Ovation's history began in 1964 when founder Charlie Kaman started making guitars in a helicopter blade factory in Connecticut, U.S.A. The Super Adamas is still one of the most popular guitars in Ovation's history.
Featuring a carbon graphite top developed by Ovation and a walnut bridge and headstock carved with a luxurious feel, the Super Adamas made an impressive debut in 1976 with its original appearance and excellent performance.
In Japan, the instrument's popularity was spurred by its use by prominent musicians of the day, such as Minami Kosetsu and Matsuyama Chiharu, and it quickly became a focal point of the electric acoustic scene. The great appeal of these instruments was not only their high response and distinctive, high-quality sound, but also the fact that they were made of materials suitable for live performances and recordings and were extremely durable.
In recent years, minor changes have been made to the Adamas, including improvements to the preamp and internal construction, but many users are still looking for the '70s and early '80s models.
The one introduced here is also a gem worthy of the highest peak. The owner of this piece was given it from a Super Adamas collector in Philadelphia, USA, in the early 2000s. When the owner was in New York and heard that the collector was going to hold an exhibition, he was so excited that he drove to the venue. When he opened the door, he found more than 20 Super Adamas on display. At the time, he was desperately looking for a red Super Adamas, and after careful selection, this one was chosen. The feeling of finally having the best Super Adamas was indescribable.
Since then, it has been used with great care while undergoing maintenance. This Super Adamas was made in 1979, color number "2". The color is characterized by its vivid red color. In Japan, the use by Shogo Hamada is very familiar. Not only the color, but also the lame scattered on the body is very much unique to this period. It is a piece that is beautiful just by displaying it in your room, and it has an appearance that fully satisfies your desire for ownership.
In addition, the wood knobs on the body side, stereo output, maintenance holes on the side of the body back, and clear coating on the neck and headstock give it an even more luxurious appearance. It is packed with the charm of the time.
The sound is impressive. The body top is made of 0.79 mm birch sandwiched between two thin sheets of carbon graphite," explains Charlie Kamaan, "and is 1.27 mm thick. The thickness of the top of an acoustic guitar is less than 3mm at the thinnest, so that number is truly the limit of what is possible. The body has a powerful, driving sound, and the volume is tremendous. The field sound caused by the vibration of the thin board is hard to experience in other models.
The recent price hikes of precious models are a big hurdle to overcome when making a decision, but in this case, it is fate that you have encountered it.
I am very glad that I made up my mind at that time. We are confident that you will be able to say, "I'm so glad I made the decision..." when you see this piece.
[Specs/included case] TYPE：Deep Bowl TOP：Carbon Graphite BACK/SIDES: Lyrachord NECK: Walnut FINGERBOARD: Walnut BRIDGE: Walnut PICKUPS: 6 Piezoelectric (Replaced) ELECTRONICS: Stereo FET Preamp with Tone Control SCALE: 642mm NUT-WIDTH: 42mm CASE：Original Hard Shell Case with Original Cover
[Condition] - String height at 12th fret: 2.2mm on 6th string side, 1.5mm on 1st string side - 3 shims (0.5mm x 3 = 1.5mm ) - There are no problems with the electrical system, and the stereo output is fine. (When stereo output is used, the odd strings and even strings are split to left and right.) - There is a slight crack on the bridge, but we do not think it is a problem in use as it is now. Please contact us if you would like to have it repaired. - Pickup replacement
[Warranty] This is a consignment item and does not come with an adjustment warranty. Of course, after purchase, we will be happy to consult with you about adjustments, repairs, etc. (for a fee) upon request. Mail order trial service is not applicable. (No returns).
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1 Year Warranty (Standard) The product has been polished from the time of arrival, checked for any malfunctions, and repaired or adjusted as necessary. It is in good condition for normal use. Depending on the desired setting, there may be a charge for this service.
5-year warranty (Premium) We repair/adjust about 2,000 instruments per year.TCGAKKITC-TUNE, our repair department, repairs and adjusts about 2,000 instruments per year. If you have been using your instrument for a long time, but recently you feel that it is difficult to play, we will adjust it for you free of charge. We are also happy to consult with you about adjustments to suit your playing style. If you require special skills, we will charge you for the service.
