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Beal |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | very nice | ||
Jérôme |
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Joined: March 2004 Posts: 1388 Location: Paris/France | Standingovation - 2016-08-25 12:12 AM Interesting that the model number is stamped 2077 AV50E. Is the E for Europe? Maybe they are making 50 for the US and another 50 for Europe. Mark's is stamped 2077 AV50 3 of 50 and Jerome's is stamped 2077 AV50E 3 of 50. Interesting question Dave and I had the same interrogation when I saw the number of mine. If I'm right, 100 of each will be produced so maybe 50 for USA and 50 for export "E"??? 2 series of 50 models??? Here's a pic of FD14 #1 "E"... J
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Standingovation |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 6197 Location: Phoenix AZ | Yes Jerome, that would make sense. Again, I am SO happy you got this guitar !!! | ||
Jérôme |
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Joined: March 2004 Posts: 1388 Location: Paris/France | Thanks Dave, It was not an immediate project to buy one but I don't have any regret !! As every year, I'm with some of my Ovation friends in east of France for the next 3 days (Tom, Rémy etc...) and I'll make some shots and video for sharing. J | ||
bburg |
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Joined: August 2009 Posts: 1137 Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Hmmm, I guess that with the numbers is so for sure. Look here: https://www.thomann.de/de/ovation_1678av50_5_50th_cst_elite.htm?ref=... Behind the model.no. is also an "E" (it's an German dealer) but in the description stand 100 made worldwide..... which would be true, in this case. Well, I don't have one bought so fare, but I'm a bit pissed on, because they say 50 made in the stamp and they make 100.... That is not really fair in my opinion. Bernie | ||
red-twins |
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Joined: February 2013 Posts: 176 Location: Cologne/Germany | ....was just writing to hint at what bburg said.... Thomann's website says 100 worldwide for several weeks already....so far, I thought they were just wrong, now it seems they are closer to the truth than any other.... | ||
bburg |
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Joined: August 2009 Posts: 1137 Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Till today, I thought so as well! | ||
Nancy |
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Joined: December 2014 Posts: 1713 Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | bburg - 2016-08-25 3:13 PM Hmmm, I guess that with the numbers is so for sure. Look here: https://www.thomann.de/de/ovation_1678av50_5_50th_cst_elite.htm?ref=... Behind the model.no. is also an "E" (it's an German dealer) but in the description stand 100 made worldwide..... which would be true, in this case. Well, I don't have one bought so fare, but I'm a bit pissed on, because they say 50 made in the stamp and they make 100.... That is not really fair in my opinion. Bernie They did that often in the Model Horse Hobby too, they would come out with a Limited Edition Resin by a Really Great Artist, set the Edition at say, 100, sell out immediately, and then re-issue another mold or Open Edition of a slightly modified version. It devalued the Limited Edition and really upset people. There isn't much you can say about it, next year, they might reissue the same guitars in a different color, and there isn't anything you can do about it, except not buy higher priced Limited Editions unless you really want the guitar for itself, and not future value. | ||
FlySig |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 4044 Location: Utah | I don't expect they'll actually manufacture 100 of each. At least the history of Ovation special editions has been they tend to not sell out. Hopefully nobody here believes they're going to make money on their 40/50 Anniversary model! Probably we are taking a 50% immediate depreciation. But then I don't plan on selling mine anytime soon. My kids' inheritance will take the financial hit. | ||
Jérôme |
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Joined: March 2004 Posts: 1388 Location: Paris/France | I asked and now we know that the “E” stands for Europe.?? | ||
bburg |
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Joined: August 2009 Posts: 1137 Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Jerome, definitely not, somebody of the factory have to confirm that. Maybe there are not more than 25 of each.... which I could not believe in, why not numbered from 1 to 50 ? Did you purchase yours in Europe or in USA? @ Nancy In former times Limited Editions and Collectors Series which were numbered, were sold with an CoA which states that this special Specs will not be produced again..... Bernie | ||
alpep |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10582 Location: NJ | I want everyone to know that I have your backs re the COA etc. I have been talking to the "powers to be" about providing them and I was assured it will happen but that just means more work and expense for me to send them out to customers that should have got them in the first place....... as for the specs being reissued......you just never know but IMHO a limited edition of 50 means 50 NOT 50 usa 50 europe 50 asia how many will be built in the final analysis is anyone's guess..... | ||
Cavalier |
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Joined: March 2013 Posts: 359 Location: undisclosed | Maybe If there is demand more markets will open up and sell to the sold out markets. The we'll have 50 North Pole, 50 Antarctica, 50 Great Britain because of brexit..... | ||
2wheeldrummer |
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Joined: February 2014 Posts: 704 Location: moline,illinois | Jérôme - 2016-08-25 11:54 PM I asked and now we know that the “E” stands for Europe.?? E could stand for export,just a thought It is disappointing that the limited edition of 50 is 50 for each market,as far as making money on them I hope they make something otherwise it just seems like a publicity maneuver. | ||
Standingovation |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 6197 Location: Phoenix AZ | I wonder how many total they have built so far? | ||
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Joined: June 2012 Posts: 2316 Location: Pueblo West, CO | Standingovation - 2016-08-26 6:01 PM I wonder how many total they have built so far? Reverb has the following available for pre-order with a delivery date between Oct. and Dec. 2016: Ovation Limited Edition USA Custom 50th Anniversary Folklore Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case, Natural - PRE-ORDER for Serial Number 9, Guitar will ship between October 2016 and December 2016 It would be nice to get #13 as that's SWMBO's lucky number.
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Standingovation |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 6197 Location: Phoenix AZ | So sounds like some of the 50th models might not be delivered until the 52nd ??? | ||
alpep |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10582 Location: NJ | Sigh... | ||
arumako |
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Joined: October 2012 Posts: 1034 Location: Yokohama, Japan | Hope you all don't mind my participation in this thread, but I can hardly contain myself... So, I stalled on my 50th Anniversary order because of shipping concerns to Japan, and overall cash concerns, and after some of the orders were fulfilled, and people started sharing their beautiful new 50av Os and 40av As, I figured my window of opportunity had passed. I had my mind set on the 1678AV50-5, but...oh well. Then Mr. Pepiak came to the rescue and put up a thread on the OFC that an extra AV O was sent to him by mistake! Ooh, can that be the one for me... Okay, so I sound like a naive little idiot, but from everything you all have said, I know this is going to be magnificent; and if ever there was a time to buy a new O, I figured this was it. There's no "E" at the end of the serial number; and there may be a day that some are produced with an "A" (for Asia), but see those three letters between the model # and the serial #? It says "USA." Now, that says it all for me. Like FlySig said, there's gonna be a depreciation that is pretty immediate, but it's really not an investment. This baby is going to get some serious playing time, and I'm gonna take this thing to every music store I frequent over here in Japan, and show them that O is back with a bang (just yesterday, this salesman actually was a bit upset that I kept insisting the Mother Ship was back)! Woohoo! Wait-a-minute is that going to be a problem? Jeez, over exuberance...I hate when that happens...sorry! Edited by arumako 2016-08-27 9:25 AM | ||
Nancy |
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Joined: December 2014 Posts: 1713 Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | I LOVE hearing that kind of EXCITEMENT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ARUMAKO!!!!!!!!! It is Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! It really *is* Exciting isn't it??? I am Over the Moon happy that you were able to get one, and the one you wanted!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! When does it arrive? | ||
Standingovation |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 6197 Location: Phoenix AZ | Oh my gosh ... AMAZING !!! So happy that Al could set you up with such an incredible instrument. IT's BEAUTIFUL !!! | ||
arumako |
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Joined: October 2012 Posts: 1034 Location: Yokohama, Japan | Nancy - 2016-08-26 11:17 PM I LOVE hearing that kind of EXCITEMENT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ARUMAKO!!!!!!!!! It is Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! It really *is* Exciting isn't it??? I am Over the Moon happy that you were able to get one, and the one you wanted!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! When does it arrive? Thanks Nancy and Standing. You all are always so kind and supportive! I'm so excited, I can't stay put in my seat. Yikes! Al is waiting on me to get the logistics settled, but I think I'm gonna need to send it to a friend in the West Coast for a couple months before I get the chance to pick it up myself. "Replaceable" isn't an option for a limited build like this one. Even if I do insure it for the full price by sending it DHL or something; if they break it, it's not going to be replaceable! Hmmm..., but you know, I guarantee that everyone who plays this beauty is going to definitely want one, and I know the wait is going to be worth it! | ||
d'ovation |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 848 Location: Canada | Wow Ken that is amazing and was a big decision. I wish her a safe transit to Japan and am looking forward to your playing report. | ||
Love O Fair |
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Joined: February 2016 Posts: 1802 Location: When?? | A hefty congratulations, Arumako!! Sometimes it takes a strange set of circumstances to bring together a union so perfect, and it looks like the gods of guitar have seen it through on this one just for you!! And speaking of gods of guitar, Al is clearly in that realm! | ||
AstroDan |
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Joined: March 2010 Posts: 486 Location: Suisun City, Ca | DanSavage - 2016-08-26 6:26 PM Standingovation - 2016-08-26 6:01 PM I wonder how many total they have built so far? Reverb has the following available for pre-order with a delivery date between Oct. and Dec. 2016: Ovation Limited Edition USA Custom 50th Anniversary Folklore Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case, Natural - PRE-ORDER for Serial Number 9, Guitar will ship between October 2016 and December 2016 It would be nice to get #13 as that's SWMBO's lucky number.
So, if I ordered I'd have it in 2 to 4 months from now?
hmmmm Hate to be a pain, Al, but.... | ||
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