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| Hi Folks...I've enjoyed reading the posts around here the past few days.
Anyways, to make a long story short my interests have turned towards fingerpicking and I've always been attracted to Ovations. That being said, I really have no clue as to what is a "good" buy and one that is not.
There is an 1988 Legend being sold around here for $250 as well as a newer (still used) 1861 for $450. Do any of these sound like a complete rip off? Both of them are in very good shape and sound great.
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | From one novice to another... BUY THE LEGEND NOW!! |
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Location: ranson,wva | what model is the legend? i had a '83 1567 that absouutly(sp) kicked ass!!! it was the only ssb ive ever connected with. the prices dont sound bad..jason |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by johnny cash 83:
what model is the legend? i had a '83 1567 that absouutly(sp) kicked ass!!! it was the only ssb ive ever connected with. the prices dont sound bad..jason Silly me. I was thinking that all legends were deep bowls. I stand corrected. Let me rephrase...
If it is a deep bowl, BUY THE LEGEND NOW! |
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Location: ranson,wva | the 1861 retails for $830.00 from zzounds....
art..here's the ssb legend i had  it now resides in canada with oster....jason |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Okay, I've seen that before. Looks like my 4861, only prettier. With gold stuff. And it needs a knob.
But if a US Legend is in good shape, it's worth $250. Unless he wants to wait. My guitars are getting cheaper (less expensive). But it is kinda like looking for a job, or an Ol' Lady... They are alot easier to find when you already have one! |
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Location: ranson,wva | that pic was taken right after i bought it. when i bought it the preamp was hanging inside tore up. it only had 2 machines on it,frets were worn. i put a new preamp in it,new schaller gold machines,new pup,new nut and dressed the frets and filled 2 cracks in the top. best sounding ssb ive played.in fact its the only 1567 ive ever seen. i paid $100 for it in peices,put $275.00 in parts and about 30hrs of work....i got a good price for that one....jason |
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| Sorry guys - should have mentioned the model number for the Legend. It's 1117.
Thanks for your help so far! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | A 1117 is a deep bowl, and for 250.00 in nice shape is a deal in my book. Buy it! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Where is it? I'll buy it!
No really, sounds like a good deal. |
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| Thanks, folks. You've made my decision a LOT easier! |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | I would run like hell now. These guys are a baaad influence. :)
You'll make a good grab on that 1117...enjoy it!
Dave |
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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | I have a 1981 1117 Legend...if yours sounds as good as mine...what beter sounding guitar is out there for $250.00?! NONE! |
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