USED OVATION / Super Adamas 1688-5 #5953-74 made in 1991 [05]

1991 Ovation Super Adamas 1688-5 Black color, rare 12-string version in stock!

When it comes to the King of Electric Acoustic Guitars, many in the industry would probably say "Ovation" or "Adamas". The innovative shape and materials used. There is no doubt that they are truly one and only.

To put it bluntly, it is a guitar for different tastes. The Ovation model made a worldwide impact, captivating guitarists and singers alike, and was first released in prototype form in 1976, and then from 1977 to 1978.

Since its release, it has been discontinued, reissued, and reproduced, but it is still the flagship model of Ovation. That is the "Super Adamas. You may have seen it being used by various musicians in Japan.

Some of them have attracted so many collectors. The carvings on the head and bridge in particular have transcended the boundaries of the guitar and enhanced its presence.

The "Super Adamas" in stock this time is an extremely rare 12-string. The color is the popular black "1688-5," a full-body model made in 1991 with Adamas' original carbon graphite top, which is about one-third thinner than a wood top but still strong, and a deep-bowl body back made of Relacord resin.

Walnut neck, Walnut fingerboard, and Walnut bridge. Schaller pegs, Walnut wood fingerboard. Original fan bracing, double epaulette sound hole.

The preamplifier installed is "OP24". This "OP24" is a simple "Volume" and "3BAND EQ" preamp that has been installed for many years.

(In the beginning, it had only 2 knobs, Volume and Tone.) After that, the model change of the preamplifier was made around 1995, and it became a model with a tuner called "Optima", but many of them had tuner problems, and the popularity is still concentrated on the ones until around 1994.

The condition is very clean and has few signs of use, considering its age, and still meets the expectations of players and collectors.

The only notable damage is some paint lifting on the head, a crack correction at the epaulette hole on the first string side, and a little top lifting on the body.

Still, if you look at the body and the overall appearance, I think it is one of the cleanest guitars. The string height is low and the nut width is 43mm, which is quite thin for a 12-string guitar, making it very easy to play. Why not pick up the Adamas of your dreams?

Both the serial and frequency are hard to see because the letters are faded, but the first number starts with "5" and we can only manage to confirm "5953-74," but we are almost sure it is 91 years old.

It is a 12-string, so they are hard to find!

* The preamplifier on this guitar may break due to physical shock or battery leakage. Please remove the batteries from the battery box when not in use.

* Please note that the preamplifier is no longer in production and is not covered by warranty.

* Neck adjustment will be handled by a subcontractor, so any adjustments or repairs after purchase will be handled by our store.

If you are considering purchasing or have any concerns, please contact us in advance.

* The case is a black hard case with Ovation logo.
The case is used, so there are scratches and rust on the case. The case is slightly distorted, but there is no problem for use.

Item rank: A: Beautiful

Serial number: 5953-74
Year of manufacture: 1991
Country of manufacture: USA
Case: Original hard case
Accessories: No
Weight: 2.88kg
Fret Height: No problem, enough fret height.
String Height Low String Side: 6th string on the 12th fret: approx. 2.00mm
String height on treble string side: 1.25mm above the 12th fret on the 1st string
Nut width: approx. 43mm

specs

Item rank
A: Beautiful

12 months old

Serial No.
5953-74

Year of manufacture
Made in 1991

Country of manufacture
U.S.A.

Case
Genuine hard case

Accessories
None

Weight
2.88kg

Fret Remaining
No problem, sufficient fret height

String Height Low String Side
6th string at 12th fret: approx. 2.00mm

String height on treble string side
1 string at 12th fret: approx. 1.25mm

Nut width
Approx. 43mm