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Location: Phoenix AZ | FOR SALE: OVATION PACEMAKER 1115 A-BRACE NEW BODY
This wonderful guitar was rebuilt by one of our members a few years ago. Those who have played it at one of the OFC Factory Tours were blown away by the sound and setup. I was so blown away that I bought it.
The history is that this guitar started life as a regular old early 70's Pacemaker 1615 but somewhere along the way the body got damaged and it's owner invested a lot of money to bring it back to life. Not just bring it back, but build it into something totally unique. The original slothead neck, tuners, etc. were mated to a BRAND NEW A-BRACED TOP, including completely new bowl. And of course turn it into a proper acoustic only 12-string in Ovations beautiful sunburst finish. I don't even know what to call this thing other than WONDERFUL.
o New A-Braced solid spruce top, sunburst finish
o New deep bowl
o New walnut bridge
o Original 5 piece neck and slotted headstock
o Original fretboard with just about zero fret wear
o Original nut and a cool woodgrained TRC
o Original chrome slothead tuners
o Original hardshell case
There are a few very small nicks and some dust/dirt on the original neck, but the body and top are 100% perfect brand spanking new looking. And the SOUND ???
I have a feeling those who played this guitar might chime in. It really HAS to be heard to be believed.
$565. Includes 2 Day FED EX Shipping within the 48 US States
Email or PM me if interested. |
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Location: SoCal | A great guitar and dirt cheap for what you are getting. Don't know why Toby's selling it. It is the ultimate in a Pacemaker..... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
It is the ultimate in a Pacemaker..... Indeed it is !!!
I'm selling it because I've got a few irons in the fire right now as far as other pursuits and just need to consolidate a little. Having more than one 12-string isn't necessary. This one and the Adamas are a flip of the coin to me, and I didn't think anyone would have the funds to buy my Adamas. So figured I'll try to move the Pacemaker. Selling it for what I paid + shipping. |
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Location: SoCal | Hope somebody picks it up from the board, who needs a good 12 string. It's as good as anything I've ever played... |
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Location: Milford, MI | I am sooo tired of being $ challenged. I am missing way to many good deals. UGH! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I'll take a hundred dollars a day for 6 days. |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Ol' Six-oh-Six gets around! One of my greater regrets, was letting that critter go. Classified & categorized, at that time, as "didn't know what I had."
That's a real bargain, Dave.
Wish I had the cash, but the MWoody Limited is due to pull in next week. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Dave, that's a stunner!
If I didn't already have one, that would paid off in five days.
I've said before and will continue, BOOMER! |
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Location: Seoul, Korea | Dave:
I am interested. PM sent
Simon |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I'll take a hundred dollars a day for 6 days. Or, "Feefty dollars down, and Feefty dollars a week for Feefty years...."
This is nearly the same as the one I just sold in November that I had rebuilt...except mine had the FET 2 pre installed...and it was a 1615...but it did sing acoustically...
I just replaced mine w/ an all original '77-1 so I'm full up for now...someone is going to get a wonderful 12...Dave has only the finest.... |
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Location: SoCal | You people need to realize that because this top is A braced, it's got a fuller bass response than a standard Ovation slothead 12 string. In my mind, it's the best sounding slothead Ovation 12 ever built.... |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I'm not on a need to know basis...one more guitar and I'm living out of my Pickup...lol
Best if luck with the sale Dave!!! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Sale Pending, with two back ups in queue. THANKS
Yeah, maybe I wasn't clear enough - this was not just rebuilt with the same old body design (Fan Bracing). The new top was specifically done in an A braced pattern which REALLY makes a big difference. She's a singer !!! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | That is Great that it is on it's way to another OFC home.
Cuz I sure was lusting long and hard.
That is a Purdy Pacemaker.
[now if that had been a 1615 I woulda jumped all over it! :cool: ] |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Guitar is SOLD.
Thanks |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Great! It's kinda fun watching where these critters travel. If the new caretaker is willing, I'd love to follow the instrument's exploits & adventures. |
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Location: Seoul, Korea | seesquare: I was the lucky one who ended up with Dave's Pacemaker. It will end up in Seoul, Korea, via Great Falls, Virginia. So for the next foreseeable time, this O is going to Korea like most of the Os' I have purchased from OFC members. Unfortunately, my so-called friends have came to my home and have depleted the inventory. So out of 7 Ovations (2005 Collector's, Patriot, FD-14, etc.) I have only two remaining. 5 have disappeared. I do not intend to invite these friends to my home any time soon. Simon |
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Location: Cicero, NY | With friends like those...., eh?
Nice get, Simon. You'll be very happy with this one. |
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Location: Right now? | Congrats, Dave and to the new owner, too. She is a beauty!
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Willa |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by STK:
2005 Collector's, Patriot, FD-14, etc. Please tell me you still have the Patriot and da FUD!!! :eek:
You're gonna love the PM...  |
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Location: SoCal | STK, you just bought the finest, bar none, Pacemaker out there. Congratulations.... |
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Location: On the Coast - Halfway between SF & OR | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
You people need to realize that because this top is A braced, it's got a fuller bass response than a standard Ovation slothead 12 string. In my mind, it's the best sounding slothead Ovation 12 ever built.... Begs the question - why weren't production 12-strings made with A bracing?
Was the fan bracing simply stronger and thus better for sale to the general public?
I have a 12-string back at the factory right now for a top replacement and the idea of having them change the bracing intrigues me.
What's the down side? |
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Location: SoCal | No downside. A bracing was phased in for all models at the same time that Ovation went away from the 12 fret slothead 12's to the 14 fret paddlehead 12's. And they had A bracing.
Talk to Keller or Budny about it.... |
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Location: On the Coast - Halfway between SF & OR | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
No downside.
Talk to Keller or Bundy about it.... I will. Hmm, a shiny bowl 12-string balladeer with extra bass response.
I like the idea... |
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Location: Seoul, Korea | Iffy, are you in touch with my so-called friends? I only kept two Os - da FUD and da Patriot, as you have uncannily picked out of 7. However, I gave da FUD (kotadawg's) to my son because he kept oggling at it until he drove me crazy. But I kept the Patriot (Tony Calman's) for myself, although my co-worker was oggling very hard at the Patriot when he came over for the X-mas party at my house. He doesn't even play.
Of course I feel very lucky to have laid my hands on Dave's Pacemaker as you and Moody pointed out. So a good start of the New Year with a great get. This being the year of the White Tiger (in Chinese Zodiac) which comes only every 60 years, I sorely needed this great start.
Happy White Tiger Year to You All! |
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Location: Cincinnati | Congrats, Simon. Now we just need to find you that ES-175. |
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Location: Seoul, Korea | Thanks, Jack. But have to be careful with a college going kid this fall just like FlySig and gulfcoast. |
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FS: REBUILT 1115 PACEMAKER A-BRACED and SUNBURST