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freebird
Posted 2005-07-13 2:13 PM (#144350)
Subject: help


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Location: Springfield,Ohio USA
Hello all, I have purchased a Ovation guitar and don,t know a thing about it. I looked at the model number and it was not listed and the serial number says it is from 1975. It is a Model 1132-1. Would any-one be so kind , if there is any-one, and tell me a few things about this guitar and maybe its value. Also, the ring around the hole is broken and missing about 1 inch piece and it also has what appears to be cracks in the face of the finish, don,t think it is the wood that is cracked. It has a orangey looking hard shell case that is in good condition except for a little rust on the hinges. The guitar is very nice looking and it appears to be in very good condition except for what I have mentioned. A man played it and said it was a terrific instrument. Thjanks for any help and I,m going to sell this if any-one would be interested. Larry
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dleegblue
Posted 2005-07-13 2:22 PM (#144351 - in reply to #144350)
Subject: Re: help


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Location: Avondale AZ
Larry
Welcome. You wrote about a hundred words. Instead, include a photo. I hear they are worth a 1000 words.

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Old Liver Jones
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ChatMan
Posted 2005-07-13 2:37 PM (#144352 - in reply to #144350)
Subject: Re: help


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Location: Tampa, FL
It is a Matrix, most noted for its aluminum neck & fretboard. Not particularly valuable. If you played I say congratulations, I you're just interested in churning I say best of luck.
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Mr. Ovation
Posted 2005-07-13 3:24 PM (#144353 - in reply to #144350)
Subject: Re: help


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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest
I have a Medallion, same thing but before they changed the name to Matrix. It was my first Ovation, it's been around the world, and it's still my favorite.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2005-07-13 9:29 PM (#144354 - in reply to #144350)
Subject: Re: help


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Location: Boise, Idaho
One with the bridge pulled off just sold on ebay for $38. It was $249 new in 1976. Mine is still in good shape and sounds great, although I think it sounds a bit metallic, possibly because of the aluminum neck. If the frets are worn, the idea was you could replace the fretboard cheap, but I doubt you can find them anymore unless you bought the $38 for parts.
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