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Location: South of most, North of few | As luck, or lack of, would have it, I have incured a couple of expenses that will require a sale of one of the Ovations, and the most expensive one I have is the UTE. As some of you may recall, when I received it, it was in new shape except for three braces loose on the top. I sent it back to Ovation for a complete refurbish job, and just got it back, so it is as new to factory specs. It comes with the 9158 case, with all the hang tags and even smells new. I have committed to Ovation to repair the 1681 which they have now and which is going to be quite pricey, so I still have to pay for that one, hense, the sale of the UTE. The serial # is 21201. Also the neck has been polished to a very close to gloss finish. $1450.00 + shipping takes it as this is about what I have in it with the repair from Ovation and all the shipping. This guitar is a 10 and as everyone knows is a tone monster. Anyone interested, email me and I can send any pictures of it you want. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | You should have NO trouble selling this one. All around one of my favorite guitars. Dave |
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Location: NJ | Sorry t'hear it's gotta go . . .
Best of Luck w/the sale. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Sorry to hear that Jim. AFG had to sell his to me because of some unexpected bills. I keep wondering when it's going to be my turn. This is a great deal for anyone out there. The volume this shortnecked lightweight puts out is incredible. |
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Location: big island | ahhh mannn!! the UTE is on the very top of my short list. i sure hope another opportunity arises for me to get one in the future. i would take it right now jim, if i could. i'm gonna lose sleep tonite... :( |
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| You have mail Jim.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Lanaki, I thought I may never get another chance when I bought mine. Several have come up in the 6 months since. They'll be around. I may find another obsession and sell off all my O's, so stick around. |
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Location: big island | aloha mark,
oh yeah, that's right...i already claimed first dibs on YOUR UTE! i am trying hard to imagine what other obsession could possibly move you to sell your incredible collection? unless, therein lies the answer...you might just have the collection obsession syndrome. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I could decide I need a new Porsche or a new boat or a big screen TV. Or I could start another remodel project or quit work and move to Hawaii. For right now, I'll just keep obsessing about the OFC guitar. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Mark hit an interesting point. I've been accused of aquiring a lot of instruments for no obvious reason. Well, the other side of the coin is that I drive a friggin station wagon, I watch a 15 year old tube TV, my entire wardrobe consists of t's and polo's from trade show freebies, I don't drink (much), don't smoke, every movie I've ever seen has been on an airplane for free ... I have one vice - GAS. But in the grand scheme of things it could be a WHOLE lot worse. Dave |
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Location: big island | don't forget the UTE 12 stringer, mark! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, I would like to see it go to someone here. I'll give it a week or so before it goes to the Bay. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Jim,
Sorry to hear you have to sell the UTE.
A real bummer. I wish I was in the market for one but I really need to unload one of mine.
Probably the CC059 Nylon string. I'm waiting to see if my son wants it instead of the Elite he has. He might like the wider neck. If he doesn't want it I'll probably post here first and then go to the bay.
Now I know why you passed on the 97 Collectors. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by Tupperware:
Mark hit an interesting point. I've been accused of aquiring a lot of instruments for no obvious reason. Well, the other side of the coin is that I drive a friggin station wagon, I watch a 15 year old tube TV, my entire wardrobe consists of t's and polo's from trade show freebies, I don't drink (much), don't smoke, every movie I've ever seen has been on an airplane for free ... I have one vice - GAS. But in the grand scheme of things it could be a WHOLE lot worse. Dave Don't sell yourself so short, Dave. Your wife has a nice car, you have a nice house, and I'm betting you have more in mountain bikes than most have in guitars. A couple years ago when I had a neighbor who collected guitars, I could care less and he could care less about cars. I've changed focus, while some, like you, have stayed relatively consistent.
From what I hear, it's much cheaper to stay with the same wife, rather than collect several. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I forgot to mention golf. What a great way to waste money. If I spent as much money and time on guitars as I did on golf and had so little to show for it, I'd sell all the guitars. At least it doesn't cost me a bunch of money each time I play a guitar. |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | Lanaki:
The Ute is on my list as well. But I'd probably prefer the 12 string version. Anyone know when these will be available?
Jim |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by stellarjim:
The Ute is on my list as well. But I'd probably prefer the 12 string version. Anyone know when these will be available?
Word on the street is "soon". Whatever that means.
Dave |
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Location: South of most, North of few | SOLD! Thanks for all the interest. At least she is staying with a member here that will appreciate it for what it is. I'm not going to tell who got it, I will leave that up to them. |
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Location: big island | right on! we'll just have to keep an eye on the tag lines...
congrats on the sale, jim and even more congrats to the new owner! |
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