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Ovation Josh White |
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The Josh
White model was the first Ovation guitar that I ever saw in
person. The wonderment that I experienced at that first meeting
has stayed with me ever since, even though it took me over 25 years to
obtain the first Josh White of my own. Josh was Ovations very
first endorsee and this guitar bares all the features I've come to love
- wide neck, 12 fret fingerboard, slotted headstock and deep shiny
bowl.
HERE
is the original Josh White endorsement flyer. For
the most part the Josh White shared the features of the Deluxe Balladeer
including hand picked select spruce and inlaid floral rosette, although
some very early ones had the same zig-zag rosette as the Classic.
The tuners on the Josh White are open gear with intricate etchings on
the plates and simulated bone buttons. Sadly Josh passed away in
1969 and the guitar that bore his name was discontinued (later
re-introduced as the Folklore).
Shown below are two Josh White guitars, one from 1967 and the other from
1968. Over the years I have owned 4 of these guitars, including
one that was completely refurbished by the factory to new
condition. To this day the Josh White remains a staple of my
collection. Click
HERE for
specifications. |
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