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moody, p.i.
Posted 2007-03-21 1:25 PM (#109633)
Subject: Adamas w/o epaulets


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Here's a 1-2 year old Adamas where the epaulets have been taken off. It is just beautiful sans epaulets!

However, to complete the black motiff, the preamp needs to be replaced with an OP Pro or later, and the saddle needs to be replaced with a black one.

http://www.ovationtribute.com/Adamas%20Models/Adamas_Music_Meyer_Sp...
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Waskel
Posted 2007-03-21 1:31 PM (#109634 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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I prefer the black ones that way.
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stephent28
Posted 2007-03-21 1:38 PM (#109635 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Paul, gotta agree. Turns ordinary into incredible!
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2007-03-21 1:51 PM (#109636 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
... the saddle needs to be replaced with a black one...

http://www.ovationtribute.com/Adamas%20Models/Adamas_Music_Meyer_Sp...
I agree as well. A black nut won't be a problem, but to get a black Tru-Balance-Pickup would be hard. I have only seen black OCP-1's.

Changing the preamp is no problem. I have seperate OP-Pro's and Studios. But I have not tried already if they are switchable. Do they have the same cans/pins?

Kurt
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2007-03-21 1:52 PM (#109637 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
... the saddle needs to be replaced with a black one...

http://www.ovationtribute.com/Adamas%20Models/Adamas_Music_Meyer_Sp...
...but it has black strings!
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stephent28
Posted 2007-03-21 2:08 PM (#109638 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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I have been thinking about putting red string on my #47.
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Jason_S
Posted 2007-03-21 2:11 PM (#109639 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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ive got DR.coated reddevils on my red adamas..looks good against the ebony board and the raw graphite of the center of the top.....jason
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stephent28
Posted 2007-03-21 2:12 PM (#109640 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Yep, Red Devils....that's the ones.
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Koenig Kurt
Posted 2007-03-21 2:25 PM (#109641 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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The blacks on my Adamas are DR Black Beauties.
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Steve
Posted 2007-03-21 3:19 PM (#109642 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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That's one of the nicest Adamas' I've seen. I'd install custom chrome tuners and leave it alone. Very handsome instrument. Was that a factory issue or a customer's idea?..
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2007-03-21 3:50 PM (#109643 - in reply to #109633)
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Kurt, I'm fairly certain that you'll need a new can for the OP Pro. Check with customer service. They may also be able to provide you with a black saddle. I know they put one on a guitar that belongs to Clifford...
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Beal
Posted 2007-03-21 3:59 PM (#109644 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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looks nice
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Waskel
Posted 2007-03-21 4:16 PM (#109645 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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I'm with Moody on the preamp. The Pro and Studio should be interchangeable with each other, but not with the earlier model cans.
Email Kim or John and make sure.
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dvd
Posted 2007-03-21 4:41 PM (#109646 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Originally posted by Steve:
That's one of the nicest Adamas' I've seen. I'd install custom chrome tuners and leave it alone. Very handsome instrument. Was that a factory issue or a customer's idea?..
Kurt did this himself last month using a clothes iron.. here's the thread
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lanaki
Posted 2007-03-21 4:49 PM (#109647 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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okay...i am biting my lip thinking about trying this with my cobalt w597. i think it would look better too. hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
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Jeff W.
Posted 2007-03-21 5:07 PM (#109648 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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I'm gonna spray paint over the Eppies on my Custom Ute.
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Waskel
Posted 2007-03-21 5:17 PM (#109649 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Just wedge a screwdriver under them and pop them off. Be sure to use a hammer too.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2007-03-21 5:19 PM (#109650 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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That would be quicker... don' have t'wait fer da paint t'dry
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alpep
Posted 2007-03-21 8:05 PM (#109651 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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yuk
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2007-03-21 8:44 PM (#109652 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets



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Band Sander?
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Jason_S
Posted 2007-03-21 8:50 PM (#109653 - in reply to #109633)
Subject: Re: Adamas w/o epaulets


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air hammer would fit the bill quite nicly....jason
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