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About Lynne May
Expertise
Any question relating to guitar playing: scales, chords, music theory, arpeggios, soloing, chord progressions, key signatures, buying a guitar, guitar tabs, writing guitar music, musical styles including rock, blues and classical. Please do not flag your question as "Private", as this prevents other readers from benefiting. I will no longer answer "private" questions.

Experience
I have played guitar for 30 years. Fifteen years of that time I spent traveling nationwide as a performer. I have owned and operated May Music Studio in Washington state for the last 20 years. I also teach piano and drums. Recently I have started a website which provides absolutely free music lessons: http://www.may-studio-music-lessons.com

Publications
Ezinearticles.com expert author

Education/Credentials
BA MA

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Guitar - General - Guitar Appraisal

Expert: Lynne May - 7/2/2009

Question
Since I don't have access to a good blue book for acoustics, I was wondering if you could look something up for me.

I have a 1973 Ovation Balladeer Custom (1112) Acoustic (no cutaway), in near-mint condition, and was wondering how much it would go for these days. My dad paid about $250 for it new, and I'd like to see how much if might've gone up or down.

Answer
Hi, Sean--

Here is the Blue Book Pricing Info:

Excellent $500 - 575
Average $300 - 350

It looks like your guitar has doubled in value!

Best Wishes,
Lynne
Vintage Guitar Values
http://www.may-studio-music-lessons.com/vintage-guitar-values.html

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