Year of manufacturer

bobtt Posted 2012-03-04 5:47 PM (#451425) Subject: Year of manufacturer Joined: March 2012 Posts: 2 I have 2 ovation guitars. one I purchased used and the other I inhereted when my dad passed. The first is a 1621-4 Sn 5367 and the other is a 1617-4 sn 001310. would like to find out when they were made and any other info you may have on them. Thanks Bob Nick B. Posted 2012-03-04 6:14 PM (#451427 - in reply to #451425) Subject: Re: Year of manufacturer Joined: December 2009 Posts: 686 Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch Hi Bob, The 1621-4 is an Electric Artist Balladeer. The SN suggests it was built in 1968, but I didn't think they built Electric Artists that early. The 1617-4 SN 001310 is an Electric Legend and was built in 1972, so it's an early one. If you're interested in values, check completed listings on eBay. Sounds like you've got a couple of great guitars. Post some pictures, we'd love to see them. If you'd like access to post in the other forums, just ask the moderators. Welcome to the group. bobtt Posted 2012-03-04 6:41 PM (#451431 - in reply to #451425) Subject: Re: Year of manufacturer Joined: March 2012 Posts: 2 Nick. Thanks for the info. The 1621 was purchased by my dad used in the early 70s. I dont play it much but is a treasured memoy piece from him. The 1617 I found in the paper 10 years ago and wanted as I had always wanted one like my dads. It had the head broken clear off and pro fixed. It is the easiest most comfortable guitar and has a great sound. Havent played much in years but have got the bug and decided to do a little research on these. I also have a gibson 335 that my dad got me in the early 70s and have found out it was made in 1969. Its a great guitar but slill like 1617 the best. Thanks for the info. Bob