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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Well, it almost broke my knuckles to type this but….SIGH….I’m looking to sell my pristine 2002 Collector’s Edition. This is actually my second one of these; I had one. Loved it. Sold it. Regretted it. Replaced it. And intended to keep it. However, I’ve tripped across a lovely custom Ovation for sale, and this is the only way I can pay for it (not to mention keep the peace with SWMBO).
There’s not a thing wrong with this instrument. It looks brand spanking new! It is absolutely stunning in appearance and sound! Beautiful, flawless Figured African Cherry for the top…mid-depth body…tasteful, understated ebony fret-board with mother-of-pearl inlay on the 12th fret…Gold Ovation tuners…the nut is 1 11/16”…fantastic sounding Ovation Tru-Balance pickup and OP-40 Pre-amp with built-in tuner.
It has a very unique sound, even among Ovations; very mellow and warm. Not a bright guitar at all. The 02C’s also have extremely fast-playing and comfortable necks. And I'm one of the few who actually appreciate that the top is a laminate. It's the instrument that I take out in the New York winters when I feel I might benefit from just a little added weather resistance.
It comes with it hardshell case, also in great condition with just some scuffing on it. In fact, since this was one of my keepers (Did I just say that? I think Trader Jim’s been putting something in my Sam Adams.  ), it actually has a brass engraved luggage tag I attach to the handle of all my instruments. Since I have a small wall of identical looking cases, the tags make it easy to grab the guitar I’m looking for.
I'll ship it insured in the continental US for $875. Overseas? Get with me for a quote.
Let me know what you think. Opinions and feedback are always appreciated. (I already know about the yellowjacket in the photos though.)
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Location: Marlton, NJ | She's a beauty Patch! Good luck with the sale. |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Lovely and I see you used the dweez sky shot :)
So tell me whats the custom? Please don't tell me it's a long neck SSB Adamas I with ebony fingerboard! |
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Location: CA | Yellowjacket. I dont' see no . . . I got him! Bandit at 12 o'clock!
Gorgeous guitar. Sometimes this site is better than real porn. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Oddball:
is better than real porn. Whoa, this is REAL porn! The rest are in your mind... or so I've been told...  |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by dweezil:
So tell me whats the custom? Please don't tell me it's a long neck SSB Adamas I with ebony fingerboard! I found it at GC online of all places. It had no image or description at all, just a very strange model number, CE768-wbx, so I asked for a pic. Even though it wasn't a very well set up photo, I opened it...then my mouth went slack...then my brain seized up...I probably had a little twitch in my left temple even.
I sent Kim Keller an inquiry. He responded, "The -X on the end of the model number means "Custom", so it's something we built for someone somewhere. So thusly, it's a Custom deep bowl Custom Elite."
I've gotten more photos since and the label and certificate identify it as a custom guitar for George's Music, Guitar Gallery. I'll send an inquiry to them soon asking for the story. I do like bubinga though, and I'll get another chance at an 02C down the road I'm sure. Some of you know better than others that I can be deadly patient that way. 
Here's the pic, as I said, it isn't a good shot, but you get the idea. I've already put a deposit on it and have 30 days to pay it off. So somebody buy this 02C so I can show you how this CE really looks!
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Nice one Patch...hope it stays in the family... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Patch,
I see lava flows... Lovely! |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Clever, swapping one red cutaway for another red cutaway. SWMBO might not even notice! |
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| Really nice Patch, and in very good condition. I received my 2002C one week ago, otherwise I would have buy yours (knowing now that USPS ships to French Polynesia).
And yours in cheaper than mine ! Come on people !!! |
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Location: Tuscany, Italy | Bling on both ! But more blings on the bubibga custom-custom one. Very good get. |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Groovy! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Patch:
In fact, since this was one of my keepers (Did I just say that? I think Trader Jim’s been putting something in my Sam Adams. I see you finally figured out my evil plan. ;) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Looks just like the 99 Collector's I used to have. It had a mid-bowl, though, and no abalone. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Patch, I'm just wondering about the sound. Bubinga is an EXTREMELY hard wood. One of my ex's used to work in a factory that made high end custom office furniture. They once did an airport in Saudi Arabia, and the desks were made of bubinga (with 24K gold trim!), and he said they had to use metal working tools on the wood because it was so hard. He brought some scrap home and that stuff was HEAVY! I'm thinking it won't vibrate very much. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Just like Mark, I once had a 99C with a bubinga top. I actually liked the sound of it, quite punchy and balanced without being too bright. I'd be amazed if the custom elite had a solid top. The 99C had a veneer top. (I really need to get around to asking Kim or John what the veneers they use are applied to.)
Just to be clear for those coming late to this thread:
I'm selling a guitar with an African Cherry panel-master top to raise funds for a custom elite with a bubinga (likely panel-master) top. I love the sound of my 02C; it's different from any other guitar I own. I'll probably get another one some day, but this is the only way I can afford the one I've put a deposit on.
This is a great guitar in pristine condition at a good price. Have at it folks! :D :cool: |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I step away from the computer for most of Sunday and....HOLY COW a lot of guitars went up for sale on the board this weekend! :eek:
Bump to keep this one mixing with the competition. ;) |
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Location: WNC-God's Country | Patch,
Email me at keitharnold@live.com |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Hiya Keith,
I emailed you yesterday. Mine's patchhobby@patchworkmcg.com.
Maybe it's not getting through your spam filter or something.
Just in case, I emailed you again today. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Got some nibbles, but no bites yet. Come and get it folks!
I've got three guitars up now and I need to move them. Heck! Feel free to talk about my layaway plan for any of them. The plan goes like so:
We plan it out together. Simple huh? |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | I have just one thing to you, I'll give you a clue, it's a number  |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by dweezil:
it's a number  |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by dweezil:
it's a number |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I just heard form Rick Hall at the factory about the Custom guitar I showed above. I admit to being a little excited about his response:
"It was a proprietary guitar specifically for George's Disney store. We only made a small number. If I had to guess, probably less than 10 pieces."
Now will somebody buy the 02C so I can get the new one delivered?
Huh?
Please?
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I can't believe I have to consider going to eBay with this. I've gotten to where I hate that site. Any interest here at all? :confused: |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I'm as sympathetic as I am broke buddy! |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Hey!
I know it doesn't help ya but if I hadn't had just scored the 99C I'd have nibbled as never tried an 02C and its sure pretty what with the ebony an all. |
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| A guy on Ebay did not succeed to sell its 2002C, reserve not met. Bad times ? And I can't seriously buy two 2002C in one month !
But I can assure that this guitar is nice, a warm tone and a real delight when plugged, and so beautiful...
Come on guys ! A good deed for Patch, and a real pleasure for the lucky buyer !!! |
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| So Patch, what about your 2002C ? Sold or not ? |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | 'Fraid not. The market stinks right now. I must be the only person who's relieved that the factory is back-logged with repairs, otherwise my Book Elite would be ready and I wouldn't be able to pay for it!
Sometimes patience is harder to come by than others. But I'll keep plugging at it.
The good news is that my other layaway will be coming soon thanks to Waskel.
Thanks for asking though. I sometimes feel guilty about bumps. They irritate some people. |
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| Once again, I am really sorry that we could not find a solution for a shipping to the South Seas, I do really like the 2002C model, and I can't leave down my recent purchase.
There is one for sale on Ebay, almost twice more expansive than yours. I hope that your patience will be successfull, it is really a pleasant guitar, and with attractive price, isn'it guys ? |
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| Patch, did you sell your 2002C ? Now we know it is possible to ship to French Polynesia with USPS, don't you want to sell your 97C ? |
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2002 Collector’s for sale, like new condition!