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Location: Central Massachusetts | I am certainly going to regret doing this, but I need to move this along. I hope it can find a home within the OFC family. This FD-14 came to me from Jeff W, so many of you have already played it. It's still in near mint condition, and it still has that wonderful, warm cedar voice you remember. Only about 50 of these were ever made, so here's your opportunity to own this rare gem!
Here are the specs:
AAA grade cedar top with natural satin finish
Textured, non-cutaway deep bowl
12 frets to the body
1 3/4" nut
5-piece mahogany/maple neck with natural hand-rubbed urethane finish
Slotted headstock with ebony overlay
Gold Schaller tuners with tortoise shell buttons
Ebony fingerboard with no inlays
Ebony pinless bridge
Tru-balance pickup with direct-out preamp and preset EQ (via end pin jack)
Inlaid walnut and tortoise shell rosette and binding
9158 deluxe hard shell case in excellent condition
Modified “A” bracing
No cracks, dents, dings, scratches, burn marks, buckle rash, or repairs. I'm afraid I don't have any of the original case candy, though. Not sure what else to say about this great instrument that hasn't already been said elsewhere. It lives up to its reputation.
And here are the pics: clickity click click (click individual photos for full sized images)
$2000 shipped/insured to CONUS. Shipping elsewhere to be negotiated. Thanks!
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Location: Flahdaw | Yummmmm................. |
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Location: Right now? | Ditto what BobG wrote!! What a great guitar!
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Location: Upper Left USA | Yup!
And I think they made 52 1/2 of them... |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Who has the half one????? I want to see pics!!!!
Love mine !!! It will never ever be sold!!!
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Nevermind. Came to my senses. Gonna try to find a way to keep this. |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Congrats, hopefully you will find one.....
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Okay, this is back for sale again. $1900 shipped/insured to CONUS. Shipping elsewhere to be negotiated. Thanks! |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | What happened to your senses? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "Who has the half one????? I want to see pics!!!!
Talk to Paul Moody about the origins of his.
David, those are sweet guitars and worth what you asking. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | MWoody - 2012-11-02 1:04 AM
"Who has the half one????? I want to see pics!!!!
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Probably KSDaddy. He already has half an Academy. |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | Gracias pero no tengo interés. Pero me gusta. siempre nerdy dave |
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Location: France | Hi, i'm the new owner (since four monthes) of Moody's FD-14 and I can tell that's the best ovation I ever owned ! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Still available! Didn't I see this on your Christmas list?
Credit cards accepted for domestic purchasers. $1850 shipped/insured to CONUS. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Last call before eBay. Make an offer. $1800 shipped/insured to CONUS. International shipping to be negotiated. Thanks! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Is that new Christmas cash burning a hole in your pocket? I've got your solution. Still available, now $1750 shipped/insured to CONUS. Or contact me to work out shipping internationally.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Tax return coming? Let's talk! Payment plans negotiable. $1700 insured/shipped to CONUS. I'm not going to eBay this. If it doesn't sell, I will keep it. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Gee, I might have a fresh training contract coming up - I suspect SWMBO might let me spend some of the dosh. Need to wait and see though. What is it about me and slotheads? |
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Location: Seoul, Korea | Good luck with the sale, dvd! Great guitar for anyone who loves Ovation guitar and you can't go wrong with it.
I bought several years ago an FD-14 from kotadawg. Beautiful guitar which I am saving for my son for his college graduation. I think mine is the non-official version which came after the first official 50 guitar. Perhaps mine is the number 52 1/2?! |
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Location: New Hartford CT | dvd - I find out how much I'm getting back from Uncle Sam next week.
The FD14 is probably more than I need or deserve but that has never stopped me. Maybe this will work out. |
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| dvd - Is the FD-14 still for sale? Did you sell it? Did Geo buy it? Or did you "come to your senses" and keep it?
I'm more that just a bit curious, as the FD-14 is probably the best sounding Ovation ever made, and that's saying a mouthful. I've always drooled about ever owning one.
Whatever, the best to you.
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Someone buy this quick, before SWMBO decides she really wants to re-do our floors (in which case I'll buy it). |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | still available! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Why pay taxes when you can have your very own FD14 instead??? |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Sale pending! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Oops, that fell through. Back on the market. Anybody interested? |
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| Hey - is it still for sale? I've been away for a while, but I'm still interested... I have a 1114 Folklore, my first "real" guitar bought new, super sweet guitar - have always lusted after an FD-14 - counting my pennies.............. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Sorry I missed this. Yes still available! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Wow, hard to believe I've had this up for sale here for a year now and no solid bites.
I'm going to drop my price to $1600 shipped/insured within the Continental United States. Or contact me if you're outside the US and maybe we can work something out.
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Location: Central Massachusetts | This puppy is still hiding out in my closet, waiting for a new OFC home. How about $1500? |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Hi DVD, I'd love it but the tax and shipping to the UK will be too much! :-( Are you planning a visit to the UK? |
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Location: Utah | How would you describe the tone of this guitar? |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Incredible. A very warm and tasteful tone. Not overly bright and nowhere near muddy but certainly one of the "woodier" Ovations produced. Why they never did more of this model I'll never know. Obviously tone is highly subjective but the FUD is one of my favorites. Do a search. One of Ovations best. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Weaser pretty much nailed it. I had my new to me Folklore when I played one of these for the first time and it sounded much more like a wood backed guitar. Not as crisp and bright as most Ovations, but very warm and woody. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Thanks, guys, I couldn't put it any better than that! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I would if I could. This is one near the top fo my wish list. |
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Location: Tennessee | It's a cedar top, 12 fret guitar with a 1.75" nut width. A fingerpicker's delight. That's what accounts for the tone as described above. It's absolutely killer if this is your style. On the other hand, my experience with the guitar also reveals that if you flat pick and drive your guitars hard, this one is not the guitar for you.
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Location: Jet City | stonebobbo - 2014-01-27 9:20 AM On the other hand, my experience with the guitar also reveals that if you flat pick and drive your guitars hard, this one is not the guitar for you. Bingo! This is the reason I've never had one. I'm not a fingerpicker. I love the way they look though. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | No disagreement here and well pointed out. To me, this probably fits into the "right tool for the right job" category. I wouldn't think you be looking for a small bodied, cedar topped guit if you were a driver. I wouldn't buy a 2080, a premier Adamas in it's own right, if I was looking for a subtle James Taylor type sound either.
That's why we all need one of everything. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | A steal at $1400, let's make something happen! |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | Wow....you're killing me. I'll have to have a talk with the Mrs at this point. What can I sell? |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | DVD....Weren't you selling another lust-worthy guitar too? |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | No, but I'm about to be. ;-) Maybe you're thinking of the Ute I sold a while back. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Sale pending! |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | This guitar is headed to OH! Woohooo! Can't wait. |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Congrats, Jim!!
If I'm right, you have owned one a few years back.......
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | Hi Bernie:
You've got a great memory. I had to sell it because of debts I had at the time. So I hope I'm never in that position again and can keep this one for a very long time. It is scheduled to arrive tomorrow! |
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