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Location: Phoenix AZ | For Sale: OVATION USA CUSTOM BUILT SLOTHEAD.
First time I played a C2079 Custom Legend LX, I was totally impressed. Only "complaint" was that the neck was a tad skinny and it sure would look good with a slotted headstock ...
Alpep to the rescue ... 6-7 years ago he did this Custom Order for me and it's turned in to a real dream guitar in every way. I'm not exactly sure what to call it ... basically a Custom Legend LX in sunburst finish but it's outfitted with a gloss finish wideneck, 1-3/4 inch nutwidth and beautiful slotted headtstock.
A "Custom" Custom Legend LX Wideneck Slothead ??? That's about right.
Space is becoming a bit of an issue as I branch in to other things and this one isn't getting much play. So I'd be happy to offer it to an OFC member. The guitar is virtually unplayed and could pass for brand new. Not a single mark on it and zero fret wear or signs of use. You will not find a more pristine guitar.
$2500. including original case and FedEx shipping within the 48 US States. Have this same guitar quoted today and you might be shocked !!! 
Here's some information on my website www.ovationgallery.com as well as additional photos and full specifications. Custom Legend Slothead As stated above the guitar (and case) are in 100% brand new condition. Not a mark at all. If you ever wanted to live the dream of a full on custom built USA Ovation with out the wait this is your chance. Priced below what I paid in 2006 and far below what you would probably have to pay today for such a guitar (if it's even possible) $2500. including original case and FedEx shipping within the 48 US States. Please PM or email me with any questions. DAVE PS - One point I just noticed, since taking these photos I upgraded the tuner buttons to the Alpep Custom Grained Ivoroid ones. I probably still have the originals, but the Alpep custom ones are far better looking and I'll add those in for free. THANKS § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift alt alt
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Location: SoCal | I've played this guitar. It's everything that Dave states and then some. And my guess that to have this guitar built today it would be about twice what Dave is asking, and a bargin to boot..... |
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Location: Flahdaw | That is freakin' HOT!!!!!!! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | SALE PENDING UNTIL MAY 1st |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Whew! I'm glad that one moved quickly. I've been looking at it way too many times. |
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Location: Jet City | It's a VERY cool guitar. It's kind of like a Folklore isn't it? |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Indeed, Damon! It's a "Custom-Folklore LX, with CL-Trim"......BTW, a wonderful guitar!!
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think Folklore would be 12 fret, wouldn't it ? |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | The Folklore LX have 14 frets to Body.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Ah, didn't realize that. |
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Location: Jet City | bburg - 2013-04-02 11:10 AM The Folklore LX have 14 frets to Body.... As did the 6774 before it dscn1095_med.jpeg |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Sale is completed - THANK YOU !!! |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | It is always wonderful to have a deal with Dave. I have to THANK YOU !!!! Can't wait to get this one...
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Wow Dave. I'm not usually one to gush at a guitar, but that one is REALLY special! If I ever had the pleasure to be able to order custom O, it would almost be that exact guitar, the only change would be a 12 fretter... Great minds think alike.
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Location: SoCal | muzza - 2013-04-18 4:34 PM ...the only change would be a 12 fretter... +1  |
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Location: Tuscany, Italy | Congrats to both ! |
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Location: Suisun City, Ca | Dave must have a wonderfull man-cave full of sweeties if he lets one like this and that 1617ALE go... |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Got her today!!! I'm speechless. She is soooooo wonderful!!!!!
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Location: Right now? | Congratulations, Bernie! I can't imagine this guitar going to a better owner! Beautiful! Enjoy!
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | bburg - 2013-04-24 1:42 AM Got her today!!! Bloody hell, THAT was quick! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Indeed the FedEx delivery was amazing quick.
I used FedEx International Economy and shipped it Saturday morning. Tuesday morning it was in Bernies hands in Germany. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Life in Australia is pretty hard to beat.... unless you want to import a guitar from the USA. (But I can live with it...)
Good score Bernie. |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Thanks to all!!
Well, that was faster than shipping from Hamburg to Munich with a Standard organization like DHL in Germany.
I love this guitar! She has the specs of a 2774LX-Folklore, but she beats all because she is so beautiful.
Thanks, Dave for having built this guitar, but I think she was made for me...
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Location: Jet City | bburg - 2013-04-25 10:46 AM She has the specs of a 2774LX-Folklore... Bernie I've been REALLY wanting one for quite some time, but haven't had the right opportunity at the right time. I'm VERY envious! I've also asked around the forum several times for reviews on the 2774lx, and I think I've only found one person so far that actually HAS one. I'm very interested in hearing your review, especially after you've had a chance to really experience it. Please give us an update in a few weeks. Oh, and congrats (still green with envy)
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | So here Comes the first Report about her in comparison with some of my guitars. This guitar was not played very often by Dave so it sounds a bit "tight" in comparison to those which are older and played really often.
We (my friend Dieter and I) played her, the 1768 Book-Elite, 2009C, 2010C and Dieter's 2007C. All guitars were strung with 11er Elixier-Phos-Bronce, except the 2009C has 80/20 Polyweb. So first our opinion in gereral: The guitar is not very loud and has a very bright and clear voice, less bass of all here but very nice balanced in sustain. The 2007C and 2010C are nearly identical in Sound. We both played them not looking at the Player and we both can't say exactely what guitar was played. They both are sounding fantastic: hughe clear Sound, very bright but also with much bass. The "Book" was played very often and is very "open". The Sound is more loud and not as bright but in comparison to all in the middle. So the 2009 has the darkest voice and more mellowness, beside of the CL-Slothead less loudness.
My favs in numbers are: 2010C, 2007C, CL-Sh, Book, 2009C
Dieter's choice: CL-Sh, 2010C, 2007C, 2009C, Book
and my girlfriends choice: Book, 2009C, 2007C, CL-Sh, 2010C.
You see, everybody has his own opinion what is sounding best, but if you like very bright Sound, you will not go wrong with her. And when she has opend up after while of playing, she will become better.
If anybody wants more Information or with other guitars I own, please feel free to ask me
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Location: Jet City | Thanks Bernie
How's the feel of the neck and the string spacing? |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | I've a lot of 1 3/4" necks (FD14,Ute, 2009C,1680, OFC-1 and now this one), so it's nothing new for me. I decided for me only to buy guitars with that nutwidth, because I can Play them best. The string spacing is only a Little bit more than regular, but enough for "cleaner" playing for me. And it's not a big Change to 1 11/16".I love These nutwidth.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | That's one HECK of a guitar collection !!! |
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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh) | Oh, Thanks, Dave!!! I love them all!!!
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Location: Italia, Zianigo di Mirano (Venezia) | congratulations, Bernie,and .... azz, super-fast shipping |
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