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| I have a chance to buy this tommorrow for $575. This guitar was his brother's who died over 30 years ago. His parent have had it stored since then. It is like new. It plays great with low action. Case has some slight scuff marks.
Is this a good price?
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Location: Upper Left USA | Yes!
And if you don't play guitar I would gladly take it off your hands.
Oops, my manners...
Welcome to the OFC and my condolences on your Brother's death. If you wanted to check a fair "Market Value" on Ebay you would find between $1000 and $1800 for an original Deacon 12 with case.
I'm guessing that payment/profit aren't the most importand factors here but you want to be fair.
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| Thanks for your info. It was the seller's brother. I just met this guy yesterday through crieg's list. I have to wait until Tuesday to get the money from my savings. This is an amasing guitar. I thought it might be worth more. |
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Location: Utah | Welcome! Great price!!! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | That is the deal of the Week...
If I saw that I would snatch it up in a Heartbeat!
Then I would contact Woody! ;) |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | jump on it |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "Then I would contact Woody!"
To trade, tease or both?
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | All of the above...
Naw, to get a six-string Deacon/Breadweiner from ya' for it. |
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| I want to keep it awhile at least to see how much I get attached to it. I mainly play Gibson Les Pauls |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Welcome to the Ovation Family!
Now I see why you included the wheelbarrow in the pic. Nice set ups.
You're gonna LOVE that Deacon. Super deal!  |
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| Thanks for the welcome. I looking forward to tomorrow. I can't wait to plug it into my amps.
That wheelbarrow does stand out |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Welcome to the group and congrats on the find.
Some folks here like those "axes".
My "goldtop" looks just like yours.
well kinda... :rolleyes:
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Welcome to the Ovation Family!
You're gonna LOVE that Deacon. Super deal!
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Location: Upper Left USA | I have all the replacement parts to set that one right.
Can you sell it me cuz I miss the last 4 or 5 I had...
Better yet, sell it to AJ and send it to my house! |
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Location: SoCal | The black strip on the back of the neck is graphite (for strength). You'll see spots in there.
As to the bridge, we could help you with that.
What we can't help with is that you're just not comfortable with the guitar. That's too bad as it's one of the best electric 12's out there. But I know how you feel. I had a Preacher 12 string (same guitar but with a different body shape) and just never got comfortable with it either.
But there are a lot of people here who are comfortable with them and love them..... |
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| I can't sell it on the internet. I no longer have paypal. I answered an email that I thought was from paypal. It was a scam. Paypal wouldn't take care of the damages.
How do I fix the bridge?
I want to put this on CL tonight or soon as I can.
What would be a fair price? How much did you sell your's for? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | PM sent.
D12 GAS hits again... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Broken and no case on Ebay
Pristine and Unbidden
Of course these are Six strings. Hope it helps. |
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| I placed it in the for sale galary for $1000 OBO or trade for good accoustic. I might take a good 6 string for it too. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Nice profit on a guitar you don't like...if it sells (with times being a bit tough for a lot of folks).
Like Paul mentioned, one of the best 12's out there but if the feel and shape don't cut it for you then it isn't much use in hanging on. |
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Location: Ontario Canada | Try making the bottom four courses (EADG) single string only, leave the top (B's and E's)as they are. You might be amazed at how you will love this beauty.
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| I've made a deal with Randy username northcountry. I decided that since I am new to the site and no one knows me that I would send him the Deacon first. Once he receives it he will know that I am on the up and up. He then will send me his 60's reissue Strat. I don't know Randy anymore than he knows me, but you on this site have known him for a long time. I sense from talking on the phone that he a honest person. However, my wife would feel better if I inquired about his reputation and standing here. If you have had any dealing with him. Please let me know what you think about me doing this deal this way. He is aware that I would be making this inquiry and has agree to it. |
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Location: SoCal | Please tell your wife not to worry.
You will be very pleased with your trade.
Randy will follow through. |
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1970's Deacon 12 string
