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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | I found one of these used at a local store. I have been in the market for an Ovation. I have mainly been looking at the 1778 lx (elite lx) and I like the mid-depth bowl. The 1988 is in great condition, and I just played it the shallow bowl does sound nice with it. The price is $750 with the case. I was just wondering if this price was a good deal.. I don't really have much knowledge on the collectors series. Thanks... Adrian |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Adrian,
First, welcome to the club. We kinda slingshotted past 3000 members over the last day, or so.
Second, the '88 Collectors is a pretty cool guitar -- especially if you like to play up the neck. If I remember right, it has 16 frets clear of body.
However, $750 is a high price for one even if it is in perfect condition and has the Certificate of Authenticity. It may be worth that as a guitar, and it is worth it if you really like it and think it suits you well for the price.
But the '88's routinely sell for a good bit less than that on eBay. Perhaps you can use that as a bargaining chip to get a better price. |
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | anyone else have any insight?
can someone tell me how the 1988 model compares to the 1778lx which I am also still looking at. I can get the lx for $960 w/case, it's 200 more than the 1988, but how does it compare..? |
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | doesn't seem like many people are reading this thread. but I think I am going to pick up the 1988, I made a deal, $600 is what I can pick it up for. Sounds good to me.. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | You will find that the more specific your question, the fewer expert opinions are offered. If you have tried these guitars and you like one and can get it for $600 that is an excellant deal.
I have seen a few people absolutely love many of the diffeent Colector models. It is never over which is better but what works for you!
Welcome and enjoy. |
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Location: SoCal | The Legend LX is more of an acoustic guitar, the 88 Collectors, if memory serves, more of a plugged in guitar. Doesn't it have a super shallow bowl? Not a bad sound unplugged but meant to be plugged in.
What are you going to use the guitar for? On stage? at home? Do you normally play way up the neck? Would a cutaway work for you or do you need the extra frets the 88 offers?
Personally, I prefer the 90 Collectors for a guitar with the very long neck. Deep bowl for good acoustic sound, but it has the long neck.
And if you're going to be playing just plugged in, why not watch for a EA63 Viper? |
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | yeah the it has the super shallow bowl, but it has a nice sound unplugged, i was suprised. i do like deeper bowls. but i'm so picky that the closest that i like is the 1778lx which is far more expensive. i'm just a college student, so money is an issue that's helping me decide on this 88. i figure since it's a collectors, and in great condition, for $600, i shoudn't pass it up. and finding deals like this don't come very often. maybe i would like a 90 collectors more, but finding one would be difficult. |
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Location: So. Cal. | I do own an 88 collectors and an 03 Legend LX. I personally preferred the 88 both plugged and unplugged. Not only does the 88 have a longer and nicer neck, it has a more solid sound. If I recalled correctly, master P.Templeman once claimed the 88 has the exact sound people have been trying to get miking a Martin dreadnought. I am not, in any way, saying the Legend LX is inferior. I just like the 88 more, personally. By the way, I still hate the OpPro premp. |
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Location: So. Cal. | Adrian, if you cannot get the deal on the 88 send me a private e-mail then. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Welcome Adrian,
The '88 IS a cool looking guitar but what you might consider about the LX is the new neck system,lighter bowl,Mid-depth bowl,lifetime warranty (new/never been sold) plus the newer updated electronics (OP-PRO) now that you've gotten a better deal ($600) on the '88 you'll have to decide if the LX features are worth $360 more!
Did you play both unplugged? Also you didn't say whether or not the '88 came with a case?
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | I couldn't decide if i liked the OPpro preamp on the elite lx i was looking at. the 88's preamp is definately older, but it still sounded nice when i plugged it in.
i don't know if i'll be getting the certificate of authenticity with the guitar if i purchase it, does that really matter? |
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | what abour a private email? that makes no sense to me.
yes i played both of them mostly unplugged, my main intentions. and the 88 does come with the original case. the guy at the store told me that it was a gift to some lady and she never really played it, just sat in a closet. which is why it is in such good condition.
i was planning on trying to throw the extra $360 up for the elite lx. but it almost seems to me that, a collectors series is something you should try to grab, especially at a great deal.. |
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Location: Chicagoland | 88 eh? Thats the year I was born. Good year. :D
I wouldn't let the Collector's thing throw you. The most important thing is which is the better deal.
Pretend that the '88 is like a crappy no name brand or something. Do you still like it better or is it just the fact that it is an Ovation Collectable? |
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | 88, you's a youngen.
uhm, it sounds great, looks great, plays amazing.
great price.. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Just because they're called Collector series Ovations doesn't necessary mean they are "rare", "desirable", or even "collectable" it's mainly just a way to offer "different" flavors or styles.
Some are more sought after than others.... |
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | welp, i bought the 88 today :)
guitar, original case, certificate of authenticity (#47), ovation booklets, free pack of strings. tis nice :D |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Congrats!! I know you'll enjoy it!! Post us some pics!!
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Location: NoVa / Richmond, VA | My 1988 Ovation
here's a few pics i just took of it. my first ovation :) |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | COOL :cool: |
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Location: Midland, MI | Oooh, too bad it's not -4. :) Just kidding...very nice! |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Very cool. I love the little batman looking inlays on the 12th fret on the '88 and '89. |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Neat. Never seen an 88 Collectors. Kinda looks like a "Custom Elite T"(ain't that a concept).
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | It does have a bit of the Elite T look, but the finish is gloss. |
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Collectors series 1988??
