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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | I want to find a back-up for my beloved 1537. Just to have something in the wings should the electronics fail, I break a string or some such (none of which has happened in 12 years of ownership...what a guitar).
What Ovation model would be a "best buy" used in the under $500 range. Knowing that I am pretty spoiled with the 1537 (the one Moody, PI won't own), I would like epulets, but not necessarily required. Mostly for this purpose it is plugged in.
I would probably make a run at them on fleabay, so some point out models to consider in my searches is what I am after. |
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Location: SoCal | Jeff, I was just trying to stir something up with my comments on the 1537. People here know that it's the one guitar that I would never part with.
If I were you, I'd look for a mid 80's Legend. Real good acoustic sound, OP24 preamp for a great plugged in sound, and you can get them with cutaways. Something a little different than your 1537. Look for about an 84 or 85 as it will still have a gloss neck and feel similar to your 1537. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Hey I knew that....I just couldn't find a "wink" icon to throw in there. Sorry for the misleading sarcasm...Thanks for the advice.
Does the Legend have a model number??? |
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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | 1117 deep bowl, acoustic only
1717 deep bowl, op24
1767 deep bowl cutaway, op24
1867 shallow bowl cutaway, op24 |
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| Jeff, The 1767 is an excellent player, I got one in mint condition last year on ebay, for $600...well worth it..
Steve |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Thanks for the insights everyone. Now....where did I lock and bury that credit card. |
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Location: SoCal | 1767. That's what I'd look for...... |
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Location: closely held secret | 1617's are nice, too. They come up on ebay fairly often. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Why not grab Mitch's 1537, Currently at $450 on the bay with 9 hours to go.
Heck, I bet you could get him to sell it to you offline. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Uhhhh....well.....hmmmmmmmmm
Is this a trick question???????????????
I have a near flawless 1537 now. Owning multiples of items just isn't my thing.
I have been watching it though and hope he get's a good price (just like wanting my neighbors house to sell for a good price...makes mine worth more). |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I personally think having an exact copy backup of your 1537 is an outstanding idea! Dave |
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Location: Tampa, Florida | What about an S771? Great bare-bones guitar that you can pick up on ebay for around $500. OP30, new, etc. |
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Location: Tennessee | Since you like epaulettes, my two cents is 1768 or 1718. Both can be had for $500 if your patient. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Hmmmmm. Wonder if my DC400 would work with the right FX pedal and the piezo pickup. Maybe I don't need another guitar....(duck...INCOMING!!!!) ;-) |
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best deal under $500
