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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I know ... but I had to at SAY it.
I wonder if the Mothership could take a 1537 and make it into one of those, and what it would cost. Seems like it would just be a neck and a bridge. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by bvince:
I want one! Why? Different cosmetics than a 1537 and a slightly deeper bowl. Would it make that much difference in the sound? Don't know. Elite's already pretty damned good.
Now Al's Elite dreadnaught is a different animal. The bowl is shaped differently to accommodate a different shaped top. It's definitely got more oommph than a 1537. Al will sell it, but it won't be cheap... |
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Location: So. Cal. | Paul,
The sound of this one is completely superior to the 1537's that I have seen (not many, mind you); but it's definitely one of the best there is. I am keeping it... until you die first (otherwise, you get the Adamas nylon proto... as agreed). |
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Location: SoCal | Nothing worth the effort is ever 'cheap'...
Whether we are talking about Al's wood top Adamas or a pre-production slothead, these are amazing guitars, worth far more than they sell for.
When Michael entrusted me with the custodianship of the pre-production #50, I finally realized what Cliff, Michael, Beal, and the few others had been saying.
And, to think that before I joined the OFC, I had never paid more than $650 for a guitar. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | Why? Different cosmetics than a 1537 and a slightly deeper bowl. Would it make that much difference in the sound? Don't know. Elite's already pretty damned good. ...
I don't know. That's why I'm asking all these questions. I know the 1537 is a GREAT guitar and sounds and plays great. That's why I would have to give serious thought and consideration to any idea of changing one. I love the 1537 sound, but I'm also big into the visual appearance of thes instruments. I'va always been mesmerized by the sheer beauty of the Adamas I models. I know ... some people think the "caulflower head" is gaudy, some people feel the same about a lot of abalone, and some people don't care for the look of koa, but I like it all. ... The ole "cake and eat it" philosophy. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Personal opinion, you could certainly put an adamas neck and bridge on a 1537. And what you would have would be ... well, an adamas neck and bridge on a 1537. It would probably not alter the sound, yet it would cist you plenty.
Rather than limit yourself, why not just sit down with a clean sheet of paper and build a new guitar from the ground up? And you'd still have your 1537, or could even sell it intact to fund the new one. How about the wooden 1537 style binding WITH abalone trim? Maybe a cutaway?
Just an idea ... |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | The final cost of each option would be the determining factor, and whether-or-not they would want to take it on. I would think that starting from the ground up on a custom Adamas would be unreachable for my pocketbook. That's why I was looking at the other option. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Compared to other builders, I have found the custom shop at Ovation to be very reasonable....even on the low side for what you actually get. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I am sure you are right about that. I guess it's really a question for Kim or John when talking about the cost differences. 'Just like throwing it out for discussions sake. |
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Adamas Slothead #31-88 for Sale !!
