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Location: SoCal | I am at that stage of insanity that I am seriously interested in buying one of the original Adamas slotheads. Not concerned if standard neck or one of the few wide-necks although I might offer a couple of Pesos extra for a wide-neck. Nor am I concerned about who played it on Friday evening on a particular date.
I am concerned, as would be expected, in the condition.
I hate PM's...if you want, contact me at ASCalman 'at' Impact-RTC.com |
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| Tony, Samova is selling his right now. I offered a substaintial sum nearly 5 digits but he has a price in mind. Check it out it should still be right here on the first page of the FS section. His is a wide nut version in the #8. Connection to Paul & Wings is very cool as well.
Just bought a shallow bodied adamas 1 and am working on a double neck Rickenbacker to replace one I should never have sold, or I'd offer more as well.
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Location: SoCal | Randy,
Thanks...
Sam knows my interest (talked to him last week) but there is a previous offer pending or completed. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I think Beal has a few laying around. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | When Beal starts selling his guitars we'll know the recession has turned into a depression. |
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| Tony I guess I am just not in here enough anymore to stay up to date. Did not know this. Congrats Sam!
I too had the Original Slothead Twinge when I saw Sam's again.
Good luck Buddy, Perhaps one day the planets will align just right for me as well. Came as close as I ever have on this one.
I hope I can make the Florida Trip one day, I'd like to just see Bill's Guitars. I am only a novice of a collector but I really have grown to appreciate the classic instruments very much.
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| Now that I read that last one...........
It would be nice to meet you as well Bill, but it's the guitars I want to spend time with.......I know you understand. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Randy, you should take a look at this beautiful book by Jonathan Kellerman. For less than $50, you'll see photos and read the history of many museum-quality guitars. Its about as good as it gets for those of us who aren't likely to ever see these significant instruments, much less actually own one.
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| Yes there are nice books, and thanks for the suggestion but Bill might let me play one of his if I ask nice enough.
I have been lucky enough to have owned a few very nice guitars. Sadly I have had to sell them through the years. I will once again own a few as I plan to not only own them but use them on stage for as long as this band project lasts.
I don't think I would ever be in the position finacially to own the real rare instruments but that's OK I really would want to use them and it is not practical to do this with guitars that rare and valuable.
I want to replace my Double Neck Ricenbacker (that will happen soon). I have a nice mid 70's strat, a room full of various guitars and basses and I have always had three or four Adamas 1's around for acoustics, so my hands are full and I am very lucky and satisfied.
I had a moment of collectors gas when I saw that Slot Head and I offered a substantial sum, all in all I am glad I did not get it as I would be very worried about using it and I found a shallow bodied Adamas 1 that will be perfect for stage use.
Tony is next in line for one of these great old Ovations and I sure hope one comes along again soon. |
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Location: SoCal | Slothead GAS relieved |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Tony....does that mean you scored one? :eek: |
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Location: SoCal | residing in San Diego... |
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| Sweet! Congratulations! |
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Location: SoCal | Tony, you care to share the story? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Nice going Tony !!! Glad that one stayed in the family. |
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Location: SoCal | Over the years, the original ? 34 slotheads have been discussed with awe by those who own them or have had an opportunity to play them for fleeting moments. There should be a lot of info in archives. They are elusive, both in cost and the fact that they are rarely offered for sale.
To console myself, I have the 47RI and the OFC. However, nothing that I have can match this guitar. From OvationTribute.com:
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | #43 from Mark?
WOW....that one does sound great. |
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Location: So. Cal. | it's #50 ... see here |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I think that's 11 of the 34 that are owned by OFC members. And they say we don't have good taste ...
Congratulations again Tony. |
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Location: SoCal | #50 is one of the best of the original slots that I have played....
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Tony - YOU OWN THE TRIPLE HEADER ...
47RI, OFC, & ORIGINAL SLOTHEAD !!! |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Nice. Congrats, Tony. |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Wow! Congrats, Tony...so nice. THE colour , too.
I never thought that one would ever come up for sale again. |
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| Every time I see one of those guitars and I know it is for sale, I break into a sweat.
That was really quick Tony! If I ever get the itch again I think I'll call you to help me track one down. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I always thought #50 was the one with the white inlays instead of gold. But I guess not. Anyone know which one it is? |
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Original Adamas slothead - interested to buy
