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1597 Dave
Posted 2005-12-10 11:36 PM (#126567)
Subject: Where to next?


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Location: Yakima, WA
I have had a dozen or so nice guitars from various manufacturers, but I am especially fond of the Adamas SMT 1597 I purchased about 6 months ago. I am a finger picker and this guitar was supposed to be a good one for that style of playing.

What would you guys recommend I look at for my next Adamas purchase, given I do almost nothing but finger picking?

Thanks.
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MWoody
Posted 2005-12-10 11:48 PM (#126568 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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Location: Upper Left USA
Welcome Dave!

An udder Nor'wester! Cool.

Wide necks seem to be fairly apealing to most.
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stephent28
Posted 2005-12-11 2:12 AM (#126569 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066
Welcome Dave.

I have a nice 1881 in my OFC gallery under the "for sale" section that I was about to list on ebay.

Also, the new 12 fret Adamas U681T is an excellent fingerpickin guitar.
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1597 Dave
Posted 2005-12-12 11:19 PM (#126570 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Location: Yakima, WA
Thanks guys. Stephen, I'm a little slow--where is your "OFC gallery?"
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Waskel
Posted 2005-12-13 9:19 AM (#126571 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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Location: closely held secret
Click on Member Access at left, then click to continue, then Photo Gallery, then find him in the list.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2005-12-13 9:28 AM (#126572 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Location: Boise, Idaho
Welcome. Jeff (cardinalflyer) just south of you in Hermiston has an Adamas on the way. Maybe you should get together and compare. I'm thinking about the U681T as well, but I may be thinking about it for a long time.
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JeffreyD
Posted 2005-12-13 9:42 AM (#126573 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Posts: 777

Location: East Wenatchee, WA
Hey Dave,

Welcome aboard...Yup..what Mark says, I live in Hermiston (used to be in the Tri-Cities and my Mom lives in Yakeemaaa).

I just bought a W597, and my other "O" is a 1537 in nice shape that is my daily player. The U681T that has been mentioned was high on my list, but I wanted a cutaway for no other reason than they look cool (don't know but three cords, and those are questionable).

Tell us about yourself...what type of venues do you play at?
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1597 Dave
Posted 2005-12-13 10:22 PM (#126574 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Location: Yakima, WA
Been playing for 35 of my 47 years. Had 15 minutes of fame in Seattle in the mid-1980s with a song that got a fair amount of radio play. I have had Martin, Guild, Takamine, Alvarez guitars, I do now have a Martin CEO 4R which is a nice guitar. I am fast becoming an Adamas disciple after purchasing my SMT 1597. In my old age now I play at special functions and an occasional funeral. I quit doing weddings because I got tired of dealing with immature kids who weren't ready for a real commitment. I am amazed at the Adamas sound through my Marshall acoustic amp. Grew up listening to the acoustic guitar of Jim Croce, an Ovation guy. Does anyone know what model Croce played?
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MWoody
Posted 2005-12-13 10:31 PM (#126575 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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It was a Legend for the most part.

Dave - what was the hit? I was here in the mid 80's - or so they tell me!
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1597 Dave
Posted 2005-12-13 10:40 PM (#126576 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Location: Yakima, WA
Anything but a hit. KEZX Radio Station (popular easy listening back in those days) produced an album to benefit the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. One of the songs I recorded "Her Love Was Like the Wind" got on the album. Fun stuff for a kid from farm country. I guess I'm dating myself by referring to an "album."

How long have you been at this?
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MWoody
Posted 2005-12-13 11:08 PM (#126577 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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"How long have you been at this?"

Do you mean hanging out in chatrooms with older men who talk about meeting out of state or playing Ovations?

I have permanently implanted memories of KZOK's "Live at the Aquarius" verion of Nancy Wilson playing Dreamboat Annie ala intro and all.

Bought my first Ovation about 1980. Just refound my love for music and started playing in a praise band about the last two years.

Found this site and I have been trying to play a little bit of everything.
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stephent28
Posted 2005-12-14 9:25 AM (#126578 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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Dave, most members of the board are in their 40's to 50's with a fair amount of the others on both ends of the spectrum. (I know there are a few in their late 60's and I believe we had someone that was around 13).
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2005-12-14 9:40 AM (#126579 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Location: Boise, Idaho
You aren't old if you're only 47. There are quite a few Croce nuts on here. I am one. I'm trying to learn about one of his songs a month. You should pick up the DVD that cam out about a year ago. Clips of several of his concerts. Sunburst Legend when he wasn't playing a Martin.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2005-12-14 9:46 AM (#126580 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?


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Location: SoCal
"Her Love Was Like the Wind"

Years ago, I dated a woman like that.... felt like she farted all over me.....
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MWoody
Posted 2005-12-14 9:50 AM (#126581 - in reply to #126567)
Subject: Re: Where to next?



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It wasn't a serious relationship, just an inflatuation!

I knew her Sister. The whole family had certian "airs" about them.
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