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Mikeymac
Posted 2015-01-02 4:34 PM (#504389)
Subject: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions


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I've been away from Ovation for a few years - sold my lefty Legend 1777 a few years ago and now I'm watching a few lefties for sale various places online... a couple questions for the experts around here:

1. Am I crazy to pay $499 for an '82 USA Ovation lefty that is in very good shape and has its hardshell case? This one has no electronics in it, but that doesn't bother me - I can add them later if I decide to.

2. Where are the remaining "Ovations" (which used to be Celebrity's, I believe) being made today? Korea or China? None of these have solid tops, do they?

Thanks for the opinions and info!

(If it's against the rule to discuss price ranges, etc. please let me know! )

Mike
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dvd
Posted 2015-01-02 6:30 PM (#504394 - in reply to #504389)
Subject: Re: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions



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Location: Central Massachusetts		Welcome back to the fold...

1) Lefty O's are rare birds, so you aren't going to get a lot of good pricing info here. You could try searching for recently closed auctions on eBay to get a sense of it. Seems like a fair price, though. You could probably get a righty in good shape for less.

2) Yes, somewhere over there in East Asia. probably whoever is the lowest bidder at the moment. Many of the AX/TX O's will have solid tops even though they are built overseas, but they will also have things like glued on necks, etc. So buyer beware.
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Mikeymac
Posted 2015-01-03 8:00 AM (#504403 - in reply to #504389)
Subject: Re: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions


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Thanks, dvd,

Like a number of brands, lefty O's are indeed hard to find, which means they can sometimes command a higher price (although with lower demand, who knows...).

I waited and waited for Ovation to make a lefty version of their contoured bodies ... I was told by my local dealer once that it would never happen, and he turned out to be right. Shame ... I would'a ordered one for sure! I really liked the redesign of the neck shape, among other things...but that's all water under the bridge now.

AX/TX O's ... not familiar with these ... I've got some more learnin' and research to do. Thanks again.

Edited by Mikeymac 2015-01-03 8:01 AM
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SOBeach
Posted 2015-01-03 12:49 PM (#504410 - in reply to #504389)
Subject: RE: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions


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crazy?

well... ya did just rejoin the rest of us guitar nuts here in the Osylum. 
 
I've noticed prices averaging around $300 - $700 for early model Os, so $499 seems fair, especially in good shape, and with an O case. (imho)  And as you said, lefty Os are harder to find.
 
my 2¢, try a bit of good old-fashioned haggling. Worst the seller can say is no.
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Mikeymac
Posted 2015-01-03 2:02 PM (#504413 - in reply to #504410)
Subject: RE: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions


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SOBeach - 2015-01-03 12:49 PM

I've noticed prices averaging around $300 - $700 for early model Os, so $499 seems fair, especially in good shape, and with an O case. (imho)  And as you said, lefty Os are harder to find.
 
my 2¢, try a bit of good old-fashioned haggling. Worst the seller can say is no.


Yeah, I might call them (it's a store) on Monday and do some haggling - it's listed online, and I suspect it'll still be there after the weekend.

Thanks SOBeach - looks like you've got a nice collection of O's and A's...
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Darkbar
Posted 2015-01-03 3:01 PM (#504414 - in reply to #504389)
Subject: Re: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions



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Location: Flahdaw		Seems to me that the $499 price is above average for a non-electric model, but lefties ARE a bit rarer.

Edited by BobG 2015-01-03 3:02 PM
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FlySig
Posted 2015-01-03 5:10 PM (#504415 - in reply to #504389)
Subject: Re: Re-entering the Ovation universe and a couple questions



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Location: Utah		The market price of USA made O's is generally well below their quality level. $499 for such a guitar in good condition is a steal compared to what you'd get new in a store for that price. I've paid more for guitars than the rock bottom market price at the time and never been sorry. I haven't made money when I've sold one or two of them, but in the big scheme of things the difference wasn't much, so my rental was maybe $1/week while I owned them. The ones I keep (almost all of them) I get plenty of pleasure out of.

Certainly haggle and get the best price you can. If you're not sure you'll keep the guitar then be a bit pickier about price in case you turn around and sell it soon.

Any USA O in good condition is "worth" $499 when it comes to bang for the buck.
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