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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Don't remind me... I was trying to forget it was there.
Actually, that ended earlier today and was relisted for the same bid amounts. Beautiful guitar. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It's been there for a week or 10 days and just got relisted. The price isn't bad for a Book. I might have to get one after my daughter gets the 87, but by then I might be dead. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | It's a very fair price (at least the opening bid), and it's even a Book with a Book! :D |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | If I had the spare cash, it would be gone by now. |
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Location: Cincinnati | I take it these are very desirable guitars. Is it because of its rarity or its qualities? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Rare: Approx. 100 were made
Collectable: Yes due to being on the front cover of the book. Only one guitar can make that claim.
Quality: Yes. Same ballpark as the 87 Collector. Slightly altered cosmetics and better electronics.
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
The price isn't bad for a Book. Throw in the guitar as well and its a helluva deal. |
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Location: Portland, OR | There wasn't much history so I emailed the seller and this is what he said:
The neck and headstock are a natural, matte finish. That's why it looks dull. I've owned the guitar for about six years and during that time it's been played about a dozen times. It's in perfect condition. I hope that helps. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I wonder whatever happened to the actual guitar that was used for the picture. It would be pretty easy to spot as the one on the book, the grain of the top is book-matched where on all of the "production" guitars I have seen the grain runs the other way, as in parallel with the strings.
Where's a guitar play'n P.I. when ya need one? |
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Location: CA | Beautiful. Can't believe how much better the outies look to my eye than innies. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Where's a guitar play'n P.I. when ya need one? Paul hasn't figured out who you are talking about. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Can't believe how much better the outies look to my eye than innies. Pardon my ignorance, but could someone explain the meaning of this? :o |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by kotadawg:
Can't believe how much better the outies look to my eye than innies. Pardon my ignorance, but could someone explain the meaning of this? :o |
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Location: SoCal | Outies are gay, innies aren't. Isn't it obvious? Not that there's anything wrong with that.... |
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Location: SoCal | No, it is not obvious... please explain :confused: |
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Location: Cincinnati | It has to do with the shape of the epaulet. Some of them curve in at the end, '87 Collector, some curve out at the end, Book. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I think the outies are the coolest looking! And I can assure you that I'm the absolute farthest thing from being gay in ANY way. (no offense intended to those of you who may prefer ... ah ... differently) I also prefer cutaways, but that's a different argument altogether. That may be why I like the outies, 'cause I don't remember seeing any on the cutaways. (That doesn't mean they don't exist on a non-cutaway though) |
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Location: closely held secret | Innies.............................Outies
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Location: closely held secret | I prefer the innies, but I think you may be right, vince (if I understood you correctly) that there aren't any non-cutaways with outies.
Dave would probably know, since he seems to have the strongest feeling about this subject... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Outies on a non-cutaway. I own other examples as well.
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Location: Portland, OR | Outies look more, well...feminine. At the same time they remind me of Chef Boyardee's mustache (assuming he has one). Like the sneetches on the beaches, I prefer the innies. Much more regal and masculine. But I'm torn between the light colored innies and the dark colored ones. Is there a meaning to their method of wood types? I wonder. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I think the outies follow the curvature of the guitar better. I guess you could be right about them looking a bit more feminine (not gay). If you'll notice, the standard shape of acoustic guitars is feminine (hourglass). I kinda' like the idea of having my hands all over a feminine-looking guitar vice a "masculine" model (: |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by bvince:
If you'll notice, the standard shape of acoustic guitars is feminine (hourglass). I kinda' like the idea of having my hands all over a feminine-looking guitar vice a "masculine" model (: I agree with you bvince !
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Location: South of most, North of few | I like em both. (not that there's anything wrong with that)
GUITARS, THAT IS!! |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I'm glad you clarified that. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
... It would be pretty easy to spot as the one on the book, the grain of the top is book-matched where on all of the "production" guitars I have seen the grain runs the other way ... I thought all ovation solid tops were bookmatched, No?
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