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Location: New York State | Hi all,
I need some help with a price. I've decided to sell my 1990 Ovation Elite 1758 12 string. I treat my guitars well, and it's in mint condition... not one ding anywhere. The neck is also perfect, and the action is wonderful. Easiest 12-string i've ever played. It sounds like a grand piano. I thought i would use it more, especially for wedding gigs, but i get lazy and just take the 6 string. It needs to get outta the case and sing for someone who'll enjoy it!
I've looked at ebay for price ideas, but haven't seen one of these... I was thinking about $800. Am I close?
Thanks a lot for any advice..
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | If it's in as good of shape as you say it is, you could very well get that price. It's hard to say without pictures. You should post some pics here and you may be able to sell it without paying ebay.
Good luck. |
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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | color?.... |
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Location: New York State | Thanks, Vince.
I'll try to get the pictures up this weekend.
Darnit, now that i have it out of the case ( first time in a long time), i'm getting attached to it again, LOL. Even with cruddy strings, it plays so easily and sounds so good. Maybe i'll use it at church this Sunday.. just one more time :rolleyes:
i do not need this guitar.
i will sell this guitar.
i will not change my mind
i will not change my mind
i will not change my mind.... |
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Location: New York State | The color is natural.
susan |
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Location: NJ | ". . The color is natural. . ."
That's what they ALL say. :-)
You should keep it.
yer gonna miss it
yer gonna miss it
yer gonna miss it . . .
". . i get lazy and just take the 6 string . ."
Good music shouldn't suffer merely for the sake of "convenience"
Keep It. |
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Location: New York State | "...That's what they ALL say. :-)..."
haha!
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Susan, I almost made the same mistake of selling my Elite 6-string. I ended up changing my mind and had the factory give it a makeover. I'll never consider selling it again.
My suggestion ... Keep it for a while longer, then if you decide you REALLY need to sell it, SELL IT TO ME! (: |
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Location: SoCal | Susan, you need a 12 string in your arsenal, even if it's not played every day. Keep the guitar. You'd be hard pressed to find a better 12..... |
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Location: East Tennessee | I have a 1758 (sunburst) awesome,(sorry Al :D ) guitar. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Of course you could off-load one of the lesser guitars in your arsenal...you know...names that start with "M" or "G"...lot of duplication there, and that would help you to remain sonically diversified.
(just kidding...I am not a brand snob, just envious of your collection). |
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Location: New York State | oh geez... ya'll aren't being very helpful about this! :rolleyes:
you won't change my mind though... i've been thinking about doing this for the last 2 or 3 years, as the guitar sleeps in it's case. it needs to get out and play with someone!
i'm going to use the money to buy my son his first nice guitar. He's been learning on an old hunk of junk (just like i did), but now it's time for something better for him. Actually, the '95 martin is the same age as he is, and someday it will be his if he wants it... but right now he needs a 3/4 size guitar.
so no more guilt trips, or i'll have to get :mad:
susan ;) |
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Location: New York State | Actually... now that i think about it, ALL of them will be his someday, LOL.
But the 95 martin was bought with him in mind right from the get-go.
susan |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | I pulled my Martin out this past weekend for a song in church and was amazed at the sound. It's been a very long time since I pluked the 12 strings. I'm gonna keep it on a stand for a while. Reminded me of a song by Paul Stookey called Sebastian...."He spoke only when spoken to and sometimes alone in his bed". It's about his 12 string guitar. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Susan, Let us know when it goes on the selling block. If you do Ebay please give us a heads-up. I'm still trying to get rid of a couple lower-quality guitars to raise money for a deep bowl 12. And by the way ... I wish I would have had a mom like you when I was growin' up. You've got a lucky boy there. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | My daughter is the same age as my 1537, but she's not getting it before I die. She likes those flatwoodbacked things. |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | OK...I'm a little confused here. Is this guitar for sale yet? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Susan said she was going to sell it despite many trying to talk her out of it.
I would assume $800 was her asking price. |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Hello, Susan
~You seem to maybe have the 12 I'm looking for - and I may have the 3/4 you're looking for...
Check your private messages and check in via email with additional details and pic's and I'll do the same!
Many Mahalos 2 Y'allos~
kurtroddy@hotmail.com :cool: |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | Is this guitar(model 1758)the 12 string version of the 1718? |
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Location: New York State | Hi all,
Sorry for my absence. This past week our 8 year old neighbor ( and my son's good buddy), died suddenly and unexpectedly of an undiagnosed brain tumor. One minute he was here and the next he was gone. Those of you who play in church, please lift a word or two for this child's parents, and our neighborhood that is trying to help them cope with this nightmare. Those of you with kids... hug them close. And excuse me for getting off-topic.
As for the 12 string... my attentions have been elsewhere of course, so it will be later in the week before i have some pictures and decide what to do. I'd love to simply give it to a good home, but of course i need money just like everyone else, and I will probably put it on ebay with a reserve of $800.
all the best,
Susan |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Susan - So sorry to hear about the loss. Hate when that happens. Breaks my heart when the little ones go. That stuff can really shake your faith. Rest assured a prayer will be said here tonight for the family and your son who is sure to be looking to you for an answer. Hold him tight.
God bless. |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Dear Susan~ Your loss is ours as well...I lead worship (along with my two sons, 17 & 14) and will make a point to lift y'all up in prayer...
Focus on what matters most - and never mind the guitar...it will find it's new adoption in good time.
May His grace & peace be yours~ Kurt |
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| I did a quick peruse of ebay.
It looks like legends are going about $600. |
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Location: Southern California | Joanie Mitchell: "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone". I'm not trying to guilt you here, and I totally understand your thinking: great guitars deserve to played, not sit in a case for years at a time... just be sure you're sure before you pave paradise and put up a parking lot! |
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