Adamas
Adamas: Shared Inspiration
The inspiration for the look of our home page is the artwork of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). One of the founders of cubism, Picasso was among the most prolific and recogizable artists throughout the 20th century. One of Picasso's favorite subjects was the guitar, incorporating cubist elements through the collage medium. (see below) We at Adamas Guitars are equally devoted to expressing our passion for guitars through our craft. Each Adamas guitar is a piece of art in itself, the canvas upon which our luthiers build an interactive masterpiece meant to be touched, shared, showcased, and - above all - played.
Adamas: Over 30 Years of Innovation
Introduced in 1976, the Adamas is still the most advanced acoustic guitar ever produced.
The Adamas was born out of the same spirit of innovation that developed the Roundback. Adamas – is the Latin word for diamond in its native form, carbon. Kaman Aerospace used carbon fiber in components for satellites and supersonic aircrafts. Charlie Kaman realized that it would make an excellent soundboard material. And so the lab work began. When properly engineered, carbon fiber, or graphite, behaves very much like wood. The Adamas top is made of aerospace-grade graphite in long fibers, designed to respond like spruce. At one-third the weight of a spruce top, the Adamas soundboard responds quicker, speaks louder and vibrates longer.
It’s been just over 30 years since the first prototypes of the Adamas were seen in public. While there have been many improvements made over the years, the concept has proven itself. The Adamas is still the most advanced acoustic guitar available anywhere.
What's in a name?
The word adamas is a Greek word meaning 'unconquerable and indestructible', the root for 'diamond'. Adamas is also a Latin word meaning 'diamond in the native form of carbon'. Our guitars are made from the most technologically advanced carbon fiber materials, producing some of the most durable and acoustically superior guitars ever constructed.
The inspiration for the look of our home page is the artwork of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). One of the founders of cubism, Picasso was among the most prolific and recogizable artists throughout the 20th century. One of Picasso's favorite subjects was the guitar, incorporating cubist elements through the collage medium. (see below) We at Adamas Guitars are equally devoted to expressing our passion for guitars through our craft. Each Adamas guitar is a piece of art in itself, the canvas upon which our luthiers build an interactive masterpiece meant to be touched, shared, showcased, and - above all - played.
Adamas: Over 30 Years of Innovation
Introduced in 1976, the Adamas is still the most advanced acoustic guitar ever produced.
The Adamas was born out of the same spirit of innovation that developed the Roundback. Adamas – is the Latin word for diamond in its native form, carbon. Kaman Aerospace used carbon fiber in components for satellites and supersonic aircrafts. Charlie Kaman realized that it would make an excellent soundboard material. And so the lab work began. When properly engineered, carbon fiber, or graphite, behaves very much like wood. The Adamas top is made of aerospace-grade graphite in long fibers, designed to respond like spruce. At one-third the weight of a spruce top, the Adamas soundboard responds quicker, speaks louder and vibrates longer.
It’s been just over 30 years since the first prototypes of the Adamas were seen in public. While there have been many improvements made over the years, the concept has proven itself. The Adamas is still the most advanced acoustic guitar available anywhere.
What's in a name?
The word adamas is a Greek word meaning 'unconquerable and indestructible', the root for 'diamond'. Adamas is also a Latin word meaning 'diamond in the native form of carbon'. Our guitars are made from the most technologically advanced carbon fiber materials, producing some of the most durable and acoustically superior guitars ever constructed.
