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2 Quick questions:
1. I have an Adamas 12 string (model 1888 in solid Blue); I don't really use 12 strings, although I love the sound! Can I use it with 6 strings? Or If I do the spacing at the bridge is going to be all weird and uneven?
Please help or suggest... I am a bass player, I don't know much about Guitars, especially 12 string Guitars!
2. is there anybody who refinishes and paints Adamas guitars with Textured Tops? I have a Black one that I would love to convert into solid blue...any ideas?
Text me if you wish, as I dont really log in this website
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Thanks indeed!
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | 1) Sure. Just run all of the strings through the lower holes in the bridge, and slots on the nut.
If you are serious about keeping it that way, you could get a 6-string nut at 1-7/8".
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If you really want answers you need to visit more often. 
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Location: California | Suggestion:
Q1. Trade the 12 for a 6
Q2. Trade the black for a blue.
Visit more often this blog and you will find someone interested in.
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Location: Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire | I agree with trading it for a 6-string. Maybe someone that wants a 12-string and has an extra 6-string equal to what you need. Once you remove the tension of 12 down to 6 strings, now the neck relief will need attention, bridges, etc. Why do it? |
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Location: NJ | lalo
you sent me an e mail
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Location: Suisun City, Ca | OMA will make that sucker blue for you  |
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Location: Canada | I think some 12-stings have heavier bracing to support the extra tension, which may take away some of the potential sound. Not sure how specific bracing differences for Adamas would be. If I was proud owner of a 12 string Adamas I would keep as is and enjoy the 12 strings, and get a six string in addition to that .... |
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| Hi THANK YOU To all of you. My email is Eduardo_maynez@yahoo.com
I don't know why it's bouncing...
What is OMA? Is it really a good option?
Again THANK YOU indeed!!
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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah | OMA is the best of all possible options!! |
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Location: Mexico City | Hello Lalo,
Why do you want to play like six? I admit myself, I needed to adjust my way to play. I used to pick from up to down, but the octave strings are up, so either I picked them from down to up, or played the normal string and its octave at the same time. If playability is a problem, get Thomastik Plectrum strings, besides beautiful tone, allow you to play faster, and slide better your left hand, for the flatwounds strings. As I know, if you put only six strings in a twelver, you risk to damage the structure of guitar, because they´re designed to stand for a 12 string tension. I´ve read a non Adamas 12 string needed to repair after spmeone used it as six. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia | lalogarcia - 2015-03-09 4:33 PM
What is OMA? Is it really a good option?
Laughed myself stupid over that one.
OMA = Old Man Arthur. He's a legend around here (although, a Legend may be one of the few Ovations he doesn't own). |
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| Thank you Leo! I am a bass player not used to play with 12 strings at all! But I will try it...
How can i contact Old Man Arthur? Is he a member? Does he have an email address?
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Location: Mexico City | In this very post look for Old Man Arthur, and pm him.
He´s so servicial an go above, and beyond to help anyone. I finded some videos on youtube of him, and transmit a peaceful, very spiritual personality. |
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Location: Muenster/Germany | 1. What is an 1888, I could not find much about this guitar.
2. I´m very fond of 12strings, have a nice 2087. Interested?
3. 12string guitars played with 6 strings never sound good. |
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I have 12 Adamas including the black one 2087. I do appreciate the offer, besides your guitar is way more expensive than my 12 string!
An 1888-8 is a Shallow Bowl 12 string in Solid Blue with an OP24 preamp. Textured top...beautiful instrument but nos as fancy as yours! I indeed appreciate the offer and THANK YOU for it!
OMA also gave me a few great suggestions; I used the 12 string with 6 strings yesterday after I emailled Ovation, it sounded GREAT!!! So may be I will stick to that until I find a 6 string 1881-nb8... which I have been looking for 2 years!
Thanks to everyone!
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Arthur may be peaceful and spiritual, but we were just kidding about his guitar painting abilities. |
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ADAMAS Guitars 2 questions: 12 can I use it with just 6 strings?