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| so with all of your help i have come to the realization that i need to keep looking for a better model.
could you guys maybe just point me in the right direction?
just throw some opinions at me please.
just remember, i'm looking for an ovation acoustic and it will be a gift... and i dont have too much money to spend.
four hundred... tops!
let me know what you think.
thanks again,
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Here's what looks like a nice old model Ovation legend that may go cheap. If I were looking for a good deal on a nice guitar in your price range, I would definitely consider this one.
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | The Higher -end Celebrity line is about 400 -500 USD from New..or Better..check the " for sale " section , see if U can buy a USA -made Ovation from a member..
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| isn't that a balladeer? 1111-4?
nice guitar tho.
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | I would n`t mind scoring that 1111-4 myself..
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Yeah I think I mis-labeled her. Still looks like A nice grab for someone. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Best value for the cash would be a sweet used Ovation.
Folklore - Wider neck - boomer
Legend - nice - full sound
Pacemaker - 12 string - best value
Do you need Sizzle or Function first?
Red and shiny - OP40 - Ocean Acoustic
It is a Celeberity/Applause level build with a super Preamp added on. Very unique.
This Custom Balladeer is more refined and aged. Great finger picker and very light but with a Deep Bowl. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | And it looks like it has a nice finish still. |
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| Originally posted by bvince:
Here's what looks like a nice old model Ovation legend that may go cheap. If I were looking for a good deal on a nice guitar in your price range, I would definitely consider this one.
Ebay Legend Guitar
BTW, welcome to the board, kate. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Ditto on all of that, find a used US made O, and you will be much happier than with a celeb. |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | That Balladeer sure looks nice. I'd guess that bidding won't go much over $300. There's NOTHING in the new gutar market that can match that. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | I have one just like that one, Kate; a wonderful guitar if you can get it. It's hard to know what "too much" would be for it, but if it's anything like mine, it will be easy to play and have a really rich, full, sweet sound. It won't have a pick-up, but it's not too costly to have a simple one put in. Hope you find just what you're looking for.
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Location: south east Michigan | Kate...Welcome to the OFC
I've had this guitar (1111-4) for over 36 years now.
I would not sell it for even $800.
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| Kate - if you haven't bought on eBay before, don't put a bid in just yet. You don't want to get into a bidding war that'll just drive the price up. Wait until the last 5-10 minutes of the auction and place a bid for the absolute highest amount you're willing to spend (remember to add shipping to that).
If you're new to eBay the seller asks that you email him for approval before you bid, or he'll cancel your bid. That's not unreasonable and it's a way for sellers to avoid scammers and the hassles and expense of non-paying bidders.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by kate24:
...i have come to the realization that i need to keep looking for a better model [Ovation]....could you... point me in the right direction? ... opinions, please... i'm looking for an ovation acoustic and it will be a gift... and i... have... four hundred to spend.... tops
let me know what you think.
thanks again,
kate. kate24,
Please, excuse me for quoting while editing your post. Your question was very ambiguous and I wanted to make sure it was answered as directly as possible.
My answer to your question is; "1614"
good luck... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'd agree with a 1614, if the guitarist is a fingerstyle player. You might be able to to find a nice one within your budget. I did. It's one of my favorites. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | The price on this is STILL low. I'm wondering if Kate has been checking the board? |
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okay then, an even better question...
