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danomyte
Posted 2014-09-28 7:50 AM (#494522)
Subject: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		I wanted to share with you a one of a kind gem I unearthed this past week. This is Pat Martino's double neck Adamas he had made in 1980 or 1981. It originally left Moosup with 2 nylon 6 necks on it, the bottom being inverted stringing. Mr. Martino at some point gave it to Rik Jonnas who in turn sent it back to Ovation in 1987 for display purposes. I do not know what happened to it beyond this time period. Someone took the necks off (I assume to install on other A's being repaired or made) at the factory and installed traditional 12/6 steel necks. It plays great, sounds great, weighs a ton.



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arumako
Posted 2014-09-28 8:16 AM (#494523 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Yokohama, Japan		WOW! That is just way too cool! Does the 12-string and 6-string have stereo outputs for each? That would provide for some creative amplification options. Incredible post. Thanks Danomyte!
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danomyte
Posted 2014-09-28 8:29 AM (#494524 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Yes it is stereo on both sides. 2 separate wiring configurations completely. I think the doubles now have a switch and 1 set of jacks.
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jamesholl
Posted 2014-09-28 11:16 AM (#494526 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Bristol England		Why would someone want normal and inverted stringing on one guitar?

I just don't understand.
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danomyte
Posted 2014-09-28 2:12 PM (#494529 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		While Pat could play inverted, I think Rik Jonnas said he also liked that if a lefty player came to his home they could play the guitar.
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Weaser P
Posted 2014-09-28 2:12 PM (#494530 - in reply to #494523)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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arumako - 2014-09-28 8:16 AM

WOW! That is just way too cool!


+1 Would love to hear that one. Wonder how many A doublenecks came out. I don't think I've ever seen one before.
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danomyte
Posted 2014-09-28 3:35 PM (#494531 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		It's quite loud up on the 12. The 6 is a bit more subtle, sounds a little distant, but it's nice. As far as what we know this is the only Adamas double neck Ovation ever made, possibly the first double acoustic Ovation made as well. Tom Shultz double preacher was first for sure.
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danomyte
Posted 2014-10-03 2:53 PM (#494645 - in reply to #494531)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Reached out to Pat Martino and he emailed me this of the guitar in it's original configuration back in the 80's



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hwebster
Posted 2014-10-22 8:16 PM (#497184 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: California		Very nice, first Adamas this kind I have seen.
Question: Does it have a sound ring?
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danomyte
Posted 2014-10-23 1:33 PM (#497201 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		It does not have the suspended sound ring like most Adamas'. The binding is the same type as on an Applause inner outter ring. ABS plastic raised ring.
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Phil Wong
Posted 2014-10-27 10:39 AM (#497328 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Rego Park, NY,		Hope you send these photos to Patch for the 2015 Calendar
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danomyte
Posted 2014-10-28 9:43 AM (#497361 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Hi Phil. I did send some to Patch. Hopefully it makes the cut. :-)
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Todd G.
Posted 2014-11-17 11:45 AM (#500987 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Colorado		Nice guitar. The 12 side is probably louder because it's on the non-cutaway side, which doesn't give the six string side much of a chance to compete while unplugged.

Enjoy it!
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danomyte
Posted 2014-11-25 2:46 PM (#501295 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Hey Todd. Yes the upper 12 is quite loud, but the 6 isn't too bad. It's real bassy. The 12 strings vibrate alot when playing the 6 so it compliments it pretty good and provides fill. I messed around with some of the tuning on the 6 side to compliment the 12 side, its pretty cool. While it's a large guitar to handle it's nice to have the option to play 6 or 12 without having to change guitars. I had mini mothership re-setup the whole thing and they got it perfect.
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Todd G.
Posted 2014-11-26 9:51 PM (#501332 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Colorado		Glad to hear you're really enjoying it and that competent hands were able to tune it up for you.
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BrickGlass
Posted 2015-03-04 5:25 AM (#507239 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: RE: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Utah		That is amazing! Congrats on unearthing that beauty. I love my Adamas, but that is a whole different level of killer.
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danomyte
Posted 2015-03-04 1:59 PM (#507278 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Thanks BG. It's a neat piece for sure.
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Tim in Tidewater
Posted 2015-03-05 8:05 PM (#507351 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia		Very, very nice :-)
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danomyte
Posted 2015-03-06 2:04 PM (#507366 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Thanks Tim. It's a trip to play. Mark Kroos could probably do things with this and really make it sing. That cat is something else on a double.
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Tim in Tidewater
Posted 2015-03-07 9:20 PM (#507396 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: RE: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia		Had hoped to commission an Adamas Slothead 6 & 12 before the mothership closed their doors but it was not to be. I will have to be satisfied with my Elite



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Mark in Boise
Posted 2015-03-08 12:00 AM (#507401 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Boise, Idaho		Who is that guy with the beard and long hair?
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Tim in Tidewater
Posted 2015-03-08 7:01 AM (#507403 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia		That's what career military service does to ya, I refuse to shave or get a hair cut :-)

Edited by Tim in Tidewater 2015-03-08 7:03 AM
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2015-03-08 11:15 AM (#507406 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Boise, Idaho		I did the opposite. When I had long hair and a beard, I refused to go into the military. Now I'm just jealous of anyone with hair.
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2015-03-08 1:36 PM (#507412 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck



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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains		Tim, you look like a new man. I'm proud of ya!
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elginacres
Posted 2015-03-10 12:02 AM (#507489 - in reply to #494522)
Subject: Re: Adamas Double Neck


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Location: Colorado		Tim: I don;t recognize the chord...maybe Moody does....
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