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Location: CT | Hey Al, nice work on this board!
I want to know if anyone can direct me to a listing of Collector's Series Ovations (mid 80's to present) that includes a description of features (woods, bowl depth, fretboard cut/ fret count, cutaway, preamp, blah blah blah)? I'm pretty sure I've seen a document like this, but a web search comes up empty.
Incidentally, I'm in the market for an '88 Collectors right now, if anyone has a lead.
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Location: NJ | Darc
we are in the process of obtaining a listing of all Ovation products and their specs. This will include your 88 collector's I am sure.
Have you tried the 2001 in redwood? it is the most awesome guitar I have played in a long time. that top just rings and sings.
BTW is the 88 one of the guitars with a six in line headstock and 14 fret clear neck? they are kinda set up similar to an electric
Glad you like the site we have a ton of stuff planned and tell your crafty guitarists to check us out too!!!
PS I need to call you and have a long anal retentive discussion re digital recording... |
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Location: CT | Call anytime, Al.
Meanwhile... I'll be sure to direct some Crafties your way. Used Ovations are a big commodity with those folks.
The '88 in particular appeals to me because of it's fingerboard. It's got the Elite-style soundholes, but it's got 24 frets on an ebony board. That's 24 across all strings, versus the Elite cut where there are fewer frets on the lower strings. Also, it's light and super-shallow, which is critical for me. (Headstock is a 3+3. I never cared for the 6-in-line's on acoustics.)
Looking for anything comparable, but stonge tells me these are often available. (Maybe he's just trying to keep me from stealing his LOL.)
[ February 14, 2002: Message edited by: darc ] |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | The cool thing about the 88 was that it had a 16 fret neck clear of the body |
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you may want a viper next time you come down I have one you can check out.
another guitar with a similar neck is the thunderbolt (i think) |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Thunderbolt was 14 frets. Same peghead |
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Location: Russellville, AR | Hello, all. I'm new to this, so I hope yall don't think too lowly of me for my ignorance. I just purchased a Thunderbolt, I would like to know anything I can about it, as well as places to look for more information. I probably won't be able to check here very often, so email me with any helpful advice you may have about searching for information about this guitar.
I've been told that there should be a serial number on the guitar, but I can't find one anywhere. I've taken the back panel off, and everything. Nothing.
I'm most interested in the value of the guitar, since I have no clue if Ovations appreciate or depreciate in value. I'm told it's 13 years old, and I've had it judged to be in near mint condition. Any replies would be appreciated. Thank you. |
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Location: Converse, Texas | darc: I would recommend a 2000 Collectors. There's one available on e-bay, I believe. Mine is lacewood, honey color. Plays BEAUTIFULLY.
BTW: I'm new to this board. Been on a week and I love it.
Looking forward to seeing ALL Ovation specs on this site.
Also, BTW, Ovation's website doesn't even list the USA Legend. |
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Location: NJ | Ovation's website doesn't list much of anything
(unless you want DJ Ashba's resume). |
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Location: CT | Holy cow, a thread revived from February 14th! How often does that happen? :)
Hizzoner, I did finally locate an '88 Collectors edition, which was my 1st choice despite the funky finish. It arrived a mess and I bitched incessantly (didn't want to confuse anybody by breaking character LOL). But now it looks as if there may be a final happy ending. I'll have more to say on that in a couple of days. |
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