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Location: Phoenix AZ | For Sale: Ovation 2005 Collectors Guitar (Contour Bowl)
Perfect flawless mint condition 2005 Collectors Guitar and hardshell case. You know what this guitar is all about so I don't need to go into details here. I'm stuck in Euroland so can't make a fancy ebay style listing, but here's my webpage with some photos and specs. I wanted to get this out there for you to look at, think about and email me if interested. I've bought an almost identical guitar and can't keep both of them.
2005 Collectors Page
I bought this guitar new from Al as an FRG. Neither he nor I can figure out why its FRG. There are no visible flaws of any kind. It plays and sounds like a dream. It was a great deal for me, and now it's a great deal for you. $985. includes delivery in the 48 US States.
Email me [email]dave@ovationgallery.com[/email] if interested.
Dave
PS - You'll see that I have changed the truss rod cover. I will put the original Collectors truss rod cover back on it prior to shipping. |
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| Would this one count for my buying used article?
I could include a section on FRG. |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Nick, if you want an Ovation with good unplugged acoustic sound, this is IT.....
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Location: Keller, TX | Dave,
What's in the works that you're getting rid of this one? I got the 1681 so you could get the U681T. Most people on this board thing the 05C is the Holy Grail. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Not the holy grail.....just one of the 12 apostles. :D |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by ttenn:
What's in the works that you're getting rid of this one? Just a fancier version of the same guitar. The sound, playability, etc. of the 05 Collector are amazing and I could never live without a guitar like this. The new one (custom legend contour bowl) is basically the same guitar with a bunch of fancy inlays, abalone and stuff. I just can't justify having two such similar guitars. Although some members certainly could and do!
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Location: Keller, TX | I knew there had to be something in the works. I love my Custom Elite LX.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Tom, Does your CELX have the contour bowl? Dave |
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Location: Upper Left USA | GN-Nick - Something Old, something new, something borrowed (Slothead?) and something Blue (Anniversary Adamas). This should be your next article.
It at least sounds like a sucessful OFC Jam! |
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Location: Orlando, Florida | I spoke to Kim Keller today, and he said that the Custom Legend/Contour Bowl wasn't available yet. Did you get any date of release, Dave? I did'nt ask him because I wasn't interested in buying one. He was encouraging me to special order my idea for an Elite 1718T (non-cutaway, deep bowl). I was afraid to ask how much that would cost.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by jyam4:
he said that the Custom Legend/Contour Bowl wasn't available yet I hate to disagree with Kim, but I guess we'll find out for sure when I open the UPS box next week. Kim could be correct, but my dealer (Al), credit card bill, and UPS tracking number says he's wrong. Did you ever wonder why Kim works in Service and not Production? We'll see next week. Maybe mine is a proto that they pulled out of the trash bin, buffed it up a little and said "eh, ship it - witko will never know the difference."
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Location: NJ | s'This have anything t'do with the somewhat rather cryptic e-mail I got from you this morning, Master Witko?? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Nope, not related. But for the record thanks for the offer to help out. Keep the "equipment" handy and I'll let you know if/when your services may be required. It would definately be worth it for me, and I think Frank and Rick would very much enjoy it. Al would just chuckle. As for you? Who knows. Dave |
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Location: Keller, TX | Originally posted by Standingovation:
Tom, Does your CELX have the contour bowl? Dave No, just the regular mid-bowl. I played the 05C at the Texas OFC get together and didn't like the new bowl. I did like the sound of the 05C, but didn't care for the bowl. As someone else said, it was harder to reach around when seated. |
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Location: NJ | ". . As someone else said, it was harder to reach around when seated . ."
Funny you mention that . . .
. . Witko's a big EXPERT on the "reach around" . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | I did like the sound of the 05C, but didn't care for the bowl. As someone else said, it was harder to reach around when seated.
Holy Smoke....is this group hard to please or what! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think the "issue" with O-traditinalists is that the contour bowl makes the guitar feel more like a wooden box guitar (i.e. more Martin-like). A lot of you/us are spoiled by the old roundbacks. Personally the feel of the "wooden-box effect" of the contour bowl is exactly what I DO like about it. No more feeling like I have a basket of laundry on my lap when I play. But to each his own. I can definately understand how some folks would not like the feel of the contour bowl. Others will agree that having a guitar that actually sits perpendicular to the ground is like a breath of fresh air. Nice to have choices. Dave |
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Location: NJ | But Dave, is it like playing a rusty trombone?? |
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Location: SoCal | When Dave plays guitar it always sounds like a rusty trombone. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Huh? My IQ does not allow me to process such information. Sorry. Dave |
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Location: south east Michigan | When Dave plays guitar it always sounds like a rusty trombone.
For all you OFC younglings....
This is how you to can reach 5000 posts. ;) |
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Location: Tampa, FL | As the perpetrator of the original reach around statement, the original context did suggest that for those that do it standing up, the contour bowl is probably preferable. For those that are sitters, I find that the contour bowl causes a fair amount of discomfort. I seem to have developed a bit of a shoulder issue and I find that reaching over the contour bowl tends to aggravate it.
I did have a Martin dread for 20 or so years, unloaded that piece of firewood as soon as I found out that I could get more than I paid for it. ;) Probabyly the underlying cause of my shoulder problem, except I never played it enough to be able to lay the blame there (hey all you contigency types types out there, you think I have a product liability opportunity here, Martins cause crippling shoulder problems ... I know a cheesy DC that I'm sure will offer up a favorable diagnoses for not a lot of money :eek: ...never mind :rolleyes: ) So I do have some experience with the wood box concept. |
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Location: Fayetteville, NC | I just knew there had to be a trick to doing that.
However at this rate...noone will ever catch up to Moody! ;) |
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Location: Keller, TX | For those that are sitters, I find that the contour bowl causes a fair amount of discomfort. Exactly. The top of the contour bowl seemed to be cutting into my ribs in the top of my chest. Dunno. Just wasn't amazed. Would I refuse to take it if you gave it to me? Um, no. |
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Location: Chicagoland | I literally shed some tears when I read this offer.
I would really, really love to take you up on this..I just don't think I can scrape together the cash. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Now available on ebay.
2005 Collector |
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Location: closely held secret | Nice ad, Dave. Very tempting.
Aren't you leaving one little detail out, tho? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I don't know. What's missing? |
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Location: closely held secret | Didn't you say this was an FRG? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Maybe this is samantics, but yes it "was" an FRG when I bought it new. But it's not an FRG now at the time of re-sale because to call it an FRG would imply that it is new and has 5-year warranty. It's "used" and has no warranty. It's a fine line. hey, maybe I'm not even the original owner and maybe it was returned to the factory for a neck reset and new pre-amp (it was not), but who knows. It's all encompused in the word "USED".
But I understand what you're saying and that opens a very good question. Believe me I'm not trying to mislead any buyers. But is a seller obligated to inform potential buyers of the terms and conditions under which the seller originally obtained the instrument? In a broad context, I say no. Maybe I bought it as new, NOS, 2nd, FRG, whatever. The fact is that at the time of re-sale it can have only one status, and that is "used". The seller is of course obligated to accurately describe the condition of the instrument.
Here's a real analogy. A few years ago I bought a "new" car. I got a big discount on it because it was a demonstrator and had 1100 miles on it. The car registered as "new" and for warranty purposes I was the original owner. Three years later I sold the car. Should I have told the buyer that it was demo at the time I obtained it?
Here's another angle - A number of members bought Adamas U681 guitars that had to go back to the factory to fix cosmetic flaws. If one of these members re-sells his guitar on ebay should he state that it's an FRG, which technically it is?
I don't think there is a black/white answer here . Certainly dealers who sell new Ovations on ebay must state if they are FRG's because that has implications on warranty. But as a seller of a used guitar, I think I have adiquately described the instrument, offered a fair price, and am not overtly trying to mislead anyone about the guitar.
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Location: closely held secret | Dave, I was not and would never imply that you would try to mislead a buyer. I haven't been around here all that long, but certainly long enought to know you have a pretty high level of integrity concerning your guitars, and I respect you for that.
I completely agree with you concerning the status of the guitar as 'used' and I'm not trying to tell you how to advertise it. I was simply thinking how I, and probably you, would feel upon opening the box and seeing that long black sticker above the Ovation label.
I would inspect the instrument and find no flaws. It would play beautifully, be a prized addition to my wall and a joy to play as long as I owned it.
But I would probably be a little pissed that I didn't know that sticker was there before I clicked the BIN button. That's really all I was getting at.
If I could afford it right now it would probably already be mine. :( |
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| I don't believe it's semantics. I believe if it was listed by the factory as a second or an FRG, then you should say so in the ad. The new buyer shouldn't be shocked to see a sticker, stamp, or find out after it was purchased. If I bought a used guitar, paid a price, and then later realized I paid more than I should have because it was an FRg, I would feel that the seller was dishonest and that I was cheated. If I knew a model was listed as an FRG or second by the manufacturer, I would not offer as much for it used or new. In your other scenario... If the guitar, to your knowledge, had gone through MAJOR structural reconstruction, then yes that should be listed when you resale. I feel strongly that the FRG should be listed. StandingO, I'm not saying your intention is to cheat anyone, but if I were the buyer I would feel cheated. Opinions? |
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Location: SoCal | I disagree with E.P. Whether a guitar was sold new or as a FRG, really only makes a difference to the original buyer and even then, only in the warranty. The warranty is gone once the guitar leaves the original buyer's hands.
If the guitar, as E.P. pointed out, had gone thru MAJOR structural reconstruction, then yes, it should be pointed out. But guitars with MAJOR structural problems aren't rebuilt and sold as FRG's. Almost all FRG's had very minor, correctable flaws. And I would challenge anybody to determine the reason FRG's are labeled as such.
I think it would be silly to judge a guitar as being a FRG, after it's already in an owner's hands. I'd be much more concerned about how the owner treated the guitar.
And Witko could never cheat anybody. He's as honest as the day is long (asked him about his cross dressing). |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Englishplayer, I disagree with you. But that's fine. Btw, the guitar does not have an FRG sticker in it. But to avoid ANY possibility of ever being accused of anything less than 100% honest you will notice that I have modified the ebay listing. I clearly state 1) that I bought it as an FRG, 2) the date I bought it, 3) where I bought it, and 4) how much I paid for it. You can't get much more honest than that.
Speaking of honest, Moody is correct. You know that Glen Campbell & Bobbi Gentry reunion act? Well, that's really me and Paul. Don't I look good in fishnets?
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| StandingO, I never doubted that you are an honest, upfront guy. I was just stating how I would feel as a buyer. I am always interested in consumer types of subjects. I am still trying to figure out exactly what is or isn't a USED guitar.
And by the way, when I was in elementary school I thought Bobby Gentry was hot. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Hey, I need to raise the reserve on this auction significantly. It was brought to my attention that this is a VERY rare and special guitar. It is serial number 080. That's double-pallindrone. Turn it over left to right and it still says 080. Turn it over top to bottom and it still says 080. In many cultures this signifies very special and magical powers. There is only ONE double-pallindrone 2005 Collector and THIS is IT. Letting the bidding wars begin ... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I think there isn't such a thing as a "StandingOvation" or a "Dave Witko"! Obviously no married man in America could have that many nice ovations and legs that look good in fishnet too. I suspect it to be one of Cliff's or Al's alter egos.
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Location: Midland, MI | I've heard of them before, but I thought you had to buy direct from their retail arm, MusiciansFiend/Guitarget.
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | Hey StandingO- How about 010 ? Maybe 111... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Alaskan Fly Guy:
Hey StandingO- How about 010 ? Maybe 111... Nope, because of the type face those do not flip correctly. The "1" looks like a backwards or upside down "1". Sometimes these are called faux-pallindrones. You can choose certain typefaces that will display them as true pallindrones, but the one Ovation uses on their serial numbers will not do it. 080 remains the special one with mystical powers. Dave |
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Location: NJ | Dave;
Since I'm not overly familiar with the typeface that Ovation is currently using for their serial numbers, I have a couple of questions:
Are the upper & lower "loops" (of the "8") equal in size (or is the top one a little smaller)?
Are the left and right sides of both "loops" of consistent "thickness"?
- A lot of Romanesque typefaces are based on hand-drawn letter. The left-hand side of the upper loop would be the start of the "downstroke" (and would thereby be "thicker"). This would cross over to the right-hand side of the lower loop. At the bottom it becomes the "upstroke" (and would then be "thinner") and does a reverse "S" turn back to the top.
Again, this would pertain to fonts which come from a "Roman" derivation . . . some of the more "Moderne" styles may (or may not) utilize characters with a consistent "stroke" throughout (and also may/may not use a smaller upper loop on the "8") making the character quite different when it's inverted.
I'm not trying to bust your balls here (yeah. . . SURE I'm not! ;-) but as a card-carrying "LetterHead", I just need to ensure that your typographical assertion is indeed correct.
Might you possibly provide a photograph (in both "positions")???
That would be lovely.
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The "V" in "OVATION" on those lovely metallic-foil labels we all know and love . . . is "backwards". ;) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Cliff, The upper loop is slightly smaller, which technically makes this a semi-faux-pallindrone. The wall thickness is indeed symmetrical. The double loop of the "8" also signifies some mystic powers having to do with its similarity to the symbol for infinity or the moebes strip. I will definately send you photographs in two different "positions". You will like them. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to just bite me ... I mean e-mail me.
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Location: NJ | Fu-(uh, I mean) THANK You, David.
The photographs won't be necessary.
I trust you implicitly. |
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Location: Tampa, FL | You just have to love this place. Now we have cliff discussing the artistic fine points of font design (I did not notice the small caps v on the foil label. No wonder you have almost as many posts as paul). And then there's Dave talking about half-fake-pallindromes. How is something half-fake? Is that related to nearly real, or a true rumor. And I have no idea what kind of stripping Dave is into, nor do I want even a single photograph (it is, after all, lunch) but I've done a little studying of the möbius strip. It has many interesting characteristics. Make one sometime, use the widest strip of paper you can. Then draw a line lengthwise down the middle. You will find that a single line will cover both sides. Now cut along the line and see the result. Then make the same cut again on the resulting figure. The results are surprising the first time you see them. I'll go find my meds now. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Too wacky for me. It's amazing those guys have time to play guitars. |
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It's what I do. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Chatman,
Just don't tell them where we hid the porthole!
I had forgotten the circumvated Mobius strip thing. Had to try it. Works great on Govm't Red Tape! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by MWoody:
I had forgotten the circumvated Mobius strip thing. And the related "Klein Bottle". It exists, but can't be visualized in 2D or 3D space. Now, time to go play my guitar. Dave |
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Location: Keller, TX | Originally posted by ChatMan:
How is something half-fake? Is that related to nearly real, or a true rumor. Well, it's sorta like being kinda pregnant... |
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas | tten knows about these things, I'll take your word on that.... |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Hi standingO.
I've not long ago bought one of these gems myself (on eBay). It is also an FRG. Unfortunately, it is in my cousin's house in LA as I can't find a cheap shipping option to Oz.
I've just got one question about the guitar - does it have an xlr jack like in the Al DiMeola model?
BTW, I paid $1000 + $30 s+h.
It's impossible to find decent photos of it on the net (or even Ovation's site) Could you possibly post a few more shots from different angles?
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | One other question, StandingO
Could you tell me the exact dimensions of the case? Length, width (at widest point) and depth (at deepest point)
Appreciated.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | It has XLR. Case is 46 x 19 x 8. There are more photos of it on my website. Dave |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | SOLD. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Did our Australian buddy grab it? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | As far as I know the guitar is staying in the US. Dave |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Do you mean THIS Australian buddy?
I'd already bought mine - still stuck in the States though.
Hey StandingO, how much did you get for it in the end. I notice your reserve wasn't reached.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I sold it off ebay for the reserve price. The owner is a member here and it's up to him if he wants to make public what he paid for it. Dave |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Cool, I respect your integrity. I don't need to know, just curious. |
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For Sale: 2005 Collectors Guitar Contour Bowl - MINTl