Object Details
maker
Ovation Instruments Inc.
Description
This Adamas guitar, serial #652-93, was made by Ovation Instruments Inc., a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation in Bloomfield, Connecticut, around 1978-1979. The Adamas guitar was introduced in 1976, and took seven years and 186 modifications to complete. This six course (6x1) guitar, model #1187-8 is made with a fibronic soundboard (carbon graphite and birch), rounded fiberglass back, carved black walnut bridge, walnut neck, and sculptured headpiece. To improve the aesthetics of the guitar, Ovation created a special finish with bronze highlights in blue, beige, red or brown, for stage lights and reflectivity.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Charles H. Kaman
Date made
1978-1979
ID Number
1979.0818.01
catalog number
1979.0818.01
accession number
1979.0818
Object Name
guitar
Physical Description
fiberglass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 42 in x 16 in x 6 in; 106.68 cm x 40.64 cm x 15.24 cm
place made
United States: Connecticut, Bloomfield
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Guitars
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_606313