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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I'm collecting an 07 collectors for Flacky this week. Just wanted to check that there's no 'residue' from an FRG sticker when I pick it up. (Not that that would be a problem - my FRG is (was) spotless)
The seller has sold 3 '07 collectors in the last year. Unusual for a private seller.
Don't panic, Flacky. I'll give it a good thrashing before I hand it over. |
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| I've owned one FRG Ovation and the letters "FRG" were stamped on the back of the headstock. The original serial number should also be scratched or blacked out. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | FRG stickerr is normally right above or below the main label sticker. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | My '05ES (FRG) only had a green sticker inside the bowl. Nothing on the headstock. |
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Location: Utah | My '07C is an FRG. There is no FRG stamping on the back of the headstock. The sticker runs perpendicular to the normal label from upper bout to lower bout, and is closer to the bridge than the main label. If this guitar had a standard single sound hole, it would be right there inside that hole at the neck edge of the hole.
It is black with white text, approximately 4" long and 1/2" wide, and says "Factory Reconditioned Guitar".
I, too, would be suspicious of someone selling three of the same model guitar within a year! Be sure to give the VIP a good testing. Some folks have had problems with it coming on even when not plugged in, thus draining batteries. The little power LED will flash on mine if I pass my hand across the XLR jack, but it is not powered up. I believe that the capacitance of my hand is momentarily making it think that it is getting plugged in, so the LED flashes. But that is all it does and it does not drain batteries. So, if it flashes when you put your hand on the XLR I wouldn't panic. But if the tuner powers up without anything plugged in, it isn't working right. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Muzz - i didn't know you cared so much :rolleyes:
But really thanks for asking - I wouldn't know what to look for.
The story I got was:-
"My business partner and I purchased a number of these from Ovation in the States a few months back, we only had two left and you bought one of those, they are brand new and came direct from the factory. We actually are the distributors for TTM Supershop guitars in Aust, but we couldn't pass up the deal to get these when they came along. The way the AUD is at the moment I doubt you could buy one for anywhere near this price. This guitar will hold its value no problems. We sold a number of them locally and I know of one guy who on sold it for more than he paid for it."
That's ok - play it as much as you like coz I will have to keep it 'away' until Christmas and it will be years before I have the skill to play it like you. Something that good is kinda too good for someone like me :eek: |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | A good guitar that is "better" than the "talent" simply inspires you to spend more time with it and get better and better.
A crap guitar will discourage you from getting better and eventually you will get disgusted and quit.
You did the right thing! |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Chris, Way to go!!
I wanted to have a go of one of them in the US, but none turned up at the jam (or stayed hidden in its case). Make it your "everyday" guitar and you will play more. Guitars are meant to be used. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Thanks gents I really appreciate the encouragement.
I am inspired by what I hear when listening to vids everyone puts on the site and hope to one day emulate some of you (nothing like aiming high).
Richard you can treat it like your own over the weekend whicle i serve the real players drinks & pizza :D |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Chris, we'll find something you can play. One of the best moments at the Smokey Jam was where about 12 guitars played something simple all at once, it filled the place with an amazing sound. This was the same technique George Harrison used on "My Sweet Lord", lots of acoustics, all playing the same thing. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Really looking forward to it - just booked in to a motel on Padstow Rd. The other places were booked out :) ) |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by flacky:
...it will be years before I have the skill to play it like you. You haven't heard me play yet. I hope haven't set your expectations too high.
I'd hate to disappoint you. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | I am afraid I have you up there already Muzz - you have 4 days of practice left :D
Should I also bring up a couple of harps to learn as well??
I will hide my Balladeer in it's case before leaving and come back with the 07C then do the swap again :rolleyes: |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | SWMBO doesn't know about this one either??!!! |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Um... we have talked about me buying a new one and she said she will put some money towards it for Christmas AND I also have to sell a couple of the otehr lower end gits I have.
How do I get myself into these situations???? :rolleyes: :confused: |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | As a huge favour (and I wouldn't do this for just anyone you know) I'll hide the 07C at my place until you get the guts to tell her about it. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Richard - your generosity overwhelms me. :D
What if I discover I am a natural born chicken and never get the guts to tell her??? :confused: |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I've been in touch with the seller. I'll pick it up tomorrow. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | WOW!!!!!
Now I am geting excited - thanks heaps Muzz :D :D :D :D :D :D
Let me know what it's like - I have never seen one before :rolleyes: |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Remember Muzz, we are a very visual crowd. We expect (nay, demand) pictures. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | A video of you playing it (gently) would be perfect :cool: :) :D ;) :p |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Originally posted by flacky:
A video of you playing it (gently) would be perfect :cool: :) :D ;) :p Nah Muzz. Give it a good "Breaking In" !! :D
Congrats Chris.
AJ |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | A video of Chris watching a video of Muzz breaking it in would be worthwhile, or maybe we could do it live on Saturday night? |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Thanks AJ - really looking forward to meeting up with you guys this weekend.
A live vidoe feed - very interesting we could broadcast it on the web :) |
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Where is the FRG sticker on an Elite?
