Work, by the way, was for the grandson of the original owner. There have also been various muckings-about with the guitar by previous owners, but after regluing/shaving the bridge, a heavy-handed fret level/dress, and a bunch of cleaning and setup, I have to admit that this is playing quite well and sounds a lot better than it should. While I respect the big bowl and non-cutaway (more tonal depth/power - one of my favorite 'early Jake' guitars was a late-60s Balladeer), the top is a bit more heavily-braced than your average 'real' Ovation and it's also laminate. Interestingly, unlike most Celebrity models, there's no 'made in Korea' (or any country-of-origin) notice on the label itself, though this is almost certainly an import. Its serial number indicates it's a 1979 model, though I have to say I doubt that a bit as these tend to be 80s guitars. When you get closer, however, you notice it's a 'Celebrity' model - though this one's on the early side. It is typically found inside the body underneath the strings. This can be a chore, so hopefully, this provides you with a bit of a guide when deciphering guitar serial numbers. The serial number will be a set of numbers and letters separated by dashes. After all, according to (reference 1), theyve been making their signature curved-back guitars since 1966. We do expect a large number of customers to be affected. Maybe you are just curious about the date of your Ovation Celebrity. The full, deep bowl, and non-cutaway body of this instrument suggests that - from a short distance away - this is a US-made Ovation Balladeer. Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe refused Covid shielding measures before.

Celebrity Ovation Serial Numbers