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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Now that I have my 2008 Collector, it is time to part with my 2080. I haven't taken any pictures yet, but other than a very slight amount of fret wear under the B/E strings on the first couple of frets, it looks like new. Has the 9158 case and I think most or all of the original books (need to look at that), truss wrench and dummy plug.
The guitar did go back to the mother ship last fall when one brace came partially unglued and at that time, it also received an entirely new VIP5 due to an intermittent electrical problem. So you essentially get a less than a year old electronics package (from plugs to module), fresh Elixirs and a factory inspected guitar.
I don't collect guitars, so on the block she goes. I will probably try here and Craigs list for a while before doing the 'bay' thing.
$1500 plus shipping of your choice. May consider offers, but no trades. Email or PM me.
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Probably going to the 'bay next week unless there is some interest. I find it fascinating that the 2080, despite it's abundance of top end features, is not in high demand....hmmmmm....maybe have to keep it and sell the 1537 after all. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think the issue is the looks. It's got OUTSTANDING features and sounds great. To my knowledge nobody that ever bought one was disappointed by the sound or the way it plays. But to many people, the looks are kind of "stark" and might (just my opinion) have gone a tad too far away from what a traditional guitar looks like, for mass appeal. The other adamas guitars with the woody epaulets (gay as they are) and pastel colors with gold sparkles have a certain "warmth" compared the the uber-industrial 2080. Just a guess.
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | You are right....the whole cats-eye/Nike swoosh thing could have been a tad different and probably done much for the guitars desirability. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Besides, the 1537 is a much different guitar. Stay with a little variety. |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | Mark,
To me variety is; Acoustic, Electric, Bass or Drums.
That equates to Steak, Fries, Salad and a Soda.
To you vareity is....Steak (rare), Steak (medium rare), Steak (medium), Steak (medium well), Steak (well), Steak (burnt), Steak with A1 sauce, Steak with...........................................................................etc, etc etc.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I find the looks of the twin baritone 2080's to be intoxicating! Especially since I went with the MOP side markers and got rid of the Swoosh! |
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Location: SoCal | You know, Tom from Texas (ttenn?) accidently had one of the most beautiful 2080's built, with the neck of the 1680 and the body of the 2080. I think it was a 12 fretter and was simply a stunning guitar..... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You're all wrong, Jeff. It's true my music abilities are limited to acoustic guitar. My 2 electrics are wasted on me.
My steak, however, has to be medium, as does my hamburger. The real variety comes in the Polish sausage and Bratwurst area. I was perfectly happy with all 3 Bratwursts I had at Miles, though. I mixed them up with different types of beer.
I think the Adamas might be like a very crisp, clear white wine with no hint of oak. The 1537 would be a dark, woody red. The only similarities is they are by the same vintner. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hey Mark,
Nice analogy! |
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Location: Keller, TX | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
You know, Tom from Texas (ttenn?) accidently had one of the most beautiful 2080's built, with the neck of the 1680 and the body of the 2080. I think it was a 12 fretter and was simply a stunning guitar..... Yep. Just for the record...
It looks like a 2080 - has the dark soundboard and the cat's eye with the nike swoosh, and is a cutaway. However, that's about where the similarities end. It is a 12 fret, slot head. Although the soundboard is dark, it is not the open-weave carbon fiber. It has the UTE textured top. 1 3/4 inch nut. Medium bowl, not the contour. OpPro Studio, not the VIP.
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Location: SoCal | Tom, that's just an absolutely great guitar -- beautiful appearance, great sound..... |
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