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Location: Cincinnati | there's a 1718 on eBay that looks pretty nice. most of the threads I found here were several years old. is this still considered to be a desirable guitar? and if so, what price range should it be in? thanks
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Yes it is still a Nice Guitar. And $750 ain't bad...
I've seen them go for less, but... |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Very nice guitar. REAL close second to the vaunted 1537's...basically the standard production model of the same guitar. Might be on the upper end price wise, but anything that sounds that nice for under $1K is a deal IMHO. |
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Location: SoCal | I have a 1991 prototype (Garris) of the thin line p/u. Plainer epaulets than the eBay offering (which I like). I agree, it is a close second if not equal to the 1537. Gets more play than my pre-production 1537.
Great player. $1K would be very reasonable. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think the main non-cosmetic difference is that the 1718's don't have the canted ply-birch soundboard reinforcement. And of course the electronics are different. Dave |
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Location: Cincinnati | once again, thanks for all the help.
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Location: Cincinnati | the seller, who is not the original owner, states that it has low action, but doesn't know if any shims have been removed. should I be concerned about this. thanks.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You should be concerned if it has high action and the shims have been removed. Saying it has low action isn't very specific. If you are concerned, maybe you should email him and ask him to measure the action on each E string at the 12th fret. You could compare that to the specs on the Ovation website. |
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Location: Cincinnati | he said it's 5/64" at bass E string and 4/64" at the treble E string. the only thing i could find on the Ovation website was in the Owner's Manual. it said the action should be 4/64" at the bass E and 6/64" at the treble E string. is this a problem? thanks.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I think his measurements are what Ovation says the minimum is supposed to be, so it is consistent with his statement that it has low action. The pics look good. It may be one to go for. Make your move, Jack. |
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Location: Cincinnati | thanks, Mark. |
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Location: Cincinnati | It's mine. He gave me free shipping too. Thanks for everyone's help. Thanks for the advice on the action, Mark. My first Ovation.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Man, that was easy! Congratulations. Comparable guitar to a 1537, which would have been a steal at $700. It was so easy, you better start looking for your next Ovation right away. Don't believe anyone who says you only need one or this is the last one. Those people have no soul. |
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Location: Cincinnati | "Those people have no soul."
you're talking about my wife. lots of jewelry is a good thing. many guitars is not. plus I've noticed a lot of people on here like to spend other people's money.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Jack,....this is just the beginning. :D |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by kotadawg:
It's mine. He gave me free shipping too. Thanks for everyone's help. Thanks for the advice on the action, Mark. My first Ovation.
Jack Just turned my computer on, and there was an email answer to a question I'd asked the seller.
I clicked-over and saw that it was bought by "kotadawg"...
I'm happy that you got it. Cuz I was on the verge of spending more than a whole paycheck.
(I have too many guitars for my level of talent anyway :mad: )
Good Deal, Congratulations! |
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| Congratulations! That is one seriously nice guitar, and for a great price. May it bring you years of enjoyment. |
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Location: NW NJ | I'm with Tony. I have a 1718 and a 1758. My wife calls them "the twins". Sweet, sweet player and sounder. I had it at the O tour a couple of years ago. Everyone who touched it loved it.. you'll love it too! :)
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Nice get, Enjoy!
We expect picture upon arrival. |
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Location: Cincinnati | thanks everyone. I told him to ship it Monday so that it's not sitting in the cold over the weekend. I'll post some pictures next week.
glad I could save you some money, Arthur. my normal commission is 20%, but I'll drop it to 10% for an OFC member. I was going to wait until the end of the auction to bid, but based on the responses I got here I decided I had better grab it. |
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Location: Cincinnati | I just opened the case and all I can say is WOW!. she's a beauty. only a couple of small light scratches. definitely as good or better than described. can't wait to here it. I'll post some photos in the next few days.
"Make your move, Jack."
you got this one right, Mark. |
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