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| Hey folks,
I'm looking to buy this purely acoustic 1974' Ovation - does it look like a Balladeer? What do you think this would be worth now? Thanks!
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Uh... Shouldn't a 1974 Ovation have a Truss Rod Cover?
When did they start with the K-Bar neck? '79? '81?
Also a 1974 should have a silver foil label, does this have one? |
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| Hey Old Man Arthur - this may not be the EXACT guitar, the lady who is selling told me that hers is "the same" as this one (The pictured guitar is one that belongs to a mutual friend (pictured)) - so... She gave me the serial and it dates to 74'... But no model no - so the pic is the best I can do...
So it MUST have a truss rod cover and silver foil label - I have been unable to see the actual guitar as yet... |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Okay, I thought that was the guitar you were buying.
The only six-string models made in '74 were:
Balladeers, Classicals, Folklores, Artists, and Legends.
(Some of which were "Custom" and "Glen Campbell")
So that thins it down... If it ain't a slot-head, it is either a Balladeer, Legend, or an Artist.
If it is a Deep Bowl, it ain't an Artist.
So it is either a Balladeer or a Legend.
An old Balladeer has X bracing.
An old Legend has A bracing.
Customs have more fret markers.
I know that probably ain't too helpful.
What is it worth? As much as you are willing to pay. :cool:
In today's market they have been going pretty cheap, except for when I want to buy them. |
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| Thank you sir - that is a very informative post! I hope to see it soon... :) |
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Location: south east Michigan | Rule of thumb... if it has a foil label... buy it.
I can't see a truss rod cover.
And its a Balladeer. (round dots and the fretboard is not bound)
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That pic has to be pretty old itself.
Notice the bottle of "Black Label" on the table. |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Also, not ALL Legends from that era have the A bracing... my '74 1617 doesn't. |
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| While I don't drink the stuff, Black Label is one of South Africa's most popular beers with the working class...
Thanks for the help folks :) |
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Location: Jet City | A '74 legend would have VT bracing. As would all non "Custom" Legends until the late 70s |
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Location: SoCal | Atma, you really need to post a pic of the guitar or at least the model number and serial number. That will tell us quite a bit about the guitar. Until then, we're all guessing as to what you have.
And as to value, take a look at ebay and you'll get an idea as to what they are trading for.... |
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Location: Parkersburg, WV | Just adding: Check the tuners. Unless they were changed, Chrome would be Balladeers, Gold would be Legends.
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| She's playing the same chord in both pics - is that moody in a wig? |
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Location: Flahdaw | Originally posted by schroeder:
She's playing the same chord in both pics - is that moody in a wig? 1st pic is a C
2nd pic is an E
That would be One more chord than Moddy knows... |
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| Originally posted by dark bar:
Originally posted by schroeder:
She's playing the same chord in both pics - is that moody in a wig? 1st pic is a C
2nd pic is an E
That would be One more chord than Moddy knows... |
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