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John Denver's 1979 Ovation Adamas 12-string

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John Denver's 1979 Ovation Adamas 12-string

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A pale green 12-string Ovation Adamas with autumnal leaf design and unique circular sound holes. A one-of-a-kind heirloom, a fine instrument once owned and used extensively on world tours by international pop star John Denver.

The serial number is: 656-94688-9. It also was hand signed by the owner of the Ovation Guitars company at the time, Charles Kamen II. This is visible on the label.

John Denver played this guitar during his 1981 World Tour, during his 1984 Asian World Tour, and on the John Denver: Music and the Mountains television special in 1981.

This Ovation Adamas has been maintained in perfect working condition. The guitar body, electronics, pick ups, neck, frets, intonation, nut, bridge, headstock and tuning gears are all set up to professional specs. The guitar is tuned to C#, its amplified sound is uniquely Ovation Adamas. However, the instrumentÂ’s acoustic tonal quality and projection are reminiscent of the best 612 and 512 12-string Guild guitars of the 1960's and 70's era. This guitar is ready to play and record.

Comes with original brown hard case, with stickers put on by Denver.

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John Denver's 1979 Ovation Adamas 12-string

Name: John Denver's 1979 Ovation Adamas 12-string
SKU: 57534836
Price: 30000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50,000 - $60,000

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