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What's a Old Custom Legend and an 1123 worth?

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zchord
Posted 2004-07-09 6:44 PM (#182996)
Subject: What's a Old Custom Legend and an 1123 worth?


Joined:
November 2002
Posts: 266

Location: Tampa, Florida
Guys,
Can you take a look at the auctions here and tell me what these 2 guitars are approximatly worth? Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3735104474&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3734139050&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT
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Tony Calman
Posted 2004-07-09 7:18 PM (#182997 - in reply to #182996)
Subject: Re: What's a Old Custom Legend and an 1123 worth?



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Posts: 4619

Location: SoCal
Custom Legend - a great guitar.

The seller stated "There are cracks/chips in the finish, but none in the wood."

I would ask for details and detailed pictures...you either like it or add about $350 plus shipping for the top to be refinished. Natural finish can really show finish cracks, whereas I have a couple dark sunburst where it just adds character.

No finish cracks or other damage: $550-750. Finish cracks or some other damage: $350-$550. ? low end depending on other damage such as chips, cracks, separation of bridge, fret wear, etc.
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Jeff
Posted 2004-07-09 11:52 PM (#182998 - in reply to #182996)
Subject: Re: What's a Old Custom Legend and an 1123 worth?


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Posts: 863

Location: Central Florida
zchord,

I agree with Tony's comments on the CL, it's about the finest guitar Ovation ever designed, IMHO. I also concur with his assesment of the value. I've bought two CL's in the last three months, both in excellent to near mint shape, and I paid $600 for one, and $750 for the other.

On that 1123, it looks like it had a neck replacement at some point, as that looks like a late 70s neck on an early 70s body. Of course, that doesn't make it a bad guitar, it just may not be all original (if that's something that would even be an issue).

Jeff
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Tony Calman
Posted 2004-07-10 12:51 AM (#182999 - in reply to #182996)
Subject: Re: What's a Old Custom Legend and an 1123 worth?



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Posts: 4619

Location: SoCal
As an example, paid $600 in ? 3/03 for a 1619 that was supposed to have no finish cracks...came with a couple and of course, seller said they must have happened in shipping...worked out a $100 discount down to $500. Probably would have wanted to bring it down to $450 but it was my first CL 6-str and plays so sweet and was dark sunburst. Be careful of finish cracks on a natural - had UPS damage on a 1658 (Custom Legend 12-str slothead) - looked like scars on a beautiful woman. Sent it back for a refinish of the top. Also depends on where the cracks are...under the strings, who cares.

This one could go for $550.
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