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Location: New York City | Greetings, What's your take on these two collectables that I have a chance of buying for $750.00 each. Of the two which one would be a better player meaning action, neck etc. Thanks for advice - Phil |
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Location: Nashville TN. | If I remember correctly the 89 has ThunderBolt neck.
It should play fantastic. |
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| 13. Please read the FAQ .
Here, I'll help:
Q: What is my Ovation guitar worth?
A: This is probably the most frequently asked question, and the hardest to answer. Worth is very subjective and changes rapidly with fickle markets. What something ultimately is worth is a combination of what one person is willing to pay versus what another person is willing to accept. Many factors, not the least of which is the actual condition of the guitar, will affect the selling price. There are so many other factors involved in pricing a musical instrument. Is is collectable? Is it rare? Is it popular?
The best way to get an idea of what your guitar might sell for is to use the "Completed Auctions" feature of eBay Search to see what similar models have sold for recently. Other online resources include www.gbase.com and www.guitarlist.com. Your best bet, unless you need it appraised for insurance or other reasons, is to try and ask yourself "How much is this instrument worth to me?" More value related resources include the "The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars" and "The Blue Book of Electric Guitars" both edited by S. P. Fjestad and available in paperback by Gurney Brown. There is also the software version "The S-Book of Guitars" by S. P. Fjestad. Click here to connect to Blue Book Publishing, Inc. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | UTFSB |
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Location: New York City | Thanks G8r for the info. Gallerinski, what does UTFSB mean???? |
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Location: Texas | Hey Guys - He didn't ask the infamous HMIMGW question… he found 2 guitars for the same price (which he listed) and asked for opinions on how they compare. Yes, he could (and hopefully did) find more information with a search, but his question seems (IMHO) to be consistent with a lot of other discussions here… in fact, we spend a lot of time comparing and contrasting different models.
Am I wrong on this one?
Sadly, I have just extended this thread but can't offer any useful information… since I've never played either guitar…
two bits; you DID read the specs HERE right? |
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| Sorry, I misunderstood the question. The 88C is unique, in that it has a standard scale length, but the neck meets the body at the 16th fret, rather than the 14th. That means the bridge is quite a bit higher up on the top than usual. The 89C has that one-of-a-kind (for Ovations) peghead that you either like or hate, plus the funky polyester fret markers. They're both shallow bowls, so they're better suited for plugged-in play. I haven't seen or played either, so I can't comment on their tonal similarities and differences. I think Michael Winters has an 88C, so maybe he can give you a better feel for the tone. As far as playability, I'm sure they feel like most other Ovations. |
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Location: closely held secret | 1, 2, 3, 4.
Originally posted by two bits:
I know I asked before about pricing other guitars and I won't make this a habit I assure you. |
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Location: Texas | Waskel,
Thank you.
I stand corrected, those previous posts must have slipped from what's left of my memory…
I guess I also had a momentary lapse of cynicism… I'm better now…
two bits, you need one of THESE , most pawn shops agree that it's even faster than fishing online forums…
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by two bits:
Thanks G8r for the info. Gallerinski, what does UTFSB mean???? Could have something to do with the search button. |
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