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Location: CENTRAL, CAILF. | I WOULD BE GREATFUL TO ANYONE WHO IS AN EXPERT ON THIS MODEL,FOR IT,S YEAR MADE AND CURRENT VALUE.THANKS/DAY III |
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Location: SoCal | Can't know the year made with the serial number. You've given the model number. It's an Adamas I 12 string. It's the best 12 string guitar Ovation ever made. As to value, the market value flucuates depending on a lot of factors. It could sell on the open market for anywhere between $1600-$2500. |
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| The Buy it now price is High but Your last reply is right on $1800- $2500. I am not an expert like most of the rest of these guy's on this site, but I have been pursuing one of these for a few months and I can speak from this experience.
This is the going price on these. Another thing to consider is, these signed copies will always have this kind of value as long as they are playable and in good shape. Look at it as an investment as well as an unique instrument. The sound is enchanting. It's the perfect chord guitar.
By the way good choice to look at this site If you ever have questions these guy's are the place to go! Ovation guitars have an interesting history. Considering they are a relatively new product they have a die hard following and a solid collectors value already! Good Luck and Don't panic (I have) They come up on Ebay from time to time and we have a Guy who has a wonderful site He get's these from time to time as well. Through him you will be buying a guitar from a professional who does not sell junk or guitars with hidden problems. I know this from experience as well. Look him up if you haven't already? He is the sponser listed to the left of these messages (Lost Art/Vintage Instruments) and will most likely be the guy who will help you find one in the future if you do not get this one. Hope I have not overstepped my Boundries here? I am new to this list. |
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Location: SoCal | can't overstep on this board...Al gets bashed and praised all of the time. just ordered a new burgandy 1777 LX (Legend) from him a couple of minutes ago. Again, price wasn't a consideration but if you buy elsewhere - it will cost you more!
by the way, he has a great, great price on a demo burgandy 1777 LX. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | "Hope I have not overstepped my Boundries here? I am new to this list."
Welcome. The worst you could do is earn the DA of the Hour award (I'm sure I've had this honor before). If you do just wait awhile and someone else will steal it from you.
When I first came on I was excited about a new Celebrity Purchase. I quickly moved up to make an Elite LX purchase. NOW I'm hearing that this 1688 Adamas is the epitomy of chord strumming 12 strings. So I hit the net to research and Wow!
I've gotta go look and see what I can go sell off! Like Goober says; "G-A-A-A-S again"! |
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| Now I know Why Al Answers the Phone "WE NEVER SLEEP" It's because of us Wacko's ! Well YOU WACKO'S anyway ....I'm new... Not that far gone yet but that little voice in my head that used to talk to me keeps telling me to BUY AN OVATION...... BUY AN ovation.....buy a ovation.....buy an ovation.......so there paddn me up a room at the factory. It won't be long! |
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Location: CENTRAL, CAILF. | TO THOSE WHO JUMPED IN ON MY QUEST TO FIND THE TRUE VALUE OF MY ADAMAS 1688 12 STR 1979-ISSUE THANKS! THIS SEEMS LIKE A GOOD SIGHT FOR ADAMAS DIE HARDS LIKE ME.I HOPE,THE GUITAR WORLD WAKES UP SOON AND FIGURES OUT HOW UNDER RATED THESE INCREDABLE 12 STRINGS ARE,THERE BEUTIFUL TO LOOK AT ON STAGE UNDER THE LIGHTS,AND THEY SOUND LIKE AN ORCHESTRA ALL BY THERE SELF,THE ONLY COMPLAINT I HAVE EVER HAD WAS THAT THE ADAMAS WAS LOUDER THEN MY VOICE WITHOUT A PA SYSTEM TO GO THROUGH,I WAS TOLD AT THE TIME OF MY PURCHASE THAT THERE WERE ONLY 99 OF THESE 12 STRINGS MADE, IF THATS TRUE IT WOULD SEEM THEY ARE VERY RARE TO BOOT!/DAY III |
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Location: SoCal | There are more than 99. |
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Location: CENTRAL, CAILF. | how many more are there? by gosh I,ve been lied to by a salesman! can you beleive that? |
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Location: RI. That small State out East | Day III,
I have this same guitar and believe it to be very special. I couldn't tell from your post... Did you get it? If you did... Enjoy it.
Woz.
PS. Not an expert. I just enjoy others saying wow. |
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ADAMAS 1688 12 STRING
