Thanks all for the kudo's on the latest member of the clan.

To answer more specific questions...

OM: I did not know it was there. The last time I was at Apple I only recall a couple of Epi's and the Rickenbackers as far as electrics go. Crazy me, I don't have an amp. I was looking at a small one yesterday for pricing and need to do more price comparisons.

Telly: The tone is ok, there is a difference between all of them, like I said in an another post, each of these has a different voice for different sitations. I have heard the Ovations "plugged in" before and that is where they really shine. My primary reason for this one is to be able to pop it into the gig bag and take it with me when I go to the coast, to the mountains, etc. without a lot of worry. Yes, it is a bit like playing a fish. But, I am used to that as my Labraid is a semi-bowlback. I learned a trick from classical mandolin players in that I use a small cloth (currently microfiber, but a small piece of suede will probably work better) in my lap and it keeps the mando from sliding around.

PR: Yes I know that you like it, you are an enabler, that's what you are. Thanks for the comment on the stands. I made those with my brother several years back.