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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-03-19 9:45 AM (#452092)
Subject: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Hi guys and gals!

Is anyone looking to sell an 83 or a 96 CS in good shape? It's tough to find a nice 83 and I don't see many 96's for sale.

Best,
Zack
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-03-20 7:43 PM (#452142 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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I have a gorgeous '96C.  It's awesome. PM me if you are serious.  Also, I will only do a transaction via PayPal.  Oops.  I should post a price.  $1,050. plus S&H.  CONUS only.  Will consider reasonable negotiation.  Will send photos if requested, 'cause I don't have one available right now. Donation will be made to da club.

Willa



Edited by WillaMuse 2012-03-20 7:55 PM
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-03-21 8:58 AM (#452150 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Right now?		Offer withdrawn. I played her for two hours last night and now I just can't do it. I've decided to keep her. Best wishes in your search. They are really nice guitars.


Willa

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Damon67
Posted 2012-03-21 10:23 AM (#452156 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Jet City		tease
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-03-21 10:18 PM (#452173 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Willa
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-03-24 6:04 PM (#452285 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Right now?		I have a feeling that the guy who posted this was probably trying to hunt out what he could expect one to sell for. There was a 1996 on Ebay about a week before that was posted at a very high starting bid. I don't think it sold, and not long afterwards that post came up. My '96 C is really a great guitar. I am very surprised that not much is available on them. Mine is one of the nicest guitars I have as far as looks and better yet, playability and sound. It's awesome, and certainly worth a decent price, but still, considering this economy and what guitars are being sold for, his expectations were a bit much. I posted one of my 1537's a while ago that I thought would sell fast, and while it had lots of 'lookers', it did not sell. I can't say I was sorry though. I was relieved, because it is undoubtedly one of my best.
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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-04-19 11:40 PM (#453411 - in reply to #452285)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		No, I've been looking for one for several years. Been tied up and haven't had a chance to come back. Let me know if you want to sell. Would love to see some photos. zack.sosebee (at) gmail.com

PS, what's with the threads not automatically showing up? I'm having to click individual posts under a thread since the new look?
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MatureWolf
Posted 2012-04-20 4:28 PM (#453467 - in reply to #453411)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Moscow, Russia		Hi!

I played 96C about two years and can confirm - she is great.

Currently 96C is offered on ebay ($1500) and two more (WA and MA, $700 each, more than adequate) @ Guitar Center

http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm?page=2&srch&categor...

Good luck!

Alex.
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-04-20 5:23 PM (#453472 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Right now?		Wow, I think that $700 dollars is a STEAL for that guitar, but as things go today (economically speaking), I'm not all that surprised. MatureWolf, I find myself happy that you agree; I was thinking for a while that maybe it was that I had gotten a particularly 'good' one, because you do not find much info on them. Kurt Koenig tricked his out with new tuners and such. It looks great, and I bet it sounds FAB. I know he sold a few things, so I do not know if he still owns it (Kurt, if you read this, please post a good shot of yours).

I have yet to see a photo (except for Kurt's) that even begins to do that guitar justice. It is really VERY beautiful to see 'in person'. Photos usually make it look red or crappy purple. It is a rich, deep, almost-black finish that actually sort of looks velvety somehow, and the MOP inlay is gorgeous!


Willa
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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-04-24 5:06 PM (#453650 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Thanks for the note!! I bought the in Boston for $700. Hopefully it's nice. I understand roughly 8/10 condition.

Can't wait to play her!
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MatureWolf
Posted 2012-04-24 5:28 PM (#453652 - in reply to #453650)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Moscow, Russia
Thanks for the note!! I bought the in Boston for $700


Nice to hear, and... your small donation to OFC will be highly appreciated ;-)

Alex.

Edited by MatureWolf 2012-04-24 5:30 PM
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Scanman413
Posted 2012-04-24 5:30 PM (#453653 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: New Jersey		Zack, the one in Boston was one of the three I was looking at before I bought myCollector's. Cherry color, $699.00 right? The sales guy there said that there was an issue with the pre-amp and that they were deciding whether to replace it on their dime or sell it at a reduced price. The price did not go down, so I'm assuming they fixed it. Just remember you have 30 days. Hope it works out-she was a beauty!
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2012-04-25 8:40 AM (#453668 - in reply to #453472)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Willa - 2012-04-21 12:23 AM Wow, I think that $700 dollars is a STEAL for that guitar, but as things go today (economically speaking), I'm not all that surprised. MatureWolf, I find myself happy that you agree; I was thinking for a while that maybe it was that I had gotten a particularly 'good' one, because you do not find much info on them. Kurt Koenig tricked his out with new tuners and such. It looks great, and I bet it sounds FAB. I know he sold a few things, so I do not know if he still owns it (Kurt, if you read this, please post a good shot of yours). I have yet to see a photo (except for Kurt's) that even begins to do that guitar justice. It is really VERY beautiful to see 'in person'. Photos usually make it look red or crappy purple. It is a rich, deep, almost-black finish that actually sort of looks velvety somehow, and the MOP inlay is gorgeous! Willa

 

Hi Willa, still have it and won't ever let that one go. It was one of my first "higher class" O's and is still one of my favorites!

I didn't like the gold hardware to the silverish/black look of the guitar, so I installed chrome tuners and knobs and had the neck glossed. Kinda looks like a dark CL, but with MoP instead of Abalone, which makes it different.

Funny, it is the guitar that impresses my Ovation friends the less, but is the go to guitar for my wood box friends.

 

And the pics for Willa, best regards,

Kurt

 

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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-04-25 2:46 PM (#453680 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Beaty! Can't wait to get mine in the mail. Really like the tuners....tempting
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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-04-27 11:40 PM (#453843 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Just got it in the mail. THey sent it in the wrong ovation case (deep bowl) and it has a crack from the bridge down. Refund coming this weekend. Sad day!

Sell me yours! It's a nice one!
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Patch
Posted 2012-04-28 9:54 AM (#453856 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: RE: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent

These are super nice instruments. I've been talked out of two so far. (Helloooo Willa! As I recall, Iffy got my first one several years back. ) (GAS can be stupid.) And I still find myself looking for one occasionally.

Kurt, I love that glossed neck! I did the same with my Book Elite and my Bubinga Elite. My Book Mando already had its neck glossed when I bought it.

Hope you find one Zack. Best of luck!



Edited by Patch 2012-04-28 10:02 AM
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-05-01 3:39 AM (#453992 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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I love the glossed neck on my black 1537, too. Feels NICE. Plays silky smooth. Looks gorgeous. Oh, that word is so used up.

And again, just look at that gorgeous 1996 so well represented in Kurt's photos.

;p

Willa



Edited by WillaMuse 2012-05-01 3:41 AM
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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-05-01 6:14 PM (#454008 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Willa, sent you a couple PMs. Would love to see photos of your 96. Thanks!
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-05-10 9:30 AM (#454407 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Right now?		Daguitaristz,

I wrote you back, but you need to send me your private email address so that I can send photos.


Willa

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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-05-10 8:28 PM (#454436 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Email sent via PM.
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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-05-15 8:04 PM (#454669 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Gonna have to go with another guitar to purchase, been waiting a while for pics and final price info.
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daguitaristz
Posted 2012-06-11 10:20 AM (#455410 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Atlanta		Update - I purchased a nice 83 and also Willa's beautiful 96. You can close/archive this thread.

Props to Willa as a seller, even during a time of hardship for her.
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WillaMuse
Posted 2012-06-12 1:05 AM (#455430 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series



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Location: Right now?		Thanks, Zack. I just feel good that the guitar has gone to someone who appreciates it. I really do think that it's one of THE nicest there ever was. Thank you so much for an easy and fair transaction.

Good music to you always,


Willa
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nerdydave
Posted 2012-07-31 12:30 AM (#457172 - in reply to #452173)
Subject: Re: 1537


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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah		Willa
If you ever hear of a 1537 for sale let me know. I bid on the one on the bay last week but stopped at $1500 -- it sold for just over that. Guess I didn't want it bad enough?? But the concept is intriguing -- Adamas quality but WT sound. I have never played one but would love to someday. Anyway keep me posted if you hear of one. Thanks. nerdy dave
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2012-07-31 9:21 AM (#457194 - in reply to #452092)
Subject: Re: WTB: 1983 and 1996 Collectors Series


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Location: Boise, Idaho		Dave,
There are a couple up here for you to try out if you ever get up this way. There has to be some 1537s in the Salt Lake area, too.
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