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2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

Posted 2013-10-22 7:59 PM (#478181)
Subject: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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There have been so many luscious guitars going on sale lately it must be a good time to see what I play more often and thin the herd.

Number one of the 14 fret to body Koa "Blow-Hole" guitars masterfully commissioned by Al of Lost Art Vintage and it meets all the requirements of an Ovation Fan!

Slothead, Wide Neck with the LX Neck and Contour Bowl features, Gold trim and awesome wood grain wherever you look.

Ovation VIP Preamp specifically for these guitars.

Shipped with case in the CONUS $1900.00

WillaMuse

Posted 2013-10-23 1:48 AM (#478193 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Beautiful! Arrrgggh! Love it.

Willa

Edited by WillaMuse 2013-10-23 1:54 AM

Patch

Posted 2013-10-23 7:19 AM (#478197 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: RE: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Don't I wish......

Hey Willa! Where ya been?

Edited by Patch 2013-10-23 7:32 AM

alpep

Posted 2013-10-23 12:03 PM (#478217 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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great guitars.

I even have a couple left

golfmanbil

Posted 2013-10-23 8:02 PM (#478237 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Stunning!!!!!! Will you take little down and nothing a month?

alpep

Posted 2013-10-24 7:18 AM (#478255 - in reply to #478237)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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golfmanbil - 2013-10-23 8:02 PM

Stunning!!!!!! Will you take little down and nothing a month?

why post something like that?

nerdydave

Posted 2013-10-24 8:48 AM (#478261 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Not to offend anyone especially Al but it is a joke and I thought it was kinda funny. But good taste has never been my strong suit.

MWoody

Posted 2013-10-24 9:09 AM (#478264 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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"Stunning!!!!!! Will you take little down and nothing a month?"

Heck, I think that was my first offer to Mr. Big! Followed of course with a big check and a bigger grin.

I am open to creative options as usual but I'm not in a position of desparation. At least until the next Government shutdown in January...

alpep

Posted 2013-10-24 1:19 PM (#478270 - in reply to #478261)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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nerdydave - 2013-10-24 8:48 AM

Not to offend anyone especially Al but it is a joke and I thought it was kinda funny. But good taste has never been my strong suit.

guess it depends on your definition of funny.

Old Man Arthur

Posted 2013-10-24 2:14 PM (#478273 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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I did get to play that one for a few moments back in 2011.

You realize that you will miss it once it is gone.
(speaking from experience of selling things that I shouldn't have...)

hwebster

Posted 2013-10-24 2:23 PM (#478274 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Nice guitar! Willa , what type of guitar are you playing? No sure about ovation making that type of blue

WillaMuse

Posted 2013-10-24 4:56 PM (#478277 - in reply to #478274)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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hwebster - 2013-10-24 3:23 PM Nice guitar! Willa , what type of guitar are you playing? No sure about ovation making that type of blue

Hiya, Webster!

Persently I'm visiting with a Martin OM-42, My Ovation Elite 1537-5 and my Admas 1680 ... I need another guitar like I need ... well ... never mind ... It's been a helluva past few months, and it is amazing that I've been playing at all. Woodrow, yer killin' me.

Willa

Edited by WillaMuse 2013-10-24 5:02 PM

MWoody

Posted 2013-10-29 2:24 PM (#478425 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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What? Me?
Messing with people' minds?

This sale is suspended pending a Merry Christmas for someone!

golfmanbil

Posted 2013-11-04 9:06 AM (#479614 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Not exactly sure why my obvious sense of humor managed to draw some wrath? Uptight people? I don't know. My comment implied that this is a stunning instrument and that regretfully I have no chance of buying it right now. I do own over 17 nice Ovations and I believe I'm a good guy. Sorry if I offended anyone.

MWoody

Posted 2013-11-04 9:28 AM (#479615 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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I was ok with the comment Bill. But I'm on the Left Coast and we tend to be a little more relaxed...

golfmanbil

Posted 2013-11-04 10:03 AM (#479617 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Thanks MW. I must admit I was shocked when I saw the response. I have read numerous attempts at humor on this site. Heck, it's a great entertaining site

Patch

Posted 2013-11-04 1:40 PM (#479628 - in reply to #478181)
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No worries golfman! Sometimes the friendly sarcasm font doesn't code well into html. I knew what you meant too.

golfmanbil

Posted 2013-11-04 1:51 PM (#479630 - in reply to #478181)
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Tnx Patch

falknerbrad

Posted 2025-02-14 12:38 PM (#560760 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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This very guitar now resides with a good friend in Boston after vacationing in Australia. Full circle!

Jonmark Stone

Posted 2025-02-14 4:48 PM (#560761 - in reply to #560760)
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Cool.

Weaser P

Posted 2025-02-14 7:10 PM (#560762 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Some of those special runs were truly fantastic guitars and this one definitely was. A beauty for sure. The new holder should be very impressed. Glad it's staying close to the family!

MWoody

Posted 2025-02-15 11:12 AM (#560763 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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Talk about stepping through a time portal!
Yes, I regret selling it.
Currently trying to downsize again.

Life...

Patch

Posted 2025-02-15 1:46 PM (#560765 - in reply to #560760)
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falknerbrad - 2025-02-14 1:38 PM This very guitar now resides with a good friend in Boston after vacationing in Australia. Full circle!

Are you sure about that?

Old Thread: "O" Tannenbaum...not the song, just a guitar.

It's still with me and still gets its play time in the rotation.

Although, like MWoody, I've been thinking about downsizing. I just don't play as much as I used to.

Here it is the day it arrived, 12/21/2013.

MWoody

Posted 2025-02-15 3:26 PM (#560767 - in reply to #478181)
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Be still my heart...

FlySig

Posted 2025-02-16 8:19 AM (#560770 - in reply to #478181)
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I'm downsizing because I overdid the upsizing! My climate controlled cabinet is too full. In retirement I am playing more than ever, and blessed with an abundance of top-tier instruments!

Last night we played an impromptu family show. Me and two of the grandkids. The 8 yr old sang "Shallow", and also accompanied other songs on kazoo. The 6 yr old added cowbell.

I highly endorse retiring early.

MWoody

Posted 2025-02-16 9:40 AM (#560771 - in reply to #478181)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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So who is and which guitar is now in Boston?

Flysig - You are doing it right!

falknerbrad

Posted 2025-02-16 12:03 PM (#560772 - in reply to #560765)
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Patch - 2025-02-15 1:46 PM

falknerbrad - 2025-02-14 1:38 PM This very guitar now resides with a good friend in Boston after vacationing in Australia. Full circle!

Are you sure about that?

Old Thread: "O" Tannenbaum...not the song, just a guitar.

It's still with me and still gets its play time in the rotation.

Although, like MWoody, I've been thinking about downsizing. I just don't play as much as I used to.

Here it is the day it arrived, 12/21/2013.

Is this not the same guitar?

Edit: I was unable to upload the photo of the inside hand-written label.

Edited by falknerbrad 2025-02-16 12:05 PM

falknerbrad

Posted 2025-02-16 3:03 PM (#560773 - in reply to #560772)
Subject: Re: 2078LXFKOA-OSH 14 FTB KoaLAVa Custom #1

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I've determined where I went wrong in believing this guitar is now in Boston. One like it, is now in Boston. I thought the writing on the label (Dover Wells? - can't completely make it out) meant it was built for a particular consumer, but obviously not as it is written on more than one. The grain is definitely different from the guitar I posted, so I stand corrected!

Edited by falknerbrad 2025-02-16 3:04 PM