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Location: big island | Aloha!
I am listing my 1983 Ovation Elite 1537-4 here on the OFC for a few days and will then, if necessary, list it on eBay this Sunday. This was a very difficult decision to make but I strongly desire another guitar and can only afford it by selling one of my O's to help fund it. Since the W597 is my primary gigging guitar and less prone to problems from Hawaii's climate, the 1537 is the obvious choice and certainly the most desirable of the two.
The guitar is in extremely fine condition with very few light pick scratches that are not photographable. A bit of retouched paint on the back around the access hole, and a tiny, pencil lead sized chip off the top of the volume knob. There are no other issues. This guitar was serviced at the Mothership about six years ago when it was in Jeff W's possession. I purchased it from StellarJim 2 months ago for $975.00 plus shipping. I am asking $975.00 including shipping to the US. I will consider shipping internationally for $900.00 plus shipping expenses. I can accept Paypal if the buyer is willing to split the fees with me. Preferred method of payment would be money order or bank check.
Photos of the guitar may be viewed in my gallery. You may also see and hear the guitar on the YouTube clip posted in my signature line below. Keep in mind that what you hear is a compressed audio file, which still sounds good, but believe me, it is much better in the flesh! I am playing plugged in to my Marshall AS80R acoustic amp with stereo chorus.
Mahalo!
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Location: Paris/France | Good luck with you sale.
I'm sad you have to let go this great guitar!!
J :) |
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Location: ranson,wva | randy,there wouldnt happen to be a possiable ute or textured top adamasII in your future is there?? jason |
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Location: big island | jason,
there will be a couple textured top adamii in my future but not just yet. i'm actually jonesin' for one of those takamine EF75's before they sell out. i submitted an offer which was accepted and now i gotta step up to the plate. |
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Location: ms | Really nice playing and a great guitar, thanks for the video. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | TMG, TLC...
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My mind is racing with possible schemes... the best one starts with "Honey, we're going to Hawaii"! That could be one expensive guitar.
Sweet guitar, nice price, preloaded with Slack Key tunes. Good choice Randy.
Watch Takamine this year! |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Lanaki, when you pick up your Tak EF75, please make another recording and post it for us. I'd love to hear one of these babies in your artistic hands. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Takamine should be paying royalties to the OFC for the number of converts over here! Randy, you will LOVE the guitar! Congratulations. I have ovation running through my blood, but when something sounds better, plays better, and feel better you just can't ignore it. My middle age crisis is that I'm caring far less what guitars say on their headstocks and far moree anbout how they sound.
FYI - I've made quite a few additions to my Tak website. Check it out:
http://www.takaminegallery.com |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Lanaki;
What a beautiful guitar and what a great talant that you have for playing! I would love to have this but I have just made several purchases this week so I would have to let something go in order to do that! I will say that anyone who thinks that Ovations don't have a sound should listen to you play this Elite and then think again! Thanks for sharing and best wishes! Even if I am unable to get it: I hope someone in the club get it!
Blessings,
Mike W. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Tupperware:
Takamine should be paying royalties to the OFC for the number of converts over here! Too true. At latest count, I think we represent about 10% of the total produced. That's pretty darn amazing! |
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Location: SoCal | In the past, when Ovation has come out with something really special, I think board members have tended to account for about 15% of the purchases... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I suspect the number will continue to grow.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Just shows how smart we are! |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | It's all Bill's fault! :)
Congrats, Randy. |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by colt357:
It's all Bill's fault! :)
yeah bill...and now you've made my wife upset at me this morning! what were you thinking, man? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Randy,
I hope you can smooth things over with your wife. I bet she is a very understanding person when it comes to guitars.
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Location: big island | thanks dave,
she was not impressed when i informed her these takamines would not be available if i waited until june when we got back from our nc trip to make the purchase.
and you...you are almost as guilty as bill. :mad: ;) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I'm probably more guilty than Bill ... |
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Location: big island | confession is good for the soul. |
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Location: Paris/France | Dave is very dangerous...
Before to know him 3 years ago, I had only one Ovation.
Now, I've got 12 but I don't have any regret!! :D
This 1537 is on my wish list but I can't afford it at this time.
J :) |
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Location: big island | Originally posted by MWoody:
TMG, TLC...
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My mind is racing with possible schemes... the best one starts with "Honey, we're going to Hawaii"! That could be one expensive guitar.
Sweet guitar, nice price, preloaded with Slack Key tunes. Good choice Randy.
Watch Takamine this year! i was thinkin' "1537-4" would look excellent in that line-up of yours. :) |
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Location: big island | The sale of my 1537-4 is pending. |
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Location: Up North | Hope you got what you were asking. |
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Location: big island | Yes, Grif. Mahalo!
And it stays in the OFC family for which I am very glad. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Originally posted by Tupperware:
Randy,
I hope you can smooth things over with your wife. I bet she is a very understanding person when it comes to guitars.
Dave Dave, to quote my 13 year old, you're a way baaaad man (and I'm never quite sure how she means that but something tells me it fits here). :D |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | WHAT ???? A BAD MAN ????
I think what I wrote was extremely appropriate and truthful. he he he ...
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Location: Honolulu,HI | Aloha Randy,
What did I miss and I was just in Hilo friday & saturday! I need to find another job that will allow me more time no this computer!!! I was just telling my wife that 1537 will be a great one to have and I even showed her your clip. By the way she said it sounded beautiful! Good luck with the new Tak! I just finish Easter service worship and need to get back for our 2nd service!
Mahalo,
Russ |
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Location: big island | russ,
on the contrary...you need a job or anything else that keeps you away from the computer. especially away from things like the OFC forum where you will be racked by chronic GAS pains.
what you missed is well documented in the Sell/Trade forum under the thread : "FOR SALE: ADAMAS I 1688..."
next time you're in hilo, holler loudly. |
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Location: big island | i am very happy to announce the 1537-4 has made it safely to thailand and that povation is very pleased with it. it will certainly complement his already incredible collection. :) |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Heh, funny... I bought that guitar just after coming home from an extended trip in Thailand. |
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Location: Paris/France | Congrats Povation !!!
I'm really happy for you. ;)
J :) |
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Location: Thailand | Dear Jerome,
I miss you, great jobs on your website again.
So tired, the interesting OFC tour?
I'll email you later.
Best regards. |
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FOR SALE: ONE MOJO-FILLED 1537-4