Played guitar and bass when I was a teenager, but got rid of my stuff in my 20s when money was tight and I wasn't playing much. Been feeling the need for a creative outlet recently so I went a few towns over to a used music shop and grabbed this beauty. I've always loved Ovation guitars, the round back profile feels more natural to play than a standard dreadnought style. Spent a bit more than I was hoping when I walked in but I'm very happy to have something to play again.
I do have a question for the community here; where do you buy strings and whatnots online, that's not amazon or guitarcenter? I live in rural BFE and there are no music stores within 50 miles of me or else I'd go to one of those.
12 Comments
acosmichippo@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 79d
congrats!
Strings By Mail
Strings and Beyond
Stringjoy
Sweetwater
Lucky_Acid@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 79d
Yeah, I found Stringjoy a while back and I'm loving their coated strings on my acoustic. I've also got a pair of 11s for my Jazzmaster, but I have yet to put them on. I definitely second Stringjoy.
ashenone@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 79d
Lots of options, thank you
Spot@startrek.website · 2 pts · 79d
Sweetwater will also slip in a lil bag of candy with the order š
kaidenshi@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 79d
Nice find! I love my Ovation Balladeer but I had to stop playing because I have severe trigger finger on my left middle finger so every time I play certain chords or runs it locks up painfully and I have to stop playing. Iām trying to sell it and related gear (Acoustic A40 amp, Axe I/O One) but no one is buying because no one has money these days.
Until the finger thing I had been playing off and on since the early 90s. Youāll love the Ovation itās the best āinexpensiveā acoustic on the market as far as Iām concerned. As for strings I tend to lean towards Ernie Ball, I donāt know if you can buy them direct but Iāve seen them at Walmart of all places, maybe yours has them.
naeap@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 78d
That's hard to hear and I'm sorry for you
And honestly, I feel you very much
In my late youth I got a deep cut in my left little finger, which also cut a tendon
Can't move it that good anymore
Pretty much immediately, after letting it heal for 4-6 weeks, I tried playing
As I also have nerve damage, I don't really feel much in the finger as well
I could play some simpler chords, but after showing myself, that I still could, if I want, I pretty much stopped playing
Probably, because I don't want to see, that's it's just not working anymore, like it used to...
Still have a half-acoustic and an electrical one in my apartment, but neatly packed away and ready to pick up, if I ever get a real urge to try it again
whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 79d
Nice guitar, I'd like to try an ovation at some point haven't had the chance yet but they seem really unique and have some great looking designs too.
I do usually get strings when poking around local music shops but for awhile I was ordering direct from d'addario chasing those points, but I like trying out a variety so I'll pick up a couple at a time one I've used I know I'll get some time out of and whatever I haven't tried yet or catches my eye. If I didn't have the option of nearby shops I'd probably just stock up a couple times a year or try to order direct from manufacturer if they offer it.
ashenone@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 79d
Great idea going straight to the manufacturer, thanks.
PoorYorick@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 79d
That is a gorgeous guitar! Love it! I always either get mine from Sweetwater or Reverb if I buy online. Most of the time, though, I try to buy from the locally owned store
ashenone@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 79d
I'd prefer to buy from a local shop if I could, but I don't make it out of my town often since I primarily bike everywhere. Thanks for the reccomendations
orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 79d
My first acoustic guitar in the 90s was an Ovation. Enjoy! Sounds like there are a lot of good advice below. You got this.
kibblebits@quokk.au · 2 pts · 79d
Stringjoys are pretty good