Vintage guitars for sale: Ovation

Vintage 1978-1979 Ovation Magnum II Electric Bass Guitar, Sunburst, Stainless Steel Refret
Tested and 100% functional! We ask that you observe its pictures closely and invite you to contact us with any additional questions you may have
This 1978-1979 Ovation Magnum II Electric Bass Guitar is in very good cosmetic shape with normal wear one would expect with a vintage instrument and is in excellent playing condition! Scratches, dings and pressure dimples are present, but these ... more

Used Ovation Viper III 1979-1980 Sunburst with Hard-Shell Case
Ovation Viper III, 1979-1980
Original hard-shell case included
Serial Number: E 16887
Finish: SunburstBody Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard: Finished Maple
Scale Length: 25 5 "
Nut Width: 1 5 / 8 "
Frets: 24
The Viper III is a maple, solid body electric guitar. The standard Viper only comes with two pickups and a single switch. However, this is the Viper III model with comes with three ... more

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Ovation Folklore 1614 acoustic 12 fret guitar made in USA 1981 in Natural excellent condition with original hard case & case candy

Beautiful vintage ovation folklore from 1981 with built-in original electronics, volume and tone knobs, original hardware , original hard case , original key and original case candy , these models are becoming very hard to find , no scratches or dings , guitar has minor finish checking on the top shown in pictures, lines are not straight and do not ... more

1968 Ovation Tornado Electric Guitar Early 6 String W / OHSC. This guitar is extremely good condition for and almost 50-year-old guitar includes the original hardshell case. The action is good. Not too high but setup is a preference and I leave that up to the buyer. Everything works as it should. There's a few small little chips and dings here and there as pictured. No major damage. Sounds and plays Great! Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping into the lower 48 states. No... more

This Ovation Patriot Limited Edition 1776-1976 acoustic electric guitar is a true gem for any collector. With its stunning design and exceptional sound quality, this guitar is a must-have for any serious musician. It comes with an OEM case for easy transportation and storage

The guitar features a brand name of Ovation and is a limited edition model that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the United States. The acoustic guitar is perfect for experienced players. The guitar has been... more

Solid mahogany body. These pick ups are just intense. Independently adjustable. This is one beast of a bass. In excellent condition. Natural age on the color do to its age. Sounds great.

All sales are final / no returns
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1978 Ovation Acoustic Electric Guitar... more

Any cracks or dents pictured
Please refer to the pictures to view item condition.
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The "c-x" in the title is for our store reference only and does not pertain to the item.
What is shown in the pictures is what is included with the item. If it's not pictured it is not included.
Shipping address can NOT be changed after purchase.
Shipping to domestic USA only, excluding Hawaii and ... more

1978 Ovation Matrix 1132-1 Sunburst
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR LUTHIER
Tech Notes: This guitar has a few things to note   There are a couple finish cracks on the top, but they are not through the wood and appear to be finish deep only   The saddle is quite low and the action is medium to medium / high with near flat relief   The neck angle is a bit low, but all in all it still plays well, albeit a bit higher, and sounds really nice   The frets have some tooling marks on them and the ... more

In good working condition!
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Excellent condition except for a couple of ding marks on the surface and one vertical line on the surface. Very low action, holds its tune amazingly well. Includes Ovation case. Can be tuned to regular 440 pitch
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For your consideration is an Ovation 1617 Legend acoustic electric guitar. Another beautiful piece from Ovation! Some signs of use, but it's still alive and kicking  
Headstock looks great, a few nicks and dings, but nothing unsightly. Frets and fretboard are in great shape, with tons of life left. Body does have a few nicks and dings. Please observe the pictures! There is some finish checking on the face of the guitar, which is very common in these older Ovations. Overall looks dang ... more

This is a connecticut built ovation and was built in1973 according to the online serial numbers it is a 1973 it is an early legend in overall good vintage condition .it has what looks like a couple finish cracks near the bridge and the reason i say finish cracks is because they cross the grain and not follow the grain i could be wrong but that is what it appears to me the truss rod cover is missing and the handle on the case is missing, it also has a small damaged area at the tip of the cases ... more

1977 Vintage Ovation Legend 1117-4 Acoustic Guitar with case. s / n 108045. has split on front see pics... more

Vintage 1977 Ovation 1615 Twelve String Acoustic Guitar. The photos you see in this ad are of the exact item you will be receiving and as you can see; the guitar has one crack on the bottom. Other than the cosmetics, the guitar plays great and has that classic 70's Ovation tone. Unfortunately, the electronics is not working. Included with your purchase is the guitar and case
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perfect condition check pics the scratches you can see in the pics no damages... more

Ovation model 1617 from 1981
Guitar plays well, electronics are full functioning. New setup and restring by our tech.
There are some finish cracks in the top that are not structural damage, and some light fret wear on the first 5 frets.
There is a chunk missing out of the head stock. (see pictures)
Comes with original hard case.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have or to provide additional pictures, please don't hesitate to reach out to us Thank you for shopping ... more

Somebody removed the inside label, so I don't know what model it is. I think it's a Balladeer. If somebody knows the model, please let me know
The serial number on the inside back is 091, 568 which indicates it was built in 1977.
Lower bout is 15-3 / 4"
The fretboard looks like it is aluminum or some synthetic material. The neck itself is made out of some synthetic material with a fake mahogany finish to it. The top has some lacquer finish cracks, but they are not wood... more

This listing is for a 1980s Celebrity by Ovation 12 string. It is in good condition. Only one owner. There is a very thin crack in the finish, not in the wood, from the bridge to the bottom. It was recently checked out by a tech who said there was nothing to fix. The crack is so thin, I couldn't get a picture of it.
The electronics work great and it sounds fantastic plugged in or unplugged. Plugged in it boasts that classic Ovation sound
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Very cool low action flat smooth neck Matrix 12 String, must at one time had pre-amp . ?? holes left behind in shell typical finish cracking on the face not wood cracking, , plays and sounds awesome just put fresh strings on with a chip board case .... more

Awesome tone hate to sell it but I have no room it has 2 Repaired cracks common for older ovations Have been repaired very well no issues. Huge sound comes out of this guitar
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Vintage Ovation Guitar. Repaired crack in the sound board. Guitar sounds beautiful with full Ovation back. Great user guitar with wonderful sound. Original Ovation hard shell case included. Amp components are mounted inside the guitar. The Guitar is being sold as is and a local pickup would be great, save the shipping cost. Shipping to your location will be calculated based on your location. Make me an offer for a quick sale.... more

1982 Ovation Ultra Series 1511 Acoustic-Electric Guitar w / Original Case! P32
Everything / Only what is shown is included. Any purchased item can be picked up at:
Silas Deane Pawn 395 BROAD STREETMANCHESTER, CT 06040
Please notify us on all pick up orders so it doesn't get shipped by accident. Shipping charges will be refunded when picked up.
We will always combined shipping for you. Be sure to add the items to your cart and purchase all items together, we will then only ... more

Great shapeDates to 1979serial # 183xxxno issuessee all picturesincludes old chipboard case includes original hang tag and manualaction is good and neck is straightsounds niceNO damage or issues a couple minor finish cracks on top, not into the woodsmall edge chip on topno other cracks or damage... more

Title and pictures pretty much say it all. Structurally, the case is in fine shape, all latches, hinges and handle work fine. No smells or odors. There are numerous scuffs, scratches, rust, a few minor dents. I've tried to document each one of these photographically. Look at the pictures carefully. That said, this will provide excellent protection for your valuable guitar for decades to come. If you want a perfect specimen, scroll past and pay more. I will ship, if you're local to the New York ... more

Electro-Acoustic Folk Vintage c. 1980 Ovation USA 1612 Balladeer From Dadi SHOP
Vendu dans son étui original avec facture achat en 1982 Chez Dadi's music
rue de Douai 75009 Paris
c'est une de mes guitare favorite que je met en vente
je l'ai acheté neuve en 1982 Chez Dadi's musicvoir photos
peu utilisé parfaite en electro acoustique
répond à toutes vos questions
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1969 OVATION ECLIPSE - made in USA:
* maple body finished with a matte black textured laquer, some wear
* maple neck with ebony fingerboard
* 2 pickups
* new tuners
* low action
* plays and sounds GR 8 !
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1969 OVATION ECLIPSE - made in USA:
* maple body finished with a matte black textured laquer, some wear
* maple neck with ebony fingerboard
* 2 pickups
* new tuners
* low action
* plays and sounds GR 8 !
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1969 OVATION ECLIPSE - made in USA:
* maple body finished with a matte black textured laquer, some wear
* maple neck with ebony fingerboard
* 2 pickups
* new tuners
* low action
* plays and sounds GR 8 !
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Vendo guitarra electroacústica marca Ovation Modelo Country Artist (cuerdas de Nylon) fabricada en EE UU. Es una guitarra vintage (año 1975 verificado por la casa Ovation) que prácticamente no se ha tocado. El sistema de amplificación funciona perfectamente y esta literalmente como nueva. Tiene el estuche original (con imperfecciones por el tiempo, no por golpes). Acabo de llevarla aun Luthier y no ha tenido que hacerla nada excepto limpiar mástil y trastes. La guitarra esta impecable.
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Diese schöne Gitarre habe ich in der Form nirgendwo im Netz gefundenCelebrity der ersten Baureihe ?? Serien Nr. 103767 Laut Ovation-Liste Baujahr 1971 Nicht Korea, nicht Taiwan man achte auf die Randeinfassung und die 15 Perlmuteinlagen am Hals. Auch die Schalllocheinfassung mit den Ornamenten habe ich hier nirgendwo gefunden. Leider ist der Koffer zwar sehr schön aber nicht von Ovation. Ich habe diese Gitarre vor etlichen Jahren für 850, -?? gekauft weil sie so schön ist. Leider komme ich ... more

1984 OVATION ELITE COLLECTORS SERIES - made in USA :
* super bad spray can refin by the previous owner
* appears to have a repaired crack near arm rest=check pic 6
* frets have wear
* pickup is UNTESTED
* cover on back is missing
* clean models sell for 2000 E
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Early model Ovation Balladeer, also known as model 1121-1, made in USA around 1968-70 according to serial no, 9012 Unlike the traditional guitars, the Balladeer has a round bowl made of Lyrachord a manmade material derived from the aircraft industry. The guitar has a spruce wooden top finished in tobacco sunburst and with a traditional sound hole. all electrics work well and no issues with the pegs or tuning. Comes with case
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1984 OVATION ELITE COLLECTORS SERIES - made in USA :
* super bad spray can refin by the previous owner
* appears to have a repaired crack near arm rest=check pic 6
* frets have wear
* pickup is UNTESTED
* cover on back is missing
* nice models sell for 2000
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1976 Ovation "The Anniversary" model :
+ deep body
+ spruce top finished in dark red, has some laquer cracks behind the bridge(as usual) & LOTS of wear, very LIGHT bellying behind bridge=check pics 10 & 11
+ mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, a few laquer cracks below tuners=check last pic
+ fancy bridge
+ herringbone purfling around soundhole
+ trussrod cover is missing
+ low action
+ plays & sounds GR 8 !
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1976 Ovation "The Anniversary" model :
+ deep body
+ spruce top finished in dark red, has some laquer cracks behind the bridge(as usual) & LOTS of wear, very LIGHT bellying behind bridge=check pics 10 & 11
+ mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, a few laquer cracks below tuners=check last pic
+ fancy bridge
+ herringbone purfling around soundhole
+ trussrod cover is missing
+ low action
+ plays & sounds GR 8 !
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Ovation 114-4 1974. Sammlerstück
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Rare Joe Daniels Defiance Banjo requiring finishing / renovation. Has date stamp of 3 / 5 / 92 ( 1892 ) and production number 2937 Joe Daniels was a well documented and multi talented Performer and Manufacturer in Victorian England who specialised in Banjos built to a high quality. This stripped down example is the property of a retired Gentleman who has asked me to sell this with a view to it being rebuilt to its former glory The successful buyer will need to collect it following payment, owing... more

1981 Ovation Pacemaker 1115 twelve string electro-acoustic guitar, made in USA
Body: natural spruce top upon Lyrachord bowl back, lacquer cracks to top, scuffs to back
Neck: Evidence of gluing / refinishing hinting that a repair / partial repair may have been done on this in the past
Fretboard: ebony
Frets: good
Electrics: working but the battery compartment / holster needs to be positioned and fixed in place again as it is currently able to move inside the guitar. This can only ... more

Ovation 1612 Custom Balladeer original 1970s acoustic
Well used condition for its age (1974 - I think)with expected strumming and pick swirls, some quite severe near the neck, several marks and dings.
Cracks in the top are visible in the pictures but the sound is still a full beautiful Ovation sound.
It has replacement electronics and piezo fitted by previous owner (see pictures) but these need attention so I have not listed it as electro acoustic. I only play it acoustically
The ... more

80's SPS DESIGN - made by KAMAN MUSIC CORPORATION in Mexico:
Specs:
body: roundback fiber back, spruce top finished in black, has wearneck: maplefingerboard: rosewoood, frets are excellentDEAN MARKLEY Pro Mag pickup added plus Volume & Toneaction: lowplays & sounds: GR8 !
OVATION CUSTOMER SERVICE stated on request:
We did a small run of these not sure how many. If you post this question on the Ovation fan club site they might know,
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1980S OVATION CELEBRITY CC67 ACOUSTIC / ELECTRIC GUITAR
The quitar is in good condition but has got one missing string and one broken
Has got marks and signs
Selling as seen
Please have a look to the pictures cause make part from the description
If do you are happy with the condition of the item you can buy
For any query please ask and i will be more than happy to answer
Collect in person and cash on collection please 07383566817
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80's OVATION ULTRA GS BODY :
* PLYWOOD
* dark metallic blue
* WORN
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PLENTY of PARTS for SALE
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manual ONLY
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1 knob ONLY
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rare
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* 1 tuner ONLY 
* fits LOW E side
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