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Location: Maryland, USA | For the firs time this weekend, I got my hands on a used Adamas at a Guitar Center, I believe it was an 1881 or 1681...it had a Baby Blue textured top with dark blue towards the center with a cutaway. I believe it had Walnut triangle inlay on the neck.
And oh my god, it sounded fantastic.
The neck was smooth and played great, and the sound, was clear, warm, and crisp. One of the best acoustic guitars I've ever played - hands down. I didn't even bother plugging it in; it sounded so great unplugged.
I envy all of you with the money for an Adamas. Those are some great guitars. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | now you understand. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Once you've eaten that fruit it'll be hard to settle for a "Happy Meal"! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | First time I played one or even saw one close up was at Dave's last month. Incredible guitars. Wish one of the local Ovation dealers carried them. |
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Location: Australia | My 1687 Adamas is my favorite acoustic ever (and I've had plenty).
It really is the guitar that has it all.
Incredibly full, even and balanced acoustic tone, equally good plugged in, effortless playability, distinctive attractive appearance and it's so durable you never have to worry about humidity or temperature changes.
....you should get one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ADAMAS-OVATION-6-STRING-WITH-CASE_W0QQitemZ7407... |
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Location: New Hampsha | ARRRGHHH!!!
My Adamas isn't getting here until this Friday!!
STOP! It's killing me enough as it is! STOP it! |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by MWoody:
Once you've eaten that fruit it'll be hard to settle for a "Happy Meal"! There is a song that the Brothers Four used to do called, "After You've Been Eating Steak For A While, Beans Taste Mighty Good". :D
However in this case I think Woody is right. :)
I always tell people who are looking for a beginners guitar.
Don't test drive a BMW if you've only got a Chevrolet budget. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Stephen P,
What was the GC asking for it? |
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Location: Maryland, USA | The GC was asking $1500, but as soon as I let out that I had a Martin D-18, the salesman watching me play/giving a sales pitch started heavily hinting that the price was slightly negotiable as it was used, but I don't have the budget right now for a guitar for that much. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Great you got to play one Stephen.
One day. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | I'm definitely a fan of the Adamas. My 1881 plays like butter - though I will say that I am equally fond of the tone and balance that the 1869 CL has. I just tend to like the smaller bodied guitars.
If you get to the point where you can, picking up an Adamas is definitely worth it.
BTW, watch eBay and other similar places. A used 1881 can fetch between $900 and $1500 on eBay, but usually towards the lower end of that range. I picked mine up for under a grand. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Hey I got my W597 for $900 (used) and could not be happier. I was reminded again of the wonder sound the other day when a friend loaned me his "unnamed" acoustic to play (since I left my Adamas at home). I remember thinking, my goodness, for half the money I have a guitar that looks better, feels better, plays easier and sounds way better (to my ears). How is that?
Anyway, I am so impressed with this "low end" Adamas, that I have even had thoughts about selling my 1537 and buying another Adamas...perhaps one of the pricier ones? |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by Gospel Guitar Guy:
There is a song that the Brothers Four used to do I think you mean
"Beans Taste Fine"
written by the inimitable & irreplaceable
Shel Silverstein |
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| "Irreplaceable"? Shel Silverstein is dead? Nobody tells me anything. I weas on the phone with Mrs Avery just last week and she never said a word.
And no matter how wonderful the Adamas you played was - you have yet to meet the U681t.
The Ute is the Beaut that leaves the rest mute. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | I hate when I obsess on a topic, but....
Shel Silverstein is a pretty good example
of how to lead a full life.
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Balladeer/Adamas/Ute/yada yada
All Ovations kick ass, if we start forming little
splinter groups within our society, the Martinites
will split us assunder!
Defend the walls, not the halls! |
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| I didn't know half (OK - a quarter) of that stuff about Shel. Like you say - what a life.
I'm not forming a splinter group - I don't own a ute even though I currently have one in my possession. It is simply the most fantastic sounding acoustic guitar I have ever heard. My Custom Legend is way better plugged in - but I think that's because the ute insists on letting every note sing out for about 30 seconds after you play it even if you mute it. It's a one off freak of a guitar. Maybe jeff just owns the One of the Ones.
How do you defend the walls when you live in a river? |
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I'm In Love (With Adamas)