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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 9:51 AM (#524814)
Subject: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		So I have the opportunity to purchase an Ovation 1996 Book Elite that is in immaculate condition. The seller is asking $1000 for her. Can I get some opionons on the selling price? I think that is a very good deal but I am not sure.

Thank you for all feedback!
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2016-04-25 9:59 AM (#524815 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Location: Boise, Idaho		I haven't seen one for a long time, but I'd jump on that if I could.
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Beal
Posted 2016-04-25 10:08 AM (#524820 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: 6 String Ranch		jump!
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Nancy
Posted 2016-04-25 10:10 AM (#524821 - in reply to #524815)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		I have never seen one of those come up for sale, and I have been watching for one!
And immaculate condition? I am with Mark and Beal, go for it!!!

Edited by Nancy 2016-04-25 10:11 AM
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bburg
Posted 2016-04-25 10:33 AM (#524822 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh)		Got one in very used condition for $800. They are great guitars, go for it!!

Bernie
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Damon67
Posted 2016-04-25 12:24 PM (#524824 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Jet City		$1k is a steal for one of the very best models ever to come out of New Hartford. Quite possibly the best cutaway Elite ever.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2016-04-25 1:10 PM (#524826 - in reply to #524824)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Damon67 - 2016-04-25 10:24 AM

$1k is a steal for one of the very best models ever to come out of New Hartford. Quite possibly the best cutaway Elite ever.


It's a really good guitar no doubt, but I never cared for the way they finished the neck and headstock. Personal preference.

As to the best cutaway Elite --- 87 Collectors.



Personal preference.........
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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 2:19 PM (#524827 - in reply to #524826)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		Done! I bought her. I hit the jackpot! She is in near mint condition. I purchased her from the original owner and he also had the original sales receipt. Better yet, he gave me "The Book" too that looks brand new and it is signed on the inside cover.

Edited by Steveomatic 2016-04-25 2:20 PM
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Nancy
Posted 2016-04-25 2:24 PM (#524828 - in reply to #524827)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Pictures Please????
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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 2:38 PM (#524830 - in reply to #524828)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		Will do!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2016-04-25 3:20 PM (#524832 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		You got the Book, and the Book?
How cool is that?
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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 3:37 PM (#524833 - in reply to #524832)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		Yea. I feel like it is my birthday and X-Mas all rolled up into one! I will post some pics in just a bit. The Book is signed on the inside cover and it is hard to make out but it looks like it was signed by Kaman himself or possibly his son. I will take some photos of that too.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2016-04-25 3:59 PM (#524834 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Location: Boise, Idaho		Wow! I bet I know why he gave you the book. That's probably Beal's signature and everyone knows that ruins the value. Is it the hardcover or softcover version?
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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 4:15 PM (#524835 - in reply to #524834)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		The guy I purchased from felt the book belonged with the guitar. When he purchased the guitar new the book was part of the sale. It is hard to tell for sure by my untrained eye but it looks like it might read Bill Kaman.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2016-04-25 4:20 PM (#524836 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Location: Boise, Idaho		I think that's all correct. I was just kidding about Bill's signature reducing the value. At least I didn't use my other old lame joke about how he got his hand through those little sound holes to sign all those labels.
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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 4:30 PM (#524837 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		Here she is! Can anyone make out the signature?







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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2016-04-25 7:27 PM (#524842 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: moline,illinois		Congrats on an awesome and rare guitar plus the book whoo hoo!!!
One of ovations best cutaway elites,my favorite cutaway is the N768 Nako Custom Elite but that's just cause I own it LOL
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Nancy
Posted 2016-04-25 7:59 PM (#524843 - in reply to #524836)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Mark in Boise - 2016-04-25 4:20 PM

I think that's all correct. I was just kidding about Bill's signature reducing the value. At least I didn't use my other old lame joke about how he got his hand through those little sound holes to sign all those labels.


LOL!!!!!! I could just see him with an EXTRA long purple flair trying to sign the insides of guitars!!! LOL!!!! I am still trying to get a *Beal signed Guitar*....

Steve, your pictures are not showing up...
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Beal
Posted 2016-04-25 8:40 PM (#524845 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: 6 String Ranch		the book isn't worth Shyte with that signature. put it in the bathroom to be used page by page.
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Steveomatic
Posted 2016-04-25 9:03 PM (#524847 - in reply to #524830)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: USA		Not sure what happened to the pictures. I will post in a new thread tomorrow.

Edited by Steveomatic 2016-04-25 9:06 PM
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Cavalier
Posted 2016-04-26 12:47 AM (#524850 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Location: undisclosed		There working now, that is a thing of beauty.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2016-04-26 12:53 AM (#524851 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		That is Beal's signature... CWKaman II or 2, or both kinda combined.

And that is an awfully Purdy guitar.
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Designzilla
Posted 2016-04-26 7:06 AM (#524853 - in reply to #524814)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Location: Orlando, FL		Wow! Congrats on the great find. That's a rare one indeed!
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2016-04-26 9:52 AM (#524855 - in reply to #524845)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite


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Beal - 2016-04-25 7:40 PM

the book isn't worth Shyte with that signature. put it in the bathroom to be used page by page.


Told ya! Beal is consistent. When the pics came up I was staring into the sound hole, trying to see the signature and then remembered you were talking about the signature on the book. One of the hard bound copies, too. You really scored.
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Nancy
Posted 2016-04-26 10:25 AM (#524856 - in reply to #524855)
Subject: Re: 1996 Book Elite



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		O-M-G!!!!!!!!

Steve if you *ever* sell that, you know where to find me!!!
That one is Pristine, and Gorgeous!!! The Book too!!!
Many Congratulations on such a Wonderful Find!!!! I know she will sound as good as she looks, that's why you can never find these for sale anywhere!!!!

Enjoy your new Beauty!!
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