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Model #1187-247 · Family: 1187

Reissues Adamas Slotheads 6-string Steel Deep Bowl No Cutaway

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2005 30Th Anniversary Adamas Brochure 1 Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

2005

4 pages
Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog
2005 · US

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

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.

Adamas 30th Anniversary Ad Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 30th Anniversary 2005 Advertisement

2005

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Adamas by Ovation 30th Anniversary 2005 Advertisement
2005 · US

Adamas by Ovation 30th Anniversary 2005 Advertisement

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.

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Adamas 1187-247 "Slothead" #47 Reissue Number 055

2006

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Adamas 1187-247 "Slothead" #47 Reissue Number 055
2006

Adamas 1187-247 "Slothead" #47 Reissue Number 055

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

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1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

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.

1983 Ovation German Newsletter 01 Catalogs

1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter

1983

24 pages
1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter
1983 · Germany

1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter

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.

Adamas 1983 Price List 1 Catalogs

Adamas / Adamas II Guitar Price List 1983

1983

1 pages
Adamas / Adamas II Guitar Price List 1983
1983 · US

Adamas / Adamas II Guitar Price List 1983

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.

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Adamas 30th Anniversary - Ovation USA Limited Edition Models

2005

8 pages
Adamas 30th Anniversary - Ovation USA Limited Edition Models
2005 · Japan

Adamas 30th Anniversary - Ovation USA Limited Edition Models

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.

1978 Adamas Price List Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 1978 Price List

1978

1 pages
Adamas by Ovation 1978 Price List
1978 · US

Adamas by Ovation 1978 Price List

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.

Adamas 1979 Price List 1 Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 1979 Price List

1979

1 pages
Adamas by Ovation 1979 Price List
1979 · US

Adamas by Ovation 1979 Price List

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.

2005 30Th Anniversary Adamas Brochure 1 Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

2005

4 pages
Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog
2005 · US

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

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.

Adamas 30th Anniversary Ad Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 30th Anniversary 2005 Advertisement

2005

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Adamas by Ovation 30th Anniversary 2005 Advertisement
2005 · US

Adamas by Ovation 30th Anniversary 2005 Advertisement

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.

1982 Adamas Catalog 01 Catalogs

Adamas Catalog II 1982

1982

15 pages
Adamas Catalog II 1982
1982 · US

Adamas Catalog II 1982

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.

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Adamas Guitar Serial Number Assignments and Customer Distribution List (1976-1977)

1977

4 pages
Adamas Guitar Serial Number Assignments and Customer Distribution List (1976-1977)
1977 · US

Adamas Guitar Serial Number Assignments and Customer Distribution List (1976-1977)

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.

1984 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1984 German Price List

1984

4 pages
Ovation 1984 German Price List
1984 · Germany

Ovation 1984 German Price List

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.

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Ovation Adamas Guitar Catalog 1984

1984

14 pages
Ovation Adamas Guitar Catalog 1984
1984 · US

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.

2007 Adamas Custom Shop Brochure 1 Catalogs

2007 Adamas Custom Shop Brochure

2007

12 pages
2007 Adamas Custom Shop Brochure
2007 · US

2007 Adamas Custom Shop Brochure

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

2007 Ovation Adamas Japanese Price List 01 Catalogs

Adamas / Ovation Japanese 2007 Price List

2007

4 pages
Adamas / Ovation Japanese 2007 Price List
2007 · Japan

Adamas / Ovation Japanese 2007 Price List

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

Adamas Booklet 1 Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation - A Summary History of Development

1978

12 pages
Adamas by Ovation - A Summary History of Development
1978 · US

Adamas by Ovation - A Summary History of Development

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.

1993 Adamas Owner Manual 1 Catalogs

Adamas Guitar Owner's Manual

1993

8 pages
Adamas Guitar Owner's Manual
1993 · US

Adamas Guitar Owner's Manual

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.

2000 Jp Adamas Catalog 01 Catalogs

Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars

2000

12 pages
Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars
2000 · Japan

Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars

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.

Adamas Speaks Leaflet 01 Catalogs

Adamas History Booklet II: When Adamas Speaks

1977

12 pages
Adamas History Booklet II: When Adamas Speaks
1977 · US

Adamas History Booklet II: When Adamas Speaks

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.

Adamas Owner Guide II 1 Catalogs

Adamas I Owner's Guide

~1978

16 pages
Adamas I Owner's Guide
~1978 · US

Adamas I Owner's Guide

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.

Adamas Owner's Guide 1 Catalogs

Adamas Owner's Guide

~1977

12 pages
Adamas Owner's Guide
~1977 · US

Adamas Owner's Guide

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.

1989 Fr Price List Catalogs

Ovation / Adamas - French Price List Catalog 1989 (CAMAC Distribution)

1989

1 pages
Ovation / Adamas - French Price List Catalog 1989 (CAMAC Distribution)
1989 · France

Ovation / Adamas - French Price List Catalog 1989 (CAMAC Distribution)

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

1999 Ovation Jp Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation & Adamas Japanese 1999 Catalog (Jp)

1999

28 pages
Ovation & Adamas Japanese 1999 Catalog (Jp)
1999 · Japan

Ovation & Adamas Japanese 1999 Catalog (Jp)

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.

1187 1687 Adamas I 01 Catalogs

Ovation Adamas 1187/1687 with Kaman Bar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation Adamas 1187/1687 with Kaman Bar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation Adamas 1187/1687 with Kaman Bar Parts Diagram and Parts List

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.

Adamas Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation Adamas Guitar Owner's Manual

1983

4 pages
Ovation Adamas Guitar Owner's Manual
1983 · US

Ovation Adamas Guitar Owner's Manual

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.

1999 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List

1999

9 pages
Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List
1999 · Japan

Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List

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.

1981 Ovation Fr Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars French Price List – September 1981

1981

2 pages
Ovation Guitars French Price List – September 1981
1981 · France

Ovation Guitars French Price List – September 1981

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

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Ovation Roundback Guitar Owner's Manual

1993

7 pages
Ovation Roundback Guitar Owner's Manual
1993 · US

Ovation Roundback Guitar Owner's Manual

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.

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Ovation U.S.A. / Adamas Japanese Market Catalog 1995

1995

24 pages
Ovation U.S.A. / Adamas Japanese Market Catalog 1995
1995 · Japan

Ovation U.S.A. / Adamas Japanese Market Catalog 1995

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

2007 Ovation JP Catalog Page 01 Catalogs

Ovation USA LX Series & Traditional Catalog (Japanese Edition)

2007

24 pages
Ovation USA LX Series & Traditional Catalog (Japanese Edition)
2007 · Japan

Ovation USA LX Series & Traditional Catalog (Japanese Edition)

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.

Guitars (50)

#47 55 01 Guitars

Adamas 1187-247 "Slothead" #47 Reissue Number 055

2006

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Adamas 1187-247 "Slothead" #47 Reissue Number 055
2006

Adamas 1187-247 "Slothead" #47 Reissue Number 055

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

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Adamas Original Slothead #0047-99 1187-2

1977

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Adamas Original Slothead #0047-99 1187-2
1977

Adamas Original Slothead #0047-99 1187-2

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!!

Adamas Marcel Dadi Cutaway Blue 1 Guitars

Adamas Cutaway Blue

1996

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Adamas Cutaway Blue
1996

Adamas Cutaway Blue

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.    

Adamas U681T 2 Custom 1 Guitars

Adamas U-681T-2 Red Custom Order

2006

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Adamas U-681T-2 Red Custom Order
2006

Adamas U-681T-2 Red Custom Order

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)             

Karl 01 Guitars

Ovation Karl's Collection

~2000

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Ovation Karl's Collection
~2000

Ovation Karl's Collection

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 .

Patents & Innovations (3)

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Adamas Q Japanese Patent 2

2001

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Adamas Q Japanese Patent 2
2001 · Japan

Adamas Q Japanese Patent 2

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.

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Guitar Construction

1977

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Guitar Construction
1977 · US

Guitar Construction

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.

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Stringed Instrument Body and Neck Assembly (Japanese Patent)

2001

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Stringed Instrument Body and Neck Assembly (Japanese Patent)
2001 · Japan

Stringed Instrument Body and Neck Assembly (Japanese Patent)

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.

Technical Reference (6)

Vibrometer plots 47 01.01 Technical References

Ovation Adamas 1187-2 Guitar #47 Internal R&D Test Document

1976

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Ovation Adamas 1187-2 Guitar #47 Internal R&D Test Document
1976 · US

Ovation Adamas 1187-2 Guitar #47 Internal R&D Test Document

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.

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Ovation Guitar #62 Internal Description Sheet - Model i187-2, S/N 0062

1976

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Ovation Guitar #62 Internal Description Sheet - Model i187-2, S/N 0062
1976 · US

Ovation Guitar #62 Internal Description Sheet - Model i187-2, S/N 0062

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).

Vibrometer plots 66 01.01 Technical References

Ovation Guitar #66 Internal Build Specification Sheet - Model 1187-8 S/N 0066

1976

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Ovation Guitar #66 Internal Build Specification Sheet - Model 1187-8 S/N 0066
1976 · US

Ovation Guitar #66 Internal Build Specification Sheet - Model 1187-8 S/N 0066

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).

Vibrometer plots 67 01.01 Technical References

Ovation Guitar #67 Build Specification Sheet - Model 1187-8 S/N 0067

1976

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Ovation Guitar #67 Build Specification Sheet - Model 1187-8 S/N 0067
1976 · US

Ovation Guitar #67 Build Specification Sheet - Model 1187-8 S/N 0067

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).

Vibrometer plots 64 01.01 Technical References

Ovation Guitar Internal Production Record #64 - Model 1187-2 S/N 0064

1977

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Ovation Guitar Internal Production Record #64 - Model 1187-2 S/N 0064
1977 · US

Ovation Guitar Internal Production Record #64 - Model 1187-2 S/N 0064

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.

Vibrometer plots 63 01.01 Technical References

Ovation Guitar Internal Specification Sheet #63 - Model 1187-2, S/N 0063

1976

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Ovation Guitar Internal Specification Sheet #63 - Model 1187-2, S/N 0063
1976 · US

Ovation Guitar Internal Specification Sheet #63 - Model 1187-2, S/N 0063

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).