Adamas MD80-8R-G

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Adamas MD80-8R-G

Adamas

MD80-8R-G

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 600372
Brand: Adamas
Model: MD80-8R-G
Price: $4,826.80

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The Adamas MD80-8R-G is a truly unique instrument—a modern marvel blending carbon fiber technology with a warm, resonant tone. It's ideal for the gigging musician or serious home recordist who needs exceptional projection, feedback resistance, and a natural amplified sound, and who appreciates a distinct aesthetic. This is a statement piece, no doubt.

Product Description

  • Adamas MD80-8R-G
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Roundback with mid-depth contour cutaway
  • Top: carbon fibre/Kevlar
  • Adamas Suspended Top Technology
  • Body: Lyrachord
  • handmade
  • Adamas quintad-bracing
  • Neck: Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Black plastic binding
  • Tear drop Soundhole
  • Fingerboard radius: 254 mm
  • Scale: 642 mm
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Side position markings
  • Pickups: Ovation OCP-1K and OP-Pro Studio Preamp with tuner
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Black Gotoh 510 machine heads
  • Factory strings: DR Dragon Skin DAP-12
  • Colour: Natural Woven Texture Blue Reflection
  • Includes Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Carbon fiber/Kevlar top delivers exceptional projection and clarity across the spectrum.
  • • Lyrachord back and sides offer a unique tonal warmth and resonance despite the modern materials.
  • • The Ovation OCP-1K pickup system provides a remarkably natural amplified tone with built-in tuner.
  • • Adamus's suspended top technology minimizes feedback, crucial for stage performance and recording.
CONS
  • • The carbon fiber construction results in a noticeably heavier instrument compared to traditional wood guitars.
  • • The unique roundback design may not appeal to players accustomed to a more standard acoustic shape.
  • • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for many players, placing it in a niche market.

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Key Features

Top Wood Carbon Fiber/Kevlar
Back & Sides Lyrachord
Neck Material Walnut
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 642 mm
Frets 22
Electronics Ovation OCP-1K and OP-Pro Studio Preamp with Tuner
Weight 2.3 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lyrachord provides a darker, more complex tonal character than spruce or mahogany, adding a unique warmth while maintaining excellent projection.
The walnut neck has a modern 'C' shape with a relatively generous 42.8mm nut width, which generally suits players with larger hands, though individual preference always varies.
The OP-Pro Studio preamp's tuner is designed for ease of use and reliability, offering accurate tuning even in noisy environments, but regular battery checks are always recommended.

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