Archive for August 29th, 2008
Fare ye well, legend
Ovation Acoustic
Last week or so, I managed to sell off my Ovation Custom Legend 1117-4 to a guy who claimed to be just a casual player. We met and he was pleased with what he saw. Truth is, who wouldn’t when the rosette is beautifully made, the top is nicely aged natural color and gold tuners? J Actually, I’m kind of sad to let it go but for space constraint at home. I’m not so sure if this new owner appreciates the so-called ‘beat-up’ hardcase that he saw. The interior is still good and offers tremendous protection for the ovation. Then again, some folks prefer new stuff to old, so to each his own. Sigh…parting is such sweet sorrow.
A week later, I bought a 1116 from a nice vet who gives up trying to learn the guitar and I was able to get it for USD$310 which is really a good price. Now am awaiting delivery. It’s actually called a concert classic 1116.
The other classic that I have will be sold probably at a price of $550-$600. Ovation customer service helped
to identify that this piece is a 1124-4 model. Actual term is Country Artist 1124-4. Natural pine wood color and loud too. Again, I would prefer to keep than sell them away. Sigh… awaiting Ovation to send over the label so I can paste it and take pics of it before posting on AdPost or EBay.
- Ovation 1124-4
Thus far the ‘97 Collectors’ edition parlor style guitar is still charming me with its acoustic sound. Meanwhile, no response for my Yamaha FG512-II 12 strings after a month of advertising. Even the luthier says it’s a good guitar with great decent sound. Oh well, maybe I’ll keep it after all. The younger folks now want acoustic-electric. Personally, there’s no need for pickups unless one playing in big concert. Then again, to each his own.
