Model 1663 Cutaway Acoustic (nylon only)

stan679 Posted 2006-07-14 7:10 PM (#247534) Subject: Model 1663 Cutaway Acoustic (nylon only) Joined: July 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Torrance, CA Trying to find the value of my guitar. I've checked various Ovation realted sites but I haven't found anything relative to my model. Produced in 1984. thanks for the help. Stan dvd Posted 2006-07-14 7:23 PM (#247535 - in reply to #247534) Subject: Re: Model 1663 Cutaway Acoustic (nylon only) Joined: December 2003 Posts: 1889 Location: Central Massachusetts Got any pics? Wide neck, nylon, 12 fret, slot head, cutaway, spanish pine top. looks like this? http://www.roskopf.de/ovation/ovation.jpg What condition is it in? Finish cracks? Wood cracks? Fret wear? Electronics work? tdeej Posted 2006-07-14 7:32 PM (#247536 - in reply to #247534) Subject: Re: Model 1663 Cutaway Acoustic (nylon only) Joined: November 2004 Posts: 286 Location: North Idaho Welcome Stan By this link: 1663 Classical You've got the stereo electronics. Nice. bobfrith Posted 2006-07-14 7:34 PM (#247537 - in reply to #247534) Subject: Re: Model 1663 Cutaway Acoustic (nylon only) Joined: September 2002 Posts: 153 Hi Stan, I have had a 1983 model 1663 for over 10 years now, and it remains one of my favorite Ovation classicals. You are correct in the fact that there is little information on this particular model because it was manufactured for only a couple of years (1983-84). The only information in print is the 1983 Ovation Information bulletin, as it is no longer listed by 1984. The 1663 was one of the first Ovation cutaways, and is the forerunner to the 1763, with the only basic difference being the gloss lacquer finished neck on the 1663 as opposed to the satin finish on the 1763. I have always preferred the gloss lacquer necks, and have bonded with very few Ovations that do not have the gloss lacquer neck. Value is always subjective, but in mint condition the 1663 (with OHSC) should bring $450 - $600 on eBay, perhaps a bit more in a guitar shop. stan679 Posted 2006-07-15 9:04 AM (#247538 - in reply to #247534) Subject: Re: Model 1663 Cutaway Acoustic (nylon only) Joined: July 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Torrance, CA The linked photo by "dvd" is exactly like mine. In fact the case is just like the one peeking out of the right side of the photo. It's condition is excellent. I'm not going to sell mine. I wanted an update for my house insurance because my son is beginning to play my guitars and anything can happen! I also have a Martin D-18 and a 1960ish Fender Mustang. Thanks everyone for your help.