Explanation
🔽Now is the time to delve deeply into the "ideal acoustic" that Ovation has pursued!
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Ovation / 1984 Super Adamas 1687-8
"It sounds beautiful, but for some reason, it's not quite satisfying."
Does this vague "limitation of sound" sound familiar to you?
Wooden-bodied acoustic guitars are wonderful. There's no doubt about that.
But if you've been playing for many years, you must surely feel it.
I wonder if there might be another level of sonic world out there.
Many guitarists who have acquired a Super Adamas guitar say this:
"When I first played it, I thought it was a completely different instrument," he said.
It's like every slight nuance of your picking technique translates directly into sound.
The chords create a sense of openness, spreading three-dimensionally throughout the entire space.
Furthermore, the sound design is such that it envelops you without any distortion, from low to high frequencies.
It's a sound that can't be produced with wood, and it's a sound that can only be produced with Adamas.
The Super Adamas 1687 is one perfect answer Ovation gave to the question, "How can we make the body resonate more?"
A carbon graphite top inspired by aerospace technology.
This design reduces the thickness of the top plate of a standard acoustic guitar to one-third, maximizing its vibrational potential.
This thin top wood instantly converts delicate string vibrations into sound, achieving a level of responsiveness and harmonic richness unmatched by any other acoustic guitar.
The 1984 Super Adamas 1687-8 that we are introducing today is a prime example from what is known as its "golden age."
Among fans, it's also said that "Adamas's tops were thin up until around 1984."
The sound is both delicate and powerful, like thin glass vibrating, and it reveals completely different expressions depending on the strength of the picking.
Furthermore, this particular unit retains many of the specifications typical of that era, such as an FET preamplifier and wooden knobs.
Its appearance is so striking that you might want to call it a work of art rather than a musical instrument.
The deep body color, represented by color code "8," evokes the indigo blue of pre-dawn.
The colors of that moment at 4 a.m., when the city falls asleep, and the sky changes from black to indigo, and then begins to take on a faint light.
It possesses a presence that is both fantastical and somehow evokes a nostalgic beauty.
In your hands, this guitar will not only produce sound, but also evoke vivid imagery.
Also, Kosetsu Minami and Chiharu Matsuyama, who were active in the Japanese acoustic scene in the 1970s and 80s,
Renowned artists have entrusted their hearts to Adamas.
This particular unit was manufactured in 1984.
Adamas from this era are rare, and their prices continue to soar in the overseas collector market.
Furthermore, specimens in such beautiful condition are extremely rare.
It's not something you can find by searching.
This might be the only time you'll ever encounter this guitar.
Adamas will add a new depth to your music.
Its sound and presence cannot be fully conveyed by specifications alone.
Please come to the store and experience it for yourself with your own ears and fingertips.
[Specifications/Included Case]
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
[Repair/modification history / replacement parts / exterior condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of used/vintage items.
Please be aware of this in advance.
-There are signs of use commensurate with its age, but there is no damage that detracts from its appearance.
[Playing condition]
-String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion amount: Approximately 3.0mm to 3.5mm
- There are no problems with the electrical system, and it can be used without any issues.
[Peace of Mind Guarantee: 6 months]
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Please try out the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund your purchase price.
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Electric guitar / electricBass/Effector/ Amplifier (Adjustment warranty: up to 5 years)
If your product malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide free repairs. Warranty periods vary depending on the product.
Acoustic guitar (with extended warranty: up to 6 months)
We will provide free support for any defects that occur during normal use for one or six months after purchase.
Wind instruments (maximum 1 year)
Upon arrival, we perform internal cleaning, replace consumables as needed, and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. If the instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound during normal use, we will provide free service.
◯There is no warranty on junk items.