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Location: Hermosa Beach, CA | My first guitar was a 1976 Balladeer which is now slowly dying after many years of travelling and too much beach and sun. I love that guitar, but the top is cracking and the sound is not what it used to be. So I bought what I hope will be a worthy replacement. Kind of scary to buy a guitar online, but I found this one and was hoping for some feedback. They say it's a 1982, but according to the reference section on this site, it should be a 1979 (serial number 164735). I paid $279 plus $29 for shipping. Sound like a fair price? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7337179477&ssPag...
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Location: Parrish, FL | Grab it and RUN!!! You stole it :eek: ;)
Welcome to the OFC.
Blues |
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Location: East Tennessee | I've purchased from this dealer before. They seem honest and fair to deal with.
Looks like a great grab. :cool: |
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Location: Evansville,IN | Nothing like a good bargain. By all means grab it and run. :D |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | The seller probably thought the blurb from the 1982 catalog meant it was a 1982. Looks like a nice Balladeer. |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Welcome to the OFC BTW :)
I'm not an expert ... just some dude who loves Ovation guitars ... based on the pictures I saw, it looks like a very nice balladeer, and the price is very good too! It makes me wish that if I only had the money + approval from the wife for an addition in the household, I would've snagged it for myself! :D
Congratulations on your new guitar.
Peace,
Gil |
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Location: Hermosa Beach, CA | Hey guys...thanks for all the positive feedback so far. As I said...I do love my trusty old 1976 Balladeer...she's like family. I'm happy to be able to buy another old classic. New guitars don't seem to have the same quality built in anymore. I have a 5 yr old Taylor 800 series...it sounds great, but I prefer playing my Ovation. Love the neck and the playability. I'll get the new one in about a week and will post results. Thanks again! |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | You might consider sending the ol'critter back to The Wizards at The Mothership, too....... |
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Location: Hermosa Beach, CA | Yes seesquare...I thought about sending the ol'critter back, but with an estimate of $450, it made more sense to buy another that probably sat in a closet for 26 yrs! Plus, my old Balladeer was worped a bit at the top of the neck. Let's just say that I abused her when I was very young and didn't know any better... |
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Location: Atlanta, GA | I purchased a new Ovation Celebrity from them a couple of years ago and they were great to deal with. They were very price competitive and included lots of extras with the purchase.
That Balladeer looks real nice - Please give us an update when it arrives. |
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Location: Hermosa Beach, CA | Got the guitar today...it looks beautiful...except it has a two inch crack on the top. It doesn't go thru all the way, but definitely a crack thru the gloss. Bummer. Otherwise, it's in perfect shape. I just sent an email to the guitarfactory and will post their response. |
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Location: Hermosa Beach, CA | The Guitar Factory maintains they sent the guitar without a crack and so I have to contact UPS for a damage claim. The crack has grown to three inches. What a bummer. The guitar sounds good though and has a nice neck. Wondering if I should keep it. |
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Location: NJ | You PAID for a new, undamaged guitar,
GET a new, undamaged guitar . . . . |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Keep the cracked guitar for the interim and use the insurance money towards repair of your first love.
I would like to think that every time I kick in the extra $4-$10 for insurance that it will benefit someone else. :eek: |
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Location: Denmark | Drake, sorry for you about the crack. Hope you find a good solution. Is it really possible for UPS to mishandle the guitar so much as to make it crack - even when it is in its case ? |
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Location: SoCal | UPS is skilled in creating damage, think it is part of their mission statement. |
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Location: Tennessee | UPS is skilled in creating damage, think it is part of their mission statement. And the official pronunciation of UPS is "oops". |
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Feedback on a Balladeer purchased on ebay
