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dobro
Posted 2013-06-09 5:58 PM (#472409)
Subject: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Chicago		If you had to choose ONE acoustic axe for the rest of your life on a "desert island" what would it be? Think of everything you've owned, seen, dreamed of. Yeah, I know.... monogamy is difficult.
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Slipkid
Posted 2013-06-09 6:23 PM (#472410 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe



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Location: south east Michigan



 

That way I can build a raft and get home to all my guitars.
Please note the lack of a 1/4" plug.
This is an acoustic axe.

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If not that... the UTE.

Sounds great and will tolerate the tropical weather better than most.



Edited by Slipkid 2013-06-09 6:26 PM
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Standingovation
Posted 2013-06-09 7:25 PM (#472412 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Phoenix AZ		Any roundback would do. The plastic bowls can double as life raft paddles.
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Darkbar
Posted 2013-06-09 7:52 PM (#472413 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Flahdaw

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muzza
Posted 2013-06-09 8:01 PM (#472414 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Sunshine State, Australia

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muzza
Posted 2013-06-09 8:05 PM (#472415 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Sunshine State, Australia		I thinks Bob's offering would be great for finger pickin' and slide.
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SOBeach
Posted 2013-06-09 8:15 PM (#472416 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe


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Location: sitting at my computer

note to self: find out which guitar shop Bob goes to!

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PEZ
Posted 2013-06-09 11:06 PM (#472418 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Nashville TN.		Love the boat!!
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BanjoJ
Posted 2013-06-10 6:25 AM (#472426 - in reply to #472415)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Thredbo, NSW, Australia
muzza - 2013-06-10 1:05 PM

I thinks Bob's offering would be great for finger pickin' and slide.


I was thinkin something like a lap steel - but that isn't an Ovation speciality. However, I could modify my style if required. (In my dreams!)

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ksdaddy
Posted 2013-06-10 5:35 PM (#472444 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe


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Location: Caribou, ME

1964 Southern Jumbo, bought from Elderly Instruments in November 1984, over the phone, for $350.  I've got a pair of J200s that will blow it away tone and volume wise, and a Martin that will also. It's not the loudest or the most balanced tone or any of that, but I know I can go to this guitar anytime and it fits me like an old pair of shoes.

 

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TAFKAR
Posted 2013-06-10 11:57 PM (#472449 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Sydney, Australia		I'd find it hard to go past my 2008 Collectors (to get this back on track)
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stonebobbo
Posted 2013-06-11 11:48 AM (#472461 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Tennessee		Tough one. I'd say either Beal's "May" or old #49.

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fillhixx
Posted 2013-06-11 11:57 PM (#472470 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia

Hmmmm, nylon strings last longer in the humidity..... Id still go with something like Slipkids. Only double bit because

 

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Designzilla
Posted 2013-06-12 7:54 PM (#472492 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe


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Location: Orlando, FL		Adamas 47RI. No hesitation.
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dobro
Posted 2013-06-13 4:29 PM (#472518 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Chicago		I would grab my go-to axe for the last 5 years: the black ADAMAS 1581-5
<<<< the one in the photo here
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Damon67
Posted 2013-06-13 4:44 PM (#472520 - in reply to #472518)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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legend74 - 2013-06-13 2:29 PM I would grab my go-to axe for the last 5 years: the black ADAMAS 1581-5 <<<< the one in the photo here

 

+1

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Mark in Boise
Posted 2013-06-13 4:59 PM (#472521 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe


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Location: Boise, Idaho		I hesitated between the 47RI and the Ute. The primary advantage of the Ute is that it has a tuner, but I need to know whether I'll be on the desert island long enough for the battery to wear out.
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Damon67
Posted 2013-06-13 5:01 PM (#472522 - in reply to #472518)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Jet City

I might have to sneak the UKII too



Edited by Damon67 2013-06-13 5:02 PM
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muzza
Posted 2013-06-13 7:40 PM (#472531 - in reply to #472522)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Sunshine State, Australia

damon67 - 2013-06-14 8:01 AM

I might have to sneak the UKII too

YOUR desert island has electricity??? Can I come? (I'll bring Bob's guitar)



Edited by muzza 2013-06-13 7:41 PM
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GaryB
Posted 2013-06-13 9:34 PM (#472534 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe


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Location: Location Location Location		Probably a Rainsong. Strings would be a problem. I'd have to pack about 3500 sets.
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Darkbar
Posted 2013-06-14 6:24 AM (#472539 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Flahdaw		I'm re-thinking my selection. I can just hear her after 6 months saying, "I'm getting really sick of your songs, I hate your playing style, and your never wipe me down after playing me." I'm now thinking an Adamas would be the better choice.
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dobro
Posted 2013-06-14 4:12 PM (#472558 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Chicago		I am intrigued, Gary: how does the sound of a Rainsong compare/contrast with that of a top Adamas? Have you A/B'd the two?
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SOBeach
Posted 2013-06-14 5:17 PM (#472560 - in reply to #472539)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe


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darkbarguitar - I can just hear her after 6 months saying, "I'm getting really sick of your songs, I hate your playing style, and your never wipe me down after playing me."

...and ya better hope she never finds out you've got a "collection" back home!!! 


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dobro
Posted 2013-06-20 3:06 PM (#472723 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: Re: Desert Island Axe



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Location: Chicago		Plus, carbon fiber don't sag or wrinkle. Adamas will outlive you on the island (just bring lotsa strings and a hex)
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SOBeach
Posted 2013-06-21 3:13 PM (#472743 - in reply to #472409)
Subject: RE: Desert Island Axe


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Location: sitting at my computer

 

A custom made multi-purpose AdamaSwiss...

 

 

... and capo. 

 

 

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