Explanation
🔽Now is the time to take an in-depth look at the “ideal acoustic guitar” that Ovation sought to create!
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Ovation / 1984 Super Adamas 1687-8
“It sounds beautiful, but for some reason, it feels lacking.”
Does that vague sense of “sonic limitations” sound familiar to you?
Wood-bodied acoustic guitars are wonderful—there’s no doubt about that.
But if you’ve been playing for many years, you’ve surely sensed it: isn’t there a whole
new level of sound out there?
Many guitarists who’ve played the Super Adamas say,
“When I played it for the first time, I thought it was an entirely different instrument.”
The sensation that even the slightest nuance in your picking is translated directly into sound. The sense of openness as the resonance of
chords spreads three-dimensionally throughout the entire space.
And an acoustic design that envelops you seamlessly from the low to the high frequencies.
This is a sound that wood cannot produce—a sound that only the Adamas can produce.
The Super Adamas 1687 is Ovation’s perfect answer to the question: “How can we make the body resonate even more?” Its carbon-graphite top is inspired by
aerospace technology.
This reduces the thickness of a standard acoustic guitar top to one-third, maximizing its vibrational response.
This thin top instantly converts the delicate vibrations of the strings into sound, delivering a responsiveness and richness of overtones unmatched by any other acoustic guitar.
The 1984 Super Adamas 1687-8 we’re introducing today is a model from what is often referred to as the “golden age.”
Among fans, it’s said that “Adamas models made up until around 1984 have thin tops,” and
their sound—as delicate yet powerful as the vibration of thin glass—reveals completely different nuances depending on even the slightest variation in picking dynamics.
Furthermore, this particular instrument retains many of the distinctive features of its era, such as the FET preamp and wooden knobs, and
its appearance is so striking that one might call it a work of art rather than simply an instrument.
The deep body color, denoted by color code “8,” evokes the indigo hue of the pre-dawn sky—that moment at 4:
00 a.m. when the city sleeps and the sky transitions from black to indigo, gradually taking on a faint glow.
It possesses a presence that is both ethereal and imbued with a sense of nostalgia;
in your hands, this guitar will play not only sound but also a “scene.”
Furthermore,
renowned artists who were active in the Japanese acoustic scene of the 1970s and 1980s—such as Kōsetsu Minami and Chiharu Matsuyama—have entrusted their hearts to Adamas.
This particular guitar was made in 1984.
Adamas guitars from this era are few and far between, and prices continue to soar even in the international collector’s market.
Furthermore, a specimen preserved in such beautiful condition is extremely rare—
it’s not something you can simply go out and find.
Your chance to encounter this guitar may only be “now.”
An Adamas that will add new depth to your music.
Its sound and presence cannot be fully conveyed by specifications alone.
Please come to our 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 / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that as this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on what we were able to determine during our inspection.
- It shows signs of wear
appropriate for its age, but there is no damage that detracts from its appearance.
[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.5 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm
on the 1st string side - Saddle projection: Approx. 3.0 mm to 3.5 mm - The
electronics are in good working order and the instrument is ready for use
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]
[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since we are unable to offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument for a test play when purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to thoroughly test the product
at home; if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.
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Warranty Information for Used Products
For detailed warranty terms, please see here:
Electric Guitars/Electric Basses/Effectors/Amplifiers (Tuning Warranty: Up to 5 years)
If your instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will repair it free of charge. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitars (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months)
For 1 month or 6 months after purchase, we will repair any defects resulting from normal use free of charge.
Wind Instruments (Up to 1 Year)
Upon arrival, we clean the interior of the instrument, replace consumables as needed, and perform any necessary repairs and maintenance. If the instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound due to normal use, we will repair it free of charge.
◯ There is no warranty on junk items.