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Location: NJ | thought I would share this once in a lifetime photo with you. If you are offended or object or feel I have overstepped my boundries in any way let me know and I will delete this thread.
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Location: ranson,wva | verry nice al!!!!! they are beautiful guitars..jason |
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Location: big island | okay...that does it! now we will all be labeled as # 5150 as this photo will drive us all criminally insane. |
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Location: SoCal | The guitar on the left is just beautiful. The others are kinda ugly.... |
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Location: NJ | Nice Yard Sale!! . . . . |
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Location: South of most, North of few | All I can say is...WOW |
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Location: GA USA | 3 ringers and a leaner. |
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Location: big island | That Ford truck has the immense distinction of being the backdrop for many fine instruments. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | You have NO idea who Al had to sleep with to get those guitars...
... was worth it tho... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | .....it wasn't you, was it Jeff? |
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Location: East Tennessee | Darn.
I thought we were going to see pictures of the COMPLETED GARAGE PROJECT. :D
BTW, Nice Truck. :D :D
Guitars. :cool: :cool: :cool: |
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Location: big island | hmmmm...jeff,
i guess i was a bit premature on the "i like you" post. |
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Location: USA | hey al...the deal was...you were supposed to give me those back after the picture... ;) |
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Location: Houston, Texas | Pure porn. |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Wow--quadruplets........
--Karen |
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Location: big island | "pure porn" = oxymoron
"Wow--quadruplets......." = spoken like a woman and a mom. |
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Location: Midland, MI | I like the middle one...great color. The others...not so much.
To be honest, I thought this was going to be a Talking Heads thread, though. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | The only thing I didn't like about that picture was the truck. If Al could get those by sleeping with someone, he has a lot more going for him than what shows in his pictures. Maybe I'll use this picture to trick SWMBO into an argument about which looks better, blue or red. The last one of those arguments I lost and had to get a red Porsche. |
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Location: Orange County, California | Al,
I gotta know. What are their numbers?? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | The only thing I like about the picture is the truck. I'll bet that it's neck is big enough. Those litle wimpy guitars all have only 1 11/16. |
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Location: Orange County, California | +1,000,000 :D ;) :D ;) |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Wich one is the JUMBO ;)
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Location: closely held secret | I like the red one. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Those are sweet Al.
The Signature line was long overdue! |
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Location: Vermont USA | Nice Al and red is my favorite color
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Location: 6 String Ranch | They all looked orange to me. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Sell one and lay down some new sod. |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | I think Al wants another guitar stand for Christmas. Subtle Al, really subtle. (grin)
Be a shame to break up a nice set like that.
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Location: Lebanon, TN | I sense a trip to Bellmawr in my near future ;-) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | What's in the background with the white lettered tires? Didn't know they still made white lettered tires. Are they reissues? |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
What's in the background with the white lettered tires? Didn't know they still made white lettered tires. Are they reissues? 68 pontiac catalina convertible. As soon as the house project is buttoned up the car gets redone. I have neglected it for too long. I really need someone to send it in to overhaulin for me.
the tires are rare aluminum 8 lug rims that pointiac used from 59 to 68 or 9 raised white lettered tires are the only way to go!!!! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Thought it was a Catalina. My parents had a 64 when I learned to drive. Not a convertible, though. That would have been too cool for a high school kid. My first car was a 68 Javelin. Every Christmas and Birthday I got one or 2 new Lee raised white lettered tires. |
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Location: East Tennessee | The obvious question......
Who are the lucky recipients?
I know I'm not. :( |
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Location: Canada | Ah, what beautiful guitars. I am indeed obsessed with that design. One day... |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Thank goodness I'm in California right now... and besides... I already got one (speaking with a silly french accent) |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | "...you've already got one?"
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Very nice guitars, Al. Shame on you though for laying that one on its side like that... |
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Location: Paris/France | Great pics !!!!!
Thanks Al.
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Location: SoCal | Going, going, soon to be gone. Only a few that will be coming out of the factory.
I have had # 3 for some time...I have to tell you that this is one of the few or ONLY chance in a lifetime to get one. Al probably has the only ones that haven't been pre-purchased. It is not a time to wait.
True or false...I do not believe that someone will be able to special order this guitar at a later date. Nor do I have any faith in the factory producing an a/e model of the original slot-head. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | Nice picture for the time of the year in which we prepare for the feast day of the holy family. :D |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Excuse my french but ... SON OF A BITCH! Al, please tell me those are already sold. I wouldn't want to be tempted to do something more stupid than I've already done. My wife once said "you can never have enough red shoes".
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Posted by Edensharvest:
"...you've already got one?"
(just had to) "Yaasss... and itsa vary nice... Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time!" :D |
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Location: NJ | I would be happy to answer any questions regarding these guitars if you e mail me.
as for the pontiac, I fired it up today, it needs a carb rebuild and some plugs but damn is the motor strong. Tires read Road Hugger custom G/T you gotta love it. |
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Location: SoCal | These are great guitars. If you've ever thought about getting one, you should take th plunge and do it.
I'm going all or nothing in waiting for the OFC guitar.... |
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Location: Tennessee | Ditto. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Sing this in your best Mel Torme voice ...
"Although it's been said many times many ways ..."
THIS IS THE DAMN BEST SOUNDING OVATION/ADAMAS GUITAR I HAVE EVER HEARD. AND NOT BY A SMALL MARGIN. BUY ONE NOW. PERIOD.
It almost doesn't matter where you buy it or what you pay for it. It's THAT good. Just be careful if you're dealing with Bro.Bobby that he doesn't screw you out of the good case.
I'll let a small cat out of the bag... Not only do I own a 47RI, but I've got a second one on order. WHY? Well, other than being totally stupid I just don't ever want to take chances that something could happen to one of them. I NEVER want to be without one. The damn guitar is just THAT good.
I normally only beg for sex, but I can't say strongly enough that anyone sitting on the fence should hurry up and get their hands on one of these guitars before it's too late. Sure there might be other models in the future, maybe you could order something, blah blah blah. But it WON'T be a 47RI, it won't be a copy of Charlie's guitar, it won't be serialized, etc. Some are turned off by the 47RI being acoustic only. That's BS. Get an under saddle pickup put in it just like tons of people do who buy wooden box guitars. Templeman did it to his and I'm sure others have or will do the same. You've been warned. I can see the sob stories posted here already when it's too late ...
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Location: Tennessee | OK. I'll reconsider. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Just for later reference, would I post my sob story under General Posts or in the For Sale under "wanted: I should have listened to Dave"?
I wish I had the right timing now as it will be regretted later. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | I'm with you Woody. All I want is for someone Upstate to get one so I can run by and play it once in a while (assuming they'll let me in, that is). |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Weaser P:
I'm with you Woody. All I want is for someone Upstate to get one so I can run by and play it once in a while (assuming they'll let me in, that is). Weaser,
Having lived in New York State for over fifty years, anything north of the city IS upstate. :D |
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Location: Cicero, NY | I would agree - I just don't know anyone north of the city with a 47. |
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Location: big island | originally posted by Tupperware: It almost doesn't matter where you buy it or what you pay for it. It's THAT good. Just be careful if you're dealing with Bro.Bobby that he doesn't screw you out of the good case.
I got my W597CB brand new from Brother Bobby. Paid $1550.00 with Ovation case including shipping to Hawaii. Was that a fair price? |
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Location: big island | hey guys,
can i get a quick tutorial on how to quote on this forum?
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Lanaki:
hey guys,
can i get a quick tutorial on how to quote on this forum?
mahalo You press the far right icon, the one with the " " on it. |
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Location: big island | gee...who'd a thunk? tanx tupp! i wuz wunderin' wut those 2 6's and 2 9's were all about! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The issue with Rabbi Robert is that he often advertises the guitar on ebay with nice photos of the stock case. I think the case model number is 9158 or something like that. But he ships you the guitar in a cheaper 8000 series case and then sells the good one seperately to make a few extra bucks. It doesn't always happen, but I know if at least THREE documented cases where people got ripped off like this. His prices can be very tempting, but most times you get what you pay for. I doubt buyers of high end guitars like the 47RI worry too much about saving a few hundred bucks. Once you're over the card max, does it really matter by how much?
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Location: big island | Thanks for the clarity. Newbies like me need you more experienced souls to lean on from time to time. |
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Location: big island | Is there a place where I can reference the cases to see which one I was sent?
Nevermind...I found them. I got a 9158 model. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The ovation website should show what case comes with each guitar. Dave |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by Tupperware:
The ovation website should show what case comes with each guitar. Dave nope, the ovation website, which sucks in my opinion, only lists the cases. no pics and only a modest description. seems ovation would keep their site up-to-date and also show pics of the accessories... |
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Location: NJ | click. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | 389? or did they go bigger by then. 389 was a great engine. Hope it's not a 4bbl or you are in for a big ticket rebuild.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | They do sound real purdy. Real purdy. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I absolutely loved those 8-lug wheels. My neighbor had them on his sporty '65 Catalina 2 + 2 hardtop. |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
389? or did they go bigger by then. 389 was a great engine. Hope it's not a 4bbl or you are in for a big ticket rebuild.
(I'm obviously ignoring the topic so that I quit thinking about buying a 47RI.) unfortunately the motor is not original. it did have the HO motor but the guy I bought it from replaced it with a 425. it came with a 2 barrel but I replaced it with a 4. rebuilt it when I did it damn almost 20 years ago now so I guess if I have to pay someone to do it right this time it is not a big deal. I put electronic ignition on it and some chrome stuff. most of which has gone to hell by now. when I feel depressed I go on e bay and buy parts and stick them in the trunk. it somehow makes me feel better.
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Originally posted by Lanaki:
originally posted by Tupperware: It almost doesn't matter where you buy it or what you pay for it. It's THAT good. Just be careful if you're dealing with Bro.Bobby that he doesn't screw you out of the good case.
I got my W597CB brand new from Brother Bobby. Paid $1550.00 with Ovation case including shipping to Hawaii. Was that a fair price?
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Location: big island | mahalo, andrew! |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | I agree with Le Maître (ignoring the topic ,no money!!)Great Car ,Gas or Diesel :confused:
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Location: Tampa, FL | Originally posted by Enfant Terrible aka V-Elite:
Great Car ,Gas or Diesel :confused:
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Vic With regular gas...a little of both :D |
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Location: NJ | premium and add a lead supplement |
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