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Location: Phoenix AZ | What the frick is going on in this world? I log on ebay this morning and find an amazing array of goodies. Some examples:
1984 COLLECTOR - These are REAL good.
NAKAO ELITE - Beautiful abalone and sunburst
MANDOCELLO - Very rare bird
CUSTOM ELITE BASS - Another very rare one
Even some OFC GUITAR PICKS
I wish I was in a buying mode right now! Shameless plug - my ADAMAS I is still available for private sale.
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| The Nakao Elite looks to be in great shape.
I wonder where Monster Deals get's their instruments.. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Dave,
I feel like such an Ovation "Boomer Baby".
When I arrived in 03 it was at the onset of the LX series and some major directional changes at Ovation.
The results are that there are a gazillion new choices available from the maker of those "plastic" guitars. The Marketing strategy of not marketing, just build it, seems to be gaining momentum.
Having a cadre of fanatics blabbering all day about the next big deal can't be a bad thing.
In about 22 days you guys will get to see, feel, and touch so much. You have to press them about the next direction for me!!! |
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Location: SoCal | Looking at the Nakao Elite, that's the same case that I got with my Adamas 12, 11 years ago. It's not a standard Ovation case, but still very good. Anybody know the story on those? |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by MWoody:
In about 22 days you guys will get to see, feel, and touch so much. You have to press them about the next direction for me!!! What we won't get to see is your Custom Longneck! :( |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | That NAKAO sure looks attractive,but he will not ship to Europe,too bad,for I guess the final price will be around a thousand,oh well....
as for the case,it looks like a Warwick RockCase,6mm ply,very sturdy,unlike them flimsy plastic ones that I have,they crack,had to fix all of mine,I am considering changing the cases,but those rockcases are heavy,I got one for my ZEPEDA,and the case weighs more than the guitar,but they sure are strong ;)
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Location: Up North | Since when is a chipped headstock "traditional". (84 collector).
Like every Ovation owner uses their guitar for a baseball bat? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Time honored Ovation traditions according to mis-informed Ebay Sellers:
Traditional chipped ear on headstock!
-Classic finish cracks from Bridge to bottom!
-Cracked Pickguard from walking on your umbilical/instrument chord!
-Buckle Rash on Poly Finish!
The truth is that these are the minor scars that Ovations bear following events that would end the life cycle of other instruments! |
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Location: Indiana | I've had 14 Ovations over the years and none of them have had that "traditional" chipped headstock. Maybe I should get one with it.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I have one chipp out of the current 12. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | The 84 is pretty cheap. |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | i have one of one. but i'll repair it when my o will come back to me. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by MWoody:
Time honored Ovation traditions according to mis-informed Ebay Sellers:
Traditional chipped ear on headstock!
-Classic finish cracks from Bridge to bottom!
-Cracked Pickguard from walking on your umbilical/instrument chord!
-Buckle Rash on Poly Finish!
The truth is that these are the minor scars that Ovations bear following events that would end the life cycle of other instruments! Watching E-baaa, you'd think everyone knocks the ears off their guitars.
(and I would glue it back on also, why didn't they?)
Other great quotes "This guitar has multiple finish cracks, which are 'Ubiquitous' with these guitars..."
These folks want you to believe that it is an authentic Ovation, cuz some stoned-freak couldn't take care of it!
"Now you think I am stoned enough to give you... How Much?" :eek:
--And you were so stoned, you lost the back cover of your guitar too?! |
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Location: ranson,wva | alot of the older ovation's ie;60's & 70's have finish cracks because they used a thick ass polyester finish on them. my 74 1624 had one of the ears broken off, i planed them both and ive got some mahog scraps that im gonna make new ears from someday..lol but now the ears on my folklore is a totaly different story..they look like some poor bastard got hungry and started chewing on them..lol im gonna round them off someday when i got it apart again.....jason |
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Location: Scotland | I'm looking for an Ovation Mandocello right now, but that ones's a little rich for me, even at $2 to the pound. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Paul, you looking for a keeper or you just need to "borrow one" for a bit for a project? |
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Location: Scotland | Difficult to say for sure, probably a keeper. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Well, I got a realy nice natural that is near mint.
I could probably make arrangements to get it out to the tour for you to play/borrow while I decide if I really want to part with it or not. |
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Location: Scotland | Stephen, thanks for the offer, but theres no need for me to try it. If you decide to let it go please give me first chance at it. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Paul, consider yourself first in line (if you don't stumble upon another). |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | I don't think Mandocellos have become THAT rare....
Good luck on the quest, Paul. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Someone needs to inquire about a Mandocello LX or CF top!
That is, someone besides me that might have some money... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I played the (only?) adamas mandocello last fall. Very impressive instrument. Just not something I need. Dave |
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Location: NJ | I played Noah's last year at Moody's . . . VERY cool instrument!!!
I did'nt play Bill's Adamas-version at the NorEaster last year . . .
My partner Rick just bought a mando t'use for gigs . . . mebbe I should look into a ManderCheller . . . |
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Location: Scotland | It's a mistake to think of a mandocello as a big mandolin. It's pretty much impossible to use mandolin chord voicings and techniques on a mandocello, it's a completely different animal. A good route to go is to restring the Mandocello as an Irish Bouzouki (you'll need to cut a new nut) it's much less of a handful than mandocello tuning, and makes a fantastic strummer/rhythm instrument that works in lots of different musical styles. The Irish tunings tend to be more "guitarist-friendly" and the lighter strings are much easier to manage. |
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| looks like I'm to be the new owner of a Nakao Elite,
as to how long I'll be able to keep it after it gets here remains to be seen as we have some unforeseen, emergency medical bills...
at least I'll get to strum it a time or two.
the wife's diabetes and pckd has progressed into PAD, and now has to have surgery to clear aortic blockage... may lose a toe..possibly the whole left foot, we'll know more in the next couple of days.
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Glenn,
Best, and I mean BEST, of luck to you and especially your wife. If it helps, I said a prayer for her right after I read your last post. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Prayers have been said for you both Glenn.
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Location: south east Michigan | Glenn.. The guy at the desk behind me is fighting the same fight. Best of luck to you. I know it's a real battle. |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | It is not just Ovation that is cheap right now. I see a lot of guitars that are 6 to a year old selling for 50% of discounted retail on ebay. Don't know what that is saying. Must be tuffer times than Wall Street would lead you to believe. Or interests are changing.
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| Thanks guys/gals and friends. just got back from the hospital and getting her settled in.. surgery is scheduled for wednesday, more tests tomorrow. with all of her pre-existing conditions she's pretty much uninsurable, and most of this is coming out-of-pocket, making all kinds of deals and bargains with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, hosp, etc...
may have to thin the herd soon tho...
Thanks for the support all.
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Location: ms | Glenn, I talked to a friend of mine this morning.Hes going through some of the same things as your wife. He plays music for a living and while he no longer drinks he really does not take care of himself, late nites etc. He now has pain in his hands and that is tough being a guitar player by trade. My thoughts and prayers, Ronnie |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Glenn - I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. We'll be saying a prayer for her as well. We're going through something similar with my father in law.
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| Interesting I see the Bass is gone with BIN but it says there is no bidder?? does the counter show there is a one bidder when you use BIN??
I am curious because I still am thinking of letting the 5 string Elite Bass I have go for less than this one went for. I am wondering if anyone would think this auction was legit?? If so; perhaps it is time to try and run mine again.
Nice bunch of guitars there
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Location: Shotley Bridge, Northern England | First off, my thoughts and prayers to you and your wife Glenn. I hope this difficult time has a favourable outcome.
Secondly, er.. uhm... the bidder on the 84 Collectors was me. (I've been away for a little while). The seller originally didn't want to ship to the UK, but I talked him into it. The guitar is for a very good friend; I already have an 84C, and he has admired it greatly every time he sees it. I caught this little orphan when surfing, and pointed it out to him. Too good to let pass! Now it's on its way. I reckon I can sort out the crack (having just repaired my 1758; it's not difficult), and will shortly be chasing Paul T to enquire if he has any ebony buttons. The missing headstock ear? Reckon we'll have to live with that. I'll let you all know. |
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Location: Shotley Bridge, Northern England | The 84C is here. It's been around the block a little, but sounds just great. Dave's right. A good time to be a buyer.
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Location: Scotland | Padraig, call me next week, I'll order up some ebony buttons for you. |
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