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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Am I crazy or just gaseous...
I'm toying with the idea of looking to swap something like a U681, or maybe a 1680 for my Folklore DeLuxe...
Perhaps others who have both (Tup, Tony, Bill?) might offer their opinions of this bout of insanity...
I'm a wide-neck, full-body, fingerpickin' kinda guy who has reached a bit of a flat spot in my Peak Experience!
Thoughts, comments and inquiries are very welcomed...Mahalos~ |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | FD14 vs. U681 is a drop dead no brainer - KEEP THE FD14 !!!!
Reasons:
1. FD14 is far more rare, especially if you include U681 and 1680 as basically the same guitar.
2. FD14 is a unique Ovation sound. It's the only one that really has the woody Martin sound. If you demand a roundback and want the Martin sound the FD14 is the only guitar that'll give it to you.
U681 and the other adamas guitars are GREAT and some would say superior to the FD14. But they (the adamas) are all sort of similar to each other, whilst the FD14 is absolutely unique among all other Ovations.
Just my opinion.
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | yep, keep the FUDD or bundle your FD-14 & Eclipse and we can work out a swap for my Ute :D |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Variety is the spice of life though. I bought a great 1658 CL from Mister Golf last year, yet yearned for an Adamas 12, soooo...sold the CL and got one.
MG, I know how it is with GAS and will live with my regrets, but how the hell else can you give them all a try?
Trader Jim knows!
BTW, the UTE is different then the others (not saying better, but definitely different in an Adamas sorta way), much as I suspect that the 1778T's are different than the 1778's, 6778's, etc.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do. ;) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Weren't you thinking of getting rid of your UTE, Jim? ;) |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Thankin is a dangerous thing......thank I'm stayin put for now TJ.
Since restringin the UTE with custom lights, I am VERY HAPPY. A little fiddlin goes a long way.
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Location: East Tennessee | I played Trader Jim's FD and thought it was a great sounding guitar. I also loved the way it looked.
Who ever has it has a really great guitar.
Jim,
When are you going to get another one?  |
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Location: Louisville, OH 44641 | I'm the lucky sucker that has TJ's FD 14 Wide Neck. I love it. Great guitar and even more rare than the FD14. I just tried some silk and steel strings on it for fun and think it sounds great. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by stellarjim:
I'm the lucky sucker that has TJ's FD 14 Wide Neck. I love it. Great guitar and even more rare than the FD14. Didn't the FD14 come with a 1 3/4" neck? How much wider is yours? |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | I think they came in both the 1 & 3/4" and the one & twelve sixteenths" version...but I could be wrong! |
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Location: SoCal | FD-14 is a great guitar, very unique, another excelent example of the work of the guys and gals at the factory. I released 43/50 a little over two years and a half years ago (10/04).
I just didn't see it as an every day "go-to" guitar. Hard to tell why, maybe the cedar top, limitations of the pre-amp...wouldn't recommend it if it would be someone's only guitar.
Outside of a small circle within the OFC, I don't believe it has that much exposure.
However, I would recommend anyone who is serious about Ovations get one, even if it is only for a short time, just to experience what this great guitar is.
As to the U681T, that was one of the greatest opportunities that I am aware of...textured top, 12-fret, OP-Pro w/XLR, slothead for a low price (at least for a textured top Adamas). Heck the CVT 1680 is easily a $1,000 more. Yet, it will hold its own with any of the top of the line textured top Adamas, to include the 1687, 47RI, OFC, and 2008 Collectors. Want to play w/lights, want to blow out the windows with mediums, acoustic or a/e. |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Say Jim...I thought you were supposed to give me first right of refusal on the CL 12? I woulda snatched that one back for sure...let the new owner know I'm still ready to re-adopt...Peace~ |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
Originally posted by stellarjim:
I'm the lucky sucker that has TJ's FD 14 Wide Neck. I love it. Great guitar and even more rare than the FD14. Didn't the FD14 come with a 1 3/4" neck? How much wider is yours? |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by MisterGolf007:
Say Jim...I thought you were supposed to give me first right of refusal on the CL 12? I woulda snatched that one back for sure...let the new owner know I'm still ready to re-adopt...Peace~ If you're talking about the one you sold Beggin,
that one is over in Thailand now. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Originally posted by MisterGolf007:
I think they came in both the 1 & 3/4" and the one & twelve sixteenths" version...but I could be wrong! I was never a big fan of the one and twelve sixteenths size neck and probably wouldn't like it if I had one, but I sure love the 1-3/4" neck on the Tak 75. ;) |
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Location: East Tennessee | Folklores, FD's and Country Artists have a 1 7/8" neck. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by MisterGolf007:
Say Jim...I thought you were supposed to give me first right of refusal on the CL 12? I woulda snatched that one back for sure...let the new owner know I'm still ready to re-adopt...Peace~ MG, I am sincerely sorry about the oversight! I could blame Adamas 12 GAS, but that would just be a lame excuse. It went to a good home briefly, yet made a long journey after that. My humblest apologies! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Beggin forgiveness............from simpleville |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Everyones got ta start somewhere...and I couldn't think of a nicer place. Welcome to come visit anytime....you may just stay! |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | !No Problemo, Amigo! It's All Good... |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Hey y'all...I've made some deep considerations on this whole crazy idea - and have decided to retain the FD...should I consider to let it go sometime in the future - I shall certainly let the OFC family know (Brad's got 1st dibs)...
Thanks, Tup, for your insightful exhortation and the "drop dead no brainer" clarity that I often find myself in desparate search for...I highly value the wisdom and commaraderie I find here (that my wife can't quite provide on this subject!).
Blessings to y'all~ |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Can you bring it to Miles on the 4th? I haven't played one in a couple years and I'd like to try one again. |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | I'm not sure I'll be in attendance, but perhaps if Woody is going up - I could entrust it to him...or maybe Andrew (edensharvest)?
I'm open to the idea - I let Woody housesit the FD a couple years ago when I had my shoulder surgery! It came back with several drool marks on it though! Just kidding... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | My drool is safe...
...but if they serve Cheeto's we're all in trouble. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Depending upon my transportation from the airport, maybe we could work out someplace to meet and I could pick it up and Woody could take it back to you afterwards. Of course if he is driving down to Gig Harbor to pick it up, maybe he could just swing over and pick me up at the airport. I realize that getting the FD14 to the gig would be more important than getting me there. |
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Location: Jet City | Originally posted by MisterGolf007:
I'm not sure I'll be in attendance MG, your guitars... um... er... I mean YOU will be sorely missed.
Hope that they... um I mean you, can find a way to make it!
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Location: Upper Left USA | I am avoiding making any binding commitments until I know how much room will be left "Inside" the truck.
Barring sales or trades I intend to bring:
Custom Elite 12 String BCS
KoaLA V 14 fretter
JM Deacon
Koa Viper Hybrid
Aussie Jame's Projects (2 and holding)
Andrews Project
A Possible "Door Prize" Viper
The "Moody PI" signature prototype wideneck/slothead/Brown Bowl/tensioned soundboard semi-reissue.
Kayaks
Amps/Pedals/Stuff
FD-14 for MG 007?
I'd be happy to maybe bring someone's really cool guitar if they send it out this week? |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Maybe just Hi-Jack one of those Airporter Vans and fill it to the rafters with guitars and OFC'rs...course you'd have to Hi-Jack a tanker truck to re-fuel it along the way... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I was planning on taking the shuttle that goes to the hotel. I wouldn't want to take up any space in anyone's vehicle that could be used for a guitar. I will buy the gas, though, if someone is coming past the airport and has room for me on the 4th. |
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Trade my FD-14 for your ?!?