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| Just picked up this guitar is almost unused. Would like to know what it's worth and if it's possible to change the battery with the strings on the guitar. Thank you in advance. Gary |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | Hi Grizz,
Looking at the Ovation price list, that guitar was offered from 1986 - 1990. http://www.ovationfanclub.com/files/prices.asp It looks like that model has a laminated top, so it would be one of the less expensive models. As far as putting a price on it, look at the response below from the FAQs. It may be possible to loosen the strings enough to get to the battery, but it sure is easier with them off (even if you don't replace them).
Q: What is my Ovation guitar worth?
A: This is probably the most frequently asked question, and the hardest to answer. Worth is very subjective and changes rapidly with fickle markets. What something ultimately is worth is a combination of what one person is willing to pay versus what another person is willing to accept. Many factors, not the least of which is the actual condition of the guitar, will affect the selling price. There are so many other factors involved in pricing a musical instrument. Is is collectable? Is it rare? Is it popular?
The best way to get an idea of what your guitar might sell for is to use the "Completed Auctions" feature of eBay Search to see what similar models have sold for recently. Other online resources include www.gbase.com and www.guitarlist.com. Your best bet, unless you need it appraised for insurance or other reasons, is to try and ask yourself "How much is this instrument worth to me?" More value related resources include the "The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars" and "The Blue Book of Electric Guitars" both edited by S. P. Fjestad and available in paperback by Gurney Brown. There is also the software version "The S-Book of Guitars" by S. P. Fjestad. Click here to connect to Blue Book Publishing, Inc.
Edited by Nick B. 2012-04-13 9:29 AM
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| Thanks Nick, Come to find out that it is a 1989 yeat model and is in vertually unused with the original hard case. I'm getting used to it but was thinking of getting a anti-roll or wobble for the back of the guitar. Have you any thoughts on them? I hope I have the right nomenclature for the above, anyway thanks for your input and have a good day, week, month, and year. Grizz |
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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch | "I'm getting used to it but was thinking of getting a anti-roll or wobble for the back of the guitar. Have you any thoughts on them?"
Honestly, I've never used any of those devices nor see the need for them. I may be the only one that feels this way, but I find the round back to be more comfortable than a traditional dreadnaught. I'd recommend trying it as-is for a while and maybe you'll feel the same way.
Sounds like you've got a great guitar there. Enjoy and welcome to the group. |
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| Two round bodies meeting in the middle like this is enevitable, so I guess I need to go on a diet. Thanks Nick I'll keep working at it. Gary |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Welcome. I updated your access to the site as well. |
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Model 1527 about 1985 or so.
