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Sinistas
Posted 2009-06-30 10:21 PM (#409077)
Subject: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: Worcester, MA		Hey everybody, new to the board!

I'm one of those people who scour Craigslist every day, even in times like these where money is tight. Well, yesterday I came across something that caught my eye - an Ovation for the paltry sum of $25. Yes, $25.

I Sent the seller an email and went to check it out today, and turns out that it's a 1982 Ultra 1311. Obviously a low-end model at the time, but for the price of 2 cds, I figured I couldn't go wrong. It's not in the best cosmetic condition; there are cracks in the lacquer and some of the binding was reglued at some point, but it plays well and sounds even better.

I've wanted an Ovation for years, and I'm psyched to finally pick one up. I split my time between electrics (Jackson / Carvin) and acoustics (I have a low-end Yamaha), and it certainly holds its own. So, I hope to be spending more time here and absorbing as much info as I can about the various models for when I decide to upgrade ;)

-Scott

PS - here's a camera phone pic. I know it's not good quality, but my cam is on the fritz.

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GaryB
Posted 2009-06-30 10:39 PM (#409078 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Posts: 494

Location: Location Location Location		Good get!
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stephent28
Posted 2009-06-30 10:44 PM (#409079 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Posts: 13303

Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066		Nice grab and nice attitude about what you got.
Like you said, for the price of 2 CDs you can't go wrong!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2009-06-30 10:52 PM (#409080 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Welcome! From Wusta, eh?

Great deal on that guitar! I woulda snatched it too.

The tuna's are worth that much! :eek:
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G8r
Posted 2009-06-30 11:02 PM (#409081 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Posts: 3969

Welcome, and nice get! Ya sure can't go wrong for $25. And as far as upgrading? If we have anything to do with it it'll be sooner than you think ;) This group is the number one source of GAS in the world.
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FlicKreno aka Solid Top
Posted 2009-06-30 11:06 PM (#409082 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: Copenhagen Denmark		Congrats !!..Very Nice ..

Vic
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2009-06-30 11:19 PM (#409083 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Location: GA USA		Welcome. Great first post.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-06-30 11:49 PM (#409084 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!
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Posts: 6268

Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Welcome. Great first post.
Ditto!
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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-06-30 11:51 PM (#409085 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains		Welcome aboard...make room in your closet...lol
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Capo Guy
Posted 2009-07-01 6:03 AM (#409086 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Posts: 4394

Location: East Tennessee
Originally posted by MusicMishka:
Welcome aboard...make room in your closet...lol
Just go ahead and add another room. Welcome aboard.
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BT717
Posted 2009-07-01 7:52 AM (#409087 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Posts: 2711

Location: Vernon CT		Welcome Scott!!
I live down in "Northern CT" and saw that on C.L.
Good Get!!! Enjoy!!! I have a feeling this won't be your last Ovation joining up here! :) ;)
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twistedlim
Posted 2009-07-01 7:56 AM (#409088 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: Michigan
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
Welcome. Great first post.
Ditto!
+2

Great get. Congrats and welcome to the insanity!
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Auriemma
Posted 2009-07-01 9:08 AM (#409089 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Location: NW of Philadelphia		Welcome to the asylum... Your padded room will ready shortly. :)

Congrats. Its your first O, it won't be your last.
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Sinistas
Posted 2009-07-01 9:08 AM (#409090 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: Worcester, MA		Thanks everybody! I played it a bunch last night, and it's a keeper for sure. What a steal.
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scooterboy
Posted 2009-07-01 10:58 AM (#409091 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: New Hampshire, USA		I saw that too, but figured I'd never get down from NH in time to snag it.

Nice find!
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CanterburyStrings
Posted 2009-07-01 12:34 PM (#409092 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Location: Hot Springs, S.D.		Welcome! (And OMA, that was pretty close to the correct pronunciation. It's pretty funny hearing people pronounce it as "War-chess-ter", but the best one was a guy from the south I once knew who called it "Woooooo-ster".)
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WillaMuse
Posted 2009-07-01 12:57 PM (#409093 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Posts: 1433

Location: Right now?		Welcome, Scott and congratulations on a nice little grab.

;)
Willa
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scooterboy
Posted 2009-07-01 2:21 PM (#409094 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!


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Posts: 288

Location: New Hampshire, USA		The proper pronunciation is actually "Wistah".

(off to eat some wicked good chowdah...)
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2009-07-01 5:04 PM (#409095 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Sorry... I've been away from Newingland for awhile. Haven't bin in Haavid Squayah in a long time, and it's been longa since I been to Pitaburra or Nashwa New Hampsha...

But I will go back some day. Probably won't recognize the place. :p
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-07-01 5:09 PM (#409096 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
But I will go back some day...
... when the statute of limitations run out. :p
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2009-07-01 5:13 PM (#409097 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
But I will go back some day...
... when the statute of limitations run out. :p
So much truth is spoken in jest... But I could get Free air-fare.
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bvince
Posted 2009-07-01 5:51 PM (#409098 - in reply to #409077)
Subject: Re: Picked up my first Ovation!



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Posts: 3619

Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		Nice Ultra! UN-BELIEVEABLE! a steal!

Congrats and welcome aboard! (hold on to your hat)
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