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| I have an Ovation guitar model is 1621-4 and serial number is 044524.
I think it is an 'Artist Balladeer' about 1965 vintage and has an on board amp.
There's a crack in the top, from the centre of the bridge down to the strap button.
This hasn't worsened in the 20 yrs I have had it and causes no buzzing etc.
a) can you confirm it's identity?
b) What would be a 'ball park' figure should I wish to sell it?
Many thanks,
Jim.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Welcome.
That would be a 1975 model with a Natural (-4) top.
I copied some data that you could also see in the FAQ area.
My favorite Knowledge base on Ovations can be found at
www.ovationtribute.com
Six-Digit Series (1971-2001): Except Adamas
Serial Range | Year
000001-007000 = 1972 (May - Dec)
020001-039000 = 1974
039001-067000 = 1975
067001-086000 = 1976
Q: What is my Ovation guitar worth?
A: This is probably the most frequently asked question, and the hardest to answer. Worth is very subjective and changes rapidly with fickle markets. What something ultimately is worth is a combination of what one person is willing to pay versus what another person is willing to accept. Many factors, not the least of which is the actual condition of the guitar, will affect the selling price. There are so many other factors involved in pricing a musical instrument. Is is collectable? Is it rare? Is it popular?
The best way to get an idea of what your guitar might sell for is to use the "Completed Auctions" feature of eBay Search to see what similar models have sold for recently. Other online resources include www.gbase.com and www.guitarlist.com. Your best bet, unless you need it appraised for insurance or other reasons, is to try and ask yourself "How much is this instrument worth to me?" More value related resources include the "The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars" and "The Blue Book of Electric Guitars" both edited by S. P. Fjestad and available in paperback by Gurney Brown. There is also the software version "The S-Book of Guitars" by S. P. Fjestad. Click here to connect to Blue Book Publishing, Inc.
Q: How can I date my Ovation?
A: You could try flowers and candy (rimshot).
US-made Ovations can be dated from the serial number. Older Ovations will have the serial number printed either on the label along with the model number, or a separate sticker up near the neck on the inside of the bowl. Newer US-made Ovations will have the serial number stamped on the back of the headstock. These serial numbers can be used to get an approximate build date using the serial number decoder page on this site's Reference Section. Unfortunately, Pacific Rim-made
Ovations use a different serial number system and cannot be dated.
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Q: How can I date my Ovation?
A: You could try flowers and candy (rimshot).
Of all the stuff posted on this site over the years this quote from the FAQ still makes me giggle every time I see it. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Yup, you still crack you up...!
Jimmy - post some pictures. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | LOL... I actually didn't author that bit.. I think that was Brad. and yes... Jimmy... post a link to some pictures  |
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Old Ovation guitar
