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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I didn't know they were made with this finish!
http://cgi.ebay.com/1987-Ovation-Acoustic-Electric-Collectors-Serie...
I'm still hunting for a nylon sting, so I'll probably spectate on this one. Looks like its a good clean and buff away from being a very nice guitar. |
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Location: Colorado | Neither did I. It does have the hand-carved bridge and other decorations an 87 would have. But it doesn't look like there is any special script on the 12th fret and I'm not sure if it was there on any of the 87s. Looking at some of the pictures that are out there, it's difficult to tell if there is any script in that 12th fret. Let's ask Mark in Boise.
Other than color, I'd say it looks like what it's advertised to be. |
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Location: closely held secret | Looks exactly like mine except for the black finish. |
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Location: SoCal | John, how would you compare your 87 C to your 1581? Which do you play more? |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | Their were black 87C Rarer that the Natural. From the serial number references it looks like they are right a little over 100 made.
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Location: Colorado | Sorry guys. I didn't mean to omit others who had this model.
You could ask Noah (Bearclaw top), MarkM, Koenig Kurt, Jimlew, StephenT28 (Custom sunburst finish), Moody PI, biggsy, Standingovation, or Waskel as well. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Those 87 collectors are sweet |
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Location: closely held secret | I don't compare them, Paul, it just causes bad feelings.
The 87c has a sweet, soft, mellow tone that can go dark or violent with a flick of the pick.
The 1581 can sound like a bell with soul, then become a thunderstorm of bass.
Poetic but true.
I love them both, and play them pretty much equally. |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | Is the 87 the one on "The Book'?
Sure like the epaulets on that black one!
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Location: Atlanta,Ga. | This one has the Brown "Kaman Music Group" label that was usually put on prototypes or test models.It does not have the 87 collectors label that was on other 87 collectors..A bit odd ,i wonder if it has anything else written on the label?The only other black 87 collectors i have seen did not have "1987" inlayed at the 12th fret.Only had the long abalone inlay.. |
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Location: NJ | GoodEye,Sam . . . |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Colt, the 87 was not on the book, it was a 96. Very similar. Slightly different decoration around the headstock and I think a different preamp. This one looks like it says something on the 12th fret, but I can't read it very well. |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | Thanks, Mark. There's so bloody many different models and variations a guy like me needs tour guides like you to make sense of it all. I keep sayin' someday, but, someday...... :) |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | the one on the book is the book guitar.
The 87 is different.
Most of the 87s were natural. There was a run of about 30-40 bearclaws at the end of the production. There also were just under 100 black ones made. Since it is such a cool guitar there have been variations made before and after, 12 strings, cutaways etc, all in small numbers. These shouldn't be considered part of the C-Series run, still very nice guitars but not part of the "C-Series". Only the 800 or so naturals, and the 30-40 bearclaws and the 80ish black ones should be considered part of the run. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Damn, this '87 talk reminds me that mine is at the factory getting a make over. Almost forgot about her. Something tells me it's gonna look like brand new.
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Is anyone in the club going after this one? I'm getting more interested just because of this discussion. But if someone here wants it, let me know. (Please...let me know before I get in more trouble at home!) |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | I'm going to bid on it. It's somewhat against the rules here to try to control the bidding, so if anyone else is interested in this guitar send me a private email. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Glad to hear it. I couldn't really afford it, but it seemed very collectible. I feel better knowing it'll in the club where it will be appreciated. It WILL be in the club? RIGHT? ;) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Hope you get it Mitch. |
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Location: SF Bay area, California | Originally posted by Todd G.:
... It does have the hand-carved bridge and other decorations an 87 would have. But it doesn't look like there is any special script on the 12th fret and I'm not sure if it was there on any of the 87s.... My 1987-4 has the 12th fret year inlay. Handwritten '20' serial number on the label. Bridge is carved, but where there may have been a wide pickup with individual saddles, mine has the narrow blade bridge/pickup and there is a visible wood block inset for the size difference. The countouring of the block matches well enough to convince me that it is the original.
I'll post some pics soon, I'd like to get other opinions.
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Mark
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Hello all and thanks for the info: yes it did go to a club member (me) and I feel it is well worth the price I paid! I just won it and it should be here by next week. I have been playing Ovations since 1976 and have owned 15 or so since then. I'll update my collection soon as well as give a report on this latest "Rare Bird" from ebay land. Keep on Pickin'!
Blessings,
Mike
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Location: SoCal | Congratulations Mike. You're gonna like this guitar. We'll expect a full report and pics.
How come it's taken 6 weeks to get to you? |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Hey, I'll do it! 6 weeks? I just won the auction the day before yesterday. From what I read in the forum, it was bought and then resold by the member whom I bought it from. It has finally found a home! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Nice guitar, congratulations. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | GREAT DEAL! Congrats! I would have jumped on that one if I wasn't strapped for cash now. |
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