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All Catalog 210 Advertisement 547 Brochure 109 Price List 119 Info Sheet 61 Parts Catalog 116 Manual 97 Magazine & Review 328 Dealer Documents 87 Historical Documents 100
Ovation Guitars - Connecticut History Article Magazine & Review

Ovation Guitars - Connecticut History Article

2026

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Ovation Guitars - Connecticut History Article
2026 · US

Ovation Guitars - Connecticut History Article

Year: 2026

This is an article from ConnecticutHistory.org written by Misa Giroux, published June 30, 2026, detailing the history of Ovation Guitars founded by Charles Kaman of Bloomfield, Connecticut. The article covers the development of the iconic round-backed guitar using Lyrachord fiberglass composite material, the role of blues guitarist Josh White as the first Ovation endorsee, and the brand's growth through endorsements by Glen Campbell, John Lennon, Jimmy Page, and others. Many thanks to Misa Giroux for her kindness and for this nice article, which helps keep the story of Ovation alive. I invite you to read the article online here: https://connecticuthistory.org/ovation-guitars/

Ovation Balladeer 10 Acoustic 12-Strings for Strummers - Premier Guitar Mag Magazine & Review

Ovation Balladeer 10 Acoustic 12-Strings for Strummers - Premier Guitar Mag

2023

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Ovation Balladeer 10 Acoustic 12-Strings for Strummers - Premier Guitar Mag
2023 · US

Ovation Balladeer 10 Acoustic 12-Strings for Strummers - Premier Guitar Mag

Year: 2023

This is a multi-page article from Premier Guitar magazine's July 2023 Acoustic Issue featuring a roundup of 10 acoustic 12-string guitars across various budgets. The Ovation Timeless Balladeer Deep Contour 12-String is listed as item #4, priced at $1,064 street, featuring a deep contour Lyrachord body, pearl oak leaf rosette, OCP-1K pickups, and OP-Pro preamp. The magazine cover features Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle and includes additional content on acoustic guitar topics.

Ovation Elite B7785TX-5 Bass Review in Guitar Acoustic Magazine (Issue 1/2020) Magazine & Review

Ovation Elite B7785TX-5 Bass Review in Guitar Acoustic Magazine (Issue 1/2020)

2020

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Ovation Elite B7785TX-5 Bass Review in Guitar Acoustic Magazine (Issue 1/2020)
2020 · Germany

Ovation Elite B7785TX-5 Bass Review in Guitar Acoustic Magazine (Issue 1/2020)

Year: 2020

This is a multi-page instrument review from the German magazine 'Guitar Acoustic' (issue 1/2020) covering the Ovation Elite B7785TX-5 five-string electro-acoustic bass. The review, titled 'Böser Bube oder Virtuose?' (Bad Boy or Virtuoso?), provides a detailed assessment of the instrument's construction, playability, electronics, and sound quality. The bass is manufactured in South Korea, features a Lyrachord round-back body, A-Grade Sitka spruce top, Pau Ferro fingerboard, and OCP-1K pickup with OP-Pro preamp, retailing at €1,250.

Ovation Europe Special Folklore 6- & 12-String Review – Guitar Acoustic Magazine Magazine & Review

Ovation Europe Special Folklore 6- & 12-String Review – Guitar Acoustic Magazine

2020

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Ovation Europe Special Folklore 6- & 12-String Review – Guitar Acoustic Magazine
2020 · Germany

Ovation Europe Special Folklore 6- & 12-String Review – Guitar Acoustic Magazine

Year: 2020

This is a two-page German-language review published in Guitar Acoustic magazine (Issue 6, 2020) covering the Ovation Europe Special Folklore series in both 6-string and 12-string configurations. The review, titled 'Doppelt hält besser' (Two is better than one), details the guitars' construction including Lyrachord back and sides, solid Sitka spruce tops, mahogany necks, ebony fretboards, and the VIP-5 preamp with Virtual Image Processing. The instruments are praised for their transparent tone, impressive strumming dynamics, and versatility for live performance, with a recommended retail price of €2,259 for the 6-string and €2,359 for the 12-string, both including a case.

Guitar Magazine (10/2019) - Ovation Viper Dave Amato Signature Review Magazine & Review

Guitar Magazine (10/2019) - Ovation Viper Dave Amato Signature Review

2019

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Guitar Magazine (10/2019) - Ovation Viper Dave Amato Signature Review
2019 · Germany

Guitar Magazine (10/2019) - Ovation Viper Dave Amato Signature Review

Year: 2019

This is a German-language guitar magazine review from Guitar Magazine issue 10/2019 (Heft Nr. 233) featuring a detailed test and technical evaluation of the Ovation Viper Dave Amato Signature electric guitar. The review covers the guitar's history, specifications, construction details including its NATO body, spruce top, mahogany neck, and ebony fretboard, as well as its OCP1 piezo pickup system with Viper Preamp. The article also provides historical context about Ovation's development of electric guitars and the Viper model line, with the reviewed Korea-made model priced at 1,365 euros.

Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag article Magazine & Review

Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag article

2019

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Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag article
2019 · US

Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag article

Year: 2019

This is a two-page spread from the July 2019 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, not an Ovation catalog. The first page features an 'Opening Notes' segment showcasing fingerstylist Kaki King performing at Cornerstone in Berkeley, CA on April 28, 2019, playing her custom white Ovation Adamas Kaki King signature model. The second page is the magazine's cover featuring Jack and Brendan of The Raconteurs.

Ovation New Guitar Models Feature in Guitar Acoustic Magazine Magazine & Review

Ovation New Guitar Models Feature in Guitar Acoustic Magazine

2019

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Ovation New Guitar Models Feature in Guitar Acoustic Magazine
2019 · Germany

Ovation New Guitar Models Feature in Guitar Acoustic Magazine

Year: 2019

This is a German-language guitar magazine 'Guitar Acoustic' (Issue 6, 2019) featuring a news section that highlights three new Ovation guitar models. The featured Ovation models include the Celebrity Classic CS24C-4, Applause Classic AB24C, and Classic 1773AX-4, with details about their specifications including cedar tops, OP4BT preamps, and new 'Poplar Burl' wood variants for the Elite and Legend models.

The David Gilmour Guitar Collection – Christie's Auction Catalogue (Ovation Guitar Sections) Magazine & Review

The David Gilmour Guitar Collection – Christie's Auction Catalogue (Ovation Guitar Sections)

2019

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The David Gilmour Guitar Collection – Christie's Auction Catalogue (Ovation Guitar Sections)
2019 · US

The David Gilmour Guitar Collection – Christie's Auction Catalogue (Ovation Guitar Sections)

Year: 2019

This document consists of selected pages from Christie's auction catalogue for The David Gilmour Guitar Collection, sold in New York on June 20, 2019. The pages focus on a group of Ovation guitars owned and used by David Gilmour and Pink Floyd, including acoustic-electric, nylon-string, and solid-body electric models purchased primarily from Ovation Instruments, Inc. in New Hartford, Connecticut between 1975 and 1978. Notable highlights include the hi-strung Ovation Custom Legend used to write and record the original demo of 'Comfortably Numb,' as well as instruments used on Pink Floyd tours supporting 'Animals,' 'The Wall,' and various solo projects.

Acoustic Guitar Magazine - Ovation 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Elite Review Magazine & Review

Acoustic Guitar Magazine - Ovation 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Elite Review

2017

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Acoustic Guitar Magazine - Ovation 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Elite Review
2017 · US

Acoustic Guitar Magazine - Ovation 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Elite Review

Year: 2017

This is a two-page spread from the January 2017 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine featuring a 'New Gear' review of the Ovation 14-Fret 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Elite guitar, written by Greg Cahill. The review covers the guitar's specifications including its AAA bearclaw spruce top, hand-laid Lyrachord mid-contour body, two-piece curly maple neck, and OP Pro Studio preamp with OCP1 high-output pickup, priced at $4,500 MSRP ($3,499 street). The magazine cover features Guy Clark and also lists the Ovation 50th Anniversary LTD as one of the new gear items reviewed in the issue.

Applause AE44-RR by Ovation - Review in Gitarzysta Magazine (January 2017) Magazine & Review

Applause AE44-RR by Ovation - Review in Gitarzysta Magazine (January 2017)

2017

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Applause AE44-RR by Ovation - Review in Gitarzysta Magazine (January 2017)
2017 · Polish

Applause AE44-RR by Ovation - Review in Gitarzysta Magazine (January 2017)

Year: 2017

This is a 3-page excerpt from the Polish guitar magazine 'Gitarzysta' (issue 1/2017, #133, January 2017) featuring a detailed review of the Applause AE44-RR by Ovation acoustic-electric guitar, priced at 1,590 PLN. The review covers the guitar's Lyrachord back and sides, spruce top, Ovation Slim Line piezoelectric pickup with OP-4BT preamp, and overall build quality, awarding high marks for playability, sound, and construction.

Guitar Acoustic Magazine - Ovation 1627 Glen Campbell Signature Review Magazine & Review

Guitar Acoustic Magazine - Ovation 1627 Glen Campbell Signature Review

2017

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Guitar Acoustic Magazine - Ovation 1627 Glen Campbell Signature Review
2017 · Germany

Guitar Acoustic Magazine - Ovation 1627 Glen Campbell Signature Review

Year: 2017

This is a German-language guitar magazine 'Guitar Acoustic' issue 6 from 2017, featuring a detailed test and review of the Ovation 1627 Glen Campbell Signature acoustic-electric guitar. The review covers the history of Ovation guitars, their innovative Lyrachord bowl-back design, and Glen Campbell's role as the first Ovation endorser, with full technical specifications including a retail price of 2,921 euros. The magazine also features Ed Sheeran on the cover along with articles on Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell, and various other guitar reviews.

Ovation Applause Elite AE44II-VV- Premier Guitar Ad Magazine & Review

Ovation Applause Elite AE44II-VV- Premier Guitar Ad

2017

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Ovation Applause Elite AE44II-VV- Premier Guitar Ad
2017 · US

Ovation Applause Elite AE44II-VV- Premier Guitar Ad

Year: 2017

This is a two-page excerpt from the December 2017 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, featuring the 2017 Premier Gear awards section. The Ovation Applause Elite AE44II-VV acoustic-electric guitar is reviewed and highlighted as a Premier Gear selection from April 2017, praised for its balanced sound and usable plugged-in tones at a $299 street price. The magazine cover and interior page also feature other gear including a Fender American Professional Stratocaster and G7th UltraLight Capo among 72 total guitar and bass products that won recognition that year.

Ovation Glen Campbell Signature Model - Guitar Acoustic Mag Magazine & Review

Ovation Glen Campbell Signature Model - Guitar Acoustic Mag

2017

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Ovation Glen Campbell Signature Model - Guitar Acoustic Mag
2017 · Germany

Ovation Glen Campbell Signature Model - Guitar Acoustic Mag

Year: 2017

This is a German-language guitar magazine 'Guitar Acoustic' issue 5/2017, featuring a brief news article about the Ovation Glen Campbell Signature Model (Glen Campbell Balladeer). The article describes the guitar as being based on the Ovation 1771, featuring a Sitka spruce top, maple neck, ebony fretboard, maple leaf inlays, and Glen Campbell's signature at the end of the fretboard, priced at approximately 2,600 Euro. The Ovation content appears within a broader 'acoustic-news' section alongside other guitar brand announcements.

Premier Guitar Magazine feat. Breadwinner - Column by Jol Dantzig Magazine & Review

Premier Guitar Magazine feat. Breadwinner - Column by Jol Dantzig

2017

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Premier Guitar Magazine feat. Breadwinner - Column by Jol Dantzig
2017 · US

Premier Guitar Magazine feat. Breadwinner - Column by Jol Dantzig

Year: 2017

This is a two-page spread from the May 2017 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, featuring the 'Esoterica Electrica' column titled 'SX4U' written by Jol Dantzig, co-founder of Hamer Guitars. The article discusses the philosophy and challenges of naming guitars and guitar models, referencing the Ovation Breadwinner (nicknamed the 'Flying Porkchop') as an example of a poorly named instrument that was discontinued in 1979. The magazine cover features a DIY theme focused on setting up Fender Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars.

Guitar World November 2016 - Ovation Elite Plus Contour Koa Review Magazine & Review

Guitar World November 2016 - Ovation Elite Plus Contour Koa Review

2016

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Guitar World November 2016 - Ovation Elite Plus Contour Koa Review
2016 · US

Guitar World November 2016 - Ovation Elite Plus Contour Koa Review

Year: 2016

This is a two-page excerpt from Guitar World magazine's November 2016 issue, featuring a Soundcheck review of the Ovation Elite Plus Contour Koa acoustic-electric guitar, which received a Gold Award. The review covers the guitar's features including its figured koa top, abalone inlays, OP Pro Studio preamp electronics, and street price of $1,199.99. The magazine cover features Prophets of Rage with Tom Morello.

NAMM Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite - Guitar Player Mag Magazine & Review

NAMM Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite - Guitar Player Mag

2016

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NAMM Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite - Guitar Player Mag
2016 · US

NAMM Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite - Guitar Player Mag

Year: 2016

This is a two-page spread from the April 2016 issue of Guitar Player magazine, covering NAMM show highlights including the Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite priced at $3,499 street. The magazine cover features a tribute to the guitarists of David Bowie, while the interior Frets/NAMM section reviews several new instruments including the Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite, PRS SE A20E and A30E, Santa Cruz FTC, Seagull S8 Burnt Umber Mandolin SG, and Veillette Avante Baritone and Terzilla models.

Ovation 50th Anniversary - Frets NAMM Section, Guitar Player Magazine - Magazine & Review

Ovation 50th Anniversary - Frets NAMM Section, Guitar Player Magazine -

2016

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Ovation 50th Anniversary - Frets NAMM Section, Guitar Player Magazine -
2016 · US

Ovation 50th Anniversary - Frets NAMM Section, Guitar Player Magazine -

Year: 2016

This is a single page from Guitar Player Magazine's April 2016 issue featuring the NAMM 'Frets' section. The Ovation 50th Anniversary Custom Elite is highlighted at $3,499 street price, noted for its gold leaf epaulets, mother-of-pearl and brass phoenix inlays, and the reopening of Ovation's U.S.A. Custom Shop.

Ovation Guitars New Gear Showcase - Premier Guitar April 2016 Magazine & Review

Ovation Guitars New Gear Showcase - Premier Guitar April 2016

2016

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Ovation Guitars New Gear Showcase - Premier Guitar April 2016
2016 · US

Ovation Guitars New Gear Showcase - Premier Guitar April 2016

Year: 2016

This is a multi-page promotional advertisement section featured in the April 2016 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, showcasing three Ovation Guitar models from their Elite and Legend Plus series. The featured guitars range in price from $799 to $1,119 MAP, highlighting features such as Super Shallow Bowl construction, AAA/AA grade spruce tops, OP-Pro preamp systems, and various exotic wood veneers. The advertisement appears as a 'New Gear Showcase' special promotional section spanning pages WEB 9 and WEB 10 of the magazine.

Ovation Brand Sold to Drum Workshop - AG Trade Shoptalk Article Magazine & Review

Ovation Brand Sold to Drum Workshop - AG Trade Shoptalk Article

2015

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Ovation Brand Sold to Drum Workshop - AG Trade Shoptalk Article
2015 · US

Ovation Brand Sold to Drum Workshop - AG Trade Shoptalk Article

Year: 2015

This is a magazine article from the April 2015 issue of Acoustic Guitar (AG) magazine, reporting on the sale of the Ovation guitar brand by Fender's subsidiary KMC Music to Drum Workshop, Inc. The article discusses the surprise acquisition, Ovation's history as founded by aerospace engineer Charles Kaman in the mid-1960s, and the brand's future under DW ownership. It also covers Fender's broader pattern of divesting acoustic guitar brands, including the earlier sale of Guild to Cordoba Music Group.

Ovation signature 1581-KK, Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag Magazine & Review

Ovation signature 1581-KK, Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag

2015

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Ovation signature 1581-KK, Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag
2015 · US

Ovation signature 1581-KK, Kaki King Opening Notes - Premier Guitar Mag

Year: 2015

This is a two-page spread from the March 2015 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, featuring an 'Opening Notes' photo segment of acoustic guitarist Kaki King performing at Kanbar Hall in San Francisco on December 12, 2014. The feature highlights her use of an Ovation signature 1581-KK guitar with projection mapping during her performance of 'The Neck is a Bridge to the Body.' The magazine cover also promotes articles on pedalboards, rig rundowns, and 15 guitar and bass reviews.

Guitar World Holiday Gift Guide - Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus Magazine & Review

Guitar World Holiday Gift Guide - Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus

2014

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Guitar World Holiday Gift Guide - Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus
2014 · US

Guitar World Holiday Gift Guide - Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus

Year: 2014

This is a two-page spread from Guitar World magazine's Holiday Gift Guide 2014 issue, featuring the Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus Figured Koa guitar as item #06 among several featured products. The Ovation CE44-1 is highlighted with its classic mid-depth Lyrachord cutaway body, figured koa top, Elite multi-sound hole design, Ovation Slimline pickup, and OP-4BT preamp system, listed at $749.50. The magazine cover features Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and includes tabs, gear reviews, and artist features.

Ovation Breadwinner Feature - Guitar World September 2014 Magazine & Review

Ovation Breadwinner Feature - Guitar World September 2014

2014

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Ovation Breadwinner Feature - Guitar World September 2014
2014 · US

Ovation Breadwinner Feature - Guitar World September 2014

Year: 2014

This is a two-page spread from Guitar World magazine's September 2014 issue, featuring a 'Vintage Oddities' section called 'American Pickers' that highlights unusual and historically significant American electric guitars. The interior page covers the Ovation Breadwinner (introduced 1972) and Guild S-200 Thunderbird (introduced 1963), detailing their unique designs and histories.

Guitarist Acoustic Guide d'Achat 2013 – Électro-Acoustiques (French Buying Guide) Magazine & Review

Guitarist Acoustic Guide d'Achat 2013 – Électro-Acoustiques (French Buying Guide)

2013

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Guitarist Acoustic Guide d'Achat 2013 – Électro-Acoustiques (French Buying Guide)
2013 · France

Guitarist Acoustic Guide d'Achat 2013 – Électro-Acoustiques (French Buying Guide)

Year: 2013

This is a French-language acoustic guitar buying guide published in 2013 as a special issue (HS 13) of Guitarist Acoustic magazine. It reviews a wide range of electro-acoustic guitars across multiple price brackets, including several Ovation models alongside competing brands such as Luna, Fender, Yamaha, Ibanez, Gibson, Martin, and others. Four Ovation models are featured and reviewed: the Celebrity Deluxe CC49S-VA, the Standard Balladeer 1771VL, the Vintage Legend 1627VL, and the Custom Legend C2079-AX-1.

Return of the Prodigal Son - Richie Sambora Ovation Elite Double Neck Feature Magazine & Review

Return of the Prodigal Son - Richie Sambora Ovation Elite Double Neck Feature

2013

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Return of the Prodigal Son - Richie Sambora Ovation Elite Double Neck Feature
2013 · Russia

Return of the Prodigal Son - Richie Sambora Ovation Elite Double Neck Feature

Year: 2013

This Russian-language catalog page features Richie Sambora, former Bon Jovi guitarist, and his renewed collaboration with Ovation guitars. The page showcases the Ovation Elite Double Neck guitar, a modernized version of the double-neck used in Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead or Alive' video, featuring a black gloss spruce top, ebony fretboard, gold hardware, exotic wood soundhole inlays, and star fret markers. Sambora's fee for participating in the project was reportedly donated to charity. Here is the English translation of the text in the image: THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Richie Sambora, who gained fame as the guitarist for the band Bon Jovi, has renewed his collaboration with Ovation, where they were very happy to see him, hanging a "Welcome Home" banner. To mark the new reunion, a new Elite Double Neck guitar model has been released, which is an updated version of the double-neck Ovation guitar from the ancient Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive" video. The guitar looks luxurious—a black glossy spruce top, ebony on the fretboard, gold hardware, precious wood around the soundholes on the body, and, of course, many stars on the neck. Nowadays, the artist and the manufacturer are not as popular as they once were, but that does not stop them from making statements about great love and full harmony in their relationship. Sambora's fee for participating in this project will be donated to charity.

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