Post by jimsmith on Sept 26, 2017 12:56:40 GMT -5
The reason I am unsure about my Ovations is I bought them used and there is some doubt about what models they actually are. I bought one that was listed on the inside label as a Standard Elite 2788AX. The Ovation official site help desk said there was no such model. I took a photo of the inside label and, when enlarging it, I could see that the first "8" appeared to be fake pasted over a different number. The serial number is K10102013. Being a Korean built example it could be a number they assigned. The Ovation people suggested it might be a 2778 model. All of that model I could find had two epaulets and mine has one, so I am still in doubt.
The other had no label at all and a serial number that is impossible, C10040791. Some sources suggest it might be a Celebrity CC24. It does appear very similar. but I don't know. If anyone has ideas, I will be happy to hear them.
On a positive note, they both play wonderfully. The CC24 (for now until I hear differently) is at a luthier's this week because there is a problem with the 3rd fret causing the G string to buzz when fretted at the 2nd fret. This does not appear with any other string at any other fret. They both tune the same at the 12th fret and with an open string. The necks are straight and I am delighted with them no matter what models they turn out to be. This weekend I'll be making my first public performance with the Standard Elite, so I am very confident about playing it.
Yes, my avatar is with my Fender. When I get a good pic with an Ovation, I'll change that,
The other had no label at all and a serial number that is impossible, C10040791. Some sources suggest it might be a Celebrity CC24. It does appear very similar. but I don't know. If anyone has ideas, I will be happy to hear them.
On a positive note, they both play wonderfully. The CC24 (for now until I hear differently) is at a luthier's this week because there is a problem with the 3rd fret causing the G string to buzz when fretted at the 2nd fret. This does not appear with any other string at any other fret. They both tune the same at the 12th fret and with an open string. The necks are straight and I am delighted with them no matter what models they turn out to be. This weekend I'll be making my first public performance with the Standard Elite, so I am very confident about playing it.
Yes, my avatar is with my Fender. When I get a good pic with an Ovation, I'll change that,
