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| I was given a Adamas II 12 string with a blue fade finish, and I am looking to sell it. I learned from Ovation that it was made in 1985 and sold for $2,300. I cannot seem to find how much it is worth today. It is in good condition. Thanks so much! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | You have an Adamas II with a single Epi - likely a Model 1685. It should say on the label just under the Epilaut (leafy thingy with the holes in it). Ebay comparisons show all across the scale from $900-$1800 depending on various factors. Very nice guitars. Welcome!
Edited by MWoody 2014-01-20 3:30 PM
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Location: Sydney, Australia | Hmmm, model numbers.
A 1685 is an Adamas II 12 string without a cutaway
The equivalent 6 string is a 1681.
A 1581 is an Adamas II 6 string with cutaway
Therefore, I'd guess it is a 1585.
But, model numbers can be weird - look at the label if it has one. |
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| Thanks so much! That helps. Here's a number I found inside of the guitar, 4196.  |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | It sure is Purdy. 
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| Haha thanks! I'm still hoping to get a couple more opinions on the price, but I plan to sell it soon. So I mean if anyone has any offers  haha |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | From the FAQ...
Q: What is my Ovation guitar worth?
A: This is probably the most frequently asked question, and the hardest to answer. Worth is very subjective and changes rapidly with fickle markets. What something ultimately is worth is a combination of what one person is willing to pay versus what another person is willing to accept. Many factors, not the least of which is the actual condition of the guitar, will affect the selling price. There are so many other factors involved in pricing a musical instrument. Is is collectable? Is it rare? Is it popular?
The best way to get an idea of what your guitar might sell for is to use the "Completed Auctions" feature of eBay Search to see what similar models have sold for recently. Other online resources include www.gbase.com and www.guitarlist.com. Your best bet, unless you need it appraised for insurance or other reasons, is to try and ask yourself "How much is this instrument worth to me?" More value related resources include the "The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars" and "The Blue Book of Electric Guitars" both edited by S. P. Fjestad and available in paperback by Gurney Brown. There is also the software version "The S-Book of Guitars" by S. P. Fjestad. |
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Location: Jet City | remstallard - 2014-01-20 4:53 PM Thanks so much! That helps. Here's a number I found inside of the guitar, 4196. The model number is written down the side of that label.... 1585-x |
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Help identifying and pricing this Adamas 12 string
