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Location: Melbourne Australia | I am in a bit of a dilemma - I've got a 1621-1 and an LX 6756 12 string as well as a couple of other low-end acoustics and a Cort 12 string and now see there is a someone selling the following at a reasonable price (for Oz)
i) 1985 USA Manufactured Ovation Ultra Acoustic/Electric Guitar Model 1517; and a
ii) 1984 USA Manufactured Ovation Classic Electric/Acoustic Cutaway (couldn't make out the model but Precurser to 1773LX model with an earlier OP pre-amp)
So... should I keep my money and look for a more upmarket Ovation 'something' or consider these (and possibly sell a couple of my others? |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | First, I ain't sure about a "USA manufactured Ultra" 1517...
I believe that all Ultra's from the '80's are imports. They might say "Made in USA" on the Bowl, but that is cuz the Bowl is made in the USA. Not the guitar. (correct me if I am wrong)
And the Ovation Website still sez that it definitely has a Laminate Top.
That said, I had an Ultra 1312 pure acoustic... It was an OK guitar. But Before you spend a whole lot on an Ultra, do some research.
But if it is cheap, looks and sounds nice... You Know. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Thanks OMA - I really appreciate the feedback. I read the same thing so wasn't too sure if it was something I was missing. These are down in Tas so would be buying over the net and wouldn't get a chance to hear them.
Given what you say about laminate and USA built, I might be able to drive him down - he is selling them for about AU$2200 + shipping and insurance. Unfortunately you pay a premium down here as there are not too many for sale.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?s=0712b4ebfd...
Cheers Chris |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | The Classic may be a 1763. If so, it's a nice guitar with nylon strings, cedar top and a wider neck. If that's what you want. If you don't want a classical style guitar, forget about it. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I understand that O's are scarce and spendy down-under
But I just read what he claims... NO Ultra 1517 is worth $2100!
MSRP on them when they were new was around $600 in the 80's.
And they probably sold for less than that in reality.
Also, AU $1200 translates to $807 US...
For that much you could probably get a New Ultra, bought an shipped to you through a Real Dealer.
I do wish you the best of luck on your search though...
And I feel for all y'all who gotta pay tariffs and 'value added' and all that. |
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Location: New South Wales, Australia | What's with the classic Chris....purchased 2nd hand for $1300 in 1990 and now he's asking $1500 plus freight plus insurance :confused: |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | ;) Thanks OMA - I value your advice and was thinking almost the same myself. Possibly look at one of the better ones for sale from OFC club members and then ship.
Unfortunately a trip to the US isn't on the cards at the moment - we will leave that to Richard.
"Life's like a bowl of All-Bran........" |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Yeah Watto - someone should tell him he's dreaming :p
See what happens when I am left alone for the day LOL |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Thanks Mark - I don't think I am really a classical type of guy - especially at that price :cool: |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | WAtch out for CHARLATANS !! |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | WAAAAAY overpriced. Even by Downunder standards.
Even with the weak Aussie dollar and expensive shipping, you can do much better than that. Just be patient.
Leave it alone is my advice.
Don't be in a hurry to depart with your money. Something better will come along. It's not like you NEED another guitar. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Thansk Muzz - I know what you mean - when he said he would negotiate a lower price I was thinking about 1/2.
I went in to the Acoustic Centre yesterday to see what they had 2nd hand - a big fat 0. He said Ovations are really slow movers and they will only take them on trade in, so I gave him my details and asked them to call me if they do get something. I just find my 1621-1 1 11/16" nut just a frag too narrow and was after something a tad wider like the Taylor I have |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Chris, Sell the lot and get an 08C, it will be worth it. (Maybe keep the 12 string). Nice wide manly neck, purdy and it purrs like a kitten. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Richard - that is not as silly as it sounds!!!
Time I fessed up - besides what appears in my signature I also have a Tanglewood TW28 STR-CE, Cort AJ870/12, an old Riviera I rescued and put new strings on and a Yamaha Classical I was given. Oh and a Samik Fender Strat copy and 20w amp that cost me $60. Not all are known about and are kept 'away'. The Tanglewood may be going to the son of a girl I work with. |
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Location: Utah | How much is shipping to Oz? Also, there was a discussion about potentially removing the neck for shipping. Is this a realistic option? There are a lot of O's available on the Bay in the USA, plus some of us here on the OFC trying to sell. Maybe there is a cheaper way to get O's to Oz. I've got a very nice 6778LX that I'd let go for a reasonable price and would ship to an OFC member in Oz. I'm sure someone stateside would help out if there is another model that you want shipped over. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | I will try to find out what shipping would be - thast could be very interesting :)
Thanks FlySig |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | If AJ accumulates a few more in the US he could book out an entire shipping container, which would have room for a few more for the rest of us. |
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Location: Melbourne Australia | Start working on him Richard!!! |
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