|
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Hello everyone - my first post.
I have saved the Ovation Fan Club site in my favorites. I currently own 2 Alvarez Dreadnoughts the best of which is the RD20S, a lower end model but with solid spruce top and fat, solid sound. Nice guitar. I have a Washburn classical that is so sweet it will make your teeth rot! I have a mini-6 string, Ukelele-size by Carlo Robelli - cheap but the little thing plays great and is so much fun because it's so tiny - my guitar playing friends cannot put the thing down once they get it in their hands.
Years ago I had a colleague that was the most awesome guitar player I've ever met, personally. Young fellow but man was he good. He invited me to have lunch at his home nearby one day at work and promised to play for me, so I went. I don't remember what brand the guitar was but among his vast collection, the boy picked up a black, deep bowlback and worked up something latin sounding with all 10 fingers running up and down the fretboard while laughing and talking at the same time. I'm telling you, the boy was good.
Maybe it was an Ovation guitar but I don't know. The reason I have joined this forum is that I would like to know if I can expect any low end Ovations that are in my price range to produce deeper, fatter tone quality than my spruce dreadnoughts? If anyone has a deep bowl model that they can let go for $200 or less, that isn't a project or damaged etc.. I would like to try one out. I'm watching several listings in Ebay right now. I hope to hear from some of you. Thanks much. I'll browse some of your topics and see what's going on here. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12754
Location: Boise, Idaho | You might be a bit optimistic, but good luck. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Aren't we all? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2005
Posts: 4903
Location: Phoenix AZ | Look for a deep bowl applause or academy model.
Dave |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | If I see one, I'll let you know. (right after I buy it) ;) |
|
| |
|
Joined:
December 2003
Posts: 13987
Location: Upper Left USA | I was able to obtain a Folklore, 1114-4, with severe finish cracking and install an Ibanez piezo pickup and preamp (with tuner) after bottom feeding Ebay for three years!
It can be done.
There is also risk and learning curve along the way. I obtained it and was able to sell it to a friend that is more frugal than I am and needed it.
For Dreadnought-edness... You need to try an LX.
You should attend as many OFC mini gatherings as possible and see what is out there! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2007
Posts: 234
Location: Archbald, PA | I've got a near mint 1990 Ovation Collector's Series with Deep Bowl, Birdseye Top and Headstock, 24 frets, OHSC. But I wouldn't sell for less than $700!!!! Good Luck indeed! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 5563
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Keep looking at eBay...I found and won a great 1991 1758 12 string (deep bowl - white top) for just over $300 several weeks back (look up the thread "1758-6 fresh from the bay coming home" for the whole story). There are deals there that can happen...just be patient and dilligent in your searching. Welcome to the club...
Blessings... |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2004
Posts: 1330
Location: ms | Give it a few days somebody around here will dig one up. Wheres Jason when you need him? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2006
Posts: 1138
Location: CT | If it's sound quality you want, steer towards a deep bowl, non-cutaway USA model. The plywood tops on the imports sound a bit dull to me. I got this one for 250 a while back. It's a little dinged up, but plays and sounds real good, with nice frets. If you can live with some scratches and bumps, USA guitars can be had in your price range, just be patient.
 |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Thanks all - some of you cracked me up. Man, brainslag - I'm jealous! Nice guitar! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2002
Posts: 3611
Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | When Pandora (1983 1617 "Artist bowl") gets reassembled, she will likely be in your price range.
You can check out the rehab process in My Gallery, under "BFLG Laboratory" folder.
Has an OHSC, to boot. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2002
Posts: 8307
Location: Tennessee | Skip, just be patient. I was able to get a well-worn 82 Collectors for under $200. It's the beater guitar that stays out for the kids and their friends to bang on. From 5+ feet away it looks awesome. Up close, it has it's share of laquer cracks and the elctronics were pulled. BUT ... it sounds great. In fact, my son liked it so much he recorded his latest two songs using the guitar. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2007
Posts: 234
Location: Archbald, PA | Ovation Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/ Hardcase - $200
Here you go...............
http://ithaca.craigslist.org/msg/358885896.html
Reply to: sale-358885896@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-06-23, 10:05PM EDT
For sale: Ovation Acoustic/Electric guitar. Has small crack in the surface near the bridge which does not affect sound quality (see pic). Probably needs new strings as well, but sounds great. Good guitar for learning on.
150 w/o case, 200 with. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | That's an applesauce. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2007
Posts: 234
Location: Archbald, PA | Ooops! Sorry. Hands are too quick with the search. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
July 2005
Posts: 3410
Location: GA USA | No, Jim. It says Ovation all over the description. So It can't be the sauce. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Thanks again all. Good stuff! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12754
Location: Boise, Idaho | Skip, in case you haven't picked up on the language yet, "applesauce" means Applause. I think you can get a new deep bowl Applause anytime for $199. Like everyone else said, if you have time, wait for a used USA made Ovation or, if that doesn't work, try a Celebrity. There must be enough around you that you could try some out. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Every Sunday night, this company lists these Deep Bowl of Applesauce
With a gig bag, a tuner and a strap. And FREE shipping.
I have never played an Applause, but Hey... I own a Johnson wood box!
($129 new! I paid $66 with shipping and a case, and it actually sounds Nice! But that was before I bought my Balladeer. After that...)
But the list says it's guaranteed. (Once they take-out S/H)
Just a thought... But I would wait for a Beater 1112. :cool: |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Even Better... Perhaps MUCH Better. If you don't like applesauce jokes, you can go for a Matrix. Aluminum Fretboard, so it can't be re-fretted. But how often do you do that?
By the time you wear this one out, you may find the guitar-of-your-dreams...
70\'s Matrix |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12754
Location: Boise, Idaho | That's a good price on the Matrix. Jump on it. I would, but I wouldn't live to see it arrive. Mine's still in good shape after 30 years, but it doesn't get played much. A great, deep bowl Ovation tone. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I just watched that Matrix count-down, and go for $99.
But I looked at the eleven guitar cases in the corner, and said... Naw :(
But it looked good. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
But I looked at the eleven guitar cases in the corner, and said... Naw :(
Arthur, do I sense maturity kicking in? (at least that's what my wife would call it.) :D |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Thanks for the input all. Arthur - man I wish I'd been around to bid on that Matrix - however, hopefully, I'm working on something with Chris on his Matrix project.
The Matrix suits me because of the 4 acoustics I own, my favorite is the Washburn classical with 2" nut. Matrix has a wider nut/fretboard along with the deep bowl, right? Is the top solid spruce or plywood? For my needs, a Matrix will be just right. Thanks again men! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
July 2005
Posts: 3410
Location: GA USA | Skip, the general rule for buying guitars is "buy the most guitar that you can't afford". Just for giggles, guys, what if he'd said $350 or less?
I sense a gem might be in there somewhere... |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2007
Posts: 234
Location: Archbald, PA | Wow, it may be only a Celebrity but a deep bowl older one for only $100!!!!! There you go.
No sauce here.............
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/362223180.html
Ovation Celebrity acoustic/electric - $100
Reply to: sale-362223180@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-06-28, 12:07PM EDT
This is a tobacco burst Ovation Celebrity acoustic/electric that I have had since the early 90's. This has the deep bowl and no cutaways. Ovations are known for their comfort and playability. The neck is like an electric neck on an acoustic body. The rounded back increases playing comfort. Has volume and tone knobs and hardshell case. Neck is bound rosewood w/diamond inlays. Body has binding too. There is also nice leaf-like inlay around soundhole. This is a great beginners acoustic/electric. Has nice full sound when unplugged. The model # is CC67 and was made in Korea. I am original owner. Please see my other listings including Gibson SG, Peavey EVH 5150 combo amp, Fender Bullet Reverb combo amp, Seagull Acoustic/electric w/hard case, 1986 Ibanez Roadstar II RG440 electric w/Floyd Rose and hard case, Digitech GNX3 multi fx w/8-track recorder, and Dunlop Crybaby wah pedal. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2006
Posts: 3969
| skip77 - here's a deep bowl Legend on Craigslist in Jax FL (http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/msg/350899402.html) that was listed on 6/12 for $250 OBO. If it's still available you might be able to get an area OFC member to take a look at it for you. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | I will check these out - thanks guys. I'm planning to purchase Chris's Pandora project which I think will be a fine start for me in a bowl-back Ovation. Will let you all know if I buy anything else in the meantime or if I am interested in the one in Florida, in case anyone here is nearby and can take a peek. You guys are the best! Thanks again. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | John Quinn quote---
Ovation Celebrity acoustic/electric - $100
Reply to: sale-362223180@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-06-28, 12:07PM EDT
I tried to get one of those of eBaaa, but it suddenly jump away from me. That is a Nice guitar.
For a Hundred Bucks, That is a Really nice guitar. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Guys - I should have bought John's Celebrity - nice guitar. My bad John - thanks for offer. I'm still on for Chris's Pandora and looking forward to it. Meanwhile I'm watching losts of listings in ebay and searching the craig's list. Here's a listing I wonder if some of you could tell me about - http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/353594531.html Does anyone have experience with the seller - calls himself jqballer1 in the email address. Is the seller a member here? I'm interested in the acoustic guitar shown at bottom right. Can anyone tell me what it is and what they usually go for? Thanks much. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2006
Posts: 1138
Location: CT | I believe that would be the OFCs own John Quinn, who has posted in this thread. All nice guitars, but more than 200 bucks. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | That's him - he offered a Celebrity in excellent condition for $100. Seconds after I replied, saying I'd get back to him - it was gone! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2006
Posts: 1118
Location: NW Washington State | Skip-
A cheap Ultra: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150137454877
Didn't find much about this model in a web search. Maybe a deep bowl.
-Steve W. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Steve - thanks for the heads up. I've been watching that one along with several others. I'm tempted - it's American made and even with the laminate top w/cracks, it's a good deal - deep bowl... could pick up a case in ebay later. One thing I notice is that the seller has it set up for a right hander but the neck strap button is placed for a left hander - hmmm.
I stood down on a really nice Ultra Deluxe that ended a few minutes ago... beautiful and deep bowl although laminate and Korean made.
I have my eyes on the vintage Balladeer with solid Sitka Spruce top... ending in 4 days... my thinking is it will go for more but if I can swing it, that might be the better move for me - it has almost everything I am looking for - deep bowl, solid spruce, American made. Doesn't have wide nut that I want and will not stay below $200. If it stays around $300-350 I may suck it up and go for it.
Currently I'm trying to decide whether to hold my fire and make a move on one guitar that will satisfy my itch... and pay more for it vs getting something for less as an introduction to Ovation bowl-back guitars... and move up later. Tough call. Thanks again. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12754
Location: Boise, Idaho | There was a guy on this board that was trying to sell a real nice Balladeer for around $300 a few months ago. Maybe Norseman?? It didn't move and he took it off. Might be worth a try if you're leaning that direction now.
Sometimes the neck strap buttons were on the bottom below the neck, back when the volume knob was on the top. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Thanks for all comments Mark - appreciated. I will check into the Norseman guitar. One of my many endeavors has been producing miniature sculptures in pewter. I have 2 chess pieces both Norse in design. If I can contact Norseman I will show him those sculptures in case he might want one. Thanks again. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Can anyone suggest a way I can search for contact information or even previous posts made by Norseman? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Nevermind - sorry for excess posts - I found him in the directory. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | yeah, Norse had a very nice one for sale, but that was a while ago. Maybe he still has it. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Mark - I sent Norseman, also known as Scott)man1 an email yesterday. I had a reply waiting this morning. He said he has been away from the forum some time now due to family healther issues but asked me to say hi to everyone for him.
He owns 10 Ovations and still has the Balladeer. Scott and I are working out a deal and it looks like your tip toward the Norseman Balladeer is going to produce fruit and become my first Ovation - an American made 1711 in great condition. Thanks very much! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | Skip, I was planning on buying that one some time ago, before I got the higher end gas thing and...well the rest is history. Scott is a very nice guy, and that guitar is a very nice example of the breed. I know you will enjoy that one! Congrats! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Thanks Jim - yep - your pass is my gas! Either way some gas was passed! I'm spending more than I had planned but I'm sure the result will be best. I'm looking forward to taking my first Ovation Splash with Scott's 1711 Balladeer - going to be sweet! Special thanks again to Mark for suggesting I contact Norseman (Scott) and also to John for offering me his beautiful, mint tabacco Celebrity with case for $100 - I'm sure that was well worth the money and would have served me well. I'll let everyone know what I think of Ovation Balladeer sound and playability when I get it and spend some time working an E chord. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
July 2005
Posts: 3410
Location: GA USA | Looks like you've got yours, but we might have had a winner with THIS 1157-7 |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2007
Posts: 100
Location: Delaware | Captain - that's a beauitful guitar and I'd jump on it if I hadn't already bought a nice Balladeer 1711. Thanks for the post. Is that your guitar? Im curious how it can have the deep bowl with the 5 in third model number spot? Can you tell me nut width? Nice piece. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2004
Posts: 1374
| Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Looks like you've got yours, but we might have had a winner with THIS 1157-7
can't beat the deep bowl vintage legends for cannonpower
Glenn |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | Anybody here pick that one up? I called the guy, and he said someone called and picked it up the next day. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2005
Posts: 1132
Location: Parrish, FL | Jim,
Thanks for the heads up, you saved me a call.
I figured it wouldn't last long at that price. Practically a give away!
Brad |
|
| |
|
Joined:
July 2005
Posts: 3410
Location: GA USA | Not me, but I strongly considered calling yesterday. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 1421
Location: Orange County, California | If anyone else is looking for a cheap one
This went up today
I'm local and could check it out/pick up and ship. |
|
| |
Looking for Deep Bowl Ovation for $200 or Less