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Adamas W597MEII Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

2008

2 pages
Adamas W597MEII Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications
2008 · US

Adamas W597MEII Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

Year: 2008

This document provides the service parts reference and model specifications for the Ovation W597MEII Adamas acoustic-electric guitar with mid-depth cutaway body. It details all replaceable components with part numbers, including the OP-PRO preamp assembly, machine heads, bridge, and neck assembly. The guitar features a 5-piece neck with Gloss Urethane finish, 22-fret Elite 6-string fret set, Adamas 2x2 Twill textured top, and a black textured bowl with Epaulette Cutaway rosette design.

2011 Adamas JP Brochure 01 Catalogs

2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure

2011

4 pages
2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure
2011 · Japan

2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure

Year: 2011

Japanese-market product brochure for the Ovation Adamas guitar series, dated October 2011. Features detailed specifications, pricing in Yen, and photography for all Adamas models including the Adamas I, Adamas II, Adamas Wood Top, Adamas Smooth Ring, and artist signature models (Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King). Distributed by Kanda Shokai Corporation. Many thanks to Kazu from Japan for his help

2011 Ovation Full Line JP Catalog 01 Catalogs

2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)

2011

24 pages
2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)
2011 · Japan

2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)

Year: 2011

Official 2011 Ovation Guitars full-line product catalog published in Japanese for the Japanese market, distributed by Kanda Shokai Corporation. The catalog showcases the complete Ovation lineup including Adamas, Pro Series, Elite TX, Celebrity, Applause, signature models (Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King, Al Di Meola, Nikki Sixx, Mick Thomson, DJ Ashba), specialty instruments (mandolin, double neck), and bass guitars, along with a color/finish reference chart.

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 ME II French Review Catalogs

Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature - French Guitar Magazine Review

~2000

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Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature - French Guitar Magazine Review
~2000 · France

Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature - French Guitar Magazine Review

Year: 2000

This is a single-page French-language magazine review of the Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature guitar, written by Patrick Dietsch. The article covers the guitar's acoustic power, its Woven Graphite top, Lyracord body construction, and OP-PRO w/XLR preamp developed in collaboration with Al Di Meola. The review praises the instrument's tonal balance, playability, and high-quality finish, noting a retail price of 2,869 euros and awarding a quality/price ratio score of 9 out of 10.

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Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007

2007

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Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007
2007 · US

Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007

Year: 2007

This is the official Ovation and Adamas guitar retail price list effective July 1, 2007, published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT. The document covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas instruments including acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, with model numbers, body types, string configurations, available finishes, and list prices. It also includes information on special orders, custom orders, left-hand models, cases, and accessories.

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Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)

2009

2 pages
Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)
2009 · Serbia

Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)

Year: 2009

This is a 2009 Ovation guitar price catalog listing the full range of Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and related models with pricing in the local currency (DIN). The catalog covers all major product lines including VXT Hybrid, Collector's Series, Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, along with specialty instruments such as mandolins, basses, ukuleles, and the iDea system. Prices are listed alongside model numbers, electronics, bowl size, cutaway, and color code information.

Ovation guitar eur list prices catalog 2005 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

2005

2 pages
Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog
2005 · Slovenia

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

Year: 2005

This is a 2005 Ovation guitar price list catalog published in EUR by LM Trade d.o.o., a Slovenia-based distributor serving the European/international market. It covers a wide range of Ovation guitar series including Adamas, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent models, listing model numbers, available color options, and prices. The catalog includes both acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments ranging from budget Celebrity models to high-end Adamas and signature artist guitars.

2006 40th Anniversary Booklet 00 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

2006

24 pages
Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure
2006 · US

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

Year: 2006

This is Ovation Guitars' 40th Anniversary commemorative brochure, published in January 2006, chronicling the company's history from Charlie Kaman's aerospace background and the 1966 introduction of the Balladeer through to 2005's Contour Bowl design. The document traces key milestones including artist endorsements (Josh White, Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney, Al DiMeola, Melissa Etheridge), landmark models (Adamas, Elite, Collectors' Series), and technological innovations (OP 24, Optima System, VIP-5 preamp). It concludes with 40th Anniversary limited edition re-issue guitars and a comprehensive timeline of Ovation's guitar-making excellence, manufactured in New Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

2011 Ovation July Italian Price List It 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011

2011

8 pages
Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011
2011 · Italy

Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011

Year: 2011

Complete Italian-market price list for Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, and Applause acoustic-electric guitars from July 2011, distributed by Bauer Sound. Covers the full product range from top-tier Adamas models through Celebrity and Applause entry-level instruments, including signature artist editions for Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King, Al Di Meola, Mick Thomson, DJ Ashba, and Nikki Sixx.

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Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010

2010

2 pages
Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010
2010 · US

Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010

Year: 2010

This is the official Ovation Guitars retail price list effective January 1, 2010, published by KMC Music of Bloomfield, CT for the US market. It covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas models including Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, Celebrity Deluxe, Mandolin/Mandocello, Ovation Basses, and signature artist models. The document also includes pricing for cases and accessories, finish code references, and policies for special and custom orders.

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Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market
2009 · Finland

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

Year: 2009

This is the official Ovation 2009 price list for the Finnish market, listing all models with VAT-inclusive prices in Euros. The catalog covers the full Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and signature artist lines including VXT Hybrid, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, and ukulele series. Models range from entry-level Applause guitars starting at €150 to premium Adamas and collector instruments exceeding €4,000.

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Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International
2009 · Croatia

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International

Year: 2009

This is the official 2009 Ovation guitar pricelist distributed by Rainbow Music International d.o.o. in Croatia, listing prices in Croatian Kuna (kn). The catalog covers the full Ovation and Applause lineup including Collector's Series, VXT Hybrid, Adamas CVT, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, as well as specialty instruments like ukuleles, mandolins, and bass guitars. Each entry includes part number, model designation, description, preamp type, cutaway availability, and retail price.

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Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008

2008

2 pages
Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008
2008 · US

Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008

Year: 2008

This is the official Ovation Guitars Retail Price List effective January 1, 2008, published by Kaman Music Corporation. It covers the full lineup of Ovation instruments including Adamas, Custom Legend, Elite, Standard Elite, Balladeer, Celebrity, VXT Hybrid, Viper, Mandolin, and Bass models, with pricing, available finishes, body types, and included case information. The document also details Special Order, Left-Hand Model, and Custom Order policies, along with a complete accessories and cases price list.

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Ovation w597meii service parts reference and model specifications page 02 Catalogs

Adamas W597MEII Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

2008

2 pages
Adamas W597MEII Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications
2008 · US

Adamas W597MEII Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

Year: 2008

This document provides the service parts reference and model specifications for the Ovation W597MEII Adamas acoustic-electric guitar with mid-depth cutaway body. It details all replaceable components with part numbers, including the OP-PRO preamp assembly, machine heads, bridge, and neck assembly. The guitar features a 5-piece neck with Gloss Urethane finish, 22-fret Elite 6-string fret set, Adamas 2x2 Twill textured top, and a black textured bowl with Epaulette Cutaway rosette design.

2007 Italian Ovation Catalog 1 Catalogs

2007 Ovation Full Line Italian Catalog - Mogar Music Distribution

2007

7 pages
2007 Ovation Full Line Italian Catalog - Mogar Music Distribution
2007 · Italy

2007 Ovation Full Line Italian Catalog - Mogar Music Distribution

Year: 2007

Italian-language Ovation full-line price list dated March 2007, distributed by Mogar Music (Italy). Covers electrified classical guitars (Specialties, Celebrity SE), electrified acoustic guitars (Adamas, Signature Melissa Etheridge/Al Di Meola, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, Specialties, Celebrity DX, Celebrity SE, Celebrity CC, Celebrity Speciality, Tangent, Applause Summit, Applause Deluxe), electrified acoustic basses (Signature Nikki Sixx, Specialties, Celebrity Specialties), and electrified acoustic mandolins (Specialties, Celebrity Specialties). Prices listed in Euros including 20% IVA. Many thanks to Francesco from MOGAR MUSIC in Italia for his help and his kindness

2011 Adamas JP Brochure 01 Catalogs

2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure

2011

4 pages
2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure
2011 · Japan

2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure

Year: 2011

Japanese-market product brochure for the Ovation Adamas guitar series, dated October 2011. Features detailed specifications, pricing in Yen, and photography for all Adamas models including the Adamas I, Adamas II, Adamas Wood Top, Adamas Smooth Ring, and artist signature models (Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King). Distributed by Kanda Shokai Corporation. Many thanks to Kazu from Japan for his help

2011 Ovation Full Line JP Catalog 01 Catalogs

2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)

2011

24 pages
2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)
2011 · Japan

2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)

Year: 2011

Official 2011 Ovation Guitars full-line product catalog published in Japanese for the Japanese market, distributed by Kanda Shokai Corporation. The catalog showcases the complete Ovation lineup including Adamas, Pro Series, Elite TX, Celebrity, Applause, signature models (Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King, Al Di Meola, Nikki Sixx, Mick Thomson, DJ Ashba), specialty instruments (mandolin, double neck), and bass guitars, along with a color/finish reference chart.

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 ME II French Review Catalogs

Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature - French Guitar Magazine Review

~2000

View details →
Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature - French Guitar Magazine Review
~2000 · France

Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature - French Guitar Magazine Review

Year: 2000

This is a single-page French-language magazine review of the Adamas W597ME II Melissa Etheridge Signature guitar, written by Patrick Dietsch. The article covers the guitar's acoustic power, its Woven Graphite top, Lyracord body construction, and OP-PRO w/XLR preamp developed in collaboration with Al Di Meola. The review praises the instrument's tonal balance, playability, and high-quality finish, noting a retail price of 2,869 euros and awarding a quality/price ratio score of 9 out of 10.

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Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007

2007

View details →
Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007
2007 · US

Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007

Year: 2007

This is the official Ovation and Adamas guitar retail price list effective July 1, 2007, published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT. The document covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas instruments including acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, with model numbers, body types, string configurations, available finishes, and list prices. It also includes information on special orders, custom orders, left-hand models, cases, and accessories.

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Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003

2003

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Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003
2003 · UK

Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003

Year: 2003

This is a single-page UK advertisement for Ovation's Adamas guitar range, distributed through Ivor Mairants Musicentre, described as the UK's #1 Guitar Store located on Rathbone Place, London. The ad promotes both the Adamas SMT and Adamas CUT ranges, highlighting the Lyrachord roundback body, parabolic interior design, and the OP50 ultraquiet preamp with four-band EQ. The featured guitar is the Adamas 1597-4G Natural Graphite, priced at RRP £2,099.00, and the ad references the London Guitar Show 2003 at Stand 344.

Ovation guitar 2009 price list cenovnik page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)

2009

2 pages
Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)
2009 · Serbia

Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)

Year: 2009

This is a 2009 Ovation guitar price catalog listing the full range of Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and related models with pricing in the local currency (DIN). The catalog covers all major product lines including VXT Hybrid, Collector's Series, Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, along with specialty instruments such as mandolins, basses, ukuleles, and the iDea system. Prices are listed alongside model numbers, electronics, bowl size, cutaway, and color code information.

Ovation guitar eur list prices catalog 2005 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

2005

2 pages
Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog
2005 · Slovenia

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

Year: 2005

This is a 2005 Ovation guitar price list catalog published in EUR by LM Trade d.o.o., a Slovenia-based distributor serving the European/international market. It covers a wide range of Ovation guitar series including Adamas, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent models, listing model numbers, available color options, and prices. The catalog includes both acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments ranging from budget Celebrity models to high-end Adamas and signature artist guitars.

2006 40th Anniversary Booklet 00 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

2006

24 pages
Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure
2006 · US

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

Year: 2006

This is Ovation Guitars' 40th Anniversary commemorative brochure, published in January 2006, chronicling the company's history from Charlie Kaman's aerospace background and the 1966 introduction of the Balladeer through to 2005's Contour Bowl design. The document traces key milestones including artist endorsements (Josh White, Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney, Al DiMeola, Melissa Etheridge), landmark models (Adamas, Elite, Collectors' Series), and technological innovations (OP 24, Optima System, VIP-5 preamp). It concludes with 40th Anniversary limited edition re-issue guitars and a comprehensive timeline of Ovation's guitar-making excellence, manufactured in New Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

2011 Ovation July Italian Price List It 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011

2011

8 pages
Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011
2011 · Italy

Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011

Year: 2011

Complete Italian-market price list for Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, and Applause acoustic-electric guitars from July 2011, distributed by Bauer Sound. Covers the full product range from top-tier Adamas models through Celebrity and Applause entry-level instruments, including signature artist editions for Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King, Al Di Meola, Mick Thomson, DJ Ashba, and Nikki Sixx.

Ovation guitars usa retail price list effective january 1 2010 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010

2010

2 pages
Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010
2010 · US

Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010

Year: 2010

This is the official Ovation Guitars retail price list effective January 1, 2010, published by KMC Music of Bloomfield, CT for the US market. It covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas models including Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, Celebrity Deluxe, Mandolin/Mandocello, Ovation Basses, and signature artist models. The document also includes pricing for cases and accessories, finish code references, and policies for special and custom orders.

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Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market
2009 · Finland

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

Year: 2009

This is the official Ovation 2009 price list for the Finnish market, listing all models with VAT-inclusive prices in Euros. The catalog covers the full Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and signature artist lines including VXT Hybrid, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, and ukulele series. Models range from entry-level Applause guitars starting at €150 to premium Adamas and collector instruments exceeding €4,000.

Ovation pricelist 2009 rainbow music international page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International
2009 · Croatia

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International

Year: 2009

This is the official 2009 Ovation guitar pricelist distributed by Rainbow Music International d.o.o. in Croatia, listing prices in Croatian Kuna (kn). The catalog covers the full Ovation and Applause lineup including Collector's Series, VXT Hybrid, Adamas CVT, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, as well as specialty instruments like ukuleles, mandolins, and bass guitars. Each entry includes part number, model designation, description, preamp type, cutaway availability, and retail price.

2003 Adamas W597 T UK Ad Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 'Exceed the Envelope' UK Advertisement 2003

2003

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Adamas by Ovation 'Exceed the Envelope' UK Advertisement 2003
2003 · UK

Adamas by Ovation 'Exceed the Envelope' UK Advertisement 2003

Year: 2003

This is a single-page UK print advertisement for the Adamas guitar line by Ovation, featuring the W597-5 Black Textured Top model with an RRP of £2,199.99. The ad highlights the guitar's carbon fibre soundboard, cross-woven carbon fibre top construction, and the Ovation OP50 preamp electronics system. The tagline 'Adamas is Evolution' emphasizes the instrument's advanced materials technology, including thin layers of carbon fibre combined with tonewoods, and references the London Guitar Show 2003 (Stand 344).

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Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008

2008

2 pages
Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008
2008 · US

Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008

Year: 2008

This is the official Ovation Guitars Retail Price List effective January 1, 2008, published by Kaman Music Corporation. It covers the full lineup of Ovation instruments including Adamas, Custom Legend, Elite, Standard Elite, Balladeer, Celebrity, VXT Hybrid, Viper, Mandolin, and Bass models, with pricing, available finishes, body types, and included case information. The document also details Special Order, Left-Hand Model, and Custom Order policies, along with a complete accessories and cases price list.

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Adamas W-597-CB

2005

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Adamas W-597-CB
2005

Adamas W-597-CB

Year: 2005

Many Thanks to  Jean-Luc Thievent from Québec/Canada for these nice photos. Jean-Luc Plays Tommy Emmanuel with his Adamas!!!