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| I've decided to part with my baby, to fund a new guitar purchase.
It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it... the previous owner had removed the stock electronics, and plugged the holes in the body. The ebony fretboard had a lot of wear, and the walnut bridge was in bad shape, so I sent it to Ovation for a refurb.
They planed & refretted the fingerboard, and replaced the bridge with a traditional acoustic bridge (in ebony, to match the fingerboard) and saddle. So now, it's a straight acoustic.
I've played quite a few Ovations, and this one sounds amazing. The deep bowl & traditional bridge setup make for a wonderful, full sound.
Comes with a new Ovation hardshell case.
Priced at $650 + shipping to lower 48.
Edited by Doc JC 2014-11-01 5:09 PM
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Location: Yokohama, Japan | That truly is a unique O. I've always loved the dark brown spruce top on the 1651s. Very classy. No way I can afford this, but that is a great price for a guitar in as good a condition as it looks to be in! Good luck with the sale! |
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Location: Munich, Germany | Just wow! And acoustic only, it couldn't get any better! |
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| Doc JC - 2014-11-01 5:02 PM
I've decided to part with my baby, to fund a new guitar purchase.
It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it... the previous owner had removed the stock electronics, and plugged the holes in the body. The ebony fretboard had a lot of wear, and the walnut bridge was in bad shape, so I sent it to Ovation for a refurb.
They planed & refretted the fingerboard, and replaced the bridge with a traditional acoustic bridge (in ebony, to match the fingerboard ) and saddle. So now, it's a straight acoustic.
I've played quite a few Ovations, and this one sounds amazing. The deep bowl & traditional bridge setup make for a wonderful, full sound.
Comes with a new Ovation hardshell case.
Priced at $650 + shipping to lower 48. (firm )
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| Sorry about the repeat... I was trying to edit the post. Not sure why that happened... |
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Location: Tuscany, Italy | stellar guitar........ |
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Location: Canada | How was the plugging of holes accomplished? |
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| merlin666 - 2014-11-19 1:55 PM
How was the plugging of holes accomplished?
Like so...
Not exactly a minimalist approach, but I guess it did the job.
Also worth mentioning... there is one finish check on the soundboard, near the bridge. Doesn't go into the wood.
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| Doc JC - 2014-11-18 1:16 PM
Doc JC - 2014-11-01 5:02 PM
I've decided to part with my baby, to fund a new guitar purchase.
It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it... the previous owner had removed the stock electronics, and plugged the holes in the body. The ebony fretboard had a lot of wear, and the walnut bridge was in bad shape, so I sent it to Ovation for a refurb.
They planed & refretted the fingerboard, and replaced the bridge with a traditional acoustic bridge (in ebony, to match the fingerboard ) and saddle. So now, it's a straight acoustic.
I've played quite a few Ovations, and this one sounds amazing. The deep bowl & traditional bridge setup make for a wonderful, full sound.
Comes with a new Ovation hardshell case.
Priced at $650 + shipping to lower 48.
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| Good grief...
Exactly how does one edit a post without having the whole thing re-posted? 
Anyway... still available... |
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Location: Pueblo West, CO | The ability to edit disappears after a certain amount of time. |
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| Some interest, but still available.
I guess my price point is too high, so...
I'll do $600, shipped to the lower 48... but that's the floor. |
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Factory Modified 1981 Ovation 1651 F/S
