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Location: Corning, NY | OK. I've had the trade feeler out for awhile, but now it's officially up for sale. I'd still like to trade (trade value $950) for an acoustic six string that plays as well and sounds as good as this one, but since that doesn't seem to be happening, I will sell for $750 shipped (conUS) and PayPal'd to an OFC member. For trades, I prefer center hole guitars.
This is essentially a new guitar, with a great 20yr old neck and tuners. I originally purchased it new in 1990 (it's a 1989 model). A few years ago it developed a couple finish cracks, but still played beautifully. I sent it to Ovation and, because of the lifetime warranty, they replaced the entire top and bowl, bridge included, releveled the frets, and set the guitar up beautifully. It has the newer style scalloped X bracing, a thinner, more resonant top, and a thin finish instead of the original thick one. This plays like a dream and sounds fantastic. The action is very low and barre chords are strain-free right up to the body. It comes with a non-original hardshell case.
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Location: SoCal | If I were looking for a 12 string, I'd jump on this one.... |
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Location: Cincinnati | If I had any money I would jump on it. |
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Location: Corning, NY | Thanks. Money seems to be the problem these days...that's why I've been taking the for trade route up to this point.
BTW, if anybody wants to see the "before" pics they are here . |
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Location: Corning, NY | Sorry for this bump, but I want to get this listing up above the out-of date FT feeler thread.
There are more pics of this guitar at my HC listing
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Location: Corning, NY | It's almost Father's Day...somebody needs a fantastic 12 string... |
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Location: Corning, NY | I'm surprised I still have this suweeet guitar. Here are some more pics for those hungry for more. :)
 
 
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Location: SoCal | I'm surprised it hasn't sold yet as well. These are great guitars. And it's essentially brand new, which means that it shouldn't have any structurally problems that could crop up with an older used guitar.... |
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Location: New Jersey, USA | I have been tempted several times. But I only have an Elite 6778LX for trade, and Andy says he wants round hole guitars. The outright price of $750 is a wee bit high in my humble opinion (no flames please), seeing as I just bought a fabled 1537 for exactly that price, inclusive of shipping. And also a 1719 Custom Legend (bling!) for $500.
Honest reply from one potential buyer! |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I think the reason it is higher than you would expect is because of all the rework performed on it. Like he mentioned originally ... It is almost like getting a new guitar. This is apparently not an average Ebay used guitar. |
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Location: Corning, NY | Yes, it is priced to reflect an as new guitar. You also can't find a new Ovation 12 like this one (deep bowl, non-cutaway). My trade value of $950 is, I think, very reasonable. If my sale price were any less , it would be less than the trade-in offer I already have at a guitar store locally. The $750 includes shipping (conUS) for OFC members--anywhere else it is listed, shipping is not included.
None of that changes the fact that right now some very nice guitars are selling cheap, which is why I originally was looking only at trades. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I think your price is right in line if not low for this model in it's condition. I know a remake would take between 500 and 600.00, so this should be a steal for anyone who wanted that model in pristine shape. |
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Location: SoCal | Ok, this is my last post on this.
This guitar is an X braced deep bowl? With the new scalloped X bracing?
Somebody here should buy this puppy. Essentially, it's $700 plus shipping ($750 total).
Here's what I'm thinking. If it were A braced, it would still be fantastic. Everybody here knows that I'm a huge fan of A braced Ovations.
But the first time I picked up an LX 12 string, and it was the butt ugly orangeburst, I thought that if I didn't own an Adamas I 12, I'd buy that very guitar (ok, I'd look for a better looking one). But they are that good.
A deep bowl with a scalloped X braced top? I can only imagine how good it is. My only question is, why is the seller selling it? Classic Ovation look and great sound. It should be his only 12 string.... the only one anybody would ever need......... |
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Location: Corning, NY | I just had a local buyer back out on this one because his wife needs Pilates equipment...that's how it goes...so it's still available. After getting shipping estimates for another potential buyer, I realize I cannot absorb PayPal fees, too if I have to ship it (I didn't realize how much rates had gone up). So, for OFC-ers, it's still $750 shipped, but PayPal is extra.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by afortune:
I didn't realize how much rates had gone up Yepper, I got surprised recently with the last two I sold and shipped.
I have determined that FedEx (Thanx to TJ) is currently the least expensive method for larger boxes.
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Location: Corning, NY | I guess I'll leave this up a few more days. I have a couple trade offers, but nothing incredibly tempting yet, and no Os at all. :confused:
Too bad I failed to talk Herb out of selling his 2077LX... :rolleyes:
Somebody is a happy buyer. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "had a local buyer back out on this one because his wife needs Pilates equipment..."
Aren't we overdue to hold another "Talk like a Pilates Day"?
And stre-e-e-e-etch, Argh!
Nice 12, great price, all I got is GAS. |
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Location: Michigan | It is a beauty. Hold out for you price, someone will snag this and be very happy. |
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Location: Corning, NY | Thanks. I'm not going down on the price, in case anyone is waiting for that. :rolleyes: OFC'ers are basically getting free shipping already, since I'd love this to stay "in the family."
MWoody, I guess "Talk like a Pilate day" would be talking like a pirate with too many tongue piercings... |
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Location: Corning, NY | OK. I have a couple trade offers on the table, but this is still available for now. First of all, I've had four trades and two purchase offers disappear into the ether so nothing counts until it's done. Second, neither of the current offers are from OFCers or involve Ovations in trade, so I'm giving y'all another chance in case anybody is considering this. I hope everybody had a great Fourth! |
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Location: Corning, NY | Originally posted by afortune:
OK. I have a couple trade offers on the table, but this is still available for now. First of all, I've had four trades and two purchase offers disappear into the ether so nothing counts until it's done. Yup...both trade offers just disappeared. It seems that anytime someone needs to add cash to the deal, the cash disappears... :rolleyes: . |
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Location: Corning, NY | anyone...Bueller?...Bueller?...Bueller? |
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Location: Corning, NY | anyone?...
Bueller?...
Bueller?...
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Location: Bluffton, SC | He's home on his deathbed, Mr. Rooney... |
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Location: Texas | Andy,sent you a PM.
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Location: Corning, NY | replied...thanks, jstout.
still available everybody... |
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Location: Texas | afortune,when and if it goes on ebay,please let us know...........good luck |
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Location: Corning, NY | Thanks, but no Fee-bay for this guitar. :) |
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Location: Corning, NY | OK...I'll expand the possibilities for trades...I'm willing to take trades for lower value 6 strings + cash or gear, too. Again, I prefer center hole guitars--non-black, too. I also like low wattage tube amps and I need a nice looper like the digitech jamman or the boss equivalent. And if anybody has a nice tele thinline or, even better, a b-bender I'd be very interested.
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Location: Corning, NY | Oh...I forgot to add gold bars. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Day-um Andy,
You're starting to remind me of Patch's past struggles!
That 'puppy' should have been long gone...
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Location: Corning, NY | Sorry Patch... :D |
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Location: Corning, NY | For the record, my wife says the ongoing saga of this guitar is driving her batty. It's traded, then it's not traded. It's sold, then it's not sold. Then it's traded again, and then not, and so on and on and on it goes. :rolleyes:
So...if only for the sake of my wonderful wife's mental health, somebody please make me a fair trade offer for this beautiful guitar (trade value is $950)...or buy it. The sale price is still firm at $750 shipped conUS for OFCers (PayPal extra 3%)--if she found out I undersold it, that would definitely not help her mental health or my health, period. :eek: :D |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Andy, plenty of us have driven our better half's over the edge with the buy/sell/trade/lend/borrow/sneak in the back door etc. deals that go on around this place. If there's one thing you should know, it's easier once she's full-fledged batty like the rest of us are. Then she gets a good name (formerfortune maybe?) and starts posting. It's really only getting there that's a trial. |
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Location: Texas | Andy,when Ovation rebuilt your Legend,did they upgrade the electronics/tuner ?
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Location: Corning, NY | It still has the OP-24 preamp-3 band eq and no tuner. In hindsight, I should have paid to upgrade it (refurbing the original OP-24 was still under warranty) because it would be nice to have a built-in tuner on a 12-string, but I do love the sound of the OP-24 pre-amp. I usually use a clip on chromatic tuner, which is pretty quick, and this guitar holds tuning very, very well.
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Location: Corning, NY | Why does the perception that Ovations are difficult to play seated persist so strongly? :confused: I just had a guy back off from a trade (after seeming very excited about it) because he heard Ovations are only comfortable standing up. I didn't realize he had never tried one before.
I think the deep bowls are more comfortable than than a hard edged wood box guitar. The shallow bowls are made for stand-up, plugged-in playing, but I think the mid-depth and deep bowls are great for both. |
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Location: Bellevue, Washington | I don't know why some people have such a hard time sitting and playing these guitars, maybe just different folks posture and/or old habits? I don't have any issues sitting and playing any of these guitars, super shallows included, and I agree with you that my deep bowl feels more comfortable in my lap than the woodback guitars.
Different strokes I guess, though if people would just try one out they'd probably find that they like it just fine! |
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Location: Corning, NY | Well, I've had a couple more nibbles, but nothing concrete. I'm going to give it another week and then it goes back in the case to sleep until the economy improves. |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Amazing...but talk to handmadeguitars, Andy. You guys might be able to work something out on yours, a great guitar. |
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Location: Corning, NY | Thanks for the support, :) but it looks like he's after a Adamas 1685 only. |
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Location: Corning, NY | OK. For anyone who may have been considering this fantastic guitar, I'm going to make your decision easier.
It's no longer for sale.
I played it again tonight for the first time in awhile and, while I really, really, really do need a 6 string that plays just as well as this 12 does, I just can't let this one go. Paul (moody), you are absolutely right. I'd be nuts to get rid of this guitar. Thank you. I really had a hard time even putting it down tonight.
As it happens, just last evening a project came up where I'll be playing more acoustic than electric, so I'd really be foolish to get rid of it. |
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FS/FT Legend 1756 12 string rebuilt by Mother