FS - 2005 Collector's Model
nosajwp
Posted 2008-01-26 3:31 PM (#307962)
Subject: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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I am considering selling my '05 Collector's model to get either an Adamas 1581 (non-reissue) or a 1768 Elite.

The '05 is in as-new condition, with no cosmetic or functional issues whatsoever. It comes with the original case, case candy, and all original papers including the hang tag.

I'd like to get $950 shipped to the lower 48 for it. If anyone is interested, I can post some pics.

Also, there is a really good review of the guitar on this page:

http://www.guitarmusician.com/ezine060105.htm
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-01-26 3:38 PM (#307963 - in reply to #307962)
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2008-01-26 9:49 PM (#307964 - in reply to #307962)
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Hey Jim - if you get it, can you hold if for me for about a year? :rolleyes:
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-01-26 10:29 PM (#307965 - in reply to #307962)
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Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
Hey Jim - if you get it, can you hold if for me for about a year? :rolleyes:



Maybe a month. :D
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-01-27 6:37 AM (#307966 - in reply to #307962)
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You guys are killin' me. A little bit at a time, but killin' me. It's like having a couple hundred wives. :eek: :rolleyes:
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-01-30 8:13 AM (#307967 - in reply to #307962)
Subject: Re: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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Anyone interested? I'll try and post some pics this week.
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worshipleader
Posted 2008-01-30 5:58 PM (#307968 - in reply to #307962)
Subject: Re: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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My '05 Collector's is my "go to". Beautiful sound plugged and unplugged and a joy to play and look at. A magnificent instrument ... someone should jump on it.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-01-30 10:39 PM (#307969 - in reply to #307962)
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Originally posted by Trader Jim:
You guys are killin' me. A little bit at a time, but killin' me. It's like having a couple hundred wives. :eek: :rolleyes:
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-02-02 11:02 AM (#307970 - in reply to #307962)
Subject: Re: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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Here's a pic...I can take more if anyone needs them.

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nosajwp
Posted 2008-02-03 8:44 PM (#307971 - in reply to #307962)
Subject: Re: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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Anyone interested?
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-02-04 9:13 PM (#307972 - in reply to #307962)
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I'd consider doing $900 shipped to the lower 48.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-02-07 10:09 PM (#307973 - in reply to #307962)
Subject: Re: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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Anyone? I'm open to offers.
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rhythmvox
Posted 2008-02-28 8:46 AM (#307974 - in reply to #307962)
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Is your 2005 Collectors still for sale? If so, would you consider shipping to the UK?
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-03-13 12:40 PM (#307975 - in reply to #307962)
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Anyone else interested?
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-03-21 2:50 PM (#307976 - in reply to #307962)
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Bump...still for sale. I also have more pics if anyone needs them.
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Patch
Posted 2008-03-21 4:03 PM (#307977 - in reply to #307962)
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Sent you a PM.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-03-23 5:59 PM (#307978 - in reply to #307962)
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Still available.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-03-28 10:23 PM (#307979 - in reply to #307962)
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Anyone?
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g_gunter
Posted 2008-03-29 11:34 PM (#307980 - in reply to #307962)
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PM sent.

g_gunter
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-03 1:24 PM (#307981 - in reply to #307962)
Subject: Re: FS - 2005 Collector's Model


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Still available.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-06 2:42 PM (#307982 - in reply to #307962)
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Still available guys.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-07 9:21 AM (#307983 - in reply to #307962)
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Tried to edit the previous post, but couldn't.

$800 plus shipping.
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Steve
Posted 2008-04-07 9:28 AM (#307984 - in reply to #307962)
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Nosa,
If I had an extra $800 I'd drive down to Winston-Salem and pick that one up in a heart beat. IMHO that is one of the better looking Ovation Collectors. Hope you sell it, but I really hope it's still available in the future.. ;)
Steve
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Patch
Posted 2008-04-07 10:00 AM (#307985 - in reply to #307962)
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Originally posted by Steve:
Nosa,
If I had an extra $800 I'd drive down to Winston-Salem and pick that one up in a heart beat. IMHO that is one of the better looking Ovation Collectors. Hope you sell it, but I really hope it's still available in the future.. ;)
Steve
What Steve said. ;) :cool:
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Damon67
Posted 2008-04-07 2:33 PM (#307986 - in reply to #307962)
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Originally posted by Patch:
Originally posted by Steve:
Nosa,
If I had an extra $800 I'd drive down to Winston-Salem and pick that one up in a heart beat. IMHO that is one of the better looking Ovation Collectors. Hope you sell it, but I really hope it's still available in the future.. ;)
Steve
What Steve said. ;) :cool:
Me 3!

Isn't that the first O to have the Contour back?
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zchord
Posted 2008-04-07 3:07 PM (#307987 - in reply to #307962)
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First with the Contour Bowl. I love those guitars, except for the Nike Swoosh inlay at the 12th Fret. Just Play It.
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Cars&Guitars
Posted 2008-04-07 11:07 PM (#307988 - in reply to #307962)
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pm sent
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Damon67
Posted 2008-04-07 11:30 PM (#307989 - in reply to #307962)
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C&G, If that's going to be your "coming SOON", you've made a good choice!
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-11 9:59 PM (#307990 - in reply to #307962)
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So far, still available.
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57'strat
Posted 2008-04-13 4:03 AM (#307991 - in reply to #307962)
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is there really a nike swoosh on it? your kidding right? price coming down any ? a little more than im looking to spend. Any input form other members on this particular model?
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57'strat
Posted 2008-04-13 4:05 AM (#307992 - in reply to #307962)
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what is a PM everyone is talking about?
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Beggin
Posted 2008-04-13 8:34 AM (#307993 - in reply to #307962)
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57, a PM is a private message. If you click on a members name, you will see their profile information. There is also a link to send them a private message. When you login to the OFC and have a PM, there will be a flashing envelope notifying you that you have a PM on the lefthand side near your username.

BTW: YOU have a PM.... :D
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-13 9:20 PM (#307994 - in reply to #307962)
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Me? If so, it didn't go through. Hoping someone will bite on this one...
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Patch
Posted 2008-04-13 10:07 PM (#307995 - in reply to #307962)
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Originally posted by 57'strat:
Any input form other members on this particular model?
Hiya '57,

The 2005 Collector's is one of the best looking Ovations ever put together IMHO. It is also one of the best sounding wood tops out there. The price he's asking is a good one, but you need to ask him if it is firm via a Private Message. Good luck in your search.
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mhaanpaa
Posted 2008-04-14 12:45 AM (#307996 - in reply to #307962)
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I love my '05 collector. I chose it as the best sounding after playing anything I could find under $2500 new. I played Martins, Taylors, Larivees, etc.., nothing I liked as well. I've been playing it for three years now and still fell I did as well for the money as I could.
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57'strat
Posted 2008-04-14 3:32 AM (#307997 - in reply to #307962)
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thanks for the input guys , i appriciate every tidbit i can squeeze into my brain. And Patch thnx for advice about the firmness of $. But no worries there, im quite a bargain buyer. I always have to "us" them down on price! (haha, sorry guys, i know its not P.C., but its a hilarious line from Family guy.) i couldnt resist. thanks again
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57'strat
Posted 2008-04-14 3:35 AM (#307998 - in reply to #307962)
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still wondering if ZChord was being a goof, or if there really is a nike swoosh on the guitar? (or just saying that b/c the "collectors" banner kinda looks like a swoosh)just curious.
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dvd
Posted 2008-04-14 5:01 AM (#307999 - in reply to #307962)
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People have likened the inlay at the 12th fret to the Nike logo.

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57'strat
Posted 2008-04-14 5:04 AM (#308000 - in reply to #307962)
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o, wow, it does look like one. Why doesnt this one say collectors? i thought a few others that i looked at said "collectors" here?
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Tupperware
Posted 2008-04-14 7:42 AM (#308001 - in reply to #307962)
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As far as I know all of the '05 C have the nike logo.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-19 1:58 PM (#308002 - in reply to #307962)
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Still available.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-04-19 2:43 PM (#308003 - in reply to #307962)
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Sent you a PM.
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-23 9:33 PM (#308004 - in reply to #307962)
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Jim, thanks for the offer, but not quite what I'm looking for.

Still available.
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gulfcoast
Posted 2008-04-23 10:04 PM (#308005 - in reply to #307962)
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I don`t understand why these guitars are a bit slow to sell. They look great and while I`ve only played one I liked it a lot.
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Tupperware
Posted 2008-04-23 10:21 PM (#308006 - in reply to #307962)
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I agree. One of Ovations better ones in my opinion. It tends to slip under the radar.

The only small complaint I had was that for some reason the neck felt unusually skinny. I know it measured the normal narrow 1-11/16, but something about it just seemed small. Or maybe my hands grew.

Dave
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2008-04-23 10:29 PM (#308007 - in reply to #307962)
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Dave - I had one for a while and there was something funny about the neck, or the way it was set up. I didn't think it was too skinny, but the nut could have been cut a little funny. The high E was too close to the edge and slipped off alot.

I did love the contour bowl and the gloss neck. If I wasn't into Uncle Sam for a bundle, I'd be all over this one.
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MidiBuzz
Posted 2008-04-23 11:18 PM (#308008 - in reply to #307962)
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I have one as well and it is simply a fantastic guitar. I won't buy another O without a contour bowl. Combine the great tonal balance, awesome projection, deep bass and the extra level of comfort the contour brings... well we have a winner. The Collectors editions have great tops and my plays superbly. Nice exlectronics too!
I am amazed this has lasted on the market so long!
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-04-27 8:45 PM (#308009 - in reply to #307962)
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CrimsonLake...mine does not exhibit the problem you described.

Still available...stimulus checks should start coming out next week...
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-05-03 4:09 PM (#308010 - in reply to #307962)
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Just thought I would send this one back to the top to see if anyone else was interested.
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Joey Joe
Posted 2008-05-10 2:37 PM (#308011 - in reply to #307962)
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I have to echo those who say this is a great guitar. I "got lucky" when purchasing mine about a year and a half ago - it had been hanging on the wall at GC for over a year. I got it for under $800. Paid an additional $140 to have it refretted/set-up, and now have a sickeningly beautiful guitar that sounds as good as it looks.

Oh yeah, the Contour Bowl is perfect - can't imagine ever owning another O w/out it.

It does say "Collector's" on the truss rod cover...
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nosajwp
Posted 2008-05-13 9:39 PM (#308012 - in reply to #307962)
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Still available if anyone is interested...
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muzza
Posted 2008-05-14 5:43 AM (#308013 - in reply to #307962)
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Originally posted by Damon67:
Isn't that the first O to have the Contour back?
Yep.

Best lookin' guitar to EVER come out of Connecticut.

If I didn't already have one...

Oh, look. Still available.

Originally posted by nosajwp:
Still available.
another way of saying 'bump'?
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