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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Anybody know if there was ever a twelve string version of the 1537? |
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Location: Tennessee | Yes. 1538. |
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Location: Wooster, Ohio | I saw one sold several years ago. I think a rare bird however |
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| They exist. Here's mine:
And next to my 1537:
I just compared the sound of my 1538 to my Pacemaker in this very recent thread . |
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| Oh yeah, here\'s a so-so quality vid of me and the former gas station guy (and Mr. Big, of course) at Indigo Alley in Fernandina Beach, where I'm playing the 1538. |
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Location: Germany | Here's my "me too" picture:
Great guitars!
Karl |
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Location: Wichita, KS | G8r wrote:
...And next to my 1537: Drooooolllll...
Just about the prettiest bursts ever. |
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA | WOW... those are a couple of AWESOME looking sets of twins.
DROOOOL is RIGHT!! |
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Location: Nashville TN. | love the set |
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| There's one missing from the set: 1547.
I got dibs on Kurt's if/when he decides to part with it:
Until then, my 87C will suffice. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Those look awesome! Sure would be nice to play and/or hear one in person. |
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Location: Houston, Texas | Were there ever any 1547's or 1538's made in -04, natural?
I've never heard of one, but my 1537-04 doesn't get played as much as it should because of the lack of a cutout to reach the higher notes.
They're good, classy guitars with nice electronics and a great warm tone. I just wish it was a 1547 or a 1538. |
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| Originally posted by Joyful Noise:
Were there ever any 1547's or 1538's made in -04, natural? I believe most were -4, maybe 25% were -1, and a very few -5. MusicMike had a 1537-5 I seem to recall. Last fall there was a new member who was trying to sell a 1547-4 . You might be able to email him to ask about availability. |
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| Originally posted by bvince:
Those look awesome! Sure would be nice to play and/or hear one in person. If I get up to visit Slip, I'll bring one along and let you know. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I had a natural 1547 that I sold to GH1 about 3 years ago. Stellar guitar. |
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Location: Houston, Texas | Thanks G8r for posting that link. Despite the uniqueness of the 1547, that might be a little overpriced. Certainly, in these times, it's well beyond my means.
I bought the 1537 on the praise of it from this site, and at the time I thought I got a good deal on it. I know that since then at least one 1537 has gone for $1200, but it seems they can't bring over $800 now. I'm really happy with the guitar, it's a stunner in looks and certainly sound, but the lack of a cutaway kind of limits it for me.
I'd love an even swap for a 1547 but that doesn't look possible given the rarity of the 1547's. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Serge, those are sweet!
And yes:
MusicMike had a 1537-5 I seem to recall Here tis:
1537-5 Elite 1983 |
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Location: Corpus Christi, TX | I did end up selling my 1547 and have regretted it ever since, but at the time it seemed necessary. It was and I am sure still is the most beautiful sounding guitar I have ever heard.
I tried to console myself with a black 1869 custom legend but it just ain't the same. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I'll add mine to the mix of praises for this instrument. I considered selling mine, but not at today's market prices. This is too nice a guitar to sell at bargain pricing. ;) :cool:
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | I think MusicMishka has one of everything :)
No fair Mike.
I tell you, one of these days I'm gonna have to break down and get a burst....something, they are growing on me, almost as fast as the inlaid eppies, but slowly catching up.
But, I want a blue Adamas 1st, a nylon Ovation 1st............. |
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1537 12-String Equivalent?