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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Here is my latest aquistion from the bay...not here yet but these are the pic's from the auction. It's a 1969 1115-1 acoustic 12 w/original case (abiet a little rough). I put a low bid on it and ended up winning the auction. it's going to go straight to the Mothership for a complete spa treatment. BTW, the original case can, I believe, be fixed. I think it's a cool and historic find and I can't wait to get have it "refreshed"!     |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Gosh, Mike, did you win the lottery lately? I went through the same buying frenzy for awhile, but I haven't bought a new O in 6 months, if you don't count putting the deposit down on the OFC guitar. I have to be careful about those ebay deals, or I'll be in deeper doodoo with SWMBO. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I know, I know...Actually, I have spent less on the Ovations I have bought in the past 4 months than for one Taylor or Gibson in my collection. BUT...I'm done now...have to be or I'll end up in a tent...lol, well not actually but I had decided that the 82C would be my last for a while...this 1115-1 was a fluke. I had no idea it would sell at what I bid...sure it needs some refurbishment but seriously...a vintage 1969 anything else would have been well over two grand. I bought this for $207. Even if I put Three or Four hundred in the restoration, its still a bargin! These are not that common. Even if I don't get it refurbed right now, its a cheap campfire 12 string for the summer scouting and church camp routine. As far as my better half, she is behind me as long as I share/do things with/for her and the kids too. I do. Or else I'd be seeking that tent! :D :rolleyes: :cool: |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | A little over a year ago my wife was complaining about my multiple guitars to a friend who told her that he just bought a Taylor for $2500. We added up the cost of my 4 or 5 Ovations and told him that all of mine cost me more than his. That got me by for a few months until I bought a couple more in the same week. I need to learn to pace myself. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I hear you Mark. I certainly had not planned on getting so many in a short time...but I have not spent foolishly..I have gotten some really fine Ovations and some very rare ones at that. So, all things concidered, I am pleased. I don't remember a time when so many really nice Ovations were available in a short period both on the bay and in the forum; sure thay occaisionally pop up and there is always some interesting newer stuff and the ocasional vintage piece...but I have been able to pick from some great guitars. The only other one I wanted to bid on but did not was the recent Deacon 12...I knew that was out of my price range for the moment. Nice guitar but I don't play my electrics out that much any more, so the acoustic's and acoustic/electric Ovations are much more satisfying personally at the moment and at the place in life where I find myself..I am blessed! Sorry you won't be in CT in two weeks as I would like to meet you and talk. I think we have quite a bit in common besides our 87 Collector's, lol. Have a great weekend! |
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Location: closely held secret | He's a wuss, Mike. Always seems to be busy that weekend. :D |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | 87C owners of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but bad tone! Mark is an Attorney and I am a Minister: two high stress jobs! GAS keeps us sane/relaxed/mellow.....RIGHT! :eek: |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Oops...I was mistaken about the price I paid for the 1115-1; it was $202.50! Stupid Cheap! Just wanted to keep everything disclosed correctly...It sat at $129.50 until the final minute of the auction. My max was $252. I really thought it would bring more but glad it didn't. Also here is a pic of the "slightly used" original case: 
Pretty sure its a Victoria Luggage Co. Case; the handle and the tolex are the same as the Victoria case for my 1966 Fender Villager. :cool: |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
He's a wuss, Mike. Always seems to be busy that weekend. :D Every weekend. Next year it's on the calendar, so all the regulars probably won't show up. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | I'm hoping to make it next year as well. My son graduates form high school next spring though so I'll cross my fingers the dates don't coincide. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Damn Mike... I paid that much for one of my Celebrity's, and didn't even get a case! (with or without a bullet hole in it)
I think I noticed a crack or two in the finish, but for two hundred bucks, whaddaya want?
Nice Guitar! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Thanks Authur! I think so. ;) |
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