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Location: NNJ | Hi folks,
New memebr here, looking to pick up my first Adamas, or so I thought...
Shopping around (on line) I've found a nice W597 that I was giving serious consideration, as well as the UTE currently on the bay (the 1 that supposedly belonged to GC, played by Ziggy M & looking a little dusty), then came across a 1597 for a couple hundred $s less.
What confuses me about this 1 is, it says "Ovation" on the headstock, and has an Ovation SN. Is this a legit situation? Would it be a lesser quality instrument than a 'true' Adamas?
Thanks for any input,
Kevin
& Merry Christmas! |
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Location: Vernon CT | Welcome Kevin and Happy Holidays!!
Unfortunately,I'm not one who could answer your question. But fear not, others will come along who will. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | KV,
First of all, welcome to the Ovation 'Hive Mind'!
I have a 1598 SMT (non-Melissa) that has Adamas on the label and Ovation on the headstock. What does your label state? |
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Location: Scotland | For a short period, around 1998, maybe '99 the Adamas SMT was issued with the standard Ovation headstock logo rather than the Adamas logo. Don't know if this was a conscious decision by the factory or a glitch, but either way it didn't last long. I've only ever seen this on the SMTs. Apart from the logo there's no difference. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | I, too, have only seen this on the SMTs. I had one and asked Kim Keller about it. He said the factory ran out of the Adamas headstock facings and used the Ovation version for a short time. The label inside is what counts. |
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Location: SoCal | This is my understanding as well.
Ok, you've got 3 Paul's agreeing on something. The world should be ending soon as a result...... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | There's also the opposite. Elite 12-string with Adamas logo.
12-STRING |
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Location: NNJ | Thanks for the replies...
Since it is a legitimate Adamas, and hundreds (at least 2!) than anything else I've seen, I took the plunge and ordered it.
Here's the gbase link:
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=1932199
Hopefully I'll have it by the end of next week.
Maybe in time I'll feel the need to upgrade to a textured top Adamas, but it seems to me like a great place to start. Bet it'll sound better than my Seagull, or even my 3/4 sized Applause! |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | congrats and welcome |
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Location: GA USA | Welcome, Kevin. Congratulations on the new guitar. |
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Location: Tennessee | That's a real nice guitar at a really good price. I like the outies and that burgundy color is very unusual. You ought to be very happy, Kevin. I think it'll sound better than your Applause, too. :) Welcome to the club. Let's us know when you get it! |
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1597 - "Ovation" on the headstock