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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | It pains me to let this one go, arguably one of the most Gorgeous Customs I've ever seen or played. This one is really a Custom CL12, as this color was never offered with a Cherry-Cherryburst finish, and the 1658 was never offered with the OP24+ pre-amp. From what I've deduced from the Mothership, the serial number identifies it as a 1981, but Kim suspects the top was either replaced or refinished sometime in the 90's (as that's when CCB became available) and the preamp was likely upgraded at that time. It is "drop-dead" Gorgeous, dripping with abalone, from the headstock to the bridge-pins, and the rosette and purfling. It has an ivory bound neck that plays like, um, dairy-spread - and the intonation is spot on. The top is not only the most beautiful one I've ever owned (the pic's don't do it justice!), but it doesn't have the typical wave that's common to such a vintage 12er. The preamp is really a nice upgrade, and it plays out (and over the rest of the band) very nicely...You should see it under stagelights! The overall condition is probably a 9+ (I'd give it a 9.5 except for some dings on the top of the headstock) and there is very minimal wear to the cowboy frets. I'd like to keep it here in the OFC family, if possible, and am hoping to fetch $1,200 shipped (U.SofA.) and includes an SKB roundback hardshell case. Please shoot me an email if interested and I'd be happy to offer additional pic's and details. I'm only letting this one go in order to recover the NOS Peacher DeLuxe I pawned a few years back to another (very gracious!) OFC member! Thanks for looking! (I hope this isn't too much Guitar-Porn for those who are overly sensative to such things!) 
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Damn, that's pretty. Good luck with the sale. |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | There are two Ovations that I really regret selling. The first was my 1537 and the second was my Glen Campbell 12-string that I bought in 1973. I hope you don't have regrets later; good luck! |
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Location: Jet City | hmmmm.... |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Thanks, Brad...I appreciate your concern, but considering that I'm letting go of one collectible to re-capture another (that I built from NOS parts from Sam & Miles & Kim & Woody & others!), it's a chance I feel I must take. There's something kinda extra cool about playing a creation that you took the time & love to give birth to...
Here's the only "before" shot that I have... 
And the DeLuxe Harem... 
My NOS is on the right!
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Location: Zion, Illinois | Yes, I know the feeling. I have a custom made Paragon guitar. I chose the wood (not just the type but the actually boards), chose the neck size & style, designed the fretboard inlay, and the body style. It took 2 years but it was well worth the wait. I would LOVE to buy you 12-string but I don't have the money right now. Ovation 12-strings have a certain ring to them that no other 12-string has..... |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Why are all of these great guitars cropping up when I need to sell instead of buy?
Come to that, why should this year be any different from all the others?  |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | WOW!!!
What a beauty!!!!!.......and I'm broke. AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck with your sale.
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | I love guitar porn. Soooo....how is the action on this beauty? |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | How's the action, you ask? Well...imagine a Sean Connery/James Bond thriller crossed with a steamy Salma Hayek romance, and you've got a pretty good idea...
At the 12th fret, she's ~3/32" on the bass side and ~2/32" on the treble. Clean, up & down the neck - no buzz - except when you put your fingers in the wrong place!
Thanks for looking (never mind the drool!)... |
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Location: Moscow, Russia | Hi everybody!
I think CCB color is ultra rare for 12er. Just to add some fun please see photo of two Moscow 1759 twins (both were custom ordered, 1995, Optima):
http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/photos/get-photo.asp?photoid=...
Good luck with the sale!
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Those are pretty sweet, Alex! I thought I was seeing double!
Though I gotta say - given the choice, I'd go for the 12 fret slot-head any day - but with a Folklore DeLuxe in the herd, I'm rather biased... |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | I was really hoping to win the lotto so that I could buy your guitar. Maybe if I could sell by Breedlove....... |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | Seriously - is this guitar still for sale. I have decided that IF I can sell by Breedlove that I would LOVE to own this guitar. |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | This Gorgeous Heartthrob is in transit to Jersey, where anything is legal, as long as you don't get caught! Thanks y'all for the luv & kindness...Wish I could've kept this one - but then, wish I was a rich & famous rock-star too!
p.s. glad to hear Tom Petty got his stolen guitars back, and they nailed the slimeball that kiped 'em! |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | :-) I really wish I had the cash on hand to buy this beauty! |
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Location: Moscow, Russia | Hi! Sorry for bumping up old thread, but there is some update. http://ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=30&photoid=599 All the best! Alex. |
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Location: Tennessee | That's quite the trio! Gorgeous. |
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Alex... Excuse my presumptuousness, but here is a smaller version of that photo:
But people should still follow the link to the Life-Sized big one. 
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Location: Upper Left USA | Now that'll brighten up a long Winter! |
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Location: SoCal | The cherry finish (similiar to the Anniversary) must have been a special order...I have a 1658 from 1979 #173422 (stacked knobs) with the finish. As my understanding and experience (plus catalogs), dark sunburst and clear/natural were the only finish for production 1658's or 1158's. |
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Beautiful Custom Legend #1658 Twelve String