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Location: Parrish, FL | Thinking about sellng my 1537. Bought it from Stephent28 last summer. Since then aquired an Adamas II. Two very similar instruments. I prefer to play the Adamas. The neck shape fits my hand better.
Very nice guitar. No finish cracks. There are a few dings it has aquired along the way over the last 23 years. All minor. None since I've owned it. Good action and the famous 1537 sound. Both Stephen and Tony Calman can comment on this guitar.
Tough decision, but I've got a hankerin' for a 12 fret.
Pics in the Gallery.
$900 shipped to your door (Cont US) with new 1818's. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | and an excellent sounding guitar. Whoever grabs this one will be happy! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | A 1537 should be on everyone's short list!
I've been in full woody mode for the last several days ... oops, let me say that another way. For the last few days I have played nothing but wooden box guitars. Just a phase I'm going through. Last night a picked up and strummed few chords on the 1537 and my immediate reaction was, hmmm ... that's pretty nice.
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Location: Upper Left USA | It's Ok Dave. I've been there for quite a while!
Why can't you guys do a better job of timing your sales when I have more money!!!
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Woody, if you really want it, maybe the 3 of us can work something out. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | A Time share!
My quandry is:
send final payment to Al
send final payment for BW electronics
watch Seesquare's SS on Fleabay
watch broken Papoose on Fleabay
Can't watch the Adamas 12 on Fleabay
Assemble an original Breadwinner and then have play money.
With a 12 string on the way I dare not upset the balance until something else goes away.
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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | Could someone please point out the differences between these 1537's and a typical late 80's early 90's 1718 elite...?
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Originally posted by MWoody:
Why can't you guys do a better job of timing your sales when I have more money!!!
Is there ever a time? This is one that got away from me because of timing, but I'm happy with the one I got from Noah.
My current GAS is for a U681T and Blues is bidding on the one on ebay, so I'll let that one pass. Fortunately, I'm very experienced at passing GAS. If there is ever a time when I have more money, there won't be any U681Ts left. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Biggest difference is the magical sound that the 1537/1547/87 collectors puts out. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Ooh...tempting....really tempting....
I was holding out for a black face 1537 though. It would match the herd better. ;)
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Location: Carle Place, NY | Originally posted by Erniewan:
Could someone please point out the differences between these 1537's and a typical late 80's early 90's 1718 elite...?
Thank you in advance..
Ernie I have both guitars. The 1537 is louder, brighter, fuller and much more responsive acoustically. That's due to the higher quality spruce in the top and the floating fingerboard extension, but there are probably other factors as well. To my ears, the 1537 sounds like a cross between a high end wood box guitar and a deep bowl Adamas.
Plugged-in the 1718 is better. The OP-24 pre-amp sounds significantly better than the older stereo FET. Acoustically, the 1718 is still a very nice guitar, it's just not the same as a 1537 even though from an external appearance standpoint they appear very similar. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Mitch, is yours back from the shop yet? How'd it turn out? Pictures? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Stephen, I didn't see your post before I did mine. Does it mean you are selling your black one and just getting buy with the other 1537 and your 1547? If so, I'm sorry to hear life is so rough for you. |
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Location: Orange County, California | Originally posted by stephent28:
Biggest difference is the magical sound that the 1537/1547/87 collectors puts out. MMMmmmmm Magical sound..... |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Stephen, is your 1547 back from the mothership? Did you even send it off? |
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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | Thanks for the update, MitchRX....
That makes a lot of sense, grade of spruce and the floating fingerboard extension explains alot..
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Yeah, came back looking factory new, mint. Plays and sounds fantastic....but the repair cost was damn near like buying a new guitar. Much more than I initially expected. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Pictures then???? Cough 'em up! |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | What did you have done to your 1547, Stephen?
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Well, long story...short.
Picked up a 1547 about 6 months ago from a disatisfied ebayer. Thought I got a deal until the guitar arrived in what was basically an ovation case that was more foam than black plastic. Guitar had major surface/lacquer cracks, electronics that did not work, a fingerboard that was nastier than anyhing I had seen before, 4 rusty strings and a bold, beautiful 1537 type sound!.
Played around with it for a few months, then sent it back to the factory, thinking that I could get the major damage repaired fairly cheap...NOT!....
I think the factory basically rebuilt it from the ground up because it looks, plays, and sounds fantastic. I don't know if a new neck was used or this one just had beautiful wood once all the dirt/crap was removed. I know something was done because the ding in the neck that was there when I sent it in was gone.
The new electronics (which I assume were the newer reissued version) sounds absolutely devastating....much better than the old ones on my 2-1537s (at least to my ears)!
Was the repair expensive...YES
Was it worth it....ABSOLUTELY!
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | I just spoke with John at Ovation...what a nice guy. He said to redo the top (one little ol finish crack and that's all) was $350 or so. I may wait for summer and do that now that I have the Adamas to fill in. The 1537 has been such an incredibly good guitar for me, it deserves it. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Jeff, when it comes back and you open the case, that new guitar smell will rise up and put a big smile on your face. The mothership just does incredible work. |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | Can someone comment on the sound of the 87 collectors vs the 1537.
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Location: Parrish, FL | That would be our favorite PI. Oh Moody.... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Steve, do a search. If my memory is correct, which it isn't, Moody first said he though the 87 sounded better, then he waffled a little. I think he was afraid he'd get kicked out of the prestigious 1537 lover's club. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I have both and they are very close soundwise. Probably wouldn't get much argument if I were to say that the '87 collectors is a 1547 (cutaway of 1537) with more bling.
They currently have different type strings right now, otherwise I would do a fresh comparison. |
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Location: SoCal | S28's assessment is pretty well spot on. My 87 seems to have a little more bass, and it could be from the fewer treble side sound holes, or just from the top, or just from the amount of contact with the neck on the top on both guitars.
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Location: SoCal | Stephen said "The new electronics (which I assume were the newer reissued version) sounds absolutely devastating....much better than the old ones on my 2-1537s (at least to my ears)!"
I have a few with the old (Adamas and 1537)as well as the Adamas I reissue - I agree; also, the pre-amp (stacked vol/tone) on the Lennon reissue is stronger than the original. Don't believe is that it is just because it is newer.
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Location: Carle Place, NY | Two weeks ago I sent my 1619 CL back to the factory for repair/refinishing of the top, fret work, set-up and installation of an OP-PRO with XLR. $675 with shipping.
Even though the Lennon and Adamas re-issues have newer electronics than the original models, they're still FET based and cannot sound as good as the OP-PRO or OP-50. To me replacing the two-knobber on a 1537/1547 with an OP-PRO makes more sense logically, but I could understand going for the newer version of the FET to keep the guitar as original in appearance as possible.
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Location: Parrish, FL | Drop me a line if you have any interest. Let's talk. I'd like to move this to make room for a new addition. If timing is an issue, we can work something out. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Are you trying to drag this back to the original topic of you wanting to sell a guitar? :D |
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Location: Orange County, California | Originally posted by BluesSailor:
If timing is an issue, we can work something out. If by "timing" you mean oppressive debt load, and the lack of skill (patience) at delaying gratification long to save up for things like this, Yup, that's what's going on. If by "work something out" you mean you're blood type AB- and need a kidney, I'm your guy... :p :D :p :D |
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Location: Parrish, FL | mtnbikerfred,
Sorry, I'm type 'O' and have functional kidneys. just my luck. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I've been talking about this to a guy in the office who loves my 1537. He was interested when Stephen was selling it and was trying to buy the one that Stephen bought for $150. His wife is finishing her degree etc., etc., (but he just spent a bunch of money on an xbox). I'll try to get him to get in touch with you, Blues. |
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Location: Los Angeles, CA | Originally posted by BluesSailor:
I prefer to play the Adamas. The neck shape fits my hand better.
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Location: Parrish, FL | On my two guitars, the 1537 is not as full as the Adamas. The Adamas has what I've heard reffered to as a deep 'V' profile, the 1537, a 'soft' V. Anyone else who cares to chime in here, please help this discussion. I don't know for sure, but wasn't the Adamas offered with different neck profiles? I think all the 1537 neck profiles are the same.
The Adamas is a hand rubbed satin finish and the 1537 is a gloss varnish.
Comes down to personal preference. I like the satin finish. I have long fingers and the fuller neck seems to provide more support and less cramping. All this is subjective and probably has as much to do with technique as anything.
Both play wonderfully. My intent was to buy and play a Adamas flavor for awhile, then sell it and try another flavor. I had no intentions of letting the 1537 out of my grasp. But then I strayed and tasted the forbidden fruit....
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Location: Parrish, FL | Somebody buy this so that I can go hunting UTE's |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Blues, the guy down the hall isn't going to bite. He's not even working today. (I know, neither am I, but I'm here.) Don't hope to be hearing from me, but save a Ute for me. |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | You guys with the 1537 and 87 collectors. What strings do feel work best on them?
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Bruce (Noah) can you answer this question? Mine still has the D'Addarios that were on there when I bought it from Bruce. They seem very light, but I don't know if they are lighter than the 12s that I use on my others. Plenty of volume from a light gauge string, but would probably be a little too light if I did much strumming. |
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Location: SoCal | Mark, Your 1537 had 10s, the one I kept has 12s. I think my '87 ended up with a set of Adamas 1818s from Music123's 99 cent sale.
Steve, Search the General Posts, you'll find quite a lot of opinions. Moody has done some string-searching on his 1537 and '87. Check out his reports. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | That explains why mine plays like an electric. I get a little fret buzz, but it booms even with the light strings. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Well, you guys have forced me into desperate measures. Because of your lack of interest in this wonderful instrument, I have been forced to donate it to a worthy cause. So tomorrow I’m sending it off to ‘Unwanted Guitars of America’. This fine organization is dedicated to finding good homes for unappreciated guitars, especially Ovations. (Seems they get a lot of those) They research prospective recipients to make sure these guitars will be given a good home and will be loved as they are meant to be. As I understand it, association with llamas is a good thing. Go figure! Anyway that is the bad news.
Now the Good News. I have just been notified by the UGA that I’m at the top of their list to receive the next guitar taken it! Can you believe it! Me, a person couldn’t win a nickel in a 10 cent game, has been chosen to receive one of the most sought after Ovation guitars made. I just don’t know what to say. So I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for my new guitar. It couldn’t have happened without you. You guys are great. It’s a beauty! Minimal fretware, no finish cracks, aged to a beautiful golden hue, and a wonderful sound that is to die for.
Thanks again.
Edit: Just found out that I get to pick it up in person, so I get to save on shipping to boot. Man it keeps on getting better. Boy, I hope I never wake up! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I would like to say a few words.
"Huh"?
"Cool"!
"What the.."? |
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Location: SoCal | Either the U681 or the FD14 are not guitars meant to replace a 1537. Rather they are meant to supplement a 1537.... |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Woody, as you may have guessed, that post was done purely tongue-in-cheek. I did catch a wiff of the U681T that sold yesterday on ebay. The seller is the same guy I bought my 1681 from and I knew it would be a fantastic guitar, but it didn't work out. Bad timing
My current financial situation is that I can't take in another guitar without moving one out. I should be happy with what I have, but the 1537 hasn't been getting the play time it deserves.
I hear you, the 1537, FD-14, and the U681T are all unique instruments and are superlative on their own merits. I just can't afford to have one of each, so there has to be a trade-off (literally). It was a tough decision to offer the 1537 for sale. Like I mentioned in an earlier post though, it could have been worse, it could have sold!
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by BluesSailor:
Because of your lack of interest in this wonderful instrument, I have been forced to donate it to a worthy cause. Blues, I never said I wasn't interested. I just can't afford to live in a hotel room, which is where I would be sleeping if I bought another wood top guitar right now. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | As for strings, Elixar lights on my 1537 and just bought a batch of 1818's that will be what I try next.
As to the U681....I sat watching it with 2 minutes to go and began saying to myself (you still want another airplane....you still want another airplane...) so I took my shaking finger off of the trigger and lowered the mouse from my temple and took a very deep breath as it went dirt cheap.
This morning I feel good about it so no regrets whatsoever. Hope the new owner appreciates what he just acquired. Hey....maybe I will get the 1537 out tonight and celebrate. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Waskel,
I hear you. I know there were actually several parties with interest. Seems all were in the same boat as you and the reason the Ute isn't on its way to my house. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'm in the same boat. I think it qualifies as a ship. As I was trying to point out the beauty of the Book Elite to my wife and worrying about whether I'd ever see a Ute for that or any price again, she said, "Maybe we should just buy a new Honda Pilot so we'll have 4 wheel drive to go to the cabin this weekend." I don't know where she got her priorities. Looks like I'll spend guitar money on new tires for the old Honda. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Hey Guys and Gals,
I've still got this beautiful 1537 that I would like to pass on to a good OFC'er. I've got a bad itch for a new guitar and need to raise the $$. Asking $900 shipped by FedEx (continental US) to your door.
Let me know if you are interested and we can talk price. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | "...As for strings, Elixar lights on my 1537 and just bought a batch of 1818's that will be what I try next."
I did this same test, and I can't find that much difference between the 1818s and the light Elixers. To me the 1818s last just as long, and even if they didn't ... they're sure a lot cheaper. I agree with a previous posting on string choices .."change them as often as needed" and your guitar will always sound and play its best. I tried Mediums and I personally didn't like them. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Any opinions on the Elite 1868? |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Sorry Blues,
I didn't mean to take us off topic again. I love my 1537 and my Adamas II. I had neglected the 1537 since I got her back from the mothership, and took her out a couple of weeks ago. Almost forgot how nice she plays and feels.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | That's only a 1/16 difference. Why not go to a 1 7/8 of a Folklore? |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Nope. I just got one and like it too much to let go. But I'm that way about everything. |
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Location: Norman, OK | I haven't forgot you Blues.. I'm still interested as well.... just slowly working the wife (birthday angle). It's kind of like getting in a hot tub... if you jump in, you get scalded nards,...slow and easy and everyone is happy.
Mike O
PS Bvince: I love my 1868, I play it at church every week, great sound for a shallow bowl. Highly recommend it. (see Jan Pic in OFC calendar) |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Time to bump this to the top.
Someone PLEASE help me out here. This beautiful guitar need to find a new home.
For all you new guys and gals, this is one of the better examples you'll find of one of the most sought after Ovations. Yes, there are a couple of character marks on the top, but nothing that takes away from the beauty of this wonderful 23 year old guitar. The neck is straight and the frets are far from needing attention.
You will be happy with this guitar or I'll buy it back. (minus shipping) It doesn't get better than that!
Why, you may ask, am I selling this guitar? Well, I've got real bad GAS for a 12 fret with a wide neck. Something has to give before I can get some relief. So help me out!
Blues\' 1537
There are a few more pictures in the gallery under BluesSailor. StephenT28 has a few pics in his gallery as well. Also, for those of you with the Official OFC Calendar, it can be seen in the lower left corner of Mays pictures.
$800 + shipping. Includes OHSC and new set of 1818's
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Location: France | Hi,blue sailor
I send you a mail with an offer. tell me what do you think. |
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| Gulfcoast- I posted a few days ago about a folklore at the oxnard GC in california. no electronics on it though. 1114-4 $425. I'm sure you could grind them on the price a bit (if it's stil there of course).
re: BluesSailer's 1537, someone will go for it. wasn't there a sound sample poll with the 1537 included and winning the vote as best sounding? Or was that a false memory I created? |
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Location: PDX | If i didn't already own one (just bought Stephan's black 1537) i'd be all over this.
Someone needs to step up here -- the 1537 is one of the best sounding guitars i've ever played or heard. And, in the Sound to Dollar ratio probably would have few competitors.
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