2001 Ovation Adamas W598 12 String Acoustic Electric Guitar Colbalt Blue Carbon Fiber Made in USA w/ Hard Case SN0916
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Overall Excellent Condition especially for a 25-year-Old Guitar. Just Set Up with new strings. Looks, Plays, and Sounds Incredible. Rare First Production Run 1999–2003.
Stunning Colbalt Blue Carbon Fiber Top. Zero Fret Wear. One tiny ding on back of neck (Pictured) Light Pickguard Wear (Pictured) Tuning Keys Upgraded to Locking Tuners. Original ones will be included. Ovation Hard Shell Case is Included.
The 2001 Adamas W598 is a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar known for its composite construction and carbon fiber top. It is a USA-made, high-end model by Ovation, part of the CVT (Composite/Cutaway/Textured) series.
General features
Body: Mid-depth, single cutaway bowl-back made from a composite material.
Top: Crossweave carbon fiber, which is exceptionally thin yet durable and resonant. The design is resistant to temperature and humidity changes.
Neck: Five-piece construction, typically mahogany and maple.
Fretboard: Ebony, with no fret inlays.
Bridge: Pinless ebony.
Scale length: 25.25 inches.
Nut width: 1-7/8 inches, built for the higher tension of 12 strings.
Electronics: Ovation High Output pickup combined with an OP50 or VIP preamp. The OP50 features a 4-band EQ and an onboard digital chromatic tuner.
Outputs: Includes both a 1/4" hi-Z output and a Lo-Z balanced XLR output.
Design details
Finish: The carbon fiber top can be found in various finishes, including a cobalt blue weave or brown.
Rosette: A multi-piece exotic hardwood rosette surrounds the multi-soundhole design.
Binding: ABS.
Tuners: Gold-plated Ovation tuning machines.
Key characteristics
Sound: The W598 is noted for its ability to handle the tension of 12 strings while maintaining a clear, warm, and rich tone.
Durability: The composite body and carbon fiber top make the guitar very stable and road-worthy.
Electronics: The onboard preamp and dual outputs provide a flexible and high-quality setup for live performance and recording.
The Adamas W598 12-string guitar was produced in two separate periods: 1999–2003 and 2005–2007. The model was part of the Adamas line, which was Ovation's high-end brand for acoustic-electric guitars featuring innovative composite and carbon fiber materials.
Production years of the Adamas W598
The manufacturing timeline for the W598 is a bit unusual, with a pause in production between 2003 and 2005.
First production run: 1999–2003.
Second production run: 2005–2007.
These guitars are rare and are prized among 12 string players and collectors.