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Nick B.
Posted 2012-05-24 11:01 AM (#454929)
Subject: Balladeer #093



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch

 

I ran out of space about 6 guitars ago, so I need to find a good home for a few of them. The first is Balladeer #093. There are no cracks in the top, which is nice and flat with an extremely thin lacquer finish. There are a couple of dings and pick marks that are easily seen in the photos. The rosette is in great shape and the label is intact. The action is high (6th string is .140” at the 12th fret, 1st string is .105” at the 12th fret), but very playable and sounds fantastic. It's possible it could be brought down a bit by lowering the bridge (there are no shims) or adjusting the truss rod, but I considered this more of a collector piece than a player so I never messed with it. The guitar was refretted up to the 14th fret prior to my acquiring it. I'll take $640.00 firm plus shipping, which is what I've got in it. I bought this from an OFC member and am not looking to make a profit off of it if it stays in the group. I consider this guitar to be in great condition, but it is not mint. I accept PayPal and will absorb the fees if I'm shipping to the CONUS. I'll ship anywhere else in the universe at your expense but I would ask that you pick up the PayPal fees for the extra trouble and sorry, but I will need to declare the full value. Feel free to ask questions.

 

 





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bburg
Posted 2012-05-24 11:25 AM (#454932 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh)		Mmmmmmhhhh, nice 3-blanker, is still missed in my collection......but sorry, Nick, not this time.......

Bernie
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ksdaddy
Posted 2012-05-24 12:26 PM (#454938 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093


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Location: Caribou, ME		I'm tempted to buy this one back from you. I sold it to you right after Tammie died, not sure if I was thinking right or not.
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Nick B.
Posted 2012-05-24 12:41 PM (#454939 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch		Hey ksdaddy. I felt a little uncomfortable buying it under the circumstances, but you had it out on eBay and I knew someone would. You'll notice I replaced the 1st string tuner with a vintage one. I would certainly give you first pass on it.
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ksdaddy
Posted 2012-10-01 7:16 AM (#459830 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093


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Location: Caribou, ME		Did you ever sell this? I have no idea if I'm even interested or can afford it right now but no more was said about it so...
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Nick B.
Posted 2012-10-02 7:58 AM (#459894 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch		Hi ksdaddy. I've still got it. I guess most folks don't value these old Balladeers the way that some of us do. ;o)
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-10-02 7:32 PM (#459918 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Right now?

I think it is gorgeous, and I know it's a boomer. Love it. Good luck with the sale, Nick. 

Willa



Edited by WillaMuse 2012-10-02 7:34 PM
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Nick B.
Posted 2012-10-03 9:55 PM (#459964 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch		Thanks a bunch, Willa!
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jay
Posted 2012-10-03 10:07 PM (#459965 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Texas		Aside from the fact that the shiny bowl K1111's have a sound, resonance and projection that has yet to be exceeded by any mass produced Ovation acoustic model (of course, my opinion), it's #93, which is a freakin piece of O history. I just sent #1911 to the mothership and they sent back a guitar that looks like it just came off the assembly line. You could shave (what, of course, is optional) from the reflection off the soundboard OR the shiny bowl. I cannot say enough good about the craftsmen who made the K1111's by hand, nor the current craftsmen who took the time to restore a 45 year old guitar to its original new condition. Simply incredible.



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ksdaddy
Posted 2012-10-08 2:04 PM (#460123 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093


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Location: Caribou, ME		It's coming back to me. It will have a special place in the man cave.
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Nick B.
Posted 2012-10-08 3:31 PM (#460129 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch		Glad it'll be back in your hands Scott and thanks for letting me spend some time with it. A donation has been made to the OFC.
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ksdaddy
Posted 2012-10-11 3:59 PM (#460298 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093


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Location: Caribou, ME		093 is back home and is sweeter than I remembered. Thanks Nick!
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2012-10-11 4:08 PM (#460299 - in reply to #460298)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093


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Location: Indiana		Nice... congrats, Scott.
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Nick B.
Posted 2012-10-11 7:05 PM (#460301 - in reply to #454929)
Subject: Re: Balladeer #093



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch		Phew! I can breath again. Thanks again Scott.
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