Advantages: Powerful sound both unplugged and plugged. It makes a difference! Disadvantages: Not a wooden guitar. It lacks the "rings and bells" of a wooden guitar.
...BODY: 6-1/16" deep Ovation Lyrachord bowl. BODY BINDING: Carved Fiberglass Ring. NECK: Kaman Bar, unique neck reinforcing system. AESTHETICS: The scroll-like design of the peghead (Acanthus leaf) gives the Adamas a classical grace and dignity; it is a decorative complement to the CARVED WALNUT BRIDGE (acanthus leaf design). An attractive, non-slip finish with bronze highlights is selectively applied to the bowl for dramatic stage lighting effects. ... ...The guitar set-up at the Ovation factory was simply excellent! The Adamas really shines. The action is relatively low (otherwise it was very easy to set it low by removing one or two of the shims underneath the saddle. The neck is straight as an arrow, and with light strings (always Adamas light strings) the action is fast and smooth with no buzzing at all. I mostly play fast solos, with a heavy pick, and the Adamas action is simply amazing. Note: ...
Elias 02.12.2002 (12.04.2003)
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