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Location: New Mexico | Would like some opinions on value of 2 guitars. I know value becomes relative but I think the experience of members on this board is priceless and could save someone as inexperienced as I am from some very costly mistakes. I am looking at an Ovation 2002 Collector's Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar (New) with OP40. Mint condition. (Looking to buy something very nice but also possibly of some value in time for my wife). I am relatively new to this forum and I understand reluctance to place value but a ball park figure of value would give me a figure to work with.
I am also looking at CELEBRITY OVATION DELUXE LIMITED EDITION GUITAR CP2002 on ebay. I think I'm getting to old or blind. Couldn't find this on the Ovation website. I also looked in the link that someone so kindly made with a html price list of models when new. Didn't see it their. Here is the link below, just would like some opinions. Thanks..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3742873723&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT :p |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Derby,
Ballpark figures get thrown out here frequently, but baseball fans know not all ballparks are the same....
A 2002 Collectors' can be had -- if one is blessed or fortunate -- for as low as $700 but $800 - $900 is a more reasonable range. This assumes a hard case and excellent condition or better.
If you can find one for less than $700, snap it up. It is a good model, and I believe that it debuted the OP-40 preamp.
As to that Celebrity LTD, my opinion is that they are overpriced given that the main difference with the CP2002 is a lot of abalone and an upgraded top.
http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail&mid=1141#
That doesn't make for better construction, bracing, or a better neck. A patient buyer can pick up a USA Legend or Elite for a similar price, and that is a much wiser purchase, imho. |
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Location: Central Oregon | I agree with Paul completely & check your email :)
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Location: Converse, Texas | I agree with Paul. I would even go on to say to avoid Celebicies. |
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Location: New Mexico | Sounds like good sound advice and I intend to take it seriously.
Thanks for the email and pics. Great site.
Terry :cool: |
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Location: SoCal | Terry, check out this 2002 Collector's:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3743140760&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT
this is Al's; he also has some fantastic 2001 Collector's (redwood) both in centerhole and multi-hole...his website is on the left hand border. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Tony is on to something. Al is as reliable a seller of Ovations as I know, and that includes myself. A big difference is he seems to have more hair, wears mauve shirts, and gets away with wearing a beret in 2004. If I dressed like that in rural Nebraska, I would have to learn how to fight. :p |
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Location: SoCal | at the SoCal get-together, we were walking through the Hyatt Regency while they were setting up for a wedding reception - tuxes and gowns.
I think a couple of them thought we were the entertainment - relief as we walked out the door to the cars. |
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Ovation 2002 Collector's Series Acoustic/Electric Guitar