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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4236 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | This guitar could turn out to be a real deal for someone. This one definitely has some cosmetic issues, so it is priced accordingly. But despite those issues, it also has it where it counts. The neck is straight and the intonation is good. The sound is quite lovely. I just put new light gauge D’ads on it today and it has good punch with a nice brassy ring to it. Like all the other Ovations with cosmetic flaws, once you’re more than three feet away, you can’t see them with this instrument. But they are there none the same. It has several finish cracks that you can see in the close-up pictues of the bridge and lower bout. It also has the famous mustache cracks. The bridge seems solid however. The strangest flaw was also the most difficult to photograph: The edge of the soundhole, right next to the treble edge of the neck, has an obvious upward bow in it. I’ve never seen anything like it. Look closely at the picture of the soundhole from the side. And finally, the last issue involves the pre-amp. It is missing its slider knobs (Kim Keller can replace those quickly I’m sure.), and it seems very loose in its seat. It is actually recessed a little. I’ve never messed with Ovation’s pre-amp mountings, and do not have the time to deal with it right now. I am positive some of you semi-pro luthiers can straighten this out pretty quickly. I do not know if the pre-amp is functioning as I do not have an amplifier. (I hope to get one soon though.) With all that in mind, I want to reiterate that it plays just fine and sounds even better. In other words, this is a stage guitar and a half! Here are the specs: mid depth bowl, gloss natural finish, rounded cutaway, sitka spruce top, 2-piece mahogany neck with maple-walnut-maple center strip, 21-fret ebony fingerboard, maple banner engraved "1995" inlaid at 12th fret, 1-11/16" nut width, 25-1/4" scale, pinless walnut bridge, fancy maple / walnut rosette with pearl diamond inlays, w-b-purple-b-bound top, factory Optimax pickup / preamp system with blend control for top-mounted Telex mini microphone, gold Schaller tuners. Since I blundered into two other purchases recently, I want to move this quickly. It will go up on eBay tonight if I can swing it, but I wanted to offer it here as well. I’ll end the auction early for any OFC’er. I won’t pretend it’s in top condition (though the mothership could do wonders with it), but it’s still a professional-level, American made instrument that will hold its own with almost anything out there. But let’s try to move this one quickly. It comes with its case (WELL used, but all latches and hinges are functional). I’ll ask $599 shipped in the continental US. Overseas members definitely want to check into shipping first. (USPS size limits do not let me ship everywhere.) As always, ask any questions. I’m VERY motivated to get rid of this one because of my other purchases. How about some offers folks?         | ||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4236 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Here are some pics.      | ||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4236 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by 2ifbyC: C'mon Iffy, try a low-ball on this one. See what happens. I've never seen/noticed that rosette before. I like. Very nice!  | ||
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Originally posted by Patch: OK, all right already.... C'mon Iffy, try a low-ball on this one. See what happens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 for the rosette!  | |||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4236 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by 2ifbyC: Originally posted by Patch: $50 for the rosette! C'mon Iffy, try a low-ball on this one. See what happens.  This one's inlaid. I don't think I could get it off in one piece.  | ||
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Originally posted by Patch: OK then, $25... :D I don't think I could get it off in one piece. Seriously, that is one FINE git! If I hadn't adopted your '00, it would be chum & shark time! | |||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4236 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent |  No offers anyone? I've gotta move this one; my wife's giving me the "eye." (Not the good one either.) | ||
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