Thank you, badpenguin! Clears that up nicely for me, I appreciate it.
Just curious about your User Name, by any chance were/are you associated with the Penguin Feather music stores in Northern Virginia?
I was recently given what I believe is an authentic Ovation guitar. Have looked at the lists of serial numbers, but am a little confused ... my serial number is 018589. But I don't know if I should count the 0 as part of the serial number when checking the lists (which would make it a 7-digit number) or if the proper serial number is just the 18589.
Kind of stupid question, but it's mine.
-- Barb