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Location: NW Montucky | I may have the chance to grab an 1127 for a good price. I've been shown photos but haven't seen it in person yet. I searched here for the model number and learned a little bit, but I'm looking for more info. Having just moved, my Ovation book is in a box....somewhere, which leaves y'all as my primary resource.
What I know:
Claimed 1127 model and calling it a Glen Campbell
No apparent cracks in the (lousy) photo
Burst finish on top
No truss rod cover? assuming K-bar neck
Oval silverish/bluish? Ovation made in USA label (hard to tell, they used a flash)
Brown hard shell case that is unlined? assuming lining tore and they pulled it out
What I'm waiting to find out:
Serial number so I can get help dating it
when I can go look at it
I know it's the worst question to ask, but here goes: assuming it checks out and is in good shape what would you consider a fair price? $300? It's an honest to goodness made in the US Ovation after all. Thanks in advance for your knowledge and input. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | The 1127 was called the Glen Campbell Artist and is from the late 70's/early 80's. The missing TRC would have had his name on it. If it's in good shape, I would charge more than $300 for one. |
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Location: Phoenix, AZ | I found an 1127 on Craigslist a couple months ago. I looked at a couple before I found this one, and they were real rough... This one is quite nice, with no cracks in the wood, and one short finish crack. It needed some work and a set up, but cleaned up nice. I absolutely LOVE the sound and feel of this guitar. If anything ever happens to it, I will replace it with the same model. |
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Location: Tennessee | They did put the K-Bar in some of them when they moved to that technology. One of the players here put a GC TRC on his just for the look.
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Location: SoCal | About the time of the K-Bar, Ovation also went with the A bracing in their Legends and GC Artists. Some of us prefer that sound to the older VT bracing. Some prefer the VT sound..... |
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Location: New Hartford CT | Good point moody - they both have their charms. I think mine is s/n F962 and has a sound all its own. Picked it up for $450 a few years back... |
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Location: NW Montucky | Thanks for the input guys! If/when I learn more or get a chance to check it out I'll post to this thread again. |
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1127 information please