My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687
Geostorm98
Posted 2011-11-18 10:17 AM (#346946)
Subject: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687



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Location: New Hartford CT		When my Dad passed away 3 years ago he left me his Ovation collection of 4 guitars. My Mom bought him this one at the factory, around 1978 I believe. Since they've both passed away these guitars are cherished family heirlooms that I will maintain and pass on to the next generation. But not yet.

It's in excellent condition, just a little play wear on the cowboy chords. Dad only knew about a dozen chords but he could play the hell out of them that's for sure.

Thought you guys might be interested and offer a few comments.

https://picasaweb.google.com/105567705311232066629/Adamas1687763397?...
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SOBeach
Posted 2011-11-18 10:27 AM (#346947 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687


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Location: sitting at my computer		A true Classic! Sentimental value makes it PRICELESS!
( Proper fan photo too... w/shoe tips in frame!! ) ;)
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stonebobbo
Posted 2011-11-18 11:07 AM (#346948 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687



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Location: Tennessee		Beautiful ... and I'll bet it sounds awesome. Probably full of some special mojo too.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2011-11-18 1:16 PM (#346949 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687


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Location: SoCal		My Uncle Thomas only knew 7 chords but had tremendous music in him.

Beautiful guitar! Late 76 / early 77? Definitely an instrument to be cherished....
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mbedard
Posted 2011-11-18 1:24 PM (#346950 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687



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Location: Seacoast NH		Beautiful guitar, love that color on them too!

Play the heck out of it, and keep it in the family!

I inherited an old mandolin from my Uncle Paul who taught me to play and passed away many years ago. Bobbo is right, there is special mojo in instruments with memories like this attached...
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Geostorm98
Posted 2011-11-18 4:15 PM (#346951 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687



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Location: New Hartford CT		Thanks, you know I can't recall exactly what year...may well have been '76 or '77. It does pump out some tone, and pretty loud.

Can you tell by S/N? I'll check later.
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alan814
Posted 2011-11-19 9:03 AM (#346952 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687


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Location: Veedersburg, Indiana		Beautiful guitar! I agree with you - make them treasured family heirlooms and pass them on when the time is right.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2011-11-19 12:23 PM (#346953 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
SOBeach sez:
A true Classic! Sentimental value makes it PRICELESS!
( Proper fan photo too... w/shoe tips in frame!! ) ;)
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guiguite
Posted 2011-11-21 11:17 AM (#346954 - in reply to #346946)
Subject: Re: My inheritance, part 1 - Adamas 1687


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Location: France		Serial number 633= early 1979 (january/february)
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