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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | This guitar could be the nicest beater you ever buy! Whoever had it before played it regularly, so it shows some players wear. But the guy definitely knew what he was doing where it counts. To wit; the set up on this thing is slick, I mean seriously low and fast. The neck is straight, the sound is...well...it's a Custom Legend for Pete's sake! It sounds great! The finish is in excellent shape with no dings or scratches. And it has the Optima Pre-amp...very nice! Here's the link to the Ovation specs page:
Custom Legend 1769
Now for the wear I mentioned...
The neck binding has several cracks at fret ends. Obviously it was allowed too get to dry at some point, but it's fine now, and I even oiled it a little to be safe. On the headstock, there is a circular scratch around the B-tuning post that's obviously from the string getting a little rascally. It's tough to see in the photo though. There's also a small scratch on the back of the headstock and some very minor scratching on the bowl.
Finally, if I were going to keep it, I would get a new saddle assembly (about $30 on eBay or from a BFLG'er). The one in it has some obvious grooving, though the strings still intone nicely. Also, the cowboy frets show some obvious wear, so they'll need replacing eventually. These last two are standard maintenance stuff that any well-played guitar needs sooner or later. Overall though, it's in great shape for being over ten years old.
I'm asking $775 shipped in the continental US. I'll ship overseas once we agree on a price. (It ain't as easy as it used to be I recently discovered. I was at the bloody post office for nearly 45 minutes filling out forms, etc.) And I almost forgot: It has its hardshell case which is also a dichotomy of appearance. The outside is a brown, road-warrior, duct tape special. But the inside is pristine! Go figure? The case is perfectly functional, but admittedly ugly. Still, it's obviously protected the guitar quite well.
Ask any questions. Layaway is an option, but I'm hoping to buy something nice for Christmas...know what I mean?
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | At the request of a friend, this one's on hold until they can check it out. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Some travel difficulties put this one on hold for a bit, but it is once again available. Let me know what you think folks. :) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Darn pretty guitar Patch. And, it's got the best preamp they have put out to date. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Would $699 shipped generate a little more interest? :confused: :cool: |
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Location: Alabama | Come on folks!! I have this exact guitar and I love it. I bought my ute from Patch. Mine was sent to mother and refurbed and it is not going anywhere. This is a steal. |
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Location: Alabama | the 1769 went to the spa not the ute - the ute was in better shape than Patch said. Like the goobers say on ebay GREAT SELLER!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | WOW! ... That even has the Optima preamp on it! That is an absolute STEAL! You couldn't get that good of a deal on this, even on Ebay. Somebody should grab this one while they can! |
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Location: ms | Well the price is right. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Giving up I guess....
It's on the 'bay with no reserve. If someone buys it here, I'll end the auction. Otherwise, BID IT UP! :D
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | The bidding's begun. Who wants to run it up?
Or better yet, buy it now? |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | OK ... I did MY part already (: |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Thanks!
This one has about three dozen watchers already. Wonder how many from here... :rolleyes:
It's still a STEAL at the moment though...up to $350. That's almost as much as a Celeb goes for. :p |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | This could turn into a good deal for someone. Under $500 with less than a day to go for a Custom Legend? :cool:
Custom Legend on eBay |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | One hour to go and still a steal! |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | 2 Minutes left! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | What a bargain! :eek:
Makes me wish I had an '03 Collector's to sell. |
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Very Nice Custom Legend 1769 - Deep Bowl - For Sale