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 Adamas II 1681-2 for sale, This guitar looks nearly perfect!
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4238 Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I couldn't believe the condition of this incredible guitar the first time I saw it! It was built 30 years ago (1981) and looks better than many guitars hanging in stores today! The only flaw that I can see is so minor, I'll get it out of the way quickly then on to the good stuff: There is a minor scuff on the back near the nameplate, and the plate itself has some wear. (Take a look at the close up picture, and you will see that I'm kind of stretching a point here.) Now for the good. And it's ALL good! The top is perfect. So is the binding. The neck nice and straight. The fretboard is great with almost NO fretwear. The action is spot on, and this instrument plays, to use the time-honored guitarist's axiom, just like butter. The pre-amp is in good working order. Playability? Check... Aesthetics? Check... Sound? So you mean the sound? Oh My Goodness the sound! Out of all the guitars that have passed through my hands, my discerning wife has spontaneously complimented just three; my 2001 Collector's, my Martin D-42, and this one. It is full and ringing with tone; loud and confident with minimal effort; and keeps the string's perfect balance no matter how aggressive you drive it! This is my first real time with a textured top, suspended ring, deep bowl Adamas, and it truly lives up to its hype! I cannot compliment the tone of this guitar enough! Under different circumstances, I wouldn't let this guitar wander away, but I'm still fundraising for my two guitars being repaired at the factory. And this one is the easiest of mine to replace in the future. So it has to go. I'm asking $1950 OBO, including shipping in the continental US. I'll be glad to ship overseas, but it's getting cost-prohibitive to do so and it is more difficult to insure. Contact me for a quote. I will also consider taking payments as long as they are not spread out too far. (Again because I will have to pay the factory in the next couple of months. You can take some comfort in knowing that your money will be going to support Ovation USA at least. Likewise, an appropriate donation to the maintenance of the OFC will be forthcoming if the guitar sells here.) Now for a little consumer option! The case this came in is one of the cheaper hardshell cases popular back in the 80's. It is in average shape and still serves its function well. I will include that case in the purchase price. BUT.... I also have a period correct, brown hard-shell case in excellent condition that I use for my Patriot. I will be glad to let you have that one for $80 if you like. Why? Because I also have a brand new 8158 black hard-shell case that has never been used. If you want that one, add $90. But enough talk! They say a picture's worth a thousand words so scroll down for a small novel...more or less. And to see even more pictures, just follow this LINK. Thanks for looking everyone!   I love the triple overlay of the headstock!       | ||
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