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1112-4 Custom Balladeer

Model #1112-4 · Family: 1112

Balladeer Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Deep Bowl No Cutaway 1973-1984

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Ovation professional guitars balladeer french advertisement page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Professional Guitars - Balladeer French Advertisement

1973

1 pages
Ovation Professional Guitars - Balladeer French Advertisement
1973 · France

Ovation Professional Guitars - Balladeer French Advertisement

Year: 1973

This is a single-page French-language advertisement for Ovation guitars, specifically featuring the Balladeer model priced at 2,200 TTC. The ad is targeted at the French market, distributed through Ovation-Instruments Martinet & Cie in Paris, with a permanent demonstration at La Maison du Jazz. It highlights endorsers including John McLaughlin, Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Richie Havens, Bee Gees, and The Who, and includes technical information about Ovation's semi-parabolic resonance chamber design using Lyracord material.

1969 Ovation Violet Catalog 01 Catalogs

1969 Ovation "Violet" Catalog

1969

16 pages
1969 Ovation "Violet" Catalog
1969 · US

1969 Ovation "Violet" Catalog

Year: 1969

1969 Ovation violet catalog featuring roundback acoustic guitars, Electric Storm semi-hollow electric guitars, and Third Generation amplifiers and PA equipment. Produced by Ovation Instruments, Division of Kaman Corporation, New Hartford, Connecticut. Form No. K-0916-020.

1974 May Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1974 May Ovation Guitars & Accessories US Price List

1974

2 pages
1974 May Ovation Guitars & Accessories US Price List
1974 · US

1974 May Ovation Guitars & Accessories US Price List

Year: 1974

Complete Ovation Instruments Inc. price list dated May 1974, covering acoustic deep bowl, acoustic shallow bowl, acoustic electric deep bowl, acoustic electric shallow bowl, and electric solid body guitars, plus accessories including cases, guitar cords, pic-keys, picks, stands, straps, and strings. Prices in US dollars, F.O.B. New Hartford, Connecticut.

1976 Ovation Jp Catalog 01 Catalogs

1976 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog

1976

8 pages
1976 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog
1976 · Japan

1976 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog

Year: 1976

Full-line Ovation catalog for the Japanese market, published circa 1976 and distributed by Aria (Arai Trading), Kyowa Shokai, and Nakao Trading (Tokyo). Text in Japanese and English. Covers the complete Ovation range: Acoustic Deep Bowl (Custom Legend, Balladeer, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Folklore, Concert Classic, Legend, Glen Campbell 12 String), Acoustic Shallow Bowl (Glen Campbell Artist, Artist, Country Artist), Acoustic Electric Deep and Shallow Bowl models, Matrix by Ovation, plus accessories (guitar straps, pic-key, strings, polish, guitar cord, machine heads, cases). Features extensive list of Ovation-playing artists. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness

1976 Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1976 Ovation Guitar US Price List

1976

4 pages
1976 Ovation Guitar US Price List
1976 · US

1976 Ovation Guitar US Price List

Year: 1976

Ovation Instruments Inc. guitar price list effective January 1, 1976. Comprehensive listing covering Acoustic Deep Bowl, Acoustic Shallow Bowl, Acoustic Electric Deep Bowl, Acoustic Electric Shallow Bowl, Matrix by Ovation, Electric Solid Body guitars, and Cases. Prices in US dollars. Includes all model numbers, colors, and list prices. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, Connecticut 06057, a Kaman Company.

1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

Year: 1977

Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.

1983 Ovation German Newsletter 01 Catalogs

1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter

1983

24 pages
1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter
1983 · Germany

1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter

Year: 1983

1983 German-language Ovation newsletter featuring the complete product lineup including Adamas, Elite (new for 1983), Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Classic, Cutaway, and Solid-Body series. Includes Nancy Wilson interview, Sigi Schwab Ovation Prize feature, Tech Talk on the Kaman Bar, endorsee news, J.H. Rickard column on bracing, and Kaman Musical Strings catalog. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg. Priced at 3 DM.

Misician's Supply 1976 Catalog 1 Catalogs

Musician's Supply Inc. 1976 Discount Catalog Number Two - Guitars & Strings

1976

4 pages
Musician's Supply Inc. 1976 Discount Catalog Number Two - Guitars & Strings
1976 · US

Musician's Supply Inc. 1976 Discount Catalog Number Two - Guitars & Strings

Year: 1976

This is a 1976 discount catalog (Number Two) from Musician's Supply Inc., featuring Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars including the Balladeer, Legend, Artist, and Country Artist models, as well as Guild acoustic guitars. The catalog also includes a guitar strings section covering brands such as Ovation, Gibson, Fender, Goya, D'Aquisto, Darco, Aranjuez, D'Angelico, and Concertiste. Prices are shown as discounted from list price, with the catalog itself priced at $1.00.

Guitars of the stars catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation 'The Guitars of the Stars' 1976 Catalog

1976

30 pages
Ovation 'The Guitars of the Stars' 1976 Catalog
1976 · US

Ovation 'The Guitars of the Stars' 1976 Catalog

Year: 1976

This comprehensive 1976 Ovation catalog showcases their complete line of acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars with the patented roundback design. The catalog features detailed specifications, artist endorsements, and technical information about Ovation's innovative construction methods including the Lyrachord bowl and various bracing patterns. Multiple guitar series are presented including the Custom Legend, Balladeer, Glen Campbell signature models, and classical guitars.

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Ovation Custom Balladeer Product Feature - Guitar Player Magazine May 1974

1974

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Ovation Custom Balladeer Product Feature - Guitar Player Magazine May 1974
1974 · US

Ovation Custom Balladeer Product Feature - Guitar Player Magazine May 1974

Year: 1974

This is a two-page spread from the May 1974 issue of Guitar Player Magazine, featuring an 'It's New' product section that includes the Ovation Custom Balladeer among other new musical instruments and equipment. The Ovation Custom Balladeer is described in Model #1112-1 (sunburst) and #1112-4 (natural finish), featuring a slim 1-11/66" neck width, African ebony fingerboard, and nickel silver frets, retailing for $330.00.

Deluxe Balladeer 1968 Brochure Catalogs

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Product Specification Page

1967

1 pages
Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Product Specification Page
1967 · US

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Product Specification Page

Year: 1967

This is a single-page catalog or brochure page for the Ovation Deluxe Balladeer acoustic guitar, featuring detailed specifications including dimensions, fret count, scale length, and luxury detailing. The page highlights two model variants — the K-1112-1 Sunburst Finish and K-1112-4 Natural Finish — along with a full-color photograph of the instrument. It also includes a section on general Ovation roundback quality features such as Sitka spruce tops, laminated neck construction, and ebony fingerboard.

1976 French Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitares Accessoires - French Catalog March 1976

1976

2 pages
Ovation Guitares Accessoires - French Catalog March 1976
1976 · France

Ovation Guitares Accessoires - French Catalog March 1976

Year: 1976

A French-language Ovation guitar accessories price list dated March 1976, distributed by Martinet et Cie in Paris, listing strings, stands, cables, straps, and Schaller tuning machine hardware with TTC (tax-inclusive) prices. The second page features promotional photographs of notable Ovation endorsers including John McLaughlin, Badfinger, David Cassidy, and Kenny Loggins. The document serves as both a retail price guide and an artist endorsement advertisement for the French market. Many thanks to Christian for these rare docs

Ovation Early 70 German Catalog Orange 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Product Catalog (Early 1970s)

1972

12 pages
Ovation Guitars German Product Catalog (Early 1970s)
1972 · Germany

Ovation Guitars German Product Catalog (Early 1970s)

Year: 1972

A comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog covering the full product line including acoustic, classical, and acoustic-electric models. Features the Lyracord roundback body history, detailed specifications tables, string sets, and artist endorsements from Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Charlie Byrd, and Buffy Saint-Marie. Part of a larger distributor publication with pages numbered 201-212.

102923 11 02 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document #102923 - Des Moines Music House

1979

3 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document #102923 - Des Moines Music House
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document #102923 - Des Moines Music House

Year: 1979

This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated November 2, 1979, billing Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes four Custom Balladeer guitars (both acoustic and acoustic-electric versions in Sunburst and Natural finishes) and four Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases, totaling $1,158.22. The shipment was sent via UPS on October 31, 1979, with an early payment discount of $11.32 available if paid by November 12, 1979.

104710 11 30 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House

1979

4 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House

Year: 1979

This four-page document consists of commercial invoices and shipment/packing slips from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) to Des Moines Music House, 5801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, dated November-December 1979. The documents detail orders for Ovation acoustic guitars including the Custom Balladeer Sunburst and Balladeer Natural, along with hardshell cases, shipped via UPS. The invoice total was $260.83, with a 1% discount offered if paid by 12/10/79.

103043 11 05 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House (1979)

1979

3 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House (1979)
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House (1979)

Year: 1979

This three-page document consists of a customer invoice (two copies) and a shipment record from Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Company based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, dated November 5, 1979. The invoice (No. 103043) was issued to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa, for two Acoustic Custom Balladeer guitars (one Sunburst and one Natural finish) and two Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases, totaling $521.58. The shipment copy includes handwritten serial numbers for the guitars (160894 and 164367) and confirms shipment via UPS on November 2, 1979, with a C.O.D. charge of $13.46.

1112 1612 Cust Balladeer w Rod Cover Catalogs

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts diagram and parts list document for the 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer acoustic guitar with Rod Cover. The document includes an exploded-view illustration with numbered callouts corresponding to a detailed parts list organized by sections: Neck, Bowl, Top, and Acoustic Models Only. Each part is identified by a unique part number and description, serving as a reference for repair and replacement purposes.

1112 1612 Cust Balladeer w Kaman Bar Catalogs

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer with Kaman Bar – Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer with Kaman Bar – Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer with Kaman Bar – Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and corresponding parts list for the Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer acoustic guitar equipped with the Kaman Bar truss rod system. The document is organized into four sections—Neck, Bowl, Top, and Acoustic Models Only—each listing individual part numbers and descriptions for all major components. It serves as a technical reference for repair technicians and owners needing to identify and order replacement parts.

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Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl

1968

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Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl
1968

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl

Year: 1968

Many thanks to Anders from Brighton/UK for these nice pics. Anders would like to sell this guitar so, if you're interested, please contact him by clicking HERE (1967/1968???)         

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Ovation professional guitars balladeer french advertisement page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Professional Guitars - Balladeer French Advertisement

1973

1 pages
Ovation Professional Guitars - Balladeer French Advertisement
1973 · France

Ovation Professional Guitars - Balladeer French Advertisement

Year: 1973

This is a single-page French-language advertisement for Ovation guitars, specifically featuring the Balladeer model priced at 2,200 TTC. The ad is targeted at the French market, distributed through Ovation-Instruments Martinet & Cie in Paris, with a permanent demonstration at La Maison du Jazz. It highlights endorsers including John McLaughlin, Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Richie Havens, Bee Gees, and The Who, and includes technical information about Ovation's semi-parabolic resonance chamber design using Lyracord material.

1969 Ovation Violet Catalog 01 Catalogs

1969 Ovation "Violet" Catalog

1969

16 pages
1969 Ovation "Violet" Catalog
1969 · US

1969 Ovation "Violet" Catalog

Year: 1969

1969 Ovation violet catalog featuring roundback acoustic guitars, Electric Storm semi-hollow electric guitars, and Third Generation amplifiers and PA equipment. Produced by Ovation Instruments, Division of Kaman Corporation, New Hartford, Connecticut. Form No. K-0916-020.

1974 May Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1974 May Ovation Guitars & Accessories US Price List

1974

2 pages
1974 May Ovation Guitars & Accessories US Price List
1974 · US

1974 May Ovation Guitars & Accessories US Price List

Year: 1974

Complete Ovation Instruments Inc. price list dated May 1974, covering acoustic deep bowl, acoustic shallow bowl, acoustic electric deep bowl, acoustic electric shallow bowl, and electric solid body guitars, plus accessories including cases, guitar cords, pic-keys, picks, stands, straps, and strings. Prices in US dollars, F.O.B. New Hartford, Connecticut.

1976 Ovation Jp Catalog 01 Catalogs

1976 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog

1976

8 pages
1976 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog
1976 · Japan

1976 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog

Year: 1976

Full-line Ovation catalog for the Japanese market, published circa 1976 and distributed by Aria (Arai Trading), Kyowa Shokai, and Nakao Trading (Tokyo). Text in Japanese and English. Covers the complete Ovation range: Acoustic Deep Bowl (Custom Legend, Balladeer, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Folklore, Concert Classic, Legend, Glen Campbell 12 String), Acoustic Shallow Bowl (Glen Campbell Artist, Artist, Country Artist), Acoustic Electric Deep and Shallow Bowl models, Matrix by Ovation, plus accessories (guitar straps, pic-key, strings, polish, guitar cord, machine heads, cases). Features extensive list of Ovation-playing artists. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness

1976 Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1976 Ovation Guitar US Price List

1976

4 pages
1976 Ovation Guitar US Price List
1976 · US

1976 Ovation Guitar US Price List

Year: 1976

Ovation Instruments Inc. guitar price list effective January 1, 1976. Comprehensive listing covering Acoustic Deep Bowl, Acoustic Shallow Bowl, Acoustic Electric Deep Bowl, Acoustic Electric Shallow Bowl, Matrix by Ovation, Electric Solid Body guitars, and Cases. Prices in US dollars. Includes all model numbers, colors, and list prices. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, Connecticut 06057, a Kaman Company.

1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

Year: 1977

Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.

1983 Ovation German Newsletter 01 Catalogs

1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter

1983

24 pages
1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter
1983 · Germany

1983 Ovation # 1 German Newsletter

Year: 1983

1983 German-language Ovation newsletter featuring the complete product lineup including Adamas, Elite (new for 1983), Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Classic, Cutaway, and Solid-Body series. Includes Nancy Wilson interview, Sigi Schwab Ovation Prize feature, Tech Talk on the Kaman Bar, endorsee news, J.H. Rickard column on bracing, and Kaman Musical Strings catalog. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg. Priced at 3 DM.

Misician's Supply 1976 Catalog 1 Catalogs

Musician's Supply Inc. 1976 Discount Catalog Number Two - Guitars & Strings

1976

4 pages
Musician's Supply Inc. 1976 Discount Catalog Number Two - Guitars & Strings
1976 · US

Musician's Supply Inc. 1976 Discount Catalog Number Two - Guitars & Strings

Year: 1976

This is a 1976 discount catalog (Number Two) from Musician's Supply Inc., featuring Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars including the Balladeer, Legend, Artist, and Country Artist models, as well as Guild acoustic guitars. The catalog also includes a guitar strings section covering brands such as Ovation, Gibson, Fender, Goya, D'Aquisto, Darco, Aranjuez, D'Angelico, and Concertiste. Prices are shown as discounted from list price, with the catalog itself priced at $1.00.

Guitars of the stars catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation 'The Guitars of the Stars' 1976 Catalog

1976

30 pages
Ovation 'The Guitars of the Stars' 1976 Catalog
1976 · US

Ovation 'The Guitars of the Stars' 1976 Catalog

Year: 1976

This comprehensive 1976 Ovation catalog showcases their complete line of acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars with the patented roundback design. The catalog features detailed specifications, artist endorsements, and technical information about Ovation's innovative construction methods including the Lyrachord bowl and various bracing patterns. Multiple guitar series are presented including the Custom Legend, Balladeer, Glen Campbell signature models, and classical guitars.

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Ovation Custom Balladeer Product Feature - Guitar Player Magazine May 1974

1974

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Ovation Custom Balladeer Product Feature - Guitar Player Magazine May 1974
1974 · US

Ovation Custom Balladeer Product Feature - Guitar Player Magazine May 1974

Year: 1974

This is a two-page spread from the May 1974 issue of Guitar Player Magazine, featuring an 'It's New' product section that includes the Ovation Custom Balladeer among other new musical instruments and equipment. The Ovation Custom Balladeer is described in Model #1112-1 (sunburst) and #1112-4 (natural finish), featuring a slim 1-11/66" neck width, African ebony fingerboard, and nickel silver frets, retailing for $330.00.

Deluxe Balladeer 1968 Brochure Catalogs

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Product Specification Page

1967

1 pages
Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Product Specification Page
1967 · US

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Product Specification Page

Year: 1967

This is a single-page catalog or brochure page for the Ovation Deluxe Balladeer acoustic guitar, featuring detailed specifications including dimensions, fret count, scale length, and luxury detailing. The page highlights two model variants — the K-1112-1 Sunburst Finish and K-1112-4 Natural Finish — along with a full-color photograph of the instrument. It also includes a section on general Ovation roundback quality features such as Sitka spruce tops, laminated neck construction, and ebony fingerboard.

1976 French Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitares Accessoires - French Catalog March 1976

1976

2 pages
Ovation Guitares Accessoires - French Catalog March 1976
1976 · France

Ovation Guitares Accessoires - French Catalog March 1976

Year: 1976

A French-language Ovation guitar accessories price list dated March 1976, distributed by Martinet et Cie in Paris, listing strings, stands, cables, straps, and Schaller tuning machine hardware with TTC (tax-inclusive) prices. The second page features promotional photographs of notable Ovation endorsers including John McLaughlin, Badfinger, David Cassidy, and Kenny Loggins. The document serves as both a retail price guide and an artist endorsement advertisement for the French market. Many thanks to Christian for these rare docs

Ovation Early 70 German Catalog Orange 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Product Catalog (Early 1970s)

1972

12 pages
Ovation Guitars German Product Catalog (Early 1970s)
1972 · Germany

Ovation Guitars German Product Catalog (Early 1970s)

Year: 1972

A comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog covering the full product line including acoustic, classical, and acoustic-electric models. Features the Lyracord roundback body history, detailed specifications tables, string sets, and artist endorsements from Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Charlie Byrd, and Buffy Saint-Marie. Part of a larger distributor publication with pages numbered 201-212.

102923 11 02 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document #102923 - Des Moines Music House

1979

3 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document #102923 - Des Moines Music House
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document #102923 - Des Moines Music House

Year: 1979

This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated November 2, 1979, billing Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes four Custom Balladeer guitars (both acoustic and acoustic-electric versions in Sunburst and Natural finishes) and four Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases, totaling $1,158.22. The shipment was sent via UPS on October 31, 1979, with an early payment discount of $11.32 available if paid by November 12, 1979.

104710 11 30 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House

1979

4 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House

Year: 1979

This four-page document consists of commercial invoices and shipment/packing slips from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) to Des Moines Music House, 5801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, dated November-December 1979. The documents detail orders for Ovation acoustic guitars including the Custom Balladeer Sunburst and Balladeer Natural, along with hardshell cases, shipped via UPS. The invoice total was $260.83, with a 1% discount offered if paid by 12/10/79.

103043 11 05 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House (1979)

1979

3 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House (1979)
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Documents - Des Moines Music House (1979)

Year: 1979

This three-page document consists of a customer invoice (two copies) and a shipment record from Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Company based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, dated November 5, 1979. The invoice (No. 103043) was issued to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa, for two Acoustic Custom Balladeer guitars (one Sunburst and one Natural finish) and two Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases, totaling $521.58. The shipment copy includes handwritten serial numbers for the guitars (160894 and 164367) and confirms shipment via UPS on November 2, 1979, with a C.O.D. charge of $13.46.

1112 1612 Cust Balladeer w Rod Cover Catalogs

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts diagram and parts list document for the 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer acoustic guitar with Rod Cover. The document includes an exploded-view illustration with numbered callouts corresponding to a detailed parts list organized by sections: Neck, Bowl, Top, and Acoustic Models Only. Each part is identified by a unique part number and description, serving as a reference for repair and replacement purposes.

1112 1612 Cust Balladeer w Kaman Bar Catalogs

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer with Kaman Bar – Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer with Kaman Bar – Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer with Kaman Bar – Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and corresponding parts list for the Ovation 1112/1612 Custom Balladeer acoustic guitar equipped with the Kaman Bar truss rod system. The document is organized into four sections—Neck, Bowl, Top, and Acoustic Models Only—each listing individual part numbers and descriptions for all major components. It serves as a technical reference for repair technicians and owners needing to identify and order replacement parts.

Guitars (6)

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Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl

1968

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Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl
1968

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl

Year: 1968

Many thanks to Anders from Brighton/UK for these nice pics. Anders would like to sell this guitar so, if you're interested, please contact him by clicking HERE (1967/1968???)         

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