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Guitarcheck: Ovation Adamas 1687 – UK Review

1977 UK 4 pages

This is a multi-page guitar review article from the UK publication 'International Musician and Recording World,' covering the Ovation Adamas acoustic-electric guitar priced at $2350. The review, written by Stephen Delft (a maker and repairer of guitars and member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology), examines the guitar's innovative graphite-fiber composite soundboard, paraboloid back shell, piezo-electric bridge transducer system, and unique multiple soundhole design. The article includes detailed measurements, a cross-section diagram of the soundboard, and concludes that while the Adamas is an effective and innovative stage instrument, its treble tone is somewhat harsh compared to spruce-fronted Ovation models. Excerpt from International Musician April, 1979 issue

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