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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Gather around ladies and gentlemen! Gather round I say! I have, right here, at this very moment, items to confound and amaze! First and formemost, for your very fine perusal (provided your hands are clean of course), I have a rare and excellent historical tome detailing the little-known origins and rise of an iconic American guitar brand. A design that pushed guitarists to the limits of their imaginations! I defy you, the very people in this crowd, to convince me that they have never wondered about..... The History of the Ovation Guitar!
My good people, believe me when I say that these books are hard to find, especially a gorgeous hard-cover edition such as this signed by the author himself! This one is in excellent shape with only minor wear to the dust cover, ready to provide historical tales and reading enjoyment for generations to come! Any Ovation history buff should have this book! But sadly, ladies and gentlemen, I have only the one available. Which of you will have it? That is indeed the question my friends. Which of you will have it?
Due to the rarity of this fine piece, I'm going to push the price ceiling a bit and place this one at $1500 + shipping. Now I know....I know.....(Settle down son, you'll make a spectacle, and that's my job not yours.)
I realize that this price is approaches the upper limit for an item like this, but I believe in integrity and value, so I'll tell you what I'm willing to do! This is going to hurt me to the very core of my professional being, but in order to add a little value to the arrangement, I will throw in, ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE, a gen-u-ine, 1996, American-made, original, full-sized, OVATION 1768-7LTD Elite. Yes indeed ladies and gentlemen, this is one of the very few guitars built specifically to commemorate Ovation's 30th Anniversary and has come to be known as the famous "Book Elite" because it is the VERY instrument featured on the cover of "The History of the Ovation Guitar"! 100 of these guitars were built, making them tough, tough, tough to find for sale nowadays! (We pause now for a brief moment as the OP rapidly yet professionally displaces the wannabe carnival barker, and his soap box, via the sense of impending doom that only a well-brandished shillelagh can properly instill in a man while loudly muttering various colorful adjectives expounding upon the person's patronage and how the heck did he get in here anyway?!........) Ok then, back to serious business! (Who was that guy?)
The guitar is in very good shape for nearly 20 years old. (It's hard to believe it was that long ago isn't it?) There are two small dings in the top that can be seen in the photos below. There is also a ding on the back of the neck that is more visible than palpable. That's it for blemishes, and they are TINY! The action is good, the neck is straight, there's almost no fretwear, the top is flat, the looks are gorgeous and the sound even moreso! It has it hardshell case in very good condition inside and out and has a fresh set of medium strings on it. (Mostly because that's the only spare set I had at the moment.) If you've read this far, first thank you for your patience and second, you already know what you are really buying here. An excellent condition "Book" Elite AND a rare copy of the book itself. So to reiterate: $1500 + shipping. I will ship overseas if arrangements can be agreed upon. (It wouldn't be the first time.) I might consider partial trades, but it would have to be something pretty out of the ordinary. Still, you never know..... Thanks for looking! 
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You would do this the day we made an offer on a house, Patch! I can't believe it will last, but if it's still around by the time we sell the house we're in, maybe I can sneak it into the new house when we move. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | All PM's and emails have been replied to. The book and guitar are still available. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | It's a beauty, Patch.
I did my best to convince the accountant (SWMBO) that this was a prudent investment for the future, but she wasn't having any of it.
GLWTS.
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | DanSavage - 2014-07-24 2:17 PM I did my best to convince the accountant (SWMBO) that this was a prudent investment for the future, but she wasn't having any of it. HooBOY! Am I familiar with that conversation!  |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | My SWMBO must have gone to the same school as Dan's, although I didn't even try the investment angle. I wore that one out. I just got the "you'll have to decide what else has to go." Since we are in the middle of buying a smaller house and selling ours, I just can't deal with another fight over what has to go and what stays. Unfortunately, she's perfectly willing to get rid of all our furniture and replace it with new, much more expensive stuff. I like to keep the old stuff. Maybe I should try that. Patch, you want to buy an Ultra GS with the hope that I'll replace it with the Book? Sorry, I just see another fight coming on and I know who loses those. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | Ha! I wasn't even offered the chance of a swap. I was reminded that I've already got a new one I'm rebuilding out in the shop.
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Ya know.....we could all start a support group, but it would likely be very expensive.  |
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Location: Right now? | Beautiful!
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Shame I can't meet you in NJ with it Willa.  |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | That's why SWMNBO (she who must not be obeyed) and I separated our finances years ago. She buys what she wants and I buy what I want -- or we both buy nothing. Never a fight or squabble!! Peace reigns supreme (although she has been know to covet parts of my antique popsicle stick collection)!!
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Back on task now, still for sale.... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | And off again...
"Ya know.....we could all start a support group, but it would likely be very expensive."
Isn't that why we are here?
I'm too broke to even ask.
Nice guitar / book! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Since someone asked, and since this piece seems to have lost some steam, I am willing to sell JUST the guitar and keep the book. I'm willing to take $1350 for the guitar by itself. Frankly, I didn't think this would last a day.....tough times all around I guess. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | When I bought the 87 Collector, I conspired with my daughter (born in 87) to convince her mom that it would be a present for our daughter's 25th birthday. Before she turned 25, we attended our first Ovation Fan Club gathering in Portland, where we compared the 87 with Miles' Book Elite and I then came up with the idea that when I gave her the 87, I'd replace it with a Book Elite. She's had the 87 for a couple years, but we just bought a house and haven't sold our current one. I just told SWMBO that this wasn't a good time to discuss buying new stuff. I admit to being a hypocrite, but I just can't buy this and then complain that we don't have any money for anything else because we got stuck with two houses. The blissfulness of not having a mortgage didn't last long enough.
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Location: Denmark | Nicely bookmatched soundboard there. |
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Location: Ontario Canada | question sent? |
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Location: Muenster/Germany | Incredible that this guitar was not sold within minutes. |
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Location: Utah | I just acquired a pristine 1537, so my funds are depleted. Too many guitars are on the wish list, too few dollars available to purchase them! |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | Unfortunately I have been overly zealous in adding to my antique popsicle stick collection so any more guitars will have to wait for a bit. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I have responded to all PM's. I just received a message that someone did not get a response. If there is nothing in your inbox, send me an email at the old calendar address: ofc-calendar@patchworkmcg.com |
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | Shillelagh is a great word. Had to look it up!! Gracias Patch. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | PM sent. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | PM replied to Dan. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | After many misfires and permutations, the book and guitar are finally sold! OFC kickback submitted. |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | The guitar and book arrived today in perfect condition.
It's a really nice sounding and playing guitar. Plus, it looks real purty!
Thanks again, Patch! |
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Location: Yokohama, Japan | Ah! So the Luthier Extraordinaire got this one! Great grab DanSavage. A perfect home for a perfect guitar. This is what I call a "Happy Ending (Beginning?)" |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I'm glad it crossed the continent in good shape. I always sweat the shipping.....ALWAYS! And I realized when I dropped this one off that the anxiety is even worse now that there are limits to the kinds of repairs available in CT. Enjoy the guitar Dan! It sounded darn nice! |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | Arumako,
Thanks! I've long admired the 'book' Elite.
Patch,
Me, too. I always try to keep guitars in the clutches of shipping companies for as short a time as possible. Yep, it does sound really nice. What surprised me the most is how similar it sounds to my 1619. I put new strings on it, cleaned it up and I'm really enjoying it.
Now, my only problem is where to put all the guitar cases I'm accumulating. I've also run out of room on my guitar rack, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
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History of the Ovation Guitar, HC with dust jacket FS; COMES WITH A COMPLIMENTARY "BOOK" ELITE-LTD!!
