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coly
Posted 2006-04-19 8:26 PM (#258023)
Subject: Matrix models


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Location: Belfast
Hey all

I have a Matrix 1132-4, well used (well... ..why not?) Serial # 144154 and i'd love to know why it has 'MATRIX' emblazened on the head rather than the traditional 'Ovation'insignia. Was this something to do with particular manufacturing periods/locations? or have I been worshiping some kind of false god?.
I have seen a few other 1132's but none with this branding.

Any info graciously recieved.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2006-04-19 8:56 PM (#258024 - in reply to #258023)
Subject: Re: Matrix models


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Location: Boise, Idaho
I've seen some with that. Mine says Ovation and was built in 1976, bought new in 1977. Yours has a later serial number. I think they were all made in the USA. Does yours have the aluminum fretboard?
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Beal
Posted 2006-04-19 9:23 PM (#258025 - in reply to #258023)
Subject: Re: Matrix models



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Location: 6 String Ranch
That's what they said then. First Medallion then MTX. I'd bet it does have the Al fingerboard.
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S Triggs
Posted 2006-12-20 10:55 AM (#258026 - in reply to #258023)
Subject: Re: Matrix models


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Location: Orlando
I've got a 1975 Medallion 1132-4, Ser # 054231 with the aluminum fretboard. I wonder how many guitars were branded with the Medallion logo before Ovation changed the name to Matrix to settle a legal challenge from Gibson?
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2006-12-20 2:42 PM (#258027 - in reply to #258023)
Subject: Re: Matrix models


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Mine's a 1976 with Ovation on the headstock, but the manual refers to it as a Matrix. It does not say Matrix on the label inside, like many I've seen.
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