Have original 1966 Balladeer Serial# 266 - plz help me price it!
SunlionHealer
Posted 2008-07-16 12:36 AM (#30349)
Subject: Have original 1966 Balladeer Serial# 266 - plz help me price it!


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Location: Atlanta, GA
Hi, I have one of the very first Ovations ever produced - made in Moosup, CT, at the Kaman factory. I believe it to be amongst the first 100 Ovations ever produced. I would like to sell/auction it. Can someone tell me a good starting value at auction? Will post pictures tomorrow, at anyone's request.

-Serial# 266
-Good Condtion
-Kluson tuners
-Was sold as a factory second (number '2' woodburned on back of neck stock)Cannot detrmine original reason
-One owner - was bought new by Moosup, CT resident in 1967. Can speak with original owner if desired.

So....what's it worth? Any info on this guitar would be appreciated. Thanks,

Sunlion
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-07-16 12:48 AM (#30350 - in reply to #30349)
Subject: Re: Have original 1966 Balladeer Serial# 266 - plz help me price it!



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
I'll give ya' a hunnert bucks for it... maybe. Depends on the condition.
But we gotta see pictures first!

Oh, and Welcome.
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Bluebird
Posted 2008-07-16 6:44 AM (#30351 - in reply to #30349)
Subject: Re: Have original 1966 Balladeer Serial# 266 - plz help me price it!



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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Welcome!

It's hard to say about something so rare but I would guess (only guess) at about $1000.

Would love to see pics...that would help.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-07-16 9:17 AM (#30352 - in reply to #30349)
Subject: Re: Have original 1966 Balladeer Serial# 266 - plz help me price it!
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Location: Phoenix AZ
I don't know. I've got 118 and 247. A grand may be a little optimistic but it all depends on condition and how bad someone wants a piece of Ovation history. If it has the 1st generation truss rod cover and the flat extended lip it could be valuable to the right person.

Dave
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