1984 Super Adamas 1687-8

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Ovation / 1984 Super Adamas 1687-8

"It sounds beautiful, yet somehow feels lacking."
Does that vague sense of "sound limitations" ring a bell?
Wood-bodied acoustic guitars are wonderful. There's no doubt about that.

But if you've been playing for years, you must have felt it.
That there might be another level, another world of sound waiting to be discovered.

Many guitarists who've picked up the Super Adamas say this:
"The first time I played it, I thought it was a completely different instrument."

The sensation that every subtle nuance of your picking is directly translated into sound.
The open feeling as chord tones expand three-dimensionally throughout the entire space.
And the acoustic design that seamlessly envelops everything from low to high frequencies.
It's a sound wood can't produce, and one only the Adamas can deliver.

The Super Adamas 1687 is Ovation's perfect answer to the question: "How can we make the body resonate even more?"
A carbon graphite top inspired by aerospace technology.

This reduces the thickness of the top plate to one-third that of a standard acoustic guitar, maximizing its vibrational potential.
This thin top material instantly converts delicate string vibrations into sound, delivering responsiveness and harmonic richness unmatched by any other acoustic guitar.

The 1984 Super Adamas 1687-8 we present here is precisely an instrument from that "golden age."
Among fans, it's said that "Adamas made around 1984 had thin tops,"
Its sound is delicate yet powerful, like thin glass vibrating, revealing entirely different expressions with just the strength of your picking.

Furthermore, this particular instrument retains many specifications unique to its era, such as the FET preamp and wood knobs,
its presence feels less like an instrument and more like a work of art.

Its deep body color, expressed as color code "8," evokes the indigo blue of the pre-dawn sky.
The color of that moment at 4 a.m., when the city sleeps and the sky transitions from black to indigo, then gradually takes on a faint glow.
It possesses a presence that is fantastical yet carries a nostalgic beauty.
In your hands, this guitar will play not just sound, but a whole scene.

Moreover, renowned artists who have entrusted their hearts to Adamas, such as Kousetsu Minami and Chiharu Matsuyama, who were active in Japan's acoustic scene during the 1970s and 80s,
entrusted their hearts to Adamas.

This particular instrument was made in 1984.
Adamas guitars from this era are scarce, and prices continue to soar even in the international collector's market.
Furthermore, an instrument preserved in such beautiful condition is extremely rare.
It's not something you can simply search for and find.
This may be your only chance to encounter this guitar.

Adamas will add new depth to your music.
Its sound and presence cannot be fully conveyed by specs alone.
Please come to our store and experience it for yourself with your own ears and fingertips.

[Specs/Case Included]
TOP: Carbon Graphite
BACK/SIDES: Lyrachord
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Walnut
NECK: Walnut
Nut Width: 43.0mm
SCALE: 640mm
Electronics: FET Preamp
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case

[Condition]
- Shows signs of use commensurate with its age, but no damage that detracts from its appearance.
- No playability issues such as buzzing or muffled notes.
- String height at 12th fret: 2.7mm (6th string side), 2.0mm (1st string side)
- Nut height: Approximately 3.0mm
- No issues with the electronics; functions perfectly.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]

[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
For mail-order purchases, since we cannot provide customers with an opportunity to try the instrument, we offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
Please try the product thoroughly at home. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for the round-trip shipping costs.