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Location: SoCal | For what they are and what they compare with, 1537's should be selling used, in the $1500-$2000 range. Looks like they are finally moving up a bit. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | And I really appreciate the bargin I got on mine for $900. Thanks to Jeff W! |
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Location: SoCal | I bought mine in 1993 for $750. Thought it was a bargin then. I've played a lot of guitars and I think it was even more of a bargin now. |
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Location: SoCal | Ya... I've got one of those too. A real nice one that I just got from aLeX. Still trying to sand the gloss off the neck so I can oil it.
The 1537 coming from Canada was found this morning in UPS's Salt Lake City Lost and Found Whse. It seems that the box was damaged (the part with the shipping label?). They say the case and guitar sustained no damage? They are repacking it and it will be here on Friday. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I don't know if it really sold yet. I got an email from second chance ebay asking if I still wanted it. The response didn't go to the same address as on the original ebay listing. I emailed both, but haven't heard back from him. |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Watch it, Mark...sounds like one of the EBay scams of choice these days; the phoney "second chance" offer.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Thanks for the advice Bluebird. I haven't heard back from the seller yet, but I also didn't get the second chance email for hours because it went to my daughter's email address at home. I have to quit using her ebay account. Especially if I blew this one. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Unfortunately, the second chance offer was for real, but somebody else got it before me. It's tough having to work occasionally and then our cableone line at home went down, so I couldn't respond to the seller. He didn't say what he sold it for on the second chance offer, but I presume it was around $1000. I guess I'm not destined for a 1537, even when I was this close. My daughter got to play one before I did. I'm sure I'll hear about it this weekend, when we go up to visit her in Moscow.
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Location: Zion, Illinois | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
For what they are and what they compare with, 1537's should be selling used, in the $1500-$2000 range. Looks like they are finally moving up a bit. Dear Stonebobbo,
I (sniff sniff) sadly admit to cheating you on the 1537 guitar I sold you last year. It really wasn't a 1537, heck it really wasn't even an Ovation. I bought one of those cheap knock-offs and fixed it up to LOOK like a 1537. It is amazing what I can do with cardboard and a little super glue :eek:
I haven't slept a wink since! I am so overcome with guilt that I've decided to give you all your money back! I'll even pay the shipping to send that monstrousity back.
Why do I want it back if it isn't a 1537??? Ah....ah...ah.. oh yeah! I want to hang it up as a constant reminder to keep on the straight and narrow from now on!
So please, send it back to me ASAP.
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | You know....you guys are the one highlight of my day. Everytime I get a bit depressed, I just pop on over here and am reminded that: 1) I only paid $400 for my 1537 in 1994 or so, and 2) I almost sold it for $450 to buy one of the poorly rated Adamas' just 3 months ago.
Man can things turn around in a hurry.... now ...where did that Lotto ticket go, Oh yeah, I didn't buy one (guess I should do that).
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Jeff,
Since I spent the weekend in Moscow bummed over how I missed out on the 1537, I'll have to contact you next time I am driving to Portland, so I can stop by Hermiston and see what I missed. I tried to tell my daughter how lucky she was to have played such a special guitar, but she still likes her Ibanez better because it doesn't have a "plastic" back. I guess she won't inherit my collection, but I'm having trouble building much of a collection anyway.
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Location: Tennessee | Bradley,
I thank you so much for your admission ... I know how difficult it must be for a scoundrel like you, but I'm glad I could be a part of helping you to see the light.
Alas, I must admit that I've fallen in love with the ugly wench you foisted off on me. I should have known it was too good to be true ... her perfect tight grain, the lovely honey color, none of the dents, dings, fret wear or fretboard wear that all of the others seem to have, the perfectly floating fretboard with plenty of space between it and the top, the incredible action and perfect intonation. You, sir, are a master of deception. And yet, I'm honored to have played your fool.
Since you've publicly performed your act of contrition, I feel it unwise to return the guitar to you. I would just feel terrible if I contributed to you falling off the wagon again. Just as I wouldn't buy an ex-drunk a drink, I just can't bring myself to send the monstrosity back to you. A sacrifice I know, but I'm willing to forego the few measely dollars you took from me in order to protect my fellow members of the OFC. And most importantly, I feel the obligation to help you stay on the straight and narrow now.
But thank you for your kind offer ... I cogitated long and hard on it. But in the end, I decided it was best to hang the guitar on the wall as a reminder of the kinds of small acts that can help a man off the road to perdition and forward towards salvation.
Now, let's talk about that slothead you offered for $600 ...
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Jeff,
Since I spent the weekend in Moscow bummed over how I missed out on the 1537, I'll have to contact you next time I am driving to Portland, so I can stop by Hermiston and see what I missed. I tried to tell my daughter how lucky she was to have played such a special guitar, but she still likes her Ibanez better because it doesn't have a "plastic" back. I guess she won't inherit my collection, but I'm having trouble building much of a collection anyway.
Mark Just let me know....I will even loan you a towel to wipe up the drool...but you have to throw it into the washer afterwards. :D |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | You're a good man stone! It's guys like you that make this board great! I think that since you're willing to help poor misguided Bradley to "straighten up" that he should send back ALL the monies he took from you for the cheap knock-off to show that he's truly sorry!....What do you think Bradley? :D
Hey! lets......do a POLL! :eek: :D (or you can just tell me to shut up!!) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Thanks Jeff,
Since there are only 3 of us on this board that know where Hermiston and Moscow are, I'm sure you don't get a lot of visitors. I'll try to contain both my drool and my tears from missing out on the one in Moscow. I'm just not good at this ebay stuff. I suppose I should quit my job and spend all my time on ebay like some people apparently do. |
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Location: closely held secret | Mark, they only spend their time on ebay because they don't have all the exciting things to do that us folks who live in Boise, Hermiston and Colton have... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Then why are we sitting here in front of a computer. I think it's in the 60's here and it's time to get outside. |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | I'll send the money if he sends back the honey!
Originally posted by Trboy:
You're a good man stone! It's guys like you that make this board great! I think that since you're willing to help poor misguided Bradley to "straighten up" that he should send back ALL the monies he took from you for the cheap knock-off to show that he's truly sorry!....What do you think Bradley? :D
Hey! lets......do a POLL! :eek: :D (or you can just tell me to shut up!!) |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Then why are we sitting here in front of a computer. I think it's in the 60's here and it's time to get outside. The high today in Chicago was only 45. Oh well, one more day and I'm off the the Philippines. Sunny and quite warm I hear :cool:
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Location: closely held secret | Yah, high 40's and raining here today. All week, they say.
I'm ready to head back to the Caribbean.
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Location: Zion, Illinois | Originally posted by Waskel:
Yah, high 40's and raining here today. All week, they say.
I'm ready to head back to the Caribbean.
Brad, why can't you take a guitar with you? I'm already taking too much stuff. Each person is allowed 2 70lb boxes, so I'm taking a total of 6 boxes + luggage.
I've mentioned here before how often I see people playing Ovations on the Filipino TV channel. I would say that 75% of all the guitars I've seen are Ovations, 10% Taylor, 15% other brands. Who knows, maybe I can pick one up when I'm there. |
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin | Hermiston. Isn't that where all those mysterious, top secret "humps" are? |
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the age of my Ovation. Do all Ovations sound as
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Location: Orlando, FL | Shawn,
I tried every Adamas, Elite and higher end Ovation I could get my hands on (only about 8, limited choice in orlando). I had settled on a W597 that I loved the feel and sound of. Everyone here sold me on the 1537, which I got from fellow OFCer Jeff W. It blows away the W597! Definitely keep it! The 1537 has quite a following here. |
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Location: Zion, Illinois | Originally posted by Waskel:
Ah, I see. Missions trip? Nope, Filipino custom to bring balikbayan boxes to give things away to family and friends. |
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Location: Chapin SC | It's nice to know it's a quality instrument.
I bought it about 6 years ago for $300 and left it in the case for 3 years because I didn't know how to play. I've started learning a little and am now teaching kids at Church basic guitar. I'm amazed that this thing never ever goes out of tune compared to the other guitars in the class.
Thanks for the info. I think you are right about keeping it. |
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Location: NJ | It's a piece o' SHITE!!!
I'll ya' three-fiddy for it!
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Location: Orlando, FL | Shawn,
Please disregard my last post, the 1537 is a very bad guitar, probably worthless, but because everyone here looks out for each other, I'll give you what you paid for it. ;)
I had to go there before someone else did!
Honestly, keep it, play it, love it! |
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Location: closely held secret | They're both worthless cretins who would take advantage of their grandmother on her deathbed.
$450. |
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Location: Chapin SC | Whoa guys, it got pretty active in here.
I think I'd better listen to Designzilla and hold
onto it unless I find another model I like better.
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Bradley:
Nope, Filipino custom to bring balikbayan boxes to give things away to family and friends. Nice custom. I'll remember it next time MY family comes to visit.
Originally posted by willard:
Hermiston. Isn't that where all those mysterious, top secret "humps" are? Well, pretty close. That's the Umatilla Chemical Depot. Not too mysterious - and not too top secret . Isn't it comforting what you can find on the internet? |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Shawn,
I paid $900 for mine, and think it was a great deal!
And FYI Waskel, I did not try to cheat grandma out of her Taylor in her final hours! |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Designzilla:
And FYI Waskel, I did not try to cheat grandma out of her Taylor in her final hours! Well, duh... it was a Taylor... I'm sure it was only worth that $25, especially having to pry it from her nearly lifeless, yet determined hands... |
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Location: Orlando, FL | She did have this great vintage echoplex. Did grab that. :D |
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Location: Chapin SC | Designzilla, I just noticed you have a Mandolin in your signature, I just bought one last week. Have you tried the Ovation Mandolin? there is
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Location: Orlando, FL | Nope, I've seen a couple, but never been lucky enough to play one. It's on my wish list. :) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Shawn,
Don't believe these guys. The 1537 owners are just conspiring to keep the price up. I'll buy yours so you can get something newer. Newer is better, right? |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Shawn...I almost sold my 1537 a few months ago for $450. But then I found this site and started "lurking". Good thing too as I am sure I would have gotten my $450 pretty easily, then went out and bought the Adamas I was looking at for 3 times as much and been sick.
As it is now, I am sure a couple of these guys would trade an Adamas for a nice 1537.
P.S. Use mine for worship at my church too...
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Location: Chapin SC | I wasn't looking to sell, but it's the only guitar
I've ever played and didn't realize the value both in quality and monetary. I only play in church too. Probably because parishiners are more forgiving than most of the public. But that may change as I continue to play. I've been enjoying reading a lot of the banter in this site. I haven't done anything like this in a few years since I stopped going to the Miatanet site.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Shawn,
"I only play in church"!
At the risk of starting a riot, don't sell your purpose short!
I had an Austin-Healey where the choice was whether to take a date or my guitar. The guitar never said no! |
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Location: Chapin SC | Not sure I meant it like that. I can sometimes take church/worship for granted, because I've never known what it's like to not be a part of the Church. I even married a music minister, who's mother is our church organist, and have played handbells and trumpet in church for 28 years. I've just thought of the guitar as more of a universal instument wheras the handbells and organ are firmly planted in santuararies.
are there riots often.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | For what it's worth, the 1537 is not the best sounding ovation....but it is greatly undervalued and one of the best.
The FD14 is a better sounding and playing guitar and the 1719-CM is right up there also. The new U681t might also find it's place in the clouds.
However, you will not find a better playing or sounding guitar than your 1537 for under $2000 and even that might be up for debate.
At the price you paid, it should never leave your family....pass it on to the kids...but never sell it! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | If you never sell it and pass it on to the kids, how am I supposed to get one? My daughter, who tried out the 1537 for me in Moscow is the same age as the guitar. Maybe if I had told her that, she would have tried harder to get it. The guy didn't think he could sell it outright once it was on ebay. I seem to see it done a lot. |
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Location: closely held secret | Jeff - 'former Honda'? Did you sell your 'Wing?
I just picked up an 82 GL1100 2 months ago, wanted to get back into riding after a 30 year hiatus. Of course, that was in Feb when the weather was beautiful. Been raining ever since...
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Steve,
Those other yahoos are correct. 47 cutaway, 38 12string (noncutaway). Palmac has the original catalog on his website showing all three... 1547
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | He has 2 1537s and a 1538, but who knows, he could have a 1547 stashed under the porch and forgot it was there ;) |
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Location: boulder | Someone in gallery had a 1547 and for sale, search there. It was made for one year I think. it can be checked in price list in reference section also.
And to let the cat out of the bag....
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Location: boulder | Stephen,
yeah that name sounds right. at least we know they actually made one...unlike my new holy grail the 1337 :)
Shouldn't Mr Adamas have a too many guitars in storage sale?? I would love to own a 1538 someday....and a 1337 and... and... |
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