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| Hello all,
I have that other thread about the Balladeer 1117-4 Confusion http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=50...
As I am learning about the older (70s and earlier) Ovations it seems like most of them can be had for less than $900 and the nice examples from 90s and newer are $1500 and more.
Are the 90s and newer better guitars better made better sounding?
Are the old ones just not old enough yet?
Thanks!
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Location: NJ | I wish I had a crystal ball to figure out the ovation pricing.
it follows no real logic as it would with dealing with vintage martin, gibson, fender etc |
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| If I were to venture a guess, it would be because composite materials and electronics do not age like wood does, when it comes to music. |
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA | Hello, Everyone,
My late Dad used to say, "Newer isn't always better."
Mike S.
Ottawa. ON.,
CANADA
Edited by Mike S. 2023-09-13 10:36 AM
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Location: Canada | Price of used always depend on condition. I would expect that older guitars tend to be in worse shape than newer. However a 70s custom legend in great shape may be priced higher than a 90s custom legend in similar condition. |
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| Hi there,
I'm trying to find out more about my own rather old ovation, which sounds amazing, btw, but doesn't seem to match up with any in the list. It's a six digit serial no, 157636. Would u explain this please, should be a 12 string.?
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Looks like s custom balladeer. |
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Location: When?? | The serial number doesn't have anything to do with a particular model (at least not from that era) or whether a 6 or 12 string. It looks from the photo that the inside label is missing, so going by a visual and the fret markers, I agree with Standingovation that it is likely a Custom Balladeer.. and seeing the volume knob I would guess a model 1612-4, built in 1979. |
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Why are "newer" Ovations worth more than the old ones
