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Location: Croatia | :) I have had the OVATION Guitar for most 20 years and I am very satisfied with it. It’s my favorite guitar and I cannot imagine music without this instrument.
When I was a kid, I was dreaming of having a guitar like this.
I have buy in summer of 1986 Ovation guitar in bad condition, actually I have changed some no brand guitar for this Ovation guitar with my friend. When it came to my hands it was in a lousy condition, with a broken neck, a broken Fingerboard, some frets were missing, without Preamp & Electronics, without Case.
With some fortune and help from my friends, the guitar was successfully repaired.
I bought a Case for it, put on an under-saddle pickup (unfortunately I couldn’t buy an original) and I have played on it ever since. But now I have a question.
How old is my guitar?
Who bought it and where?
Which model is it ?
When is it made and what is its serial number?
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It is possible that nowhere cant me give answer on these guestion, before 5 years I put these question to Kaman Music but I don’t have answers.
The only information of my Ovation guitar that I have is:
1. From the inside of Machine Heads there is a patent number:
KLUSON DELUXE Patent No. D-169400
2. On the bottom of the body there is a metal hook for the guitar strap on which is printed
hardly readable next text:
4 MOLLY JACK NUT USA PAT. 2964969
I think that the guitar is very old, maybe it is produced in 60’ or 70’. I hope that you can give me more information of my guitar. I will mail this letter with some pictures of my guitar and my own drawing of Top Bracing.I am very grateful for your understanding and I hope that you will send me an answer very soon. :confused:
email: denismovethisdelondothr
I can't put the image on topic ??? :confused: |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Welcome Lonkica!
The acoustics came out starting in late 60's, and if original, the Kluson Tuners will give a date range. Some pictures would help a whole lot!
What shape is the bridge?
What fret does the neck come to the body at?
Steel or Nylon strung?
Take a look in the Gallery area and see if there is anything close to what you have. Take a long look in:
www.ovationgallery.com
Peace |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Standard Balladeer 1966 to 1972 was the only 6-string acoustic that used Kluson tuners. Dave |
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Location: Croatia | I realy want to put picture but I dont know procedure? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Click on the
Ovation Fan Club
link at the bottom of the page. That will give you a screen view with more options. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Shiney Bowl??? |
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Location: Croatia | I put picture in album name "Lonkica". NO, isn't Shiney Bowl and like I write, before 20y, when I buy guitar, it was in lousy condition and I mind that the bridge is not original. It don't botherme either, guitar is not for sale, this is wonderfull guitar anywhere, but USA PAT is make question for me and my friends. When I take time, I will send more pics on the Gallery,... sorry for lousy Grammar, Denis |
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Location: Upper Left USA | There were grammar problems? :rolleyes:
Very nice. It's good to hear how much you appreciate your instrument. We kinda like em too! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | It's a Standard Balladeer. The Kluson tuners and winged bridge were on the first non-shiny bowl standard balladeers in 1970-72 timeframe. Dave |
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Location: Croatia | :) I am very grateful for your help it is very helpful for me. I thought if is possible to find some catalog from those times or some images of equal guitar. :rolleyes: Thanks once again, with best regards. Denis :) |
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Location: Croatia | :) I am very grateful for your help it is very helpful for me. I thought if is possible to find some catalog from those times or some images of equal guitar. :rolleyes: Thanks once again, with best regards. Denis :) |
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Location: south east Michigan | Somebody link him to Jerome's website!!! please |
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Location: Croatia | What is Jerome's ??? :confused: Denis |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Jerome\'s.com
A fellow OFC'er from France. Check out his site - you'll be glad you did. And welcome aboard! |
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Location: Paris/France | Welcome Lonkica,
It's not easy to find stuffs from the early 70's.
I've find something about your guitar in this catalog:
EARLY 70\'S CATALOG
This owner's manual could match with your balladeer:
OWNER\'S MANUAL
This price list from 1971:
PRICE LIST
I hope you could you find more by visiting the site.
Jérôme :) |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Been to Croatia, albeit under austere conditions. Beautiful country!
Welcome! |
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Location: Croatia | Well, Hizzoner...I hope that your memories is good, I try to forget bad days. :( Now we have childern and replace weapon with guitars (kiding) :D .... working, been a live and happy :) ... anyway Croatia ist most beautiful land :eek: .... ;) OK like others members of OFC wrote my Ovation is very old I must replace Name of Topic to "Ovation more 30y old...Thanks for help" ... ;) :) :D Denis |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | Wow, this language thing could get really tricky. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Communications were going just fine until a Texan Politician jumped in to help! ;)
And I mean that in a nice way :D Good to hear from you Craig. Is Converse keeping it's head above water?
Y'all need to post on the Frapper Map! |
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Location: Croatia | Sorry for my lousy expresion I dont mean anything wrong, :( I just want ask more question about my Ovation guitar? If someone of members have time to answer me? :) My guitar is not for sell, but anywhere, I'm interested what value is it for that kind of instrument. Second... Can I find on this OFC forum some Ovation to buy; like elite, cutaway with multiple sound holes and deep bowl or somthing like this for fer price and possible shipping to Croatia except eBay. Thanks Denis |
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Location: Germany | hello Lonkica!
I greet you from germany! You see this is a wonderful international forum. Everyone in here has been so far very helpful and kind to me.
And I guess the are to you :-)
Click on the Sell/trade section on the top left. You find ovation guitars and more ovation stuff fopr sale there. I am sure you will find someone who will sell you his beautiful guitar and ship it to croatia.
The best way is to have a paypal account (www.paypal.com) for international payments. It is easy and secure. I at least, love it :-)
I cannot help you with your beautiful oldie guitar. I am more of a player than a specifications maniac. But I have got my guys here to do that for me :-)
Enjoy your time here and best wishes from germany! |
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Location: Croatia | Thanks :) |
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Ovation more 20y old ??? Please for help?
