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Location: Columbus, Ohio | I’ve decided to sell my 1998 Adamas 1597 in graphite to help fund the purchase of an Adamas 2080. Here is the story of this Adamas. I purchased about 5-6 months ago from a local woman who was the original owner. She said she only played it a handful of times and it showed. Other than that it was in the case for quite some time until she put it on Craigslist. There is very, very minimal fretware on the cowboy chords. There are two small scratches on the top…not from me. One is about 1/4” and the other about 1/8”-3/16” in length, both about the width of a head on a needle. They are barely noticeable unless it’s held a certain way. The gold tuners still look new and not worn. The guitar is in excellent shape for being 10 years old.
I’m sure most of you are familiar with this Adamas model and this one does have the Optima Preamp with 1/4" and XLR. It plays like a dream and I’m really having a hard time selling it and wouldn’t if I could afford to have both. The 2080 has some pretty big expectations to live up to.
I know that these guitars have a quite large price range and I feel as though this is a great example of a 1998 Adamas 1597 in almost new condition with OHSC, therefore I think $1000.00 +shipping is a fair price to the US 48. The fretboard will be cleaned and new acoustic .10’s install before shipping.
If anyone has any questions at all or would like to see pictures other than what is listed let me know and I’ll get them to you.
NOTE: Original gold tuners will be put back on. The current tuners did not require any mods and no holes. Once the original ones are put back on you will see no trace that these where ever installed.
 
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Location: SoCal | Are those Keith D-Tuners?
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | yes they are...same ones that were on my Taylor in that pic |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | What is the point of the extra hardware on the headstock? Sure, they obviously add lift to the string, but for what purpose? More fine tuning? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | That's how you adjust the stop tuning. Just flick the tuner and you're into another tuning. D'banjo gave me a little demo where he played an entire riff without fretting any strings, just worked the tuners. Mighty impressive. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Interesting. Is that what Adrian Legg is using when he's re-tuning on the fly? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think that's what Legg uses. Or at least something similar. |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | That's exactaly what Adrian uses. The tuners are Keith-D Tuners and the other ones on the strings are youth violin fine tuners. Since the d-tuners are a 4:1 ratio a fine tuner helps out quite a bit for tweaking. I played Adrian's guitar and decided that I should buy some....I should say he talked me into it. They will give you sticker shock at around $200/pair...need 3 pairs, but they are bullet proof and have a lifetime warranty.
Actually going to go see Adrian this saturday...can't wait. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
D'banjo gave me a little demo where he played an entire riff without fretting any strings, just worked the tuners. Mighty impressive. I had forgotten that little show. It was indeed impressive! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by RDA08:
They will give you sticker shock at around $200/pair...need 3 pairs...
Actually going to go see Adrian this saturday...can't wait. Neat concept, but for that money, I'd rather buy a nice used Collector's series or something. :) :cool:
Enjoy the show! |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | No longer available |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | Back on the market, a purchase and possible trade fell through.
I'm really wanting to buy Al's Adamas 2080 and he will be in my hometown Jan 11th at the Columbus Guitar Show.
Sooo, NEW PRICE $900 shipped to US 48 help me and Al out (shameless I know) It's a beautiful guitar! |
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Location: south san francisco | I have a Deacon and I am looking to switch to acoustic electric. I've been looking to pass the Deacon to my son, but he doesn't stop to plug in and he and my daughter both prefer acoustic. I've had the Deacon since the early 80's and although its not pristine, it's all original and in very nice condition. How close can I get to this guit with the proceeds from a clean but not perfect Natural Mahogany Deacon? Opinions?? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Well, a year or so ago a Deacon in original excellent condition was probably ebaying in the neighborhood of $800-850.
In today's recession.....who knows |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by RDA08:
I'm really wanting to buy Al's Adamas 2080... Sooo, NEW PRICE $900 shipped to US 48 help me and Al out (shameless I know) Have you asked Al if he would consider taking your 1597 in trade towards part of the 2080's price? |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | Actually just asked him, waiting to hear back. I'd like to have this taken care of so I could just pick it up at the guitar show and wouldn't have to worry about shipping. I just cleaned the fretboard and..well the whole freking thing got the works done yesterday with new strings. If you put some foam pieces in the lower eppies reall brings out he lows, even with .9's. It's cool to mess around with the tone that way.
Hope everyone had a merry christmas....I know some of you did. |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | Well the 2080 has already been sold:-( So my quest continues. Let me know if any of you have any of the following for sale or trade+cash.
Adamas 2080
Adamas 1581
Ovation ADII |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Not sure of your budget but talk to Al about the OFC2 guitars he has coming in. Probably the best features of the guitars listed that you were interested in.
It's gonna be a killer and I am still seriously considering it. |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | Are those going to be a slot-head? |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | I'm really not liking the sellers market right now....kinda sucks. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by RDA08:
Are those going to be a slot-head? OFC2 Guitar |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | yeah....that's a little outta my price range. I pretty much have to work with the guitar I have plus around $500. My wife has me on a strick budget since we are expecting our firsh child. So whatever guitar I end up with I'm going to have it for quite some time. |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | Come on...don't be shy. Offers? Drop me a PM |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | As much as I hate to it's going to Flebay Monday. Offers welcome |
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Location: Columbus, Ohio | Took the Keith Tuners off and decided to post some pics with the original tuners installed.
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1998 Adamas 1597 in Graphite
