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Location: Saint Paul, MN | I am very new to this site, so here goes. I am looking for an extremely early (1972 or earlier) model 1617. I'm not sure the first year they started making the 1617, but I think that is close. Also, must be the acoustic/electric version in tobacco sunburst finish. I'm picky, I know. Any help would be appreciated!
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Location: Converse, Texas | Welcome aboard! |
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Location: Parrish, FL | How about this one? Ovation 1617 Sunburst |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | I saw that guitar on ebay, and I'm just waiting to hear back on the year! Thanks guys! |
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Location: Las Vegas | Now that picture beats my 12-string for bad picture... at least the 12-string was in focus! LOL
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | Well he said the serial number is 151777. Does anyone know how to pull a year off that? I know you guys are experts at this!! |
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Location: closely held secret | 1978, between April & December... |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | Hey, thanks for the production date on that! The seller said the top has a crack in it too, so I think I will keep looking. I really am looking for a '72 anyway. Thanks much! |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | So what is the dash at the end of the model for? I have seen -1 and -4. How is a 1617-1 is different from 1617-4? |
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Location: SoCal | no better display...
http://www.ovationtribute.com/Ovation%20&%20Adamas%20Colors/Ovation... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Jeromes site is an amazing resource. I wish that Miles would run a link to both the Ovationtribute site and Dave's Ovationserial number site. |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | Wow, thats a cool site. Thanks for the info! |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | Ok, I bought a 1617-1, but I don't know how old it is. I paid $300 for it. I think it may be a 1970's model but not sure. Serial number is 058417 if anyone can help with a vintage on it! Also, I have a broken pizo bridge pickup that I need to replace, so if anyone has an extra, let me know!! Thanks! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Looks like a 1975. For future reference, click on Links on the left, hit the ovation.com link or just go to ovation.com. Click on Ovation Features, Cracking the Ovation Code on the drop down menu. Then click on 6 digit series. That gives you the list of serial numbers and years. |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | Cool, thank you so much! |
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Location: Saint Paul, MN | update, pickup is not broke, I just need 1 peg that holds it in place...anybody know where I can get one of these? |
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Seeking Early 70's 1617