36 year old Ovation Tornado

[sledger]

I have an Ovation Tornado K-1232 (with vibrato) hollow body electric (Gibson 335 style) in excellent condition with a hand made case.
sn: J 090 Made in 1972.

I've had it about 14 years, it's in great condition and I recently gave it some much needed TLC to bring the thing back to it's original lustre.

My point here is I have no idea what it's worth if I decide to offer it for sale.

Anyone?

 

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[sledger]

Settle Strum

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[just strum]

Settle Strum

Here's some photos

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Now that was worth the short wait. Very nice. Do you play it much?

 

[sledger]

No I don't play it at all now.

I've been away from music for 10 (at least) now.
Only recently got back to it, though still having a hard time finding time.
But I bought a Mex fat strat and Vox AD30VT for this 're birth'
The Ovation was cleaned up, restrung, the travel case repainted and everything packed away.

It's a beautiful guitar with a very easy and low action.
I never used the vibrato (I took it off when I played it)
Great for blues and jazz, though it loves to get dirty too (mind the feedback though)

 

[sledger]

Some interesting historical brochures.

http://www.ovationtribute.com/Catalogues/Storm Series & Amps/Storm Series & Amps Brochure.html

 

[sledger]

No-one else

??

 

[LagrangeCalvert]

amazing guitar..... I love the "sound Projector" or whatever it is..... how about setting up a band and using that as its P.A. today? that would be fun.

 

[Auriemma]

This thread is a bit old, but in 1971-72 it listed for $309. As for a value in todays market... so a search on ebay (I have seen several of these recently) and on gbase.com

It looks sweet.

 

[evenkeel]

The 2007 Vintage Guitar Price Guide has a range of $450 to $550. Probably still in the ballpark.

 

[latenights]

The 2007 Vintage Guitar Price Guide has a range of $450 to $550. Probably still in the ballpark.

Is it still for sale?
If so e-mail me at [email protected]
I am very interested.