Adamas II 1685-5

Ovation Adamas Guitar Catalog 1984

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.

Ovation Adamas II - French Guitar Review

Year: 1980

A detailed French-language review ('bancs d'essais' meaning 'test bench/review') of the Ovation Adamas II guitar, spanning two pages with annotated diagrams of the instrument's front, back, and neck. The review covers the guitar's key features including its carbon fiber top (Fibronic sandwich construction), walnut neck impregnated with resin, 24-fret fingerboard, gold oil-bath tuners, bone nut, 8 piezo pickups, parabolic back, and built-in electronics with volume and tone controls. The article provides a thorough technical assessment of the guitar's construction, playability, and sound characteristics. (Excerpt from "Sono" magazine #32 from Nov, 1980)

Ovation Guitar Suggested Retail Price List 1999 - Japan

Year: 1999

This is a Japanese market Ovation guitar suggested retail price list catalog, revised in February 1999 (平成11年2月改訂実施), distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. (中尾貿易株式会社). It covers the full Ovation product range including Adamas, Ovation USA, Celebrity, and Applause guitar lines, along with cases, accessories, strings, and maintenance information, with all prices listed in Japanese Yen.

Ovation Adamas II 1185/1685 12-String Guitar Parts Diagram and List with Kaman Bar

Year: 1980

This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts diagram and parts list document for the Adamas II 12-string guitar models 1185 and 1685, featuring the proprietary Kaman Bar neck adjustment system. The document includes an exploded-view illustration of the guitar with numbered callouts and a corresponding parts list with part numbers and descriptions covering the neck, bowl, top, and hardware assemblies. It is intended as a service and replacement parts reference for technicians and owners.

Ovation Adamas II: Imagination Becomes Reality - Magazine Advertisement

Year: 1982

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the Ovation Adamas II guitar, showcasing multiple color variants including black, blue, and white models. The ad highlights key features such as a carbon graphite top, 22 scientifically positioned soundholes, Lyrachord Roundback bowl, Kaman Bar neck reinforcement system, and built-in stereo acoustic-electric pickup system. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, based in Bloomfield, CT, the ad invites readers to send $1.50 for a full color Adamas catalog.

Ovation Instruments 1685 Adamas II 12-String Acoustic Electric - Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and complete parts list for the model 1685 Adamas II 12-String Acoustic Electric guitar. The document covers all electronic components including the FET preamp/amplifier system, stereo and mono output jacks, volume and tone control pots, pickup, and associated hardware. It is intended as a service and parts reference guide for technicians and repair personnel.

Adamas II 1685-5 12 Strings

Year: 1997

Many Thanks to Peter from Bad Münsterheifel in Germany for these pictures.

Adamas II 1685-5 12 Strings

Year: 1991

Many Thanks to Steph from Canada for these nice photos.   

Adamas II 1685-5 12 Strings

Year: 1981

Many Thanks to Mike Ward from USA for these very nice photos.

Adamas II 1685-5 12S Epaulet

Adamas II 1685-5 12S Epaulet

Ovation Adamas Guitar Catalog 1984

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.

Ovation Adamas II - French Guitar Review

Year: 1980

A detailed French-language review ('bancs d'essais' meaning 'test bench/review') of the Ovation Adamas II guitar, spanning two pages with annotated diagrams of the instrument's front, back, and neck. The review covers the guitar's key features including its carbon fiber top (Fibronic sandwich construction), walnut neck impregnated with resin, 24-fret fingerboard, gold oil-bath tuners, bone nut, 8 piezo pickups, parabolic back, and built-in electronics with volume and tone controls. The article provides a thorough technical assessment of the guitar's construction, playability, and sound characteristics. (Excerpt from "Sono" magazine #32 from Nov, 1980)

Ovation Guitar Suggested Retail Price List 1999 - Japan

Year: 1999

This is a Japanese market Ovation guitar suggested retail price list catalog, revised in February 1999 (平成11年2月改訂実施), distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. (中尾貿易株式会社). It covers the full Ovation product range including Adamas, Ovation USA, Celebrity, and Applause guitar lines, along with cases, accessories, strings, and maintenance information, with all prices listed in Japanese Yen.

Ovation Adamas II 1185/1685 12-String Guitar Parts Diagram and List with Kaman Bar

Year: 1980

This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts diagram and parts list document for the Adamas II 12-string guitar models 1185 and 1685, featuring the proprietary Kaman Bar neck adjustment system. The document includes an exploded-view illustration of the guitar with numbered callouts and a corresponding parts list with part numbers and descriptions covering the neck, bowl, top, and hardware assemblies. It is intended as a service and replacement parts reference for technicians and owners.

Ovation Adamas II: Imagination Becomes Reality - Magazine Advertisement

Year: 1982

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the Ovation Adamas II guitar, showcasing multiple color variants including black, blue, and white models. The ad highlights key features such as a carbon graphite top, 22 scientifically positioned soundholes, Lyrachord Roundback bowl, Kaman Bar neck reinforcement system, and built-in stereo acoustic-electric pickup system. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, based in Bloomfield, CT, the ad invites readers to send $1.50 for a full color Adamas catalog.

Ovation Instruments 1685 Adamas II 12-String Acoustic Electric - Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and complete parts list for the model 1685 Adamas II 12-String Acoustic Electric guitar. The document covers all electronic components including the FET preamp/amplifier system, stereo and mono output jacks, volume and tone control pots, pickup, and associated hardware. It is intended as a service and parts reference guide for technicians and repair personnel.

Adamas II 1685-5 12 Strings

Year: 1997

Many Thanks to Peter from Bad Münsterheifel in Germany for these pictures.

Adamas II 1685-5 12 Strings

Year: 1991

Many Thanks to Steph from Canada for these nice photos.   

Adamas II 1685-5 12 Strings

Year: 1981

Many Thanks to Mike Ward from USA for these very nice photos.

Adamas II 1685-7 12 String

Year: 1981

Many Thanks to Martin from Buenos Aires/Argentina for these very nice photos.           

Adamas II 1685-7 12 Strings

Year: 1985

Many Thanks to Klaus from Germany for these pictures.

Adamas II 1685-8 12 String

Year: 1983

Adamas II 1685-8 12 String Custom Ordered. Many Thanks to Mike Ward from USA for these very nice photos.

Adamas II 1685-8 12 Strings

Year: 1983

Many Thanks to Harry from USA for these so nice pictures.

Adamas 1685-8 Epaulet

Adamas 1685-8 Epaulet

Adamas II 1685-5 12S Epaulet

Adamas II 1685-5 12S Epaulet