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Location: NY | On my guitar there is no mention of the word Ovation anywhere. On the head of the guitar it says MATRIX in capital letters without the ovation symbol. It says Kaman on the inside sticker. It is made in connecticut. Is it possible it is just a Kaman Matrix. Or just an early Matrix, simply called Matrix? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I've seen some of those. Check the serial number and the Ovation website. It will tell you what year it is. Aluminum fretboard? |
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Location: Paris/France | Welcome Teladesor,
For more information, look at this brochure: 70\'S MATRIX BROCHURE
J :) |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Yes, aluminium f/b. |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | The brochure that paulmac has the link to says rosewood fretboard, so it must be for a later model of the Matrix.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | My Matrix, a 1976 or 77, says Ovation on the headstock and has an aluminum fretboard. His may be a later one. |
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Location: Midwest | My First Ovation was a Matrix. It had a built in pickup but the preamp was an external box powered by a 9 volt battery. No volume or tone Just plug it into the box and into the P.A. control the volume from there. I wore the aluminum neck out 3 times before Ovation talked me into a 1612-4 Custom Balladeer. The Matrix got sold with a wore out neck, It was scalloped pretty good. I still have the 1612-4 Custom Balladeer along with a 1612 Custom Balladeer and a Legend 1667 Cutaway and a Legend 1756. All are still mint and get played regularily.
If you work under hot lights and sweat alot the aluminum Neck Matrix probly will wear out quickly.
Great playing Guitar though!!!!!! |
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Location: North Texas | Hi Teladesor, I recently bought a Matrix with a rosewood fretboard. Model 1137. It's not much to look at, but it sounds gooood, and plays great after I did some bridge/saddle work. I recorded an original song a few days ago, using only the matrix, and sent it off to Dave. If he decides to use it on his compilation CD, you'll be able to hear how the old axe sounds. ;) |
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Location: Flushing, MI | I have the 1137 Matrix, and it doesn't say "Ovation" anywhere on it. I pretty much assume that if it say's "Kamen" on it, it's still an "Ovation". Like yours, it say's "Matrix" in large letters on the headstock.
Mine also has the rosewood board, plays great, and sounds fantastic. It and my old beat up Legend have become my two favorite acoustics that I've ever owned. |
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Location: North Texas | I was pleasantly suprised with mine. It's an Ovation, for sure. |
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Location: NY | yes that is mine - matrix 1137 - its a beauty - although i need to get it repaired - it is unfortunate , but last night after all these years and just 2 weeks of looking into its value and things like that - the bridge ripped off - i heard a loud noise and i took a look at it.. i was extremely upset - but i will get it repaired
i wil get it fixed..
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Location: NY | can anyone help me with a price range on the 1137 - i wouldn't ever sell it. i am just wondering. i am guessing it is pretty cheap? |
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Location: Ohio | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I've seen some of those. Check the serial number and the Ovation website. It will tell you what year it is. Aluminum fretboard? Check out the reference page on OFC's main page |
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Location: Ohio | Originally posted by teladesor:
Lets see if I got it right this time. Check out the reference link on OFC's home page. It tells a little about it under the Celebrity/Applause link. |
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KAMAN MATRIX (NOT ovation)
