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Location: PDX | Does the 1987 Collectors have a floating fretboard like the 1537's?
Take a look at this and tell me what you think.
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Location: SoCal | Must be a horrible defect...looks like the fretboard is going to curl up. However, a good wood screw will hold it down. :p :D :p |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Partially floating, not as much as the 1537. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hmmmm, if I can find a screw I may have to bid on this one. Bo's autograph makes it worth a fortune! |
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Location: PDX | My guess is the neck needs to be reset. That's an awfully big gap.
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | I have the 87 and I thought it was glued down. cwk2 should know. Is this partially floating unique to the 87? And how much is floating?
Makes me want to pull mine up and see. maybe not.
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Location: Nîmes, south of France | Amazing.
However, the seller describes this as a flaw.
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Location: SoCal | the one I have (borrowed) looks sealed to me...bet this one sings. |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | Tony, maybe if we pry ours up it will actually improve the sound? You first.
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Location: SoCal | Naw, I figure Bruce might have an issue with that :p :D :p
By the way, this 1987 Collectors - this is the way bearclaw should look. Not the greatest picture but notice how great the top looks, a dark honey.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I think the sunburst I got from Sam has the neck sealed. I will have to mosey upstairs and look at it. |
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Location: SoCal | The guitar in the auction is a couple of miles from me. Anybody want me to go take a look at it?
I believe that the necks on all 87 C's had satin finished necks. It's just the light on this one that makes it look glossed.... |
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
The guitar in the auction is a couple of miles from me. Anybody want me to go take a look at it?
Well, it looks like a couple of OFC'ers are bidding on it. I would imagine an eye witness report would be appreciated. Providing you don't have to go too far out of your way for a report.
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | 87C I have has a gloss neck. Steve |
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Location: SoCal | Steve, I'm surprised your's has a gloss neck. Are you talking a complete gloss, like wet glass, or more of a satin finish? The late 80's is when Ovation started making the transition from complete gloss to almost unfinished necks (in my opinion). I've owned several O's from that period and none have had a gloss neck.
I've emailed the owner of the 87C and asked if I could go look at it. I'll keep everybody posted. It's no more than 3 miles from me, max..... |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | Stand corrected. Satin, just been glossed up my use. Also I was comparing it to my 97 collectors which has really no gloss at all.
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Is this a shallow bowl or is it a regular? I emailed him and have had no reply.
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by Bluebird:
Is this a shallow bowl or is it a regular? I emailed him and have had no reply.
Wayne Deep bowl, i believe.
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Location: SoCal | It's deep |
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Location: Snellville, GA | Look at where the neck and heel join the bout above the Bo Diddly sig. That's a satin finish. |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Paul;
How can you tell this one is deep? The seller finally answered and said it is shallow.
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Ovation website says the '87 is a deep bowl.
click here to see for yourself.
Maybe it's not really an '87 collectors? |
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Location: PDX | Originally posted by muzza:
Maybe it's not really an '87 collectors? It's a 87C. Take another look at the pictures.
Also it is a deep bowl, regardless what the owner says it is. I suppose it is possible it has a shallow bowl, but it would probably be the only 87C that does.
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | It's not a shallow bowl - at the least it's a mid-depth. Hard to tell from the pics, but I know my SSB's and it's not one.
I'd have a hard time believing it's anything but the real McCoy. Looks too right. |
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Location: Thailand | I think the fretboard is going to curl up. Defect! Pretty sure. Please take a look, two guitars.  
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