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Location: SoCal | I had to take a 1669 CL in to get some fret work so I took the 47RI in for "show and tell" to Moze Guitar in La Mesa. Also had Rudy, who was doing a group for me, give his attendees a longer lunch break and join me. Yes, # 3 had a great reception. And, eventually, Rudy got a chance ;) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Is anyone going to have a 47RI at the Tour? I've love to compare it to the original. Dave |
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Location: SoCal | didn't notice until today, 24 frets. |
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Location: SoCal | ok, now that Paul has had an opportunity today with the 47RI...let's see what he has to say :p ;) :p |
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Location: Orange County, California | ;) :p (Shut up Moody!! Don't Tell them a thing!! Make 'em suffer until the tour!!) ;) :p
:cool: As his attorney, I've advised Mr. Moody to excersize his 5th amendment rights.... :cool: |
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Location: SoCal | he's been very quiet...wonder if he's curled up with the 1687RI that I loaned him :p :D :p |
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Location: SoCal | It was very cool of Tony to let me play his 47RI and borrow, just for fun, his 1687RI. I didn't get in last night until late and didn't have a chance to post.
After playing the 47RI and remembering #47 from the tour last year (there's a pic of me plaing it later in the calender), the center area of the soundboard is too dark. Oh well.... that's my only critisizim (sp?).
Guys, if this guitar had a p/u in it, then it would be the guitar for which you'd sell everything to buy. The sound is big and open, yet deep. It plays well and the neck feels great. But that sound... wow!
I played it back and forth with a U681 and the 1687RI, and in order of what I liked best, it was the 47RI, the 1687RI and then the U681 (just can't seem to bond with that guitar). The 47 sounded very much like the 1687 but more open and light. You could play the 47 next to any other make of guitar and smile as people's jaws dropped.
With a p/u and in blue, let's see, what could I sell to afford it ... Preacher 12, 1537, 87C, GC 12, Viper ..............
Oh, and one last thing... the label on Tony's 1687RI reads "1688". Isn't that the 12 string Adamas I? |
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Location: Orange County, California | Dibs on the 1537 :D :D
Tony!! You put the wrong label in it!? That's it, you're fired!! So much for your latest Ebay scam idea :p :D |
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Location: SoCal | I'm kinda surprised that this thread didn't generate more interest..... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I noticed you didn't include a U681T in your list of guitars to sell. |
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Location: Australia | Great review Moody.
It seems the 47RI is living up to expectations tone wise.
I'd be interested to know how you thought the weight compared with the 1687.
I know I'm a ways down the list but I'm can't wait to get my paws on mine. Good things are worth waiting for. |
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Location: SoCal | Paul's statement was something like "that is light" |
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Location: SoCal | Oh, and one last thing... the label on Tony's 1687RI reads "1688". Isn't that the 12 string Adamas I?
Paul, you mean there are supposed to be strings on the other 6 thingees on the top? I thought that was just for decoration. :confused: |
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Location: SoCal | Richard, the 47RI is extremly light weight. You can really tell the difference next to a 1687. It doesn't have a KBar in the neck and no electronics.
And Mark, I don't own a U681. I'm about the only person on the board who isn't in love with them. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I don't own a U681. I'm about the only person on the board who isn't in love with them. Ouch Paul...I love my wife, I really like my Harley, but I enjoy my guitars.
I'm sure between my ute and Fudd, I enjoy their company equally :D
Just waiting for that bitch 1187 to move in and screw the whole relationship up! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Paul, I'm sure you appreciate my decision to go for Mike's 87 Collector's then and forego the Ute for awhile. I'm still lacking an Adamas and I feel incomplete. I like 12 fret guitars and liked Dave's Ute. I may be the only OFC member who's not in love with the FD14, so there! |
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Location: NJ | two of these guitars just arrived. 47 reissues
if interested e mail me. as of yet they are not spoken for. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I stopped by the factory today to drop off #220 for testing. It was the one we used as the sound standard for the Moosup years (78 to 82). All Adamii were compared to this when sound tested.
There were two 47s there. I played one, an E chord with a heavy pick, one strum. It's got it.
Actually they both have it. Compared to 220, yes, they pass. Those going by there next week are welcome to try 220 and the others. Cliff, I'd be interested in comparing 220 to 54 if you bring it.
As far as the rest about the 47RI guitars they are not like the originals. They are better. They are worth the asking price. An original slothead is crude in comparison, they can get away with it since they're the original and 30 years old and easily worth the 10K+ that they bring. A new guitar with that quality level would never fly. There are $500 Chineese guitars with better cosmetic quality. They play well (although the neck is too narrow, but I'm told that's a personal problem) and are nice and light. And just acoustic, it's great. Definately a benchmark guitar. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Looks like I killed this thread! |
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Location: SoCal | Well, hard to top your recommendation.
Not many have played the 47RI, far less have even seen it.
As far as I know (other than Bill and Al) - Noel, mayself, Rudy, co-owner of Moze Guitars, and Moody. I am sure they all agree...if you can, do it!
By the way, want a low s/n? Better talk to Al now, not later. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Although I need to break into the Adamas line, this would be a head on crash. I'd have to agree with my wife on this one. I'm not worthy of that guitar. |
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Location: SoCal | Disagree...anyone who appreciates a great instrument deserves one.
Kind of like cars, may not be the greatest driver or mechanic but...
Granted, there is the cost, that is understandable. Not deserving...sounds like low self esteem. :p
Mantra for the day: I am worthy, I am worthy, I am worthy... |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Tony,
I appreciate great instruments, Ovations and otherwise. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Bad analogy for a lawyer with a Porsche, Tony. I'm not worthy of the car either, but I know lots worse drivers. I can't think of a lawyer with low self esteem.
I agree everyone who appreciates quality deserves one. I just think I'll leave them for better players. My golf game sucks, too, and I know that better clubs won't help. I just need to play more. Same for the 47. It sounds like it's worth every penny. I just need to play more. Right now, I'm going golfing. |
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Location: SoCal | Well, truth be told (IMHO) that if they offered a 47RI in the tour drawing, whoever won wouldn't turn it down. He or she would be "worthy". |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Does Tony know somthing the rest of us don't? |
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Location: SoCal | noooooooooooooooooo, but didn't they give away a 1687 Adamas I reissue last year???
and, it is their 30th Anniv for Adamas...
maybe a 2080??
unfortunately, I can't come. good luck y'all. |
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Location: SoCal | I am so worthy of the 47RI that it makes my teeth ache just to think about it.
Still can't afford one....... |
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Location: Australia | Bill's endorsement means alot to me.
I'm someone who's had to scrimp and save to be able to get one, it's comforting to know from the horses mouth that they're really that good.
It'll certainly be a guitar to last a lifetime. |
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Location: SoCal | maybe we need to set up a time-share...three 2-week periods a year?? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Frankly it suprised me. It was that good. And I don't suprise easily.
The good news in that is that since they figured out how to make this work here, they can do it again somewhere else for those that don't go for this guitar. Still, if you can do it, go for it.
Mark, Better clubs always make you look like a better golfer. Get your name put on the bag too. |
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Location: NJ | . . . or change your name to Spaulding . . |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Nothing could have made me look better tonight. I stunk up the course. Glad I didn't spend anything on clubs. |
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Location: SoCal | ?? Anything wrong with:
1187-247 Adamas #47 Slot Head Reissue
#47 has been regarded throughout Ovation's history as being one of hte best, if not the best, Adamas guitars ever made.
Adamas site
Of course, dealers around the world have block copied the error onto their websites. :p :p |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by cliff:
. . . or change your name to Spaulding . . Make it "Captain Spaulding".
Then no one will be surprised at how you play. Or at what you say. |
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Location: NJ | The only thing is that you'd have to sound like Loudon Wainwright III . . . .
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by cliff:
(think about it;-) Why think when you've got a 'puter? Loudon Wainwright lll |
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Location: NJ | ". . Oh, Tokyo,
they some sake, and sashimi,
and some clean white sheets. . . oh, komono! . . . " |
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Location: Paris/France | I'm not sure that it's the right post to make that kind of announcement???
I will be soon the lucky and proud owner of a Slothead #47RI.
It was my greatest wish since 20 years and that dream will become a reality.
I don't know if you can imagine what it can be for a fan like me???
I'm not a great guitarist but I like so much Ovation.
Please, hurry up Mr Postman!!!
I can't sleep since 5 days... :D
Jérôme :) |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I understand completely Jerome, Al shipped out (#9) to me yesterday(Saturday) :D :D :D
I am extremely fortunate that Al order as many as he did because my local rep messed up my order from back in January.
I would have had to wait until September to get one at the earliest... :eek: |
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Location: boulder | Congrats jerome...You will love it.
Tim, Congrats as well. My local dealer told me the 1187 was going to be delayed because they ran out of the wood tops. :eek: After much double checking to make sure I was actually on the list, I was told it would be in August. (I think they got the "there is no more koa tops" mixed up with the 1187.
Anyways, I was lucky enough to do bizness with the worlds worst salesman and received s/n 8. Unfortunately, free time has been rare here the last week. The few moments I have played #8, I have been floored. It is an amazing sound machine. full sounding, and clear. Very light weight, perfect craftmanship. ...sounds just as sweet as the #42 slothead. (ok, that hurt).
latest word is production is limited to 75. Certificate of authenticity says all four anniversary models will be limited to less then 400 models total. for what it's worth. peace, mike |
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Location: Paris/France | Thank you guys!!
And congratulations too.
I should have #10!!!
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Someone sent me an email with 47RI in the title but it went into my bulk folder and was accidently erased.
If this rings a bell, please resend it.
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by cliff:
The only thing is that you'd have to sound like Loudon Wainwright III . . . .
(think about it;-) Wainwright was Captain Calvin Spaulding...
I was thinking of Captain Geoffrey T. Spaulding...
"Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water. And east is east and west is west, and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce, they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... Now you tell me what you know." |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | JOY, OH JOY!!!! #9 arrived today, WOW, speechless...
What an awesome guitar. Truely the finest sound.
Can't reiterate enough, for those of you sitting on the fence, make the commitment, you won't be dissappointed and you'll kick yourself when they're gone.
Thank you again Alpep! |
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Location: SoCal | Congrats, welcome to a small club.
And, just think that they guys at the tour will be able to touch, maybe play, but go home without one. How sad :p :D :p |
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Location: Bangkok, Thailand | Jerome and Tim
Congrad for you all....
don't show me your 47's pics . . . please don't show it . . . please . . . . arkkkkkkkk
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Location: SoCal | So, we know where 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10 are...well, we know 7 was at the German show and then in Paris waiting for the buyer to pick up.
Those on the tour, what numbers are you getting to check out?
Any others out there? |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I believe Fugot has #8 and Al had #11 still for sale as of last Saturday.
Man, what a great guitar...If I could change one thing though, it would be for a wide neck.
I've really got spoiled on the Ute & Fudd with my fat fingers. |
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Location: Paris/France | Congrats Tim!!!
Mine is not arrived yet but it has never been so close to my house... ;)
J :) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Lucky guy....I look forward to hearing your cries of joy all the way over here in the states (when it finally shows up!) |
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Location: Berkeley, CA | Are any of the 47RI's going out with electronics, or are they all straight acoustics? |
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Location: Paris/France | Originally posted by stephent28:
Lucky guy....I look forward to hearing your cries of joy all the way over here in the states (when it finally shows up!) Did you heard my cries today Stephen??? :D
My #47 has finally arrived this morning.
I took my car to CDG/Paris airport to bring it back home this afternoon.
I already knows that it's a great looking guitar but now, I can tell you that the sound is purely amazing.
I'd like to thank officialy Alpep for his kindness.
"Merci Monsieur Alex!!!"
I've made some pics this evening but they're not very good: 1187-247 #10
I will try to take better photos tomorrow if the sun is above Paris.
J :) |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Just beautiful! Congratulations! Don't forget nice hi res pictures for the OFC calendar. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Yes, I did hear your cries of joy....I just thought it was thunder at the time from a storm.
.....but there was no storm. :D ;) :D |
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Location: Paris/France | Thanks Zilla,
With some of my friends, we're working for the next calendar!!
But don't tell it to the others, it's a secret... ;)
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