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I have a 1997 USA Elite Standard 6778 in excellent shape. The top seems a bit dark for Stika Spruce especially compared to the 1997 catalog photos. I wonder if it was a special order.
It only came in Black and Natural that years so I am confused. It plays great!
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Location: Tennessee | Nope, I believe that's natural. You just got a top with some nice graining that is aging really nicely. I'll be it sounds fantastic. Welcome.
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I had a 1768 Elite with similar colouring. My current acoustic guitar's (non Ovation) spruce top is almost white in comparison. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | I think it's UV that changes the colour. I've seen a few for sale that have been kept in a case for many years, and they look like new ones. |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | ...and it adds character |
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My Ovation top is.....dark?