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| al, you're not an idiot, i'm sure you know more about the adamas that i could know and i appreciate learning the differences in the tops...i even confused the descriptions...so, i'm still learning...the picture of bentman's guitar didn't appear textured...
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Location: Tampa, FL | Steve,
What we seem to have here is a possible misunderstanding of terms, though I could easily be wrong.
The term textured is generally used to characterize surface roughness and in this regard I believe the SMT and CVT are both quite smooth and shiny. I think the term that would more appropriately describe the CVT top is a crosshatch pattern indicative of its underlying woven structure. In a-DOM-mus land ;) , textured refers to some specific Adami (not even going to wonder about that declension) that appear to have either a very thin finish applied to the top or no finish applied to the top. Either way, the surface finish is left rough to the touch and somewhat matte in appearance.
I apologize if this is overly explanatory, I'm still reeling from my humiliation (apparently well deserved :o ) at the hands of a GC toad. I expect to recover next week. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Actually, the CVT top can be smooth with no visible indication of the cross weave visible. Just look at a MEWP. I understand CVT and SMT only to refer to how they are made, not their appearance. |
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Location: Powder Springs, Ga. | I knew I came to the right website. You guys are great. The guitar is on it's way. I should have a better idea what I have once it's here.
Question: When did Adamas start using the cross-weave pattern. And does Adamas make "special" and "custom" order guitars like Ovation does? If so how would you know if it was a special order?
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| hey chatman, that's a great explnantion, one of the few opportunties i have had to learn more about the adamas models...i remember something about there being an audio/acoustic difference between the smooth tops and textured tops, but there are so many models in the history of the adamas guitar i couldn't relate to it all...
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I believe the general consensus is that the textured tops are the more desirable ones.
I am sure quite a few here will correct me if I am wrong ;) |
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Location: SoCal | I have also been told "go textured."
Don't know if I completely agree. Depends on what you can afford and intended use.
The Adamas 1 & 2 are such fine instruments, both appearance and voice, but the CVT and SMT should not be disparaged...fine quality instruments, usually with newer pre-amps and lower cost.
I have the Millennium (CVT) and an SMT...both great guitars.
Like it? Want to play it? Buy it! |
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Location: SoCal | Just talked to Al - he now has a ruby red SMT 6-str (Optima) for sale...mint condition!
I have the same finish - gorgeous, great guitar. |
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Adamas CVT Specials? Help
