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 Vintage Ovation 1114-4 Folklore For Sale! GREAT tone in this one!
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4230 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | This poor guy had a negligent owner sometime in the past, but that has not hurt the tone or playability of this guitar in any way. I think a bit of humidification will go a long way here, but in the meantime, here's your chance to get a lot of sound for a little bit of money. Since you've been warned, I'll drop the bad news first, though it's nothing you have not heard before with older instruments. It has a few dings from use of course, but it also has a mustache finish crack just under the bridge. The is another minor finish crack next to the fretboard on the bass side of the upper bout. (There are pictures of both below.) These were difficult to get a decent picture of and impossible to see from a few feet away. The top has settled in a bit which probably caused the cracks years ago. I will put a new humidifier in the case before I ship, and I imagine that over time, things will even out again. I could not get the settling to show clearly in the photos, but you can feel it with your hand and see it if you look closely. All that being said, look at the photos. This guitar is hardly a beater by any means! It plays effortlessly! The sound is smooth and full with astounding balance. The wider nut makes it a fingerstylist's dream, and the 12-fret configuration makes it a surprisingly comfortable guitar strap on or sit with. The finish has started to amber up nicely and the wood underneath is gorgeous! The serial number, 053XXX, dates its manufacture to 1975. Because of the cosmetic issues, I'm going to ask $550 including a HS-case and shipping in the continental U.S. If you want it shipped overseas, let's talk. By all means, ask any questions and thanks for looking. Here are the specs from the Ovation website: Top: Sitka Spruce AA Bracing: Ovation X Scale Length: 25 1/4" Fretboard: Ebony Fret Inlay: 8 Pearl Bridge : Walnut Pickup: None Nutwidth: 1 7/8" Machines: Deluxe Chrome           | ||
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Joined: October 2012 Posts: 349 Location: Denver, CO | So this is how you talked momma into letting you keep the RI?  | ||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4230 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Well, I have to admit some begging and pleading was also involved... | ||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4230 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Poof! Sold!  | ||
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4230 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | muzza - 2013-04-24 3:50 AM (BTW, if you're ever in Australia, be VERY careful if and when you use the word 'poof'...) muttergrumblegrowl.....stupid global community and its endless slang......mutter.... Sorry guys, no offense intended.
That guitar sounds every bit as good as it's described though. Thanks for the kind words TL. | ||
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