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Location: NJ | Just got one of these in and I can give it to you at a great price.
It is an FRG so it has a 5 year warranty.
great guitar, if you missed the ute craze then this is the next best thing and in some ways better
December 28, 2005
New Adamas Premier - Studio Quality Acoustics On Stage
Ovation’s new Adamas Premier blends classic and new technology for a unique blend of features. An ultra-light, woven carbon fiber composite top supported by the traditional Adamas “suspend ring”, provides an extremely thin and responsive soundboard. Its 12 fret to the boy design and deep bowl also contribute to the Premier’s big acoustic sound.
The Premier (1680-NWT) is also equipped with Ovation’s new VIP (Virtual Image Processing) preamp, which reproduces stunning, studio-quality acoustics. Sound like a pro on the stage or at home with superior acoustic/electric performance, courtesy of the Adamas Premier. Retail: $3,999.00
interested?
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I'm afraid to ask, but I must (continuing education ya know):
Any OFCers have one? Besides the normal selling points, what's the extra $$$ buy ya?
Day-um, so much to learn soooo little time... 
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I don't own one, but I've played one. VERY NICE.
Loosely related to the U681 but with the new design top (NWT), different neck, different electronics.
To my ears it sounded like an absolute TONE CANNON !!!
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Location: Boise, Idaho | When these first came out, I figured that Ovation realized that it had a great guitar in the Ute, and might have made a mistake by producing it in such a limited quantity. (Of course, the demand may have increased because everyone knew they'd have one of a hundred.)
So somebody figures that we'll make a guitar just like the Ute, make a few changes, put in some fancier electronics and sell it as a production model. If I didn't have a Ute, I'd get one of these. I can't see that any of the changes would effect the sound, so you'll get a great finger style neck with booming bass and crisp highs. You need one. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | This is near the top of my wish list, but even though I'm sure Al has a great price on it, I'm just as sure that I still can't afford it. Yet. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
You need one. Hey, you've got me confused with TJ... 
Patch, is that you on Mark's 'puter?  |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Iffy, you'll learn that there are only a couple people who are as verbose as I am. One is Slipkid. I passed him on number of posts, but I don't think that I'll ever catch him on number of words. His posts are also much more profound. Just what you'd expect from a guy that wears a grass skirt and cocoanut bra.
Unlike TJ, I buy guitars and keep them. Once I put up a wall hanger for it, it stays in my possession. The only reason I don't NEED a Premier is that I have the Ute. The differences aren't enough to have 2 of them. Now if it came in red, that might be a different story. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Patch, is that you on Mark's 'puter? Nope. When it comes to the Adamas line, I keep it pretty short 'cause I don't know what I'm talking about. Mark's theory sounds plausible though. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Ooh...I shouldn't have looked... :eek: :rolleyes: :eek:
These 1680's seriously ROCK!!! I haven't been able to compare to a U681T, but I played one in a music shop next to their top of the line Martins & Guilds, and it blew all of them away. Strum, pick, or just hold it and look good!
Al, you're evil...the temptation... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Unlike TJ, I buy guitars and keep them. First paragraph 'skipped' due to the demented mental graphical nature! 
I, as you, tend to keep what I have. But as time, my 'O'ducation learning curve and advice from the OFC 'hive' evolves, I now have at least eight gits on my sell list (BTW, only my three Celebs from the 'O' family).
Now I just need to take/make the time to thin the herd and finance my OGAS! 
Before I $pend the money for an Adamas, I must feed from the 'OFC tree of knowledge'. Thus far every recommendation given here that I've followed have been dead on.
You input is appreciated and has nudged me a bit closer to the edge of the 'A'byss.  |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | 2iffy,
although I have limited playing ability, I currently have 3 Adamii. I find that I love the Adamas sound over the Ovation sound, even though their are woodtops that are outstanding. It really is a matter of YOUR taste in sound and the $$$ available for new (used) purchases.
My suggestion is to play a few different A's and O's (come to the Southern Jam II, there will be plenty of both) and go with what appeals to you. Either way, you can't go wrong! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Beggin:
(come to the Southern Jam II, there will be plenty of both) It's quite a coincidence you mention the SJII in that this afternoon I went through all the posts on it. Then I checked the calendar and that's the week/weekend we take the whole family to Disney for our annual outing!
I even checked the map, time, distance (<10 hrs). I have a nephew in Columbia that I could visit also.
After the Amelia reports I really regretted not being able to make it. Was hopin' to get to the SJII. D-rats!
Thanx for your input and invite!  |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Personally, I'm in the same boat as Jim on the Ovation vs Adamas nature. I love the wood tops for their classic looks and sound, but there is something about the Adamas that is incredible on a whole other level.
I do have to say I like those with the ebony fb's over the traditional impregnated walnut. I've played a couple of mid-90's A2's, a 70's A1, and both the 1680 and 2080, and I actually liked the 1680 over all the others. The 1881 would be my first choice for an all around stage guitar, but the 1680 IMO was the nicest playing and best acoustic sounding. |
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Location: big island | is the 1680 smooth or textured top? hard to tell from the pics i've seen. |
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Location: SoCal | Believe it was at the 2006 NAMM...CVT top (cross weave). Really liked the dark walnut neck. Great guitar but my general impression was less than a U681T but about $1,000 more.
In all fairness...IMHO the U681T is a unique guitar that was offered below what it was worth. It would be hard for any non-textured top to match the Ute. |
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Location: big island | the epaulets on the 1680 appear to be from one type of wood as opposed to the multi types we are used to. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Tony, you like the sound of the U681T more? I haven't been able to A/B them, not having played a Ute, but I was very impressed with the 1680 on its own.
The epi's on the 1680 are solid walnut instead of the multi-wood they normally use. Some here (aka Dave ;) ) absolutely hate them, but I actually like the look. |
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Location: SoCal | Andrew,
I am impressed with the 1680...a fellow OFC'er once said something like "Isn't it great that we can be so subjective over such subtle differences"...at the time, we were talking and comparing the top of the line Ovations and textured top Adamas. The question is - if you HAD both the U681T and the 1680, which one would you sell...for me, I would keep the U681T.
There were several thoughts when I made my comment:
1. The U681T is a textured top and I have yet to find a non-textured top Adamas (CVT or SMT) that can compare with a textured top. For one, a different sound.
2. There was (and is) a big difference in the price between what the U681T's were sold at versus a new 1680.
Since the U681T is no longer available new, I am a big advocate of the 1680...as usual, far more guitar for the dollars than what you could get elsewhere. |
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Location: NJ | pictures now available on my website |
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FS/T Adamas premier 1680
