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| Never saw one on ebay before...only a few pic's. No doubt the seller doesn't realize what he has.
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Location: SoCal | Somebody's going to get a good deal on that guitar.... |
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Location: Cincinnati | What makes the 1547 special? Thanks. |
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Location: big island | many believe the 1537 is the very best sounding wood-topped ovation ever made. the 1547 is the cutaway version. |
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Location: closely held secret | It's the cutaway version of the 1537.
Or, if you prefer, the non-bling version of the 87C. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Thanks. Is there a cutaway version of the 1718? |
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Location: closely held secret | I'm not positive, but my guess would be the 1768 . It looks to have all the same specs with a cutaway.
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Location: Cincinnati | Thanks, Wabbit. |
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Location: Munich, Germany | The 1547 is a great guitar, Jack.
If you are looking for a great sounding cutaway addition to your 1718, grab the 1547. Wood binding, Two Knobber Electronics, Walnut Fretboard...
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Location: SoCal | As rare as the 1537 is, the 1547 is the rare of the rare. Ovation was just starting to built cutaways at that time and I don't think a lot of 1547's were built..... |
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Location: Munich, Germany | One negative thing about them: They are damn heavy!
But with changing the electronics to the newer ones (that have been built for the Adamas 30th Anniversary Reissues) you could lose some weight.
Charlie Ramon did it with his wideneck Adamas, and he said there is a big difference in weight. And in sound as well.
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Location: SoCal | I swapped out the electronics in my 1537 and to be honest, didn't notice any weight difference. Big difference tho', in plugged in sound..... |
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Location: Cincinnati | Beautiful guitar, Kurt. Of course every one of yours that I've seen is beautiful. Are the 3 finish cracks a concern? |
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Location: Munich, Germany | Originally posted by kotadawg:
Are the 3 finish cracks a concern? Thanks Jack.
Well, this is a question only you can answer for yourself. If the cracks are only in the finish, no problem.They won't affect the sound, and the chances that those hairline cracks go deeper to the wood someday are minimal
For me personally, I'd never buy a guitar with finish cracks. But that is said from someone who is more a collector than a player.
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| If I weren't already getting Stephen's 87C this month I'd be on this 1547 like flies on stink. Somebody here needs to snag this (but DON'T BID IT UP EARLY!!!!).
edit - minor finish cracks can be repaired by the Mothership. |
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Location: closely held secret | g8r, you're gonna love the 87... |
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Location: Cincinnati | don't worry, g8r, I love playing sniper. plus by Sunday I should know what it's going to cost to get my 54 F100 finished and if I have any funds available. any idea what finish crack repairs run? |
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Location: closely held secret | ...depends on whether they're on the hood or the side panels... |
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Location: Cincinnati | the only crack is in the winshield. it's been chopped so that won't be cheap to replace. |
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Location: closely held secret | Mmmmm... no, it won't. |
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| Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
g8r, you're gonna love the 87... If it sounds half as good as my 1537 I'll be one happy gator. I miss a cutaway. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I've had 4 1537's but sold them all and kept the 87C...that should tell you something. |
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| Originally posted by stephent28:
I've had 4 1537's but sold them all and kept the 87C...that should tell you something. Yeah, it also tells me you must really be GAS'n for that Collings ;) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Got 3 of them now (2-C10 Deluxes and a DS2H)with a 4th on order (OM) and been eyeballing one on the bay really hard :p
I have to say I really love the sound of them over the Martins which is why I will probably be cutting the Martins loose over the next month or so.
Collings, Takamine, and Adamas....variety in my own little guitar heaven! |
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| 2 days left on the 1547 auction, no bids yet... |
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Location: SoCal | Somebody's lookin' to pick up a bargin. Good luck.... |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | We'll see if I get it. I got a nice wider neck that would fit right on it. If someone else is serious about this I'll get out of the way but in the mean time I'm on it. |
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| Mauvais, Would/could the factory make the exact same guitar today? |
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Location: SoCal | The factory can build almost anything you want. The deciding factor is what you're willing to spend. The original 1537/1547's sold for about $1200. My guess (and it's only a guess) is that to build a recreation that's really right, it would cost $3-$3500, retail.
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I'd be interested in knowing just how many people are actually waiting to snipe this. I have been watching very closely also, although I don't really NEED it. Just a bit of covetousness at work in my flesh. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Well... if we told you we wouldn't really be snipers then would we ???
Nice guitar but my 1537 days are behind me. Someone else can enjoy this one.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Need has nothing to do with it. You want it and you deserve it. That should be enough. People kept asking me why I need more than one guitar and I had bunches of good answers but they never listened. "I don't need it. I want it and I deserve it" is a much more honest answer.
Besides, Beal is the last person to need another Ovation, and he's willing to step out of your way. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I had one contact me but his stopping point is less than what I've already bid so I'm still on it.
I figured this one would get played alot. I use the 1984, the 2080D, and 1581-P. Occasionally the slotheead 35. The Elite I have is the proto and it's in CT. Somewhat comical since most of you have more Ovations than I do. I need to catch up! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Mauvais Beal:
Somewhat comical since most of you have more Ovations than I do. I need to catch up! We could do some trading! Hey, you need to get in into those heavy shiny guitars. That's a bottomless money pit I haven't had the pleasure of enjoying yet ...
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Location: Colorado | I'm willing to say I'm watching it - and want it - was desperately looking for this one - when #43 came along instead in'85...sentimental reasons - and looking for something else when taking #43 along doesn't make sense...without a buy it now - I generally do not bid until the last couple hours... |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I guess time will tell who really wants it the most. Good luck to you all. What really matters is that someone here gets it. Guitars in the OFC seem to end up eventually getting passed aroound like old girlfriends. (: |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Vince, tell us about how your old girlfriends got passed around. A Powerpoint presentation would be good. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by bvince:
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Location: South of most, North of few | I'm watching it, but that's all. You guys have at it. And, Vince, you're right. If you hang around long enough, you can usually pick up the guitar you want sooner or later from another member. Can I hear an Amen, Beggin?  |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by elginacres:
I'm willing to say I'm watching it - and want it - was desperately looking for this one - when #43 came along instead in'85...sentimental reasons - and looking for something else when taking #43 along doesn't make sense...without a buy it now - I generally do not bid until the last couple hours... Mark,
Contact GH1. Last I knew he was interested in selling his 1547 (which was originally mine) and it is a great player that I assume is still in near mint condition. |
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Location: big island | there's pics in his gallery too! sweet. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Opppss...sorry Mark...the word is out.
Guess I should've PM'ed ya! :rolleyes: |
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Location: Colorado | OH well - GH1 - I'll see what happens on d'bay |
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Location: Tennessee | Ay Caramba! I was watching this as a snipe opportunity, but it looks as though there's already lots of gunners out there. I already have a 1537 AND there's already another six stringer in a UPS truck with my name on it so I'll watch the excitement and do everything possible not to click on any buttons in the final moments.
BTW ... I think a broccoli slothead with a wideneck walnut board would be really sweet on this body. :cool: |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
I'm watching it, but that's all. You guys have at it. And, Vince, you're right. If you hang around long enough, you can usually pick up the guitar you want sooner or later from another member. Can I hear an Amen, Beggin? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | The wide neck I have is an Adamas 2, a very close cousin.
Now we can see how long this takes to come south. Thanks for the emails from the interested parties. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Beal, Was it you that got the one on Ebay? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I'm shocked it went so cheap! |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I was figuring between 6-8 hundred. That's what I've seen the 37s go for. If I wasn't staying out of the bidding for others who mentioned they wanted it, I probably would have went over 700 on it. The reality of the situation was that I DIDN'T need it. |
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| $610??? I can't believe it.. :rolleyes: |
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Do I hear 620? (Just kidding) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | It's true, it's true.....it did have a couple of "finish cracks" that will probably get a lot worse by the time it gets shipped to wherever it's going. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Things don't crack in Florida! You know that. It will be a great guitar once I get the manly neck on it. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Congrats on the steal Mauvais, you deserved the guitar more than I. I'll be looking to get one down the road. The only reason i considered getting rid of my 1537 before is because I like cutaways. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Congrats Beal! Fine grab! Maybe you'll have it at Amelia w/the manly neck?
I may bring the (new to me)'81 1687-7, along with the two other Adami...we'll see. |
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