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Location: Lincoln, NE | Hey all...
I am thinking of selling my Adamas 1 - 1587-7 that I purchased new a LONG time ago.
Serial #3780-92 which I think puts it at 1983 when I purchased it.
I had the electronics upgraded years back by sending the guitar back to Ovation to have it done. Looks like it was original. I can't seem to find the model of the preamp - it is rectangular, has a 4-band EQ, a built-in tuner, notch filter button and knob, plus volume knob.
Guitar is in great shape.
So.... how do I find out what the value of this thing is so I can decide whether to sell or not?
In the years since owning this guitar I have actually picked up the hobby of building acoustic guitars - so I would like to possibly sell this guitar so I can purchase some materials to build a guitar for myself and my son.
Sorry if I posted in the wrong place.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | You really need to post some nice detailed pictures for anyone to be able to give any type of 1/2 accurate estimate.
Edited by stephent28 2012-08-23 12:29 AM
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | From the FAQ A: This is probably the most frequently asked question, and the hardest to answer. Worth is very subjective and changes rapidly with fickle markets. What something ultimately is worth is a combination of what one person is willing to pay versus what another person is willing to accept. Many factors, not the least of which is the actual condition of the guitar, will affect the selling price. There are so many other factors involved in pricing a musical instrument. Is is collectable? Is it rare? Is it popular?
The best way to get an idea of what your guitar might sell for is to use the "Completed Auctions" feature of eBay Search to see what similar models have sold for recently. Other online resources include www.gbase.com and www.guitarlist.com. Your best bet, unless you need it appraised for insurance or other reasons, is to try and ask yourself "How much is this instrument worth to me?" More value related resources include the "The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars" and "The Blue Book of Electric Guitars" both edited by S. P. Fjestad and available in paperback by Gurney Brown. There is also the software version "The S-Book of Guitars" by S. P. Fjestad. Click here to connect to Blue Book Publishing, Inc.
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Location: Right now? | Hey, Paul. Nice to 'meet' you. I checked out your websites, including your GORGEOUS custom guitars. WOW!
Willa
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Location: Utah | Values vary a lot. A whole lot! Week to week you'll see winning bids all over the place on eBay. I think it is safe to say that you'll get less for it than most of us think it is "worth", presuming it is in good shape. Used Ovation/Adamas prices are just low compared to the quality and sound of the instruments. I've seen Adamas guitars for less than $1k on eBay, and well over $2k.
Your best bet is to follow what Mr. Ovation quoted above. Figure out what the market is, and then think about what it would be worth to you to keep it. A lot of us have decided we just won't part with a guitar for what this recession market will bring. Definitely set a minimum price you can live with so you don't have it taken for a ridiculous price. |
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Location: Lincoln, NE | Willa - 2012-08-24 9:58 AM
Hey, Paul. Nice to 'meet' you. I checked out your websites, including your GORGEOUS custom guitars. WOW!
Willa
Thanks Willa - really appreciate that!
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Paul playing his Adamas on a very nice version of a Beach Boys tune.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyKsWreH0f8&feature=relmfu |
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Location: Tennessee | Very nice job on that tune. |
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Location: Lincoln, NE | Ok, so if you're going to go that direction, here is my favorite video of me playing the Adamas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuAXowNZW6A
Paul (with enough years between the two videos that I lost all my hair!!!)
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One of the few Beach Boy tunes I really liked. Good job, Paul. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Curious why the Adamas fell out of favor and you are trying to sell it? |
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Location: Lincoln, NE | For as long as I can remember I have dreamed of building a guitar. Somehow that dream materialized in May of 2008 when my son and I went to PA to spend a week with a well-known builder (at the time) and built 2 guitars with him. 10-12 hour days - 6 in a row. Pure pleasure.
I am now playing the guitar I built when onstage with my band. It is an Amazon Rosewood/Sitka Spruce guitar with and LR Baggs LB6x pickup - run though an outboard preamp.
I love the sound and the feel.
The Adamas served me well for many years - but now I'm into playing guitars that I build.
What a trip!
So... now I'm thinking of selling the Adamas so I can purchase some Brazilian Rosewood to save for a pair of guitars my son and I will build in the future.
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Need help pricing my 1983 Adamas 1 for possible sale