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| Considering it's the end of the year, the 2003 collector's is over 50% off. Is this collector's edition really any different from a standard elite? Is this a great deal? What do you all think? Any owner testimonials? |
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June 2002
Posts: 6202
Location: Phoenix AZ | That's a great price. And YES it is different from a normal Elite (although probably sounds similar). The wood epaulets are INLAID. I don't own one of these, but I think it is one of the most beautiful examples of Ovation woodwork I've ever seen. Dave |
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March 2002
Posts: 1380
Location: Central Oregon | Unfortunately I don't own one, but I have played one. Playability, sound & looks are all exceptional.
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January 2003
Posts: 105
Location: San Francisco, CA | It is essentially an Elite with AA spruce top, except different top color & inlaid epaulets. A dealer told me he had a dozen FRG & factory second. I suspect there are some quality issues on the 2003 collector edition. Several were sold for around $540 on eBay. |
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Location: NJ | As far as I know there are not any quality issues. It is probably just getting too close to the end of the year and inventory is being let go. |
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2003 collector's $999 new?