Ovation Legend questions
Diamond
Posted 2003-10-21 7:23 PM (#202668)
Subject: Ovation Legend questions


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Hi all, I'm new to the Ovation world and am excited to be here. My question is what is the difference between a 1617 and a 1617-4? What does the dash numbers mean? I've seen some 1617 Legends with a neck adjustment plate (on the head) and some without. Is this a problem?
Thanks
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2003-10-21 7:32 PM (#202669 - in reply to #202668)
Subject: Re: Ovation Legend questions


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Location: Scotland
the 5th digit is the finish code 4=natural, 1=sunburst etc. Guitars produced pre '79/80-ish had the neck-rod adjustment at the headstock end and have a cover plate. After that they changed to the K-bar with access via the soundhole. Both designs work fine, the K-bar reduces the chances of a peghead break but I think the older design looks better.
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Diamond
Posted 2003-10-21 7:45 PM (#202670 - in reply to #202668)
Subject: Re: Ovation Legend questions


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Thanks so much for the explination!
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Nils
Posted 2003-10-21 9:59 PM (#202671 - in reply to #202668)
Subject: Re: Ovation Legend questions


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Location: Central Oregon
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Click on the *Reference* link. The list isn't complete but it helps me a lot. Welcome to the group :)

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