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August 2003
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Location: SoCal | Didn't write seller so not sure of condition...this is a deep bowl, A brace, AAA spruce top.
Anniversary
see what Samova said a couple of years ago:
samova
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Member # 14 posted May 08, 2002 09:17 PM -----------------------------------------------------------
The "anniversary model" was a celebration of ovations 10 years of guitar building..1966-1976..The only funny thing about this model is it did not get produded until 1977(as far as i can tell)and only made it in the catalogs in 1978..It was built until 1981.."That was one long anniversary"..It was a great guitar and one of ovations better efforts.They probably made the until 1981 because they were very nice looking and sounding guitars..They were offered in six string only and came in two finishes (natural and antique brown).The antique brown was actually more of a reddish stained top..They were offered in electric and non electric.The distinct faetures of the guitar were,snowflake inlays on ebony fingerboard,multi layered headstock overlay(same as adamas II),herringbone bound body and herringbone design inlayed on rosette(same rosette as 1991 collectors edition).They also had carved bridge,deluxe gold tuners.Some early ones had the carved trus rod cover as well and some had no trus cover at all.It was a transition period where ovation stopped using trus adjustments at the headstock.So, some anniversary's had beautiful carved trus covers and some did not.I have two of these(both finishes) and just love the sound and look of this guitar..You could find these a few years ago for around $400..I bought my first one 6 years ago for $275..Lately i have seen them at guitar shows and other guitar stores for $600-$900........There was also a custom ordered 9 string annivesary built.I have seen it on ebay.Also, there was aspecial custom owners manual for this guitar.The cover of the manual says "The Anniversay".Much nicer than the generic ovation owners manual that were given with regular production ovations.Well, thats all i can remember about this model...Hope this helps.... |
Anniversary on eBay-closing soon
