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Posted 2011-05-17 10:43 AM (#352201)
Subject: 1997 Collector's edition


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I have an Ovation that is a 1997 Collector's edition in almost new condition. It has an unbelieveable sound from a parlor sized guitar. I wanted to know more about it so I called Ovation with the serial number and left a message for the customer service reps. Both john and kim returned my call (pretty good service)They were able to provide confirmation that the guitar was a 97 collector and I found that the neck width at the nut is 1 7/8" (wide neck version)they informed me only 233 of these were ever made. Thats all the info they could provide.
Does anyone know more about this model, it's history, value, true rareness and the real reason to offer two neck widths in this model?
Thanks in advance.
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FlySig
Posted 2011-05-17 10:48 AM (#352202 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition



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Location: Utah		Very nice guitar!
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Darkbar
Posted 2011-05-17 10:49 AM (#352203 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition



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Location: Flahdaw		hit the search button and type in "1997 collectors"
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Patch
Posted 2011-05-17 10:55 AM (#352204 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition



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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent		If you have one of the wideneck versions, you've found a rare one. All 97C's are great little guitars, but the WN's are very difficult to come by.
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ovations
Posted 2011-05-17 11:05 AM (#352205 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition


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I searched the internet first which is what got me here. Thanks though. Anyway, just trying to learn a little more before I sell it. I've got bills and a kid's tuition and have to start saving for fall semester. I love this guitar and its amazing how much quality went into the build and attention to detail. I'm also surprized by the spot on intonation up and down the neck. The voicing both strummed and fingerpicked was why I bought it. Thanks for the responses.
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Darkbar
Posted 2011-05-17 11:23 AM (#352206 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition



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Location: Flahdaw
Originally posted by ovations:
I searched the internet first which is what got me here. Thanks though.
NOT the internet. Hit the search button on THIS site. This topic has been discussed before.
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G8r
Posted 2011-05-17 11:44 AM (#352207 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition


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A discussion on price/value/worth
A slightly more recent discussion on price/value/worth
A recent For Sale post
A slightly older For Sale post
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ovations
Posted 2011-05-17 1:07 PM (#352208 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition


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Thanks guys I appreciate the input. I hate to, but will probably list if for sale on this site.
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BluesSailor
Posted 2011-05-17 8:33 PM (#352209 - in reply to #352201)
Subject: Re: 1997 Collector's edition


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Location: Parrish, FL		Well in that case it's a guitar that nobody here thinks too much about and is worth even less.

(Drop me a line and we'll talk about me doing you a favor and taking it off your hands)

Blues
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