Model #1187-7 · Family: 1187
Year: 1978
This is a 1978 price list for the Adamas by Ovation guitar line, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. of New Hartford, CT. The document lists all available Adamas models including standard, 12-string, wide neck, and electric variants in four colors (Red, Beige, Blue, Brown), with prices ranging from $2,200 to $2,550. All prices are F.O.B. New Hartford, CT, effective January 1, 1978, and include case and case cover.
Year: 1977
This internal Ovation/Kaman memorandum dated February 21, 1977 from B. Hinman to C. McDonough documents the serial number assignments and distribution of Adamas guitars. The document includes a detailed guitar number assignment log dating from 12/3/76 listing serial numbers, model numbers, and dispositions including notable recipients such as Glen Campbell, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, Nancy Wilson, and Wings. A list of dealer and customer addresses across the US is also provided, noting that serial #0058-93 had not yet been received.
Year: 1977
Adamas Original Slothead #0054-95 1187-7 (3/28/1978)
Year: 2007
Adamas Slothead 1187-7 Custom Order. This outstanding guitar is a custom order and belongs to my friend Kurt Koenig from Germany.
Year: 2009
Many Thanks to Jeff Whitehead from USA for these nice photos.
Year: 1996
CUSTOM MADE ADAMAS WITH MARCEL DADI's SPECS : LARGE NECK (48mm at nut), EXACT SOUDHOLES PLACES WITH CUTAWAY. VERY FEW IN EXISTENCE. RARE Guitare en vente sur le site de "Magic Guitar" / Guitar for Sale on "Magic Guitar" Website: Magic Guitar.
Year: 1977
I don't know who owns this beauty, please contact me if you're the owner. 👍
Year: 2006
Many Thanks to Jeff Whitehead from USA for these very nice photos. This guitar is a custom order with the following specifications: - 1-7/8 Wideneck - Reverse red-burst textured top suspended ring mount - Acoustic only This instrument is a great example of the factory's know-how!! (Sept, 2006)
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Year: 1977
Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.
Year: 1983
1983 German-language Ovation newsletter featuring the complete product lineup including Adamas, Elite (new for 1983), Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Classic, Cutaway, and Solid-Body series. Includes Nancy Wilson interview, Sigi Schwab Ovation Prize feature, Tech Talk on the Kaman Bar, endorsee news, J.H. Rickard column on bracing, and Kaman Musical Strings catalog. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg. Priced at 3 DM.
Year: 1983
This is a single-page U.S. Suggested List Price sheet for Ovation's Adamas and Adamas II guitar lines, effective January 1, 1983. It covers seven Adamas models ranging from $1,995 to $2,390 and three Adamas II models ranging from $1,595 to $1,695, along with accessories including a molded hard case and leather look case cover. The document also details available finish colors and notes regarding left-handed models, wide neck configurations, and separate case pricing.
Year: 2005
This Japanese-market catalog celebrates the 30th anniversary of Adamas guitars, which began in 1976 with Charlie Kaman's Operation Ovation. It showcases four limited edition models featuring exotic hardwoods, carbon fiber tops, and special anniversary designs. The document highlights both the latest and reissue models commemorating three decades of Adamas innovation.
Year: 1978
This is a 1978 price list for the Adamas by Ovation guitar line, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. of New Hartford, CT. The document lists all available Adamas models including standard, 12-string, wide neck, and electric variants in four colors (Red, Beige, Blue, Brown), with prices ranging from $2,200 to $2,550. All prices are F.O.B. New Hartford, CT, effective January 1, 1978, and include case and case cover.
Year: 1979
This is a single-page 1979 price list for the Adamas by Ovation guitar line, covering both acoustic and acoustic-electric models in standard, 12-string, and wide-neck configurations. All models were available in five colors (Red, Black, Beige, Blue, Brown) with acoustic prices starting at $2,200 and electric models at $2,395. Prices were effective August 1, 1979, F.O.B. Moosup, CT, and all listed prices included a case and case cover.
Year: 2005
This 4-page Adamas by Ovation catalog celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Adamas guitar line, featuring four limited-edition commemorative models released throughout 2005. The brochure highlights the history of Charlie Kaman's innovative guitar design philosophy, including the use of composite carbon-fiber tops and multiple upper-bout soundholes. It also showcases the current Adamas lineup including SMT Unidirectional and CVT Crossweave Carbon Fiber top models, as well as Melissa Etheridge signature models.
Year: 2005
This is a single-page magazine advertisement celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Adamas guitar line by Ovation, honoring founder Charlie Kaman's innovations in guitar design. The ad showcases four limited-edition American-made commemorative models released throughout 2005, including the Adamas #47 (featured prominently in the center), the Adamas II, Adamas I, and U681T-5. The advertisement invites collectors to own 'a significant piece of guitar history' and directs readers to www.AdamasGuitars.com, published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 1982
Adamas guitar catalog featuring the full Adamas line including the Adamas, Adamas II, and Adamas Cutaway models. Details the carbon-graphite Fibronic Soundboard top, Kaman Bar neck reinforcing system, deep bowl body, stereo FET preamp electronics, exotic wood epaulets, and available finishes in Red, Black, Beige, Blue, and Brown. Includes full specifications table and accessories/warranty information. Published by Ovation Instruments, a Kaman Company, Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 1977
This internal Ovation/Kaman memorandum dated February 21, 1977 from B. Hinman to C. McDonough documents the serial number assignments and distribution of Adamas guitars. The document includes a detailed guitar number assignment log dating from 12/3/76 listing serial numbers, model numbers, and dispositions including notable recipients such as Glen Campbell, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, Nancy Wilson, and Wings. A list of dealer and customer addresses across the US is also provided, noting that serial #0058-93 had not yet been received.
Year: 1984
This is a 4-page German-language wholesale (Brutto) price list dated 2/84 (second edition 1984) covering the full Ovation guitar lineup distributed in Germany. The catalog includes Applause, Ultra, Ovation electro-acoustic western and nylon string models, Adamas and Super Adamas series, Cutaway models, Ovation electric guitars (E-Gitarren) and basses, along with cases and strings. Prices are listed in Deutsche Mark and the document notes left-handed models, available colors, and electronics configurations.
Year: 1984
This is a 1984 Ovation Instruments product catalog dedicated entirely to the Adamas series of acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, featuring the Adamas, Adamas II, and Adamas Cutaway models. The brochure details the innovative carbon-graphite composite Fibronic Soundboard, the Kaman Bar neck reinforcement system, piezoelectric stereo pickup system, and the distinctive multi-soundhole epaulet design. Available in five finishes (Red, Black, Beige, Blue, Brown), the catalog includes full specifications, model listings, accessories, and warranty information, and was published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Year: 2007
Comprehensive Adamas Custom Shop brochure showcasing four base model configurations with extensive customization options. Details the Adamas I Standard Model 1687, Adamas II Standard Model 1581, Adamas Model 1680 (woven carbon fiber), and Adamas Model 2080 (deep contour bowl). Covers all customizable features including top material, finishes, sound hole treatments, body configurations, neck options, fingerboard materials, electronics, and hardware. Printed by Kaman Music Corporation, catalog code KCG-680 01/07. Many thanks to Paul Moody from USA for his help and his kindness
Year: 2007
Japanese-market price list for Adamas and Ovation USA guitars for 2007, distributed by Nakao Corporation (Tokyo). Includes specifications and pricing in Japanese Yen for Adamas, Adamas Re-issue, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Elite Texture, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Legend Nylon, Country Artist, Folklore, Elite Bass, Mandolin, and signature/anniversary models including Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Nikki Sixx, and Glen Campbell editions. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1978
This brochure documents the development history of the Adamas guitar by Ovation Instruments Inc., detailing the engineering innovations including the carbon fiber 'Fibronic Soundboard' construction, the unique neck design with the 'Kaman Bar', and the progression from 6-string to 12-string versions. The document is signed by Charles H. Kaman and emphasizes the technical achievements in achieving superior sound quality, sustain, and frequency response.
Year: 1993
This is the official Ovation Adamas guitar owner's manual, printed in November 1993, covering the unique features of the Adamas line including the Fibronic Soundboard top, Kaman Bar neck reinforcement system, bridge setup, and electronics. The manual provides detailed maintenance instructions including neck adjustment procedures, action setup, battery replacement for the acoustic-electric system, and general care guidelines. It was published by Ovation Instruments, a division of Kaman Music Corporation, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.
Year: 2000
Japanese-market catalog for the Adamas CVT and SMT carbon fiber-top acoustic-electric guitar lines. Features crossweave carbon fiber (CVT) and unidirectional carbon fiber (SMT) soundboard technologies, the Melissa Etheridge signature 12-string model, detailed construction specs, and finish options. Printed in Japan, September 2000.
Year: 1977
Promotional booklet by Charles H. Kaman telling the story of the Adamas guitar development. Describes the 1972 origins of carbon graphite fiber top technology, the fibronic graphite soundboard construction, Lyrachord roundback heritage, and innovative upper-bout sound ports. Includes technical details on construction and sound quality. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Music product, Made in U.S.A.
Year: 1978
This is an owner's manual for Adamas guitars by Ovation Instruments. It provides detailed information about the guitar's construction, including the Fibronic soundboard, Kaman Bar neck reinforcement, electronics, and maintenance procedures. The document includes technical specifications and care instructions for the Adamas line of acoustic-electric guitars.
Year: 1977
This is an owner's manual for Adamas guitars by Ovation Instruments Inc. It provides detailed information about the construction, features, maintenance, and specifications of Adamas acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, including the innovative Fibronic soundboard, bowl design, neck construction, electronics, and accessories.
Year: 1989
This is a single-page French-language Ovation guitar price list from August 1989, distributed by CAMAC. It features the Adamas line of guitars with reference numbers and public prices in French Francs (TTC), along with a selection of Ovation cases (Etuis). The document is branded 'La Guitare des Stars' and includes images of an Adamas guitar and an Ovation gig bag. Many thanks to Rémy Loyant for this nice document Merci beaucoup à Rémy Loyant
Year: 1999
Full product line catalog for Ovation and Adamas acoustic-electric guitars for the Japanese market, featuring Adamas SMT, Adamas, Adamas II, Adamas III, Elite, Custom Elite, Elite Standard, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Specialty Acoustics (Folklore, LongNeck, Mandolin, Mandocello), Viper, and Bass models. Includes complete Japanese translation pages. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co. (Tokyo). Signed by C.W. Kaman II, President, Ovation Instruments.
Year: 1980
This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts reference document for the Adamas 1187/1687 guitar equipped with the Kaman Bar tremolo system. The document contains a detailed exploded-view diagram with numbered callouts and a corresponding parts list including part numbers and descriptions organized into sections: Neck, Bowl & Top, Bowl, and Top (Acoustic Models Only). It serves as a service and replacement parts reference for technicians and owners of this specific Ovation Adamas model.
Year: 1983
This is the official owner's manual for the Ovation Adamas guitar, published in January 1983 by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company based in Bloomfield, CT. The manual covers the unique features of the Adamas guitar including the Fibronic Soundboard top, Kaman Bar neck reinforcement system, bridge adjustment, and built-in stereo acoustic-electric pickup and preamplifier system. It also provides guidance on care and maintenance, string recommendations, and warranty information.
Year: 1999
Official Japanese market price list for Ovation and Adamas guitars for 1999, covering the full product line including Adamas, Legend, Elite, Balladeer, Folklore, Longneck, Viper, Classic, Country, Mandolin, Mandocello, Collectors Edition, and Custom Shop collections with prices in Japanese Yen.
Year: 1981
This is a two-page French retail price list ('Tarif Public Conseille') dated 15 September 1981 for Ovation, Adamas, Applause, and Matrix brand guitars. It covers acoustic and electro-acoustic 6- and 12-string steel and nylon string guitars, solid body electrics, basses, cases, and strings with prices listed in French Francs. The document also includes color/finish codes and notes on left-handed model availability. Many thanks to my Friend Pascal Clément for that great document
Year: 1993
This is an Ovation Instruments Owner's Manual printed in May 1993 (dated 5/93, part number 990004-H), covering care, maintenance, and technical specifications for Ovation Roundback guitars. The manual includes sections on string care, neck adjustment (Truss Rod and Kaman Bar), bridge setup, and the acoustic-electric OP-24 preamp system. It was produced by Ovation Instruments, a division of Kaman Music Corporation, located at 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford, CT 06057.
Year: 1995
Comprehensive product catalog for Ovation and Adamas acoustic-electric guitars distributed in Japan by Nakao Corporation. Covers the full USA-made product line including Adamas, Adamas II, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Craftsman, Classic, Old Country Artist, and Viper series with detailed specifications, component details, and Adamas strings. Features bilingual English/Japanese content with full Japanese translations of all product descriptions. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 2007
Japanese-market Ovation USA catalog distributed by Nakao Corporation featuring the LX Series lineup including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Al DiMeola Signature II, Elite T, Nikki Sixx Signature Bass, Balladeer & Elite Special, Specialties, and Traditional series models. Highlights Lyrachord GS bowl, Advanced Neck System, Scalloped X-Bracing, OP-PRO preamp, and OCP-1 pickup technologies. Includes artist photos of Al DiMeola, Steve Lukather, Melissa Etheridge, Nikki Sixx, and Godsmack.
Year: 2006
This guitar was the first to be delivered and it belongs to the late Tony Calman from USA. (Member of the OFC)
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Mike Lobosco from Marlton/New Jersey/USA . Mike is an OFC member and his ID is "CrimsonLake".
Year: 2006
This guitar was the first to be delivered in France and it should be now in Morocco.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to "Fugot" from Boulder/Colorado/U.S.A. (OFC Member)
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to "Aloha Tim" from Hawaii/U.S.A. (OFC Member). Tim with his #47 and his Doubleneck D768-X
Year: 2006
I'm the lucky owner of this #10 !!!
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to my friend Byron Louvet in France. Byron and his wonderful Adamas !!!
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Richard from Australia.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Keith from Tasmania.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Thierry Guillaumot from France. Thierry, the lucky owner with some of his wonderful guitars...
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Steph from Quebec/Canada. Steph and his beauty!!!!
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Andy from Hong Kong.
Year: 2006
This guitar now belongs to Joël Thareault in France.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Ralph-Flinn from Germany.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to "Povation" in Thailand. (Member of the OFC)
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to my friend Dominique from France.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Christian from France.
Year: 2006
AdaThis guitar belongs to Pascal from France.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Paul from UK.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to my friend David Witko from USA.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Gilles from France.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Tom Ewing from Naples, Florida/USA.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Vud from Thailand.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Gilles from France.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to my friend Karl in Germany.
Year: 2006
Thanks to Claude from France for these wonderful photos. This guitar is now owned by Patrice Jania, a brilliant French guitarist. I encourage you to check out his work in the videos below and visit his official website: https://www.patricejania.com
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Ian from Alberta / Canada.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Koenig Kurt from Germany. All these beautiful pictures comes from the city of Munich/Germany.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Leslie Kimbell from Texas/USA.
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Jeff from USA. "Breeze" with the #47 !!
Year: 2006
This guitar belongs to Mike in USA. This is probably the last model in the Reissue serie. (2006/07)
Year: 1978
Adamas I 1187-8 acoustic only #0126. Many thanks to John.B from USA for these wonderful photos.
Year: 1977
Adamas Original Slothead #0047-99 1187-2. So many thanks to the guys at the Ovation Factory in New Hartford/CT/USA for their kindness and for giving me the opportunity to take these pictures for sharing with you. This is M.Charles Kaman's personal guitar and it still today the benchmark of the Adamas guitars sound. It's the "Holy Grail"!!! (01/5/1977) Thanks to Mike from USA for this nice picture!!
Year: 1977
Adamas Original Slothead #0048-95 1187-2 (1/27/1977)
Year: 1977
Adamas Original Slothead #0054-95 1187-7 (3/28/1978)
Year: 2007
This outstanding guitar is a custom order and belongs to my friend Tom Roca from France. (2007)
Year: 2007
This outstanding guitar is a custom order and belongs to my friend Tom Roca from France.
Year: 2007
Adamas Slothead 1187-7 Custom Order. This outstanding guitar is a custom order and belongs to my friend Kurt Koenig from Germany.
Year: 2007
his guitar belongs to Miles from USA.
Year: 2007
This guitar belongs to Paul from USA. Paul with his beauty in hands !!!
Year: 2007
Adamas Slothead 1187-8 Wide Neck Lost Art Vintage Ltd Edition #008/12. This guitar belongs to Joël from France.
Year: 2007
Adamas Slothead 1187-8 Wide Neck Lost Art Vintage Ltd Edition #009/12 This guitar belongs to Tim Luton from Virginia/USA. Tim with his 2 Slotheads (OFC and #47)
Year: 2007
This guitar belongs to Karl from Germany. Certificate Lost Art Vintage & Goodies #10 at the Factory
Year: 2007
This guitar belongs to Mark from USA.
Year: 2007
All 12 models of the OFC Guitar were delivered with this outstanding carbon case especially ordered by Alex Pepiak. Thanks Karl for these pictures..
Year: 2009
Many Thanks to Jeff Whitehead from USA for these nice photos.
Year: 1996
CUSTOM MADE ADAMAS WITH MARCEL DADI's SPECS : LARGE NECK (48mm at nut), EXACT SOUDHOLES PLACES WITH CUTAWAY. VERY FEW IN EXISTENCE. RARE Guitare en vente sur le site de "Magic Guitar" / Guitar for Sale on "Magic Guitar" Website: Magic Guitar.
Year: 1977
I don't know who owns this beauty, please contact me if you're the owner. 👍
Year: 2006
Many Thanks to Jeff Whitehead from USA for these very nice photos. This guitar is a custom order with the following specifications: - 1-7/8 Wideneck - Reverse red-burst textured top suspended ring mount - Acoustic only This instrument is a great example of the factory's know-how!! (Sept, 2006)
Year: 2000
This document is a personal photo catalog of an extensive private Ovation guitar collection, likely belonging to a German collector, showcasing instruments spanning from 1968 to 2007. The collection is organized into series including Carbon-Top (Adamas models), Wood-Top (Balladeer, Josh White, Custom Legend, Elite), and Specialty instruments (Bass, Mandolin, Mandocello, Ukulele, Elite Long Neck). Each instrument is carefully labeled with model name, model number, and year of manufacture, with group photos taken against backdrops of firewood stacks and gardens. This outstanding collection belongs to my friend Karl in Germany Many Thanks Karl for these splendid pictures and for your help .
Year: 2001
Japanese patent application for an improved composite top member (soundboard) for acoustic stringed instruments. Features a center-free flex edge design with paired composite material layers and a center layer, allowing the soundboard to vibrate more freely than conventional laminated tops. Reduces the need for internal bracing. Filed by Kaman Music Corporation with US priority 09/574356.
Year: 1977
Patent for a guitar body design featuring two discrete sound openings located on either side of the longitudinal center line in the upper bout, replacing the conventional single center sound hole. This construction allows for a thinner sound board with improved bracing patterns, enabling better acoustic response particularly in the first and second harmonic modes of vibration. The design is foundational to the Ovation Adamas guitar series.
Year: 2001
Japanese patent application for an acoustic stringed instrument with a composite material body and neck assembly. Features a neck block-free design where the neck member attaches at two points on the body inner wall, providing structural strength with reduced weight. Uses graphite fiber reinforced composite materials. Filed by Kaman Music Corporation with US priority 09/575320.
Year: 1976
This is an internal Ovation research and development document dated 1976, describing acoustic testing and measurement data for guitar #47, a 6-string acoustic Model #1187-2 (Adamas) with serial number 0048. The document records top construction details including brace weights, stiffness measurements (RL, SN, K, FF), and sound testing conducted at Moosup, CT. The second page contains a frequency response graph (30 Hz to 8372 Hz) measured by technician D. Johnson on 11-29-76, noting that overall amplitude is probably too low by 2.5 dB.
Year: 1976
This is an internal Ovation guitar specification/inspection sheet dated December 13, 1976, documenting Model #i187-2 with Serial Number 0062. The document records construction details including top specifications (60° Top #32, old core), bridge measurements (15.5 with finish, 18.5 with retainer), individual brace weights totaling 233.6, and quality control measurements for RL, SN, K, and FF parameters at various test points (.25, .50, 1.0).
Year: 1976
This is an internal Ovation guitar factory specification or inspection sheet dated December 13, 1976, for Model #1187-8, Serial Number 0066. The document details construction specifications including a new core, top with bridge and braces, 60° Top #36, bridge dimensions, and nine numbered brace measurements. It also includes measurement data columns for RL, SN, K, and FF at various deflection levels (.25, .50, 1.0).
Year: 1976
This is an internal Ovation guitar manufacturing specification document dated December 14, 1976, for instrument #67, Model 1187-8, Serial Number 0067. The document details construction specifications including a new core top with bridge and braces, 60-degree top #37, bridge measurements, and individual brace weights totaling 235.3 grams. It also includes measurement data columns for RL, SN, K, and FF parameters at various thickness levels (.25, .50, 1.0).
Year: 1977
This is an internal Ovation guitar factory production or inspection record dated January 5, 1977, documenting specifications for Model #1187-2, Serial Number 0064. The document records detailed measurements including top thickness at various points (RL and SN columns), bracing weights, bridge dimensions, and a total weight of 240.3 grams for the top assembly with bridge and braces. It notes the use of new core wood for the top construction with a 60-degree top angle.
Year: 1976
This is an internal Ovation guitar factory specification/build sheet dated December 13, 1976 for Model #1187-2, Serial Number 0063. The document details construction specifications including a 60-degree top (#33), bridge dimensions (16.5 with finish, 19.5 with retainer), nine numbered braces with their respective weights, and a total weight of 228.4 grams. It also includes measurement data across columns labeled RL, SN, K, and FF at three different measurement points (.25, .50, 1.0).
