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Location: detroit michigan | Hello,
While I don't normally take part in the Ovation Forum nor did I really know this website existed I was encouraged by an Ovation Collector to join and post this. I own and am selling on eBay a factory custom 1975 Ovation Country Artist. It's outfitted like a Custom Legend and is in very nice shape. My friend told me he saw one close to it on the OFC site before, and that many folks may simply want to see the photos in the auction or hear my included stereo audio clip even if they are not in the market for it. The auction number is 180450999762 or you can search 1975 Ovation Country Artist. The auction will begin Wed, Dec. 30th at 11pm EST. and run for 10 days. Thank You and I hope someone who's into Ovation nylon guitars enjoys seeing it. |
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Location: NW Washington State | Completely inappropriate to list it here without a price. You didn't bother to read the large red print at the top of the forum or didn't think it applied to you? Then nobody should trust the accuracy of your description on eBay. 'nuf said.
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Location: SoCal | Don't listen to numbfingers. He's either old and crusty or young and dumb. You posted the auction where there are pics and people can bid, so don't sweat it.
I think that guitar, tho', may redefine "bling". Did Ovation do all the inlay work?
I am curious tho', how can you have a member number of 5000 and not really be aware of the OFC? |
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Location: NW Washington State | I'm old, sometimes crusty, and maybe dumb.
His only other post in 2006 was about selling a guitar. Doesn't take a detective to see that "nor did I really know this website existed" doesn't seem true. Too bad, it could be a nice guitar.
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Location: Lebanon, TN | Looks like the fingerboard edging and all the flowery and flake inlay is an add on later as the color of the inlay is more MoP than Abalone. Cedar top looks lovely though. |
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Location: SoCal | Good luck with your eBay listing.
All those added features make for a nice package.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Because his last post was to drop in and sell us something uniquely described as well. I share Numbster's intuitive resistance. If the only reason to post with us is to sell at least present it with fewer "aires".
85 12 string
Do you know the ownership history on the 1624-4A you are offering?
And yes, that is a little Abalone overload. Probably why I bid on it... |
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Location: SoCal | +1... probably why I bid on it. |
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Location: detroit michigan | Hi,
You get a lot of opinions around here!
To explain I did join but have not logged into the OFC site for a long time, in fact I really had forgotten about the site since I posted an Adamas 12 string here several years ago. That was my last login. In my original post I confused this site with the Ovation Tribute Website. Anyway to clarify some posts, the fingerboard edging is original as are the diamonds and dots on the board. Those are all Abalone while the others are MOP. The Rosette and the top edging are original Abalone also. I bought it from a music store in Texas a number of years ago, and had been researching it ever since with little luck.
I don't want to be confortational on your forum, but for people who want to gripe, and complain, please feel free to just flag or ask the moderator to privately remove the post. I thought the members of your site would be informed and knowledgeable Ovation fans who might want to see soemthing out of the ordinary. As I have no idea how to post photos to your site (and I see someone already did "thanks" I assumed this would be the proper location for the guitar) Of course it benefits me to show the guitar here, but for those not wanting to buy it, I spent several hours taking the photos of it and they benefit from seeing a true custom ordered Ovation as clearly as I could present it.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Your ebay description says the fretboard edge inlays were not original. So are they original or not? |
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Location: detroit michigan | I just re-read my auction....The auction states in two places the fretboard edging is original, and it is. I'm not sure were you saw this? |
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Location: NW Washington State | Maybe he's thinking of this: "The additional neck inlays were added later…"
I'll stop griping when you stop hyping.
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Location: SoCal | I assumed that he was referring to how the custom ordering of the guitar played out.
Your involvement here is welcome at any level.
Some guys just need more fiber in their diet. Don't let them get to you.
I included the link to your auction with the photo. You photos are more then adequate. |
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Location: SoCal | What is the problem here? This is getting ridiculous.
No price...he has a starting bit on an eBay auction with a reserve.
Like the guitar - win the auction, don't like the guitar - don't bid. And, if you are not bidding, stop criticizing - unless it is misinformation or you have specific knowledge of a misrepresentation, you do not have (IMHO) the right to deride a seller's position.
Frankly, I appreciate that he made a posting as I find it interesting.
This is a unique guitar...
And, good pictures and narrative. Heck of a lot better than most. |
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Location: Thailand | And I love her!
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Tony Calman:
And, if you are not bidding, stop criticizing - unless it is misinformation or you have specific knowledge of a misrepresentation, you do not have (IMHO) the right to deride a seller's position. I am just trying to understand if the neck inlays (ALL OF THEM) are original or not. The ebay text says the following (from KKeller)
“The additional neck inlays were added later…”
I HAVE BID on the guitar and I do not think I am overstepping my bounds in any way, shape or form by asking specific questions.
CLICK. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Wow, must be the full moon...
Nice git!!! |
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Location: SoCal | Looks like custom legend inlays with additional ones added around them.
I have no problem with this thread. Guy's selling a guitar on ebay and gives us notice. Not posting a price or pics on the board 'cause it's well spelled out on the 'bay. Works for me.... |
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Location: nashville | Were gonna need a bling meter that goes to 11 for this one. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Nice Guitar. I don't have any problem with giving a pass on the formalitiies, but I'm not the moderator either. Glad to see you are still around. Please come back more often and chime in. ... and sell more guitars (: |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Wow, must be the full moon...
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Location: East Tennessee | It's the second one this month. AKA "A Blue Moon". |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
AKA "A Blue Moon". Yepper! My bad...
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| This guitar was for sale at Guitar Center in Austin earlier this year (2009), and was also offered on the GC website for several weeks.
I had the opportunity to observe and play it, and it is in good shape with the exception of the bridge saddle, which, as pictured in the post, is very low. I did not purchase the guitar because, although it is presently playable, it is on the verge of needing a neck reset.
That being said, it is an attractive guitar for someone who likes a lot of abalone. |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Thanks for the 'hands on' Bob.
What do you make of the extra fret board inlays...added after manufacture, I assume? |
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Custom Ordered 1975 Country Artist 1624-4 w/Stereo Electronics
