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Patch
Posted 2011-07-15 4:53 PM (#350252)
Subject: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!



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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent		Looky what I found online! I've let two of these pass over the years and was determined to get one someday. Well, someday struck without warning or pre-amble, and I bought the thing without even seeing a picture. Usually I'm nowhere near that rash when in comes to online buys, but the price was crazy low because some goomba put some rubber pads on the bowl that looked...well...AWFUL! Otherwise the salesman told me it was in excellent shape for its age with no finish cracks, a straight neck, and good action. I must admit, he was not lying.

I'll ship it to CT when they all get back from their break in a couple of weeks. One epaulette has a small crack and is lifting. They can tack that down, no problem. I also believe they can work wonders with the pick-scratching as it is not too severe. You will see the one major aesthetic issue below, but John Budny assures me it can be rectified to look like new.

In the meantime, I get to play it for the next couple of weeks, so life ain't all bad! You all know the reputation of this guitar, and this one holds its own with considerable aplomb!

Yep! I'm a little more content than I was day-before-yesterday. And I intend to stay that way all the way up to the point where GAS strikes again.







Does anyone know why this one wouldn't have the "1987" on the 12th-fret abalone banner?


If that last question confused you, here's the neck from my natural 87C. See the difference?






And here's the reason I emailed John. Those pads were hideous, so I ripped them off. The factory will likely just re-spray the bowl I would think.


I love these guitars........
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Carol
Posted 2011-07-15 5:52 PM (#350253 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Nahant, MA		Very nice! Wonder what the previous owner was trying to do with the pads. But no date on the neck is kinda odd...hope you get the answer on that one.
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Patch
Posted 2011-07-15 6:09 PM (#350254 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!



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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent		Thanks Carol!

HEY! There's something wrong with your signature line! ;)

I am SO going to ask John where they got that top of yours from.....
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stonebobbo
Posted 2011-07-16 3:34 AM (#350255 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!



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Location: Tennessee		I'm not sure I've ever seen a -5 87 WITH the 12th fret 1987 inlay. I've seen a few and it seems all of them had the block only. Terrific find. Congrats.
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RNickels
Posted 2011-07-16 5:09 AM (#350256 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Bellevue, Washington		My black 87 also is missing the date on the 12th fret. I'm glad to see mine's not the only one! How many 87 collector's do you own now Patch? ;)
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Patch
Posted 2011-07-16 8:26 AM (#350257 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!



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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent		2 1/2....
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Beal
Posted 2011-07-16 11:15 AM (#350258 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!



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Location: 6 String Ranch		just sand it smooth on the back and they'll shoot another coat of bowl paint. I'd leave the top alone, nothing wrong with that well played look.
Did any of the presidential ones have a date?
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Carol
Posted 2011-07-16 11:51 AM (#350259 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Nahant, MA		Patch, I sent John the top. Found it at in CA at the link in the other thread. I was able to look at a number of options online and picked the one that appealed to me. Go for it! :D
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javaman
Posted 2011-07-17 10:08 PM (#350260 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Massachusetts		Patch, I recently purchased a black N769 Custom Legend that had some picking marks on it. I used Meguires scratch remover applyed with a piece of cheese cloth and hand rubbed out the scratches, followed by some guitar polish and it came out real good. If that's just glue residue on the bowl, try lighter fluid to remove it. It won't harm the bowl and you will save yourself some money along with the loss of playing time with your new acquisition. Not to mention some bonding with your axe.
Great looking guitar, nice find!
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Carol
Posted 2011-07-18 6:21 AM (#350261 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Nahant, MA		Goo Gone is another great way to get rid of adhesive residue. Test it on a small spot first. I know the Meguires works on a Mustang...never tried it on an Ovation but I suppose lacquer is lacquer (even if I likely spelled it wrong).
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nikon4004
Posted 2011-08-04 9:52 AM (#350262 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Ohio		Vegetable oil works too......And you can have a salad while you are at it!
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MusicMishka
Posted 2011-08-04 1:22 PM (#350263 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!


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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains		These were a small additional run of about 100 guitars in a -5 finish. I had #55 of 100 and it was a great guitar which is now in Italy (or across the pond somewhere). None of the -5 1987C's had the inlay on the 12th fret...just a block. But these had the cool Kaman Music Group label's...nice grab.
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TAFKAR
Posted 2011-08-04 7:52 PM (#350264 - in reply to #350252)
Subject: Re: Imagine how it will look when the factory gets through with it!



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Location: Sydney, Australia
Originally posted by Carol:
Goo Gone is another great way to get rid of adhesive residue. Test it on a small spot first. I know the Meguires works on a Mustang...never tried it on an Ovation but I suppose lacquer is lacquer (even if I likely spelled it wrong).
Acetone also works well.
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