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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | In 100 years Archeologists may dig us up:
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301347- Stonebobbo
301400- Moody p.i.
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302433- Toney Calman
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Forgot to add the one on Al's web site...
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301347- Stonebobbo
301400- Moody p.i.
301428- Alpep
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302433- Toney Calman |
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Location: SoCal | Mine's 302415 |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Corrected list:
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301347- Stonebobbo
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Toney Calman |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Corrected list:
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301347- Stonebobbo
301428- Alpep
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Toney Calman
Moody still gets longevity |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | And I am talking to Al about the one he has in the shop (delayed due to illness...my prayers go out to you, Al!)
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Location: SoCal | On # 301004, the strap knob is on the right side of the neck; on # 302433, the strap knob is on the left side. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Tony,
posted January 09, 2005 11:37 PM
On # 301004, the strap knob is on the right side of the neck; on # 302433, the strap knob is on the left side.
That is news. 0n my 301081 the straplock is on the topside (left). I have never had a guitar with the strap lock under the neck...I suppose it would raise the neck. That's a good idea. |
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Location: SoCal | Tony, how about posting some pics of 301004 to see the differences in the strap button and the battery holder? |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | I have number 301283. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | 301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301283- Mitchrx
301347- Stonebobbo
301428- Alpep
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Toney Calman |
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Location: SoCal | Revised list:
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301283- Mitchrx
301347- Stonebobbo
301428- Alpep
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Stephen Terry |
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | Did I stumble into some group sex bulletin board? I never saw so much swapping without someone getting shot in the end. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Did I stumble into some group sex bulletin board? I never saw so much swapping without someone getting shot in the end.
Stumble Baily? |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Add to the list, 051982, the proto super legend as we called it at the time. I think the one Glen is playing in the book is either 051882 or 052082. There were only two made with these triangle inlays. |
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| I just posted mine for sale on the OFC for sale section. It's the first one made in '84, do I qualify for this elite list? #302670 Please oh please? I want to belong!
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Not if you sell it...but the new owner will :D
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Location: SoCal | How many people on this list owned their 1537's when the OFC board started, 3 years ago? I'm wondering if I started the 1537 awareness factor here. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Paul,
You were certainly an influence on my purchase of the 1537 two years ago. Elias was also an influence, though I haven't seen the good doctor round here lately.
AND...
The Re-Revised 1537 list...
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301283- Mitchrx
301347- Stonebobbo
301428- Alpep
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Stephen Terry
302670- Frank10101
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Location: Tennessee | Yes, Paul, you were a factor in the decision to track down a 1537. So was cwk. But I already owned a whole slew of aloha shirts so you can't take credit for that. :) |
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Location: boulder | Morning,
well all you guys are the reason I just tracked down a 1537 elite in a small shop in Rhode Island.
Of course I live in colorado.
I put it on hold this morning and now have 30 days to go pick it up in person (no mail order at all). It is serial #301644. But I will truly believe it when I see it in my unworthy hands. It was $570. The shop sales guy says it is in really nice condition.
HEAD EAST OR BUST, I am a happy camper right now. Thanks to all. I will of course keep you updated on finally acquiring my precious. peace mike |
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| Stephen wrote:
"Not if you sell it...but the new owner will"
That means I'll be a has been. Hey wait a minute, that matches my musical career as well!!!
I was so close to fame on this board!
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | My Colorado brother has turned into a monster! :cool: .
I checked out that one at RI (Daddy's Junky Music ??) before Tony forced one on me. Unfortunately, as you said, no mail order...only walk in store business.
The price was great but add the cost of the trip and then the unknown factor of what kind of condition it was truly in......plus Tony whispering in my ear.
Anyway....good luck!!! I hope it is just as good a deal as the Deacon you grabbed :D .
Damn Fugot....this could be your lucky month. You should go buy some lotto tickets!
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Frank,
If the buyer is will to have a name posted, let me know.
Also, I sent you a private Email. If you wish to respond and get chewed up in my spam blocker...don't worry I will find you. |
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Location: boulder | Stephen,
Lucky for me, I grew up in Ct., and have a siter who still lives there. She will be getting a call this evening. Even with a little bribery for her and the shipping out to me, I think this is a good deal.
I hope Al takes my deposit money before I do something stupid. Like buy food...thanks, mike |
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Location: boulder | hey, I mean I have a sister. I had a sitter once, but now this damn dog doesn't listen to me at all.
peace mike |
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Location: Tennessee | Guys, guys, guys ... I was only JOKING about the Ovation museum in Colorado. :eek: |
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Location: SoCal | The Ovation museum is in Arizona at Witko's house. |
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Location: NJ | The Ovation Museum is in Atlanta at Sam's house . . . . |
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Location: NJ | Sorry, Dave . . . but the Ukelele Museum is at Master Keller's house in CT . . . .
. . . I think he grows them in the basement. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Damn, you're correct as usual. Can't I have a museum of SOMETHING? Miles has the storm market cornered ... Sam has god-knows-what ... Tony is amassing a little bit of everything ... Wong has adamii up the ying-yang ... Al has stuff he doesn't even know he has ... and ME? Well, actually I've got a pretty good collection of asian sex toys ... |
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Location: NJ | REALLY??!!
How old are they, and how'd ya get the bogus passports??? |
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Location: SoCal | Hey guys! Next OFC gathering is at Witko's house!!!!
In the meantime, can you bring out some of those asian sex toys when you're out for NAMM? |
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Location: NJ | Meeso Hawnee . . . |
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Location: SoCal | Moody's "Next OFC gathering is at Witko's house!!!!"
Remeber that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is opening in Phoenix this summer.
Maybe we can get the SoCal, New Mexico, and Texas crew over...maybe the Colorado crew can come down. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Yes, definately SW OFC gathering in Phoenix. Summer is hot. Let's plan next fall with visit to R&R HOF while it's in Phx. Love to have you guys over and show off my toys ... I mean GUITARS. Dave |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I make it out to Phoenix several times a year.
Was gonna ask Dave if I could stop by next time but an SW OFC would be too cool (versus Phoenix hot!). I especially like the FALL instead of the SUMMER :mad: (not mad...just the heat....heh heh)
Count me in....maybe I can learn to play the guitar by the time it rolls around!
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Location: SoCal | Distance won't be an excuse...Dave drove out to our SoCal get-together in Irvine. |
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| Hey Jeff,
Yeah, I responded to your e-mail, but your spam blocker asked me for a blood and urine sample and social security # in order to get through to you, and I chickened out. I'm squeamish around needles.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Frank,
No worries. I dug you out just a little while ago. I have the spamblocker set on irradiate.
...Just curious would you have passed the Urine test?
Thanks for getting back to me...Let us know who the lucky new 1537 owner is when the the sale is completed. Bon Chance! |
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| Jeff,
You got it, my blood was fine. Your spamblocker took my social and credit card info just fine, but sirens went off when I attached the blocker's catheter tube. Residuals from the 70's no doubt.
E-mail me again sometime. I was able to post a gallery just now under frank10101 if you want to take a look at the 1537. 100k is itsy bitsy but understandable with a forum's bandwidth considerations.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Frank,
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| Hey all,
Do I read this right? Do I have the only black 1537?
This wouldn't surprise me, as I hand picked this one up from the Connecticut factory back in the mid 80's. At the time, they told me it was a prototype.
What gives? Anyone out there with knowledge of another 1537 Elite black?
Let's see. I now want $150,000.00 for this axe! Just kidding. But it would be interesting to know if it's the only black 1537.
Anyone else know of a black 1537?
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Frank,
If there are more out there they are very rare.
StandingOvation may have hade or might have one, but I could be mistaken. He has a good selection of pictures on his web page...Check it out.
I did notice some differences in your guitar from mine...other than color. The bridge and binding specicfically.
It'd be pretty cool if you did have the only one |
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Location: SoCal | StandingO does have one. He won't be posting for a couple of days. Right now, he's asleep down in our guest room and will be attending NAMM for the next couple of days. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I thought the one Dave had was a burst...not black.
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Location: SoCal | I stand corrected. I went back and looked and it is a burst. |
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| If any of you 1537 owners have time, will you check out 2 more pics I just uploaded showing the binding (gallery frank10101)? I'm curious if this binding is typical for the 1537. Also the fret markers, are they typical? I believe they're the first and next to last pics.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Frank,
Those are good binding shots. On both my 1537's, the binding is Walnut sandwiching Maple sandwiching the middle mohogany strip. Yours, has that cool orange strip next to the top Though the difference might just be cosmetic/asthetic choice for the black or maybe still just the photo.
I failed to read about the repair dowels first time I looked, that accounts for the difference I mentioned in the bridge. |
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Location: SoCal | Frank, given a little for the photo, that is pretty close to the binding on mine, #301004. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Mike, you need to add and update this list!
The Re-Revised 1537 list...
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301283- Mitchrx
301347- Stonebobbo
301428- Alpep
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Stephen Terry
302670- Frank10101
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Location: boulder | The Re-Revised 1537 list...
301004- Tony Calman
301075- Standing Ovation
301081- Jeff Whitehead
301241- Dolbyscat
301283- Mitchrx
301347- Stonebobbo
301428- Alpep
301644- mike cook
301904- Jeff Whitehead
302415- Moody P.I.
302433- Stephen Terry
302670- Frank10101
** (from CWK2- 051982 prototype...and Glen has either 051882 or 052082)[
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probably the best elite list I've ever been on.
Even with my funky fretboard, I am still grateful to be here. thanks, thanks , and thanks mike |
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