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Location: SoCal | I had to take a 1669 CL in to get some fret work so I took the 47RI in for "show and tell" to Moze Guitar in La Mesa. Also had Rudy, who was doing a group for me, give his attendees a longer lunch break and join me. Yes, # 3 had a great reception. And, eventually, Rudy got a chance ;) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Is anyone going to have a 47RI at the Tour? I've love to compare it to the original. Dave |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | You would think that the factory would have at least one completed that hadn't shipped out to a dealer yet. |
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Location: SoCal | didn't notice until today, 24 frets. |
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Location: NJ | There'll probably be one there . . . |
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Location: SoCal | ok, now that Paul has had an opportunity today with the 47RI...let's see what he has to say :p ;) :p |
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Location: Orange County, California | ;) :p (Shut up Moody!! Don't Tell them a thing!! Make 'em suffer until the tour!!) ;) :p
:cool: As his attorney, I've advised Mr. Moody to excersize his 5th amendment rights.... :cool: |
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Location: SoCal | he's been very quiet...wonder if he's curled up with the 1687RI that I loaned him :p :D :p |
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Location: SoCal | It was very cool of Tony to let me play his 47RI and borrow, just for fun, his 1687RI. I didn't get in last night until late and didn't have a chance to post.
After playing the 47RI and remembering #47 from the tour last year (there's a pic of me plaing it later in the calender), the center area of the soundboard is too dark. Oh well.... that's my only critisizim (sp?).
Guys, if this guitar had a p/u in it, then it would be the guitar for which you'd sell everything to buy. The sound is big and open, yet deep. It plays well and the neck feels great. But that sound... wow!
I played it back and forth with a U681 and the 1687RI, and in order of what I liked best, it was the 47RI, the 1687RI and then the U681 (just can't seem to bond with that guitar). The 47 sounded very much like the 1687 but more open and light. You could play the 47 next to any other make of guitar and smile as people's jaws dropped.
With a p/u and in blue, let's see, what could I sell to afford it ... Preacher 12, 1537, 87C, GC 12, Viper ..............
Oh, and one last thing... the label on Tony's 1687RI reads "1688". Isn't that the 12 string Adamas I? |
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Location: Orange County, California | Dibs on the 1537 :D :D
Tony!! You put the wrong label in it!? That's it, you're fired!! So much for your latest Ebay scam idea :p :D |
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Location: SoCal | I'm kinda surprised that this thread didn't generate more interest..... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I noticed you didn't include a U681T in your list of guitars to sell. |
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Location: Australia | Great review Moody.
It seems the 47RI is living up to expectations tone wise.
I'd be interested to know how you thought the weight compared with the 1687.
I know I'm a ways down the list but I'm can't wait to get my paws on mine. Good things are worth waiting for. |
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Location: SoCal | Paul's statement was something like "that is light" |
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Location: SoCal | Oh, and one last thing... the label on Tony's 1687RI reads "1688". Isn't that the 12 string Adamas I?
Paul, you mean there are supposed to be strings on the other 6 thingees on the top? I thought that was just for decoration. :confused: |
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Location: closely held secret | Maybe they shipped it incomplete. |
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Location: SoCal | Richard, the 47RI is extremly light weight. You can really tell the difference next to a 1687. It doesn't have a KBar in the neck and no electronics.
And Mark, I don't own a U681. I'm about the only person on the board who isn't in love with them. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I don't own a U681. I'm about the only person on the board who isn't in love with them. Ouch Paul...I love my wife, I really like my Harley, but I enjoy my guitars.
I'm sure between my ute and Fudd, I enjoy their company equally :D
Just waiting for that bitch 1187 to move in and screw the whole relationship up! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Paul, I'm sure you appreciate my decision to go for Mike's 87 Collector's then and forego the Ute for awhile. I'm still lacking an Adamas and I feel incomplete. I like 12 fret guitars and liked Dave's Ute. I may be the only OFC member who's not in love with the FD14, so there! |
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Location: NJ | two of these guitars just arrived. 47 reissues
if interested e mail me. as of yet they are not spoken for. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I stopped by the factory today to drop off #220 for testing. It was the one we used as the sound standard for the Moosup years (78 to 82). All Adamii were compared to this when sound tested.
There were two 47s there. I played one, an E chord with a heavy pick, one strum. It's got it.
Actually they both have it. Compared to 220, yes, they pass. Those going by there next week are welcome to try 220 and the others. Cliff, I'd be interested in comparing 220 to 54 if you bring it.
As far as the rest about the 47RI guitars they are not like the originals. They are better. They are worth the asking price. An original slothead is crude in comparison, they can get away with it since they're the original and 30 years old and easily worth the 10K+ that they bring. A new guitar with that quality level would never fly. There are $500 Chineese guitars with better cosmetic quality. They play well (although the neck is too narrow, but I'm told that's a personal problem) and are nice and light. And just acoustic, it's great. Definately a benchmark guitar. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Looks like I killed this thread! |
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Location: SoCal | Well, hard to top your recommendation.
Not many have played the 47RI, far less have even seen it.
As far as I know (other than Bill and Al) - Noel, mayself, Rudy, co-owner of Moze Guitars, and Moody. I am sure they all agree...if you can, do it!
By the way, want a low s/n? Better talk to Al now, not later. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Although I need to break into the Adamas line, this would be a head on crash. I'd have to agree with my wife on this one. I'm not worthy of that guitar. |
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Location: SoCal | Disagree...anyone who appreciates a great instrument deserves one.
Kind of like cars, may not be the greatest driver or mechanic but...
Granted, there is the cost, that is understandable. Not deserving...sounds like low self esteem. :p
Mantra for the day: I am worthy, I am worthy, I am worthy... |
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