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fat.freddys_cat
Posted 2016-03-25 10:08 AM (#523124)
Subject: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions


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Hello all I seek information. After corresponding with the Ovation factory, via email, a fellow , named John, is of the opinion that my Balladeer is a 1969 model. While that would be nice, I find it difficult to believe, because the guitar is basically in mint condition. The serial number is 5613 typed on a rectangular paper label and is also stamped, inside on the neck butt. Anyway it is nice to be here amongst like minded folks and any info I can get would be appreciated.
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fat.freddys_cat
Posted 2016-03-25 10:22 AM (#523125 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: RE: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions


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<p><img src="http://imgur.com/a/Ph40b" border="0" /> http://imgur.com/a/Ph40b</p>
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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 12:58 PM (#523127 - in reply to #523125)
Subject: RE: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 1:03 PM (#523128 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Location: Jet City		There's your image.

John may be off by a year. I believe that's from 1968. I have one too, but it's serial is considerably lower. Mine is in like new condition too....



What else do you want to know about it?

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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 1:09 PM (#523129 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Location: Jet City		Actually, looking at your second picture, that's not the rosette of a '68. I'd say John was right. '69 or '70. The serial # should have another digit though, so thats a bit odd
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fat.freddys_cat
Posted 2016-03-25 1:24 PM (#523130 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions


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Well thank you first of all. It is nice to have a second opinion. I used to have an Applause that I was very fond of but this is my first Ovation and now that I am aware of its age I am a little reluctant to play it.The guitar came from a pawnshop in Maryland with some fairly stiff bronze strings on it. I've been used to playing Martin Silk & Steels and I wonder if they would be copacetic for this guitar ? I had them on my old Applause and they were fine but I intend to be a little more cautious with this one. I guess I'll stick around for a bit and as more questions come to mind, there seem to be folks here that know the answers. Thanks again.
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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 1:51 PM (#523132 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Location: Jet City		Welcome, and feel free to post in the other sections. You're a full member now.

BTW, only a handful of us are allowed to respond in this section. You'll have a much better chance for responses in the main sections
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fat.freddys_cat
Posted 2016-03-25 1:52 PM (#523133 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: RE: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions


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<p>I notice that the bridge is different from yours in the photo as well<img src="https://goo.gl/photos/vfBMb4MiBgUNf7xJ8" border="0" /></p>
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fat.freddys_cat
Posted 2016-03-25 1:54 PM (#523135 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions


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Thank You and I will. Trying to figure the best way to post pics is my current chore.
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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 2:02 PM (#523136 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Location: Jet City		Link to posting links, pics, etc...

http://www.ovationfanclub.com/megabbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=32...

I still say 69 or 70, especially with the tuners... kluson right?

OR

Coulda redone the top at some point. I assume the bowl has a textured finish? Or is it glossy and smooth?
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fat.freddys_cat
Posted 2016-03-25 2:17 PM (#523138 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: RE: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions


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Yes it has the textured bowl and I am unsure about the tuners.

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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 4:01 PM (#523143 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Location: Jet City		you're getting closer, but you're not inputting the right info. You need to put the address for the image itself, not a page the image is displayed on.

Had you clicked on your image to where it opens up to the full size, then right clicked and selected 'copy image address' and used that, your image woulda shown up like this...


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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 4:02 PM (#523144 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Edited by Damon67 2016-03-25 4:03 PM
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Damon67
Posted 2016-03-25 4:06 PM (#523145 - in reply to #523124)
Subject: Re: 1111-4 Serial Number Questions



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Location: Jet City		Silk and steels are fine for it. I use standard light gauge D'Addarios on my '68. No issues at all, it's a player.
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