|
|
Joined:
November 2006
Posts: 62
Location: Canada | I realize that Adamas is the top rung of the Ovation ladder, but that said - What is likely to be the most affordable and/or attainable Adamas model (in either the Used or New categories)? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2006
Posts: 2804
Location: ranson,wva | adamii seems to be running kinda low on fleabay at the moment. if you got the scratch most any model is attainable,even #47.....jason |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2003
Posts: 9301
Location: south east Michigan | That's a hard question to answer Oster.
The old saying "Ya get what you pay for" comes to mind.
And on the flip side of that, anything can happen on ebay. Like the UTE grab a few days ago.
Another thought to add to the mix... Not all Adamii are created equal. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2002
Posts: 5750
Location: Scotland | Starter Adamas? That would be a Taylor, probably a 900 series |
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2006
Posts: 2804
Location: ranson,wva | i had the recent chance to play a smooth top adamas..lets just say that unplugged it was about as bright as my academy....textured top is the only way to go...just my opinion...jason |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | A "Starter Adamas". Isn't that an oxymoron? Kinda like Military Intelligence? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2002
Posts: 14127
Location: 6 String Ranch | An entry lever Ferrari. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | A "Starter Adamas" would be an Academy. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2005
Posts: 4903
Location: Phoenix AZ | These export version textured top adamas are GREAT:
TEXTURED TOP ADAMAS
These are a terrific bargin. I own this exact same model in a different color. Acoustic only, like real guitars should be. You could always add electronics later. These were built during the time when only the dead sounding smooth tops were available in the US. For the Asian market they built these TEXTURED top versions. You'll never find a better Adamas bargin than this.
Dave |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Those ARE a great deal!!
Probably the best bang-for-the-buck (Adamas-wise) you'll find!! . . . |
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2006
Posts: 2804
Location: ranson,wva | i had a conversation with al this evening about one of those, i prefer the red one my self..if thing do go as planed and i get one latter down the road im gonna add 2 knobber to it...jason |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2005
Posts: 4903
Location: Phoenix AZ | Oh yeah, it would be simple to add 2-knobber to this. That would be a killer setup. Dave |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2005
Posts: 11840
Location: closely held secret | Wouldn't you have to route for the saddle? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2006
Posts: 2804
Location: ranson,wva | thinline..you get the good acoustic sound unplugged and the great big balls of pluggin in...jason |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2005
Posts: 4903
Location: Phoenix AZ | Yup, thinline. Personally I would prefer it over the opp pickup. As Jason said, I think it robs less of the acoustic sound than the opp. Dave |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2006
Posts: 62
Location: Canada | It's good to know what particular models to watch out for, so thanks all. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2006
Posts: 2804
Location: ranson,wva | i get things right once in a while...jason |
|
| |
Starter Adamas?