| Joined: September 2020
 Posts: 1
 
 
 | Greetings, I'm overwhelmed by the vast history of models.  I'm looking for a used acoustic steel 6-string AE model , for under $1200.
 
 1) I prefer thinner necks: which models/years have thinner necks?
 2) I prefer slick necks.  Which models/years have low/no friction neck finishes?
 3) Were any models made with a shorter scale length (not 3/4, more like a gibson 24.75")?
 4) Are there any 'golden years' for Ovation?  Especially good workmanship?  Or bad years, when things were sour for a time?  Things to watch out for?
 5) Preamps: Has the sound quality got noticeably better in recent years?  Are higher numbers better: OP-50 is better than OP-30?  Or is it more about features rather than sound quality?
 
 I'm looking for a mid or shallow bowl, not deep.
 Based on a $1200 budget, which models should I be focusing on?
 A lot of questions, I know!   Thanks
 
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