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Ovation 1253 Deacon 12-String Electric Guitar Parts & Circuit Board Assembly Manual

1980s US

This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts and assembly document for the model 1253 Deacon 12-String electric guitar. The document includes exploded-view diagrams of the full guitar body, neck, tailpiece, pickguard, and circuit board assembly, along with a comprehensive numbered parts list with part numbers and descriptions. The guitar features an active FET-based preamp circuit board with selector and notch switches, two humbucking pickups, and is available in four color finishes.