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Location: Chicago | I get it: the 1581-5 reissue is "unidirectional" AND also "textured"; I don't think I've seen any of the original 1581s (30 years ago....)
This is it:
http://www.adamasguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=1864&sid=511
FACTORY TOUR: yep, gotta do it, life permitting. 228? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The textured top adamas are just plain tops painted with a textured paint. The 1581 IS a textured top.
The unique one is the 14 fret W681 which is only painted (textured) around the outer edge and left bare in the center.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I have a really nice 1681 from early 80's and a 1581 reissue available. The 1681 is definitely the less expensive of the two.
or you could call Al (specially if ya prefer new). |
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Location: Chicago | So I need to get specific and inquire about getting a 30th anniversary 1581-5 (single cutaway). Does that sound like a plan? I like the black the most. Acutally I like the Adamas on your Ovation Gallery that has NO epaulettes, just black; the one that gets all the questions.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The 1581-5 reissue is a very nice guitar. You might be able to find a used origial 1581-5. There was one on ebay about a week ago.
Yeah, the Stealth Adamas. I could have sold that guitar about another 20 times since I got rid of it.
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Location: Chicago | So Stephen maybe we should talk off-forum. I'm very interested in the used 1581 reissue (black, right?). I mean, if it's OK here let's do it here, but otherwise I'm at gdobrov@luc.edu Pics? |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | "The Art of the Deal". Damn, this is fun. I have been to a Jam and a get together and within weeks of each bought an Adamas. Tough to go wrong. Hope the wallet holds out after the next Jam.
Good Luck Dobro! |
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Location: Chicago | Wait. Money? Wallet? Why did nobody warn me??!!!! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | I think the questions that need to be initially answered need to be answered by you: how much are you prepared to spend and how much patience co you have? I other words is it essential to get your new or used guitar now or can you wait to find what you want. Some great bargains can be found on eBay and this is the time of the year when the best will be offered in time for the holidays. Adamas I's and II's have been popping up and are going for cheap near bargain prices. Another thing to consider is would be what the guitar you buy will be worth down the road. Why not make an investment as well as a purchase and buy a classic in great condition that has a potential to appreciate in value and has the best sound! You simply cannot go wrong with an Adamas I or II. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | And yes, both the I and II have textured tops (among other things). |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Yes, textured tops. |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Then there is this one on the 'Bay.
Adamas 1581
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Interesting one on the bay...a mid bowl and not the 2 knob electronics (which to me sound a ton better than the optimas) + modified with the earvana tuning system. |
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Location: SE Michigan | I just picked up a used 1581 and I am quite pleased with it. Just finished a practice session and it's quite a nice sounding and powerful guitar. The 1597 that you mentioned earlier from Ebay seems way overpriced. For that kind of money you should be able to find something really splendid. Good luck. |
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Location: Chicago | BTW are there any examples of the 1581 (original or reissue) on record to check out? Or your guys' MP3s? |
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Location: enid, ok | Style? Sheee, I don need no steenkin' style! |
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Location: CT | You only turn 50 once.
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Location: NJ | I thinks he wants a cutaway . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | Reckless Speculation...
The textured top holds the sound to the top just long enough for it to be projected out. With the smooth top the sound slips off and falls on the floor before it has a chance to go anywhere else.
But seriously.. Brian & I talked last night about how the textured top looks, feels and acts more like speaker cone material than a piece of wood. |
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Location: Chicago | Well, boys, looks like I'm gonna have a baby. Sheeeeit! Since all the names are taken I'm gonna call it 1581-5. Someone tried to play it out in Denver once, they say. It bucked its rider and ran away. Nasty story. I'm ready! Texture THAT. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Happy Birthday. You will use it well. |
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Location: south east Michigan | nice
Nothin' gets the job done better than an excessive amout of peer pressure.
I hope your arm wasn't hurt with all the twisting we did here. |
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Location: Chicago | You guys were actually very helpful. I could have wandered around fleabay for years before I figured out what was what. There is NO place to test-drive Adamas(es) across the board here, even in Chicago. I am confident that the 1581 will do a good job representing the whole line. I have even heard it whispered in the streets that SOME like it better that the UTE!! Anyway, my old Legend really should not have to endure the abuse of my live "hand percussion" thing and regular gigging..... I'll be sure to report on the results! |
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Location: big island | good move, dobro. i believe you will be very pleased. you will have to change your moniker though cuz 1581's cannot be plinked with. |
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Location: Chicago | aww, but "I thunk therefore I plunk" loses its Cartesian ring. The Zen of "O", man! |
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