical guitar that
Steve Morse plays? I *think* the name on the headstock was NOVA, but
I'm not sure. Anyone know?
steve
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