Model #1612-1 · Family: 1612
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.
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.
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.
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.
Year: 1980
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated December 1980, billing Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The document covers Invoice No. 124541 for four Acoustic-Electric Custom Balladeer guitars (two Sunburst model 1612-1 and two Natural model 1612-4) at $287.50 each, totaling $1,150.00. The shipment record includes individual serial numbers for each guitar and notes they are part of an Adamas promotion.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial transaction document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated November 1979, consisting of two invoice copies and one shipment record for Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order (Sales Order No. 221472) includes one Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Sunburst guitar (Cat. No. 1612-1, serial number 163918) priced at $254.38 and one Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Case (Cat. No. 9110-0) priced at $57.50, with a total invoice amount of $318.61 including a $6.73 delivery charge.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated January 2, 1980, for an order placed December 13, 1979 and shipped December 18, 1979. The order was placed by Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa, and includes two Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Sunburst guitars, two Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Natural guitars, and four Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases. The total invoice amount was $256.92, with a C.O.D. charge of $26.92, and a note that a $2.30 discount would apply if paid by January 12, 1980.
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.
Year: 1981
This three-page document consists of a customer invoice (two copies) and a shipment record from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) dated January 1981, addressed to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes three Custom Balladeer electric-acoustic guitars, two acoustic Balladeer guitars, one soft shell case, and four hardshell cases, totaling $1,595.00. The shipment record includes handwritten serial numbers for each guitar and notes it was a sample order billed only.
Year: 1981
This is a multi-page business document set from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) dated January 1981, consisting of a customer invoice (two copies) and two shipment/packing slip documents. The invoice (#126097) covers an order from Des Moines Music House in Iowa for several Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars and cases totaling $955.00, with an early payment discount of $9.55 if paid by 02/06/81. A separate packing slip for Mound City Music Ltd in Platteville, WI is also included, covering a similar set of Ovation Balladeer models shipped via UPS.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial transaction document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated March 1979, consisting of two copies of Invoice #088877 and a shipment record for Sales Order XA1468. The order was placed by Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa, and includes an Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Sunburst, an Acoustic Electric Custom Legend Sunburst (back-ordered), and an Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Case, with a total invoice amount of $316.39. The shipment was sent via UPS on March 26, 1979, with a delivery charge of $7.01 and an early payment discount of $3.09 if paid by April 6, 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) dated March 1, 1979, for order XA1468 shipped to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order included four acoustic-electric guitar models and hardshell cases, with two guitars shipped immediately and two backordered. The total invoice amount was $837.91, with a delivery charge of $13.34 and an early payment discount of $8.25 if paid by March 11, 1979.
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.
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.
Year: 1980
This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and corresponding parts list for the Model 1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic-Electric guitar. The document details all components specific to the acoustic-electric configuration, including the onboard FET preamp system, undersaddle pickup, volume control pot, output jack, battery box, and bridge assembly. Part numbers are listed for each component, covering hardware, electronics, and fasteners required for the instrument's built-in amplification system.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated March 8, 1979, billed to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order (Sales Order X68164) includes acoustic-electric guitars—the Custom Balladeer Natural, Pacemaker 12-String Natural, and Legend Natural—along with Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases, shipped via UPS on March 6, 1979. The total invoice amount is $728.72, with a delivery charge of $12.84 and an early payment discount of $7.16 if paid by March 18, 1979.
Year: 1980
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated December 1980, billing Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The document covers Invoice No. 124541 for four Acoustic-Electric Custom Balladeer guitars (two Sunburst model 1612-1 and two Natural model 1612-4) at $287.50 each, totaling $1,150.00. The shipment record includes individual serial numbers for each guitar and notes they are part of an Adamas promotion.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial transaction document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated November 1979, consisting of two invoice copies and one shipment record for Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order (Sales Order No. 221472) includes one Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Sunburst guitar (Cat. No. 1612-1, serial number 163918) priced at $254.38 and one Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Case (Cat. No. 9110-0) priced at $57.50, with a total invoice amount of $318.61 including a $6.73 delivery charge.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated January 2, 1980, for an order placed December 13, 1979 and shipped December 18, 1979. The order was placed by Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa, and includes two Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Sunburst guitars, two Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Natural guitars, and four Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Cases. The total invoice amount was $256.92, with a C.O.D. charge of $26.92, and a note that a $2.30 discount would apply if paid by January 12, 1980.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated February 21, 1979, for order X71467 shipped to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes four acoustic-electric guitar models and four Ovation acoustic hardshell cases, with a total invoice amount of $1,348.75. The documents consist of two copies of the customer invoice and one shipment/customer copy, each listing serial numbers handwritten for the individual guitars.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated April 1979, issued to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The document covers the sale and shipment of one Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Natural (cat. no. 1612-4) at $254.38 and one Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Case (cat. no. 9110-0) at $55.00, with a total of $315.80 including a $6.42 delivery charge. The set includes a customer invoice copy, a remittance copy, and a customer shipment copy marked 'RUSH' with serial number 172631 noted.
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.
Year: 1981
This three-page document consists of a customer invoice (two copies) and a shipment record from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) dated January 1981, addressed to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes three Custom Balladeer electric-acoustic guitars, two acoustic Balladeer guitars, one soft shell case, and four hardshell cases, totaling $1,595.00. The shipment record includes handwritten serial numbers for each guitar and notes it was a sample order billed only.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company), dated February 1979, addressed to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The document covers Sales Order X68164 and details a partial shipment of Ovation acoustic-electric guitars and hardshell cases, with a total invoice amount of $315.80. Items ordered include the Artist Natural, Custom Balladeer Natural, Pacemaker 12-String Natural, and Legend Natural models, of which only the Artist Natural and one Hardshell Case were shipped in this delivery.
Year: 1981
This is a multi-page business document set from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) dated January 1981, consisting of a customer invoice (two copies) and two shipment/packing slip documents. The invoice (#126097) covers an order from Des Moines Music House in Iowa for several Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars and cases totaling $955.00, with an early payment discount of $9.55 if paid by 02/06/81. A separate packing slip for Mound City Music Ltd in Platteville, WI is also included, covering a similar set of Ovation Balladeer models shipped via UPS.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial transaction document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated March 1979, consisting of two copies of Invoice #088877 and a shipment record for Sales Order XA1468. The order was placed by Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa, and includes an Acoustic Electric Custom Balladeer Sunburst, an Acoustic Electric Custom Legend Sunburst (back-ordered), and an Ovation Acoustic Hardshell Case, with a total invoice amount of $316.39. The shipment was sent via UPS on March 26, 1979, with a delivery charge of $7.01 and an early payment discount of $3.09 if paid by April 6, 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) dated March 1, 1979, for order XA1468 shipped to Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order included four acoustic-electric guitar models and hardshell cases, with two guitars shipped immediately and two backordered. The total invoice amount was $837.91, with a delivery charge of $13.34 and an early payment discount of $8.25 if paid by March 11, 1979.
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.
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.
Year: 1980
This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. provides an exploded parts diagram and corresponding parts list for the Model 1612 Custom Balladeer Acoustic-Electric guitar. The document details all components specific to the acoustic-electric configuration, including the onboard FET preamp system, undersaddle pickup, volume control pot, output jack, battery box, and bridge assembly. Part numbers are listed for each component, covering hardware, electronics, and fasteners required for the instrument's built-in amplification system.
Year: 1981
Many Thanks to Frédéric from Brie Comte Robert/France for these nice photos.
Year: 1979
Many Thanks to Thomas Lamadieu from France for these nice photos.
Year: 1970
Many Thanks to Riccardo Bucci from Italy for these nice photos.
Year: 1979
1979 balladeer headstock
1612-4 Headstock
