The Ovation Fan Club
The Ovation Fan Club
Forum Search | Statistics | User Listing Forums | Calendars | Albums | Language
Your are viewing as a Guest. ( logon | register )

Random quote: "Ovation Guitars really don't get the respect they deserve!" - Alex Pepiak



Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
1986 collector's series 12 string

View previous thread :: View next thread
   Forums Archive -> The Vault: 2008Message format
 
jacobd
Posted 2008-12-09 9:52 PM (#7674)
Subject: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
December 2008
Posts: 3

Location: Hanover, Indiana
I have recently inherited a 1986 collector's series 12 string. The model number is 2986-6 and the serial number is 883. The action was really high, but after a truss rod adjustment, taking a shim out from under the saddle, and some light gauge strings I found that the guitar sounds and plays wonderful. I don't have any plans to part with it, but from what I have read this is a pretty rare guitar. Can anyone tell me an approximate value?

Also, this is my first post, and I don't have a clue how to add pictures. If someone can tell me how to do it I'll be happy to post a few.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
2ifbyC
Posted 2008-12-09 10:16 PM (#7675 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string
Joined:
December 2006
Posts: 6268

Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
First of all, welcome to the Ovation Nation!

As to posting pics, go HERE.

Others will be by to help ya on the value. Most of us do a history search both here and on eBay to get an idea as to the current market value of items.

Presently the market is depressed for sellers.

Again, welcome!
Top of the page Bottom of the page
G8r
Posted 2008-12-09 10:27 PM (#7676 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
November 2006
Posts: 3969

Welcome! The 86C were the matching white 6 & 12, shallow bowl, with ebony necks & black machine knobs, right? Cool-looking guitars. You can't beat Ovation 12-strings for sound, playability or durability.

+1 on iffy's advice & suggestions
Top of the page Bottom of the page
PEZ
Posted 2008-12-10 3:23 AM (#7677 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string



Joined:
July 2003
Posts: 3111

Location: Nashville TN.
Welcome
Sweet guitar you have there.
Bet it sounds wonderfull
Top of the page Bottom of the page
BT717
Posted 2008-12-10 6:12 AM (#7678 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
October 2007
Posts: 2711

Location: Vernon CT
Welcome!

Heres a link to the Ovation Achive and your Guitar.

http://www.ovationguitars.com/index.cfm?fa=detail&mid=1228
Top of the page Bottom of the page
dave3dg
Posted 2008-12-10 1:07 PM (#7679 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
November 2008
Posts: 83

Location: North Wales, UK.
Welcome to a newer member than me and a very nice tool is the 12 stringer. I am looking for one to match my 1986-6 as the pair would be very tidy together. They are very nice looking gits as they are based on the Balladeer but with a very nice soundhole inlay.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of info on the 1986 collectors so just enjoy the babe and think yourself lucky to own it. My 6 has an enchanting ringing tone on acoustic but very powerful on lecky which is a Fender Pro 175 combo.


http://ovationfanclub.ning.com/photo/photo/listForContributor?scree...

Regards,

dave.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
MusicMishka
Posted 2008-12-10 2:27 PM (#7680 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 5563

Location: Blue Ridge Mountains
I sold a mint one last year for $1400...that would be top money: it was immaculet...
Most bring somewhere in the 7-9 range...
Top of the page Bottom of the page
jacobd
Posted 2008-12-10 9:39 PM (#7681 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
December 2008
Posts: 3

Location: Hanover, Indiana
Thanks to everyone for the information. I have uploaded some pics of the guitar, but I'm not sure where they ended up. I was directed to a ".ning" site, so I signed up there and posted them, but I just used Jacob as my name instead of Jacobd, so you might keep that in mind if you are looking for the pictures.

Thanks again.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
dave3dg
Posted 2008-12-11 2:21 AM (#7682 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
November 2008
Posts: 83

Location: North Wales, UK.
If you can Jacob just post the link like mine above.
If there is one out there, please let me know.

regards,

dave.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
jacobd
Posted 2008-12-11 7:38 PM (#7683 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
December 2008
Posts: 3

Location: Hanover, Indiana
ok, I'll give this a try.

http://ovationfanclub.ning.com/photo/dsc00966-1?context=user
Top of the page Bottom of the page
dave3dg
Posted 2008-12-12 2:11 AM (#7684 - in reply to #7674)
Subject: Re: 1986 collector's series 12 string


Joined:
November 2008
Posts: 83

Location: North Wales, UK.
Thanks for the link m8.

Edit:

'If there is one out there, please let me know.'
What I meant is a 1986 12 string collectors as I would like to own one :cool:

regards,

dave.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

This message board and website is not sponsored or affiliated with Ovation® Guitars in any way.
Registered to: The Ovation Fanclubâ„¢ Copyright (c) 2001
free counters
(Delete all cookies set by this site)