If it's an MIK, you're SOL. Otherwise, here's where you can find info:
http://www.ovationguitars.com/?fa=codethree

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You'll have to buy it dinner....

Think a movie would be good too?

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I looked there but i didn't see an option for 7 a digit serial, and knowing the guy i bought it off of, its the butt end of the line. Its a celebrity i beleve (leaf holes). Think a movie would be good too?

Celebrities are MIK - so the only way you can date is by the pre-amp, and then only within the context of a set of years.
Since it's a (relatively) cheap Korean model, I'd say anything over a burger and fries and a matinee would be overkill....

You have the right to free speech, as long as you're not dumb enough to actually try it. -- Joe Strummer

Celebrities are MIK - so the only way you can date is by the pre-amp, and then only within the context of a set of years. Since it's a (relatively) cheap Korean model, I'd say anything over a burger and fries and a matinee would be overkill....

well... it says Ovation USA in the bowl, does that mean made in USA or just letting me know that 'hey, you coulda gotten a US model. Stupid'?

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Don't know about that! To my knowledge, Celebrities have always strictly been MIK. Take a look at the small print on the label - does it say 'Made in Korea' or Made in USA'?
However - take a look at this page: http://www.ovationtribute.com/Pr%E9-amplis/Ovation%20Preamps.html
I believe this shows all the preamps Ovation has offered. When you find out what preamp you have, then you can find out what the (approx) date of production was.

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well thats lovely. It says '(????)' under the preamp option that mine has....
I guess i'm striking out alot today

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well thats lovely. It says '(????)' under the preamp option that mine has.... I guess i'm striking out alot today

Is that the DJ-4? If so, it's the same one on the Celebrity Deluxe I had, and that instrument dated from the early '90s (93-95). Does this help?

You have the right to free speech, as long as you're not dumb enough to actually try it. -- Joe Strummer

Is that the DJ-4? If so, it's the same one on the Celebrity Deluxe I had, and that instrument dated from the early '90s (93-95). Does this help?

nope, its the OP-24+

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nope, its the OP-24+

I believe that was (is) offered from 2003-current.

You have the right to free speech, as long as you're not dumb enough to actually try it. -- Joe Strummer

I believe that was (is) offered from 2003-current.

2003 sounds about right, probably...

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