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MWoody
Posted 2011-11-12 6:39 PM (#275170)
Subject: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Upper Left USA		The age old questions asked by Guys of my generation: "Ginger or Maryanne"? Ginger sure looked nice but Maryanne could back a trailer...

Here is a once damaged Adamas 1685-5 12 string with the textured top we all know rules.

Before I got it it had suffered some form of rapid deceleration syndrome and was unplayable.

I can honestly say it is now extremely playable (and has held together for several Months now) and is still a vibrant, contributing member of society.

Unfortunately I lack the carving skills to make it look untouched.

Let the pictures show for themselves and again I will vouch for its playability and voice.

With equally seasoned case, $700 shipped US.




Adamas 1658-5
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seesquare
Posted 2011-11-12 6:58 PM (#275171 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired


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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire		A bit labor-intensive, but someone could use the existing to make a mold from, and cast some replacement binding.
No, I'm not volunteering.
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Michael R. Winters
Posted 2011-11-13 9:53 AM (#275172 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Seymour, Tennessee		Mary-Anne, I'm not into red-heads :)
Good luck on the sale!
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bvince
Posted 2011-11-13 2:03 PM (#275173 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		It doesn't seem like it would be very expensive for the mothership to replace the suspension ring, but what do I know?
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bvince
Posted 2011-11-13 2:06 PM (#275174 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		I sure do like the looks of the one hanging to the left of it though.
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MWoody
Posted 2011-11-13 9:04 PM (#275175 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Upper Left USA		That one came from Mishka's house.
Priced just a little higher though...
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bvince
Posted 2011-11-14 6:48 AM (#275176 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		I can only imagine. I'm sure it was worth every bit though.
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MWoody
Posted 2011-11-14 8:50 AM (#275177 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Upper Left USA		It's like having Ginger AND Mary-Anne... (and June Cleaver!).
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2011-11-22 4:45 PM (#275178 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Mary-Anne is no longer for sale...


Now it is hanging-out with my fambly...


And I am pleased! :D
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stonebobbo
Posted 2011-11-22 6:33 PM (#275179 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Tennessee		OMA, you have had some of the coolest guitars pass through your hands ... and here's another one. Enjoy ... it'll be a great one to get you through Portland winter weather.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2011-11-22 6:57 PM (#275180 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
stonebobbo sez:
OMA... some of the coolest guitars pass through your hands
Yeah... I think that I will be keeping this one! :cool:
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2011-11-22 8:27 PM (#275181 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired


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Location: Boise, Idaho		Speaking of Portland, I'll be driving over the pass tomorrow and will have to decide which Os are going to make the trip. I heard it was snowing pretty hard there, so I won't have to leave room for golf clubs.
Everyone be thankful for whatever opportunities we've been given.
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bvince
Posted 2011-11-23 7:06 AM (#275182 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		Congratulations Arthur! These are clearly the best twelve strings ever made.
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bburg
Posted 2011-11-23 9:19 AM (#275183 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh)		Congrats Arthur!!
... and a question: On the pics the headstock of both looks like natutal finish, both of mine (also a 1685-5 and the 1681-7 you had found on ebay) were gloss finished. Did they made them in both finishes?
My 1881-5 IS natural...

Bernie
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RNickels
Posted 2011-11-23 2:05 PM (#275184 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired


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Location: Bellevue, Washington		If I had a dollar for every time Mike and Arthur sold a guitar to each other.... I think I'd have like 20 bucks right about now :eek:

Congrats!
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MWoody
Posted 2011-11-23 2:19 PM (#275185 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Upper Left USA		Arthur is one of the better Bottom Feeders on CL or Ebay. He sniffs out bargains... so it's all his fault.
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seesquare
Posted 2011-11-23 3:38 PM (#275186 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired


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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire		The nose knows......
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2011-11-23 3:43 PM (#275187 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		I don't search CraigsList... Maybe I should.

BTW-- Having these two side-by-side, I learnt sumptin'


I always said that my 1681 doesn't have a snot-blob...
Actually, I think that the whole top of that one is covered by that pick-guard material.
maybe...
The top of the 1681 is shinier than the 1685, like the snot-blob.
(custom order? or is that how they did it in '98?)

I really wanted to take the 1685 out today, but it is raining too much.
(more than usual :( )
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Bluebird
Posted 2011-11-23 4:23 PM (#275188 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada		Mwoody;

Waht is the Adamasish looking guitar with the wood top on the right in the picture?
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standing
Posted 2011-11-23 5:30 PM (#275189 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Texas
Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
I don't search CraigsList... Maybe I should.
Why bother, you've done very well lately both buying and selling on "MWoody's List"… ;) (Besides, in light of recent discussions, it's hard to read a Craig's List post without wondering if the item is hot.)

Superficial cosmetic issues notwithstanding, you got one of the finest playing/sounding 12-strings on the planet at a bargain price. You're going to have a hard time letting it go at that price when Mike wants it back. ;)

Anyway, thanks for removing the temptation, and congrats, enjoy it.
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2011-11-23 5:49 PM (#275190 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired


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Location: Indiana
Originally posted by Bluebird:
Mwoody;

Waht is the Adamasish looking guitar with the wood top on the right in the picture?
Hi Wayne. Have a look here:

Dread-Not Adamas

Really cool project...
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MWoody
Posted 2011-11-23 7:24 PM (#275191 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired



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Location: Upper Left USA		It's what happens when you wild ideas, lots of tools, a pallet load of Sitka Spruce and a bunch of abilifying friends!
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seesquare
Posted 2011-11-23 10:08 PM (#275192 - in reply to #275170)
Subject: Re: Adamas 1685-5 Repaired


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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire		"The greatest burden, is that of high potential"
Deal with it, Michael. You have a gift.
(As I turn a bright shade of green-with-envy)
Carry on, Comrade!
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