Ovation 1997 Collectors’ Edition
I’ve been trying to post some pics of my Ovation guitars but was too busy until this morning. Some shots didn’t turn out well but the great thing about digital camera is that you can delete whatever shots you don’t like without costing you a great deal.
The Ovation ‘97 is a Collectors’ Edition and the company supposedly made only 1000 pcs. Mine has the s/no 79 on the back of the head slot. Its electronic pickup was subtle and a Parlor guitar size. Parlor guitar supposedly is smaller but loud in sound.
Got this in July through craiglist listed by a Purdue Univ student living in SF who needed cash. Thankfully a friend of mine needed to go the SF for quarterly business meeting. What’s more he travels business class, so that helps when it comes to transporting of the guitar. The exchange rate was S$1.37+ at that time (probably one of the lowest rate). I think I got a good deal mainly because of the exchange rate and free express shipping!
Frankly I have no idea that ‘97 model was acoustic. All along I thought it was a nylon string classical model. When my friend brought it back and I opened the OHSC, I was actually disappointed. After a while it did grow on me. I guess it’s a case of managing expectations. Since I sold my Custom Legend 117 which is an acoustic, I felt better though I was thinking of classical. I think what led me into thinking it was classical model is the head slot. Instead of standard dreadnought type it has the typical classical head. So not being meticulous enough I ventured into it.
Smaller than usual but loud in sound
