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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Hello all, one of my buddies here in my Unit is a beginner player, wants to buy a guitar and I've convinced him to get an Ovation (Another convert).
He doesn't need some top of the line model like a Custom Legend but wants something pretty decent and it has to have a case.
I told him it would be pretty easy to find something here and I'd put the word out for him.
I'd like to find him something in good shape (no finish cracks, bad chips, etc.) preferably with electronics (for later, again doesn't need to be top of the line) and USA made only.
He prefers the open sound hole as opposed to the elites and wants to spend under/around $400.
I will be showing him some O's tonight so he can get a feel for colors and cut-a-way/non cut-a-way.
I'd much rather have him get something from a member so: he doesn't take a chance on getting screwed over on E-Bay, to keep the money "in-House",and we'll get a new member out of it too.
If you have anything you might want to look at selling or have a line on something new that falls in the price range or close to it, please shoot me a p.m.
He doesn't want it sent here but rather to his Mom's in TN so it'll be waiting for him when he gets home so there won't be any big shipping hassles for the seller. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think nosajwp has a nice 2005 collectors for sale that would fit the bill. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Even if you had to pay a little more it may be worth your while. You may even be able to work out a payment plan and end up with a fantastic guitar. Since he's deployed and not needing to have it in his hands right away, that may work out in his favor. |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | I'll ask him to look at the '05 again and if he likes it enough, I see if I can get in touch with nosajwp.
He said he can wiggle the price up a bit too.
I showed him all the Collector's Series guitars and showed him some different finishes on the E-Bay pages.
He says he likes the Elites just as much as the round holes, prefers darker finishes, like black, and bursts over natural finishes.
Like I said, I'd much prefer him finding something here from reputable, known folks as opposed to chancing it on the Bay. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Good idea. Tell him to keep his guard up and his head down. I have a daughter in law there right now, and we have her three toddlers for the duration. I think it's time for the goverment to put me back on the payroll. |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | My buddy liked some of the finishes on the Celbrities he saw on E-Bay and of course the prices he saw intrigued him.
I've never even picked up a non-US made Ovation, didn't have the remotest desire to do so.
Realistically, should he even consider a Celebrity? |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I won't put down the Celebs because some members here have them and really like them, and sometimes a person has to face the reality of what they can currently afford. But in my opinion, with some of the great deals out here today, it's a lot better to spend your hard earned money on something that will have a good resale value, and I would put my money on US built. Why buy a Volkswagon when you can have a Mercedes for the same money. I'd rather have a slightly used Mercedes than a new Volkswagon. There are some really good deals available on the board right now. |
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Location: Milford, MI | My son has a Celeb and it's a real nice guitar. I like to stick with USA made guitars but you can find nice Celebs if you look around.
Hope you find him a keeper. And please tell him thank you. I was a contractor in Iraq for 4 years so I know it's not an easy place to be. Respect to military past and present. |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Thank you for your support tremor.
I'm hoping to find him a US made version but of course it's completely up to him.
At any case, as I've said, I'd hope we can find him something here to keep everything "in the family" |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Nothing wrong with the imports for the task you describe. |
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Location: Corpus Christi, TX | I have a black Custom Legend 1869 cutaway made I believe in 2002. I would be willing to take payments on this guitar until it is paid. I will sell it for $650 which includes shipping.
I know this is more than what your buddy is looking for but it is a nice guitar and something he would be proud to own.
Don't have pictures right now but if you PM me an e-mail address I'll send some to you. |
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Location: nashville | Not mine but thought it was in the price range.
http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/msg/1496485974.html |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I don't think I'd recomment a beginner start off on a 12 string. It hurts enough with six. |
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Location: Ohio | I picked up a Celeb Dlx RRBY at the Local Guitar Center and it's NOT a bad guitar. SSB,so it IS a bit lacking on punch. Plugged in, not bad. Nice neck,,,,,
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Location: Vernon CT | Michael, would you really want a USA model over there? I'm just thinking a Celeb might hold up better with a ply/lam top? Am I wrong? It may save him a few bucks for now and once he comes home he could upgrade? Any thoughts??? |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | He mentioned in his post that he didn't want it there, but sent to his home in the states for his return. |
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Location: nashville | Vince, I agree but I would but a new nut on it string as a 6, learn to play. Then when I got ready to plunk down some serious coin on a "better" 6 string BAM now I got a pretty good 12 string. I waited way too long to by my 12 string would hate to see it happen to anybody else who like guitars. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by bvince:
He mentioned in his post that he didn't want it there, but sent to his home in the states for his return. Ok, Last sentence, missed it. :rolleyes: |
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Location: Vernon CT | Here's a collector series (1994) in my area the has been on C.L. for about 4-5 months. I can look into it for him and take care of the pick up & shipping as the guy say's local only.
http://hartford.craigslist.org/msg/1514305661.html
http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail2&mid=1236
I just sent an E-mail to check if he still has it. |
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Location: Knoxville | Hello, I just registered as a member and it looks like kotadawg has what I'm looking for. Thank you for everyone's suggestions. |
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Thanks to everybody for their suggestions for Spencer.
We got us a newbie! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Spencer, welcome to the Ovation Family!
Looks like Jack comes through again.  |
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Location: Cincinnati | Welcome aboard, Spencer. Make sure Mikey doesn't cut himself shaving his knuckles again. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by kotadawg:
shaving his knuckles again. He doesn't have to... the ground does an adequate job. 
Check your PM... |
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Location: Cincinnati | Thanks, Iffy. I appreciate it. |
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WTB: Buddy here in Iraq wants to buy an O.