Product: Adamas 1681
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
12/27/2008
at
06:42pm
by
Steve
Features
:
10
Deep bowl, non cutaway, Multi sound holes on both the bass and treble sides. Carbon fiber top. OP-24 pre-amp. 5 piece neck with 14 frets to the body.
Sound
:
10
This guitar sings with a completely balanced sound bass, mid and treble. Tons of acoustic energy- louder than any guitar I have ever played. The OP-24 preamp has volume and a 3 band EQ. The guitar was built in North Hartford, Ct in 1987. It is still in near mint condition.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
9
The factory set up was pretty good but removing a shim made it great. The neck has a satin finish and is smooth and fast. Laser cut multi species epaulets are beautiful.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
21 years old no issues yet. It is extremely reliable. I have gigged using it without a back-up.
Customer Support
:
10
Anytime I have any questions the folks at Ovation are quick to answer. The warranty is lifetime for the original owner.
Overall Rating
:
10
Iv'e been playing for 36 years. I own a number of other guitars including Guild, Adamas and Ovation. This is my go to guitar. It has amazing sound and volume. It is very easy to play. It would be nice if it had a built in tuner but those did't exist when it was made. I could send it to the company and tehy updrade the electronics to one of the newewr models with built in tuners but, that would mean having to part with it. So- that will not be happening.
