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cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Lemme first start this out by apologizing for not posting this YESTERDAY (as was my intention) but we spent the Day at a friends' house in the Hinterlands of NorthWest Jersey . . btw; Al: Dave from Dave'sSound sends BestWishes. I also met Glen who was the recipient of all of the P&W Cd's after his housefire. He sends BestWishes&Thanks as well . . . BACK IN 2005: I (along w/everyone else who attended the FactoryTour that year) walked into the Engineering Dept. like moths to flame. When I saw the ContourBack Koa Elite 12Fret SlotHead with the "blow-hole" soundport, I was DUMBfounded! Waskel & I were practically wrestling each other taking turns at it. To me, it was just an absolutely STUNNING guitar! Sadly(but not really), it wasn't chosen as the design for the '06Collector(click.) Al had the foresight(after some "prodding", I understand) to order 12 custom-built units. They came and went, and I just wasn't the situation to partake as such. When it came down to the LAST 12-fret that he had left, I just couldn't let it go without SOME kind of attempt. I sent Al a check to "set it aside for me" under the auspices that I'd send him a little at a time till it was paid-off, OR if somebody came up w/FullPrice, he could sell it, NoHarm/NoFoul. Al agreed. Earlier this week, I was quite surprised to learn that through various "Benefactors" on my behalf, this guitar was delivered to my office: Again, I am DUMBfounded. (which is not an easy thing t'do, if you "know" me . . .) As nice as the first OFC Guitar is (for a f@@kin'ReIssue:-) this is MY personal "OFC Guitar" because it is (as opposed to another SlotHead Adamas) particularly striking & unique (for my tastes) and that it came from the Good and True Friends that I have made here. I don't WHO was individually responsible, and I really don't WANT to know. t'me, it'll always be from HERE. I am TRULY Thankful. | ||
Waskel |
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Joined: February 2005 Posts: 11840 Location: closely held secret | Excellent, Cliff! (I know just how you feel!) No matter how much you like that guitar now, it's gonna grow on you. It just seems to become a natural thing, very comfortable to hold and play. I'm really glad you were able to grab the last one. Congratulations! | ||
scooterboy |
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Joined: April 2008 Posts: 288 Location: New Hampshire, USA | Wow - congrats! The koa's are definitely my favorites. Color me green! | ||
dvd |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 1889 Location: Central Massachusetts | Happy Thanksgiving indeed! Congrats! What a cool community... | ||
CanterburyStrings |
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Joined: March 2008 Posts: 2683 Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | I congratulate you cliff, and even more, I congratulate your benefactors. Nothing feels as good as being able to do something nice for a friend. That's one of the many wonderful things about this site. It is made up of some of the finest people in the world! | ||
Beal |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | It won't be any good till it has cashews in it........... | ||
lanaki |
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Joined: October 2006 Posts: 5575 Location: big island | a heartwarming thanksgiving story. congratulations, cliff. the koa looks awesome from here! | ||
Slipkid |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301 Location: south east Michigan | sniff-sniff... This is just like one of those happy ending holiday movies on the chick channel. However... tonight you will be visted by 3 spirits. :eek: . Play the hell out of it Cliff!! | ||
2ifbyC |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6268 Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | All yahs get a room... Congrats cliff! | ||
MusicMishka |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5563 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Congrats Cliff; I can't think of anyone more deserving: you have used and introduced the Ovation/Adamas brand to so many folks thru the years at the gigs you have played and continue to play...Enjoy it and create with it...Happy Thanksgiving back at ya... | ||
Gallerinski |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4996 Location: Phoenix AZ | Enjoy it Clifford ... | ||
Trader Jim |
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Joined: June 2006 Posts: 7307 Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Gallerinski: I know you will! Congrats!Enjoy it Clifford ... | ||
moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15654 Location: SoCal | Time for you to now go take some lessons...... | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | A truly unique instrument in the hands of a truly gifted performer. Sounds like a near perfect match. All the best is yet to come. Enjoy! | ||
Wuzhizzoner |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 1614 Location: Converse, Texas | Cliff: Congratulations! You are a talented musician, and a truly decent person. Enjoy your guitar! | ||
mtnbikerfred |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 1421 Location: Orange County, California | Nice!!! | ||
MWoody |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 13983 Location: Upper Left USA | I guess this backs up the theory that the Instrument chooses the artist! Like Moody said, go get some lessons now. Congratulations and welcome to the Koa Club! | ||
Beggin |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 2241 Location: Simpsonville, SC | You are very deserving, Enjoy!! | ||
stephent28 |
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Joined: April 2004 Posts: 13303 Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Enjoy! Now go sing a love song on it to that wonderful lady in your life.... | ||
gulfcoast |
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Joined: November 2004 Posts: 1330 Location: ms | They like you, they really like you!!!!!! | ||
fillhixx |
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Joined: November 2005 Posts: 4814 Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Now, if only he could sing...... | ||
Weaser P |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 5327 Location: Cicero, NY | Enjoy, MrD. You'll do it justice. | ||
Beal |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | bring it to the Mountain House after Christmas, we'll fix you up big time! | ||
Jonmark Stone |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1553 Location: Indiana | On a day where news events revolve around mans inhumanity, this is more than wonderful. | ||
Paulcc1 |
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Joined: September 2004 Posts: 1180 Location: Vermont USA | You go Cliff your good man for a wine-o bum. Pauly And I say that with deep respect | ||
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