![]() If there is nothing on your guitar in question, chances are the original label or logo has fallen off. The most common place to find identification is on the headstock or on a label inside of the guitar, if applicable. Guitar builders affix their guitars with names so people know what they are playing. All guitars should have some kind of logo, label, or identification that makes it unique (think the Flying F for Fender, or the K for Kay). When you walk into that garage sale, pawn shop, or guitar show this spring, the first thing you need to figure out is what it is. ![]() You’re probably thinking that this is why the Trash or Treasure column exists, but I promise most of you will find that researching guitars (or any musical instruments) can be very interesting – you never know what you may learn! My first installment focuses on determining the make and model of a guitar. It may seem like I have a magic wand that instantly finds the answers to your many questions, but I spend quite a bit of time researching each guitar before I respond. Ovation date-finder says 1978 for this serial number but Ive also been told that production in Korea did not occur until the early 1980s. Seeking information about my vintage Ovation Applause AA-31 acoustic guitar. ![]() The frets are in good condition and the neck is straight. This Applause is a 1980s model with a wood neck and fretboard. ![]() 1980's (believe 1981 based on serial number) Applause Model AA-31 Deep Bowl acoustic steel string guitar.
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