Model #1763-4 · Family: 1763
Year: 1989
This is a comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog from 1989, distributed by Musik Meyer. It showcases the complete Ovation line including Custom Balladeer, Thunderbolt, Classic, Pinnacle, Ultra, Celebrity, Elite, Custom Legend, and Legend series guitars. The catalog includes detailed specifications, electronics information, string sets, cases, and a company history by C. William Kaman II.
Year: 1994
Comprehensive Japanese magazine feature on Ovation guitars covering the full product lineup, rare and discontinued models, Collectors Series 1982-1994, Adamas series, regular lineup, and electric guitars. Includes a Bill Kaman interview, technical articles on Ovation construction secrets (roundback body, preamp/control, bracing, Kaman bar), Ovation history from founding through 1994, and interviews with Japanese Ovation players including Gontiti, Amano Kiyotsugu, Ishida Nagaiki, and Tokutake Hirofumi.
Year: 1990
This is a single-page Ovation guitar advertisement promoting their Professional Showroom Dealer program, featuring the tagline 'Play the Guitars of the Stars.' The ad showcases seven Ovation Roundback models including Balladeers, Legends, Elites, and Classic Electric guitars in various configurations. Published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT, the ad encourages readers to visit authorized dealers and offers a free catalog.
Year: 1966
This brochure showcases the Ovation Classic model guitar, emphasizing its versatility for various playing styles including melodic folk, concert, and flamenco. The document details the guitar's construction features including its parabolic Lyrachord bowl, Sitka spruce top, Honduras mahogany and rock maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. Specifications include 39-7/8 inches overall length, 15-3/4 inches wide, and 4-3/4 pounds weight.
Year: 1989
Many Thanks to Alex Apatzis from Greece for these nice pictures.
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Year: 1991
Comprehensive French-language full-line catalog from Kaman Music Corporation for 1991, covering the entire Ovation guitar range. Opens with a letter from C. William Kaman II introducing the Pinnacle as a new model. Covers Adamas and Adamas II (carbon graphite fibronic tops), Elite series, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics (nylon string), Pinnacle, Ultra Deluxe, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. Includes detailed French-language specifications for all models, electronics section covering OP-24, FET-3, PVT, and VT preamps, cases and accessories, and warranty information. Printed in U.S.A. with Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 1994
Complete 1994 US retail price list and product catalog from Ovation Instruments covering their full line of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. Features the new Optima Preamp System on the Collectors Edition, the Viper solid-body acoustic-electric, and models ranging from the flagship Adamas series down through the Celebrity line, along with cases and accessories.
Year: 1990
This is a French-language Ovation guitar price list catalog distributed by Camac Music World, dated August 1990 (Tarif Public Indicatif TTC Aout 90), based in Mouzeil, France. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including Applause, Celebrity, Ultra Series, Pinnacle, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Elite, Legend, Custom Legend, Adamas, and Collector series, along with Kaman guitar strings. All prices are listed in French Francs as indicative public prices inclusive of tax (TTC). Many thanks to Rémy Loyant for this nice document
Year: 1986
This is a French-language price list catalog distributed by CAMAC for Ovation and Adamas guitars, dated January and March 1986. It covers the full Ovation lineup including Applause Solid Body, Applause acoustic/electro-acoustic, Celebrity, Custom Balladeer, Legend, Adamas, Nylon, Super Shallow Bowl, and 12-string models, with prices in French Francs. The document also includes pricing for Ovation/Adamas strings and Kaman guitar strings (Kaman Nickels, Kaman Performers, and Kaman Bass). Many thanks to Jacques Martens from France for this nice document
Year: 1994
Comprehensive 1994 Ovation and Adamas guitar catalog for the Japanese market (distributed by Nakao Corporation, Tokyo). Features the full USA-made lineup including Adamas, Adamas II, Elite, Standard Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Old Walnut Elite, Craftsman, Craftsman Limited, Classic, Old Country Artist, Elite Bass, and Doubleneck series with detailed specifications, available finishes, accessories, strings, and the complete Collectors Series history from 1982-1994. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1992
Comprehensive Japanese-market Ovation price list revised October 1, 1992 (Heisei 4). Covers full Adamas, Ovation, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity guitar lines with Japanese Yen pricing, plus cases, accessories, strings, tuners, and straps. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Includes Collectors Series models through 1993. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1999
Official Japanese market price list for Ovation and Adamas guitars for 1999, covering the full product line including Adamas, Legend, Elite, Balladeer, Folklore, Longneck, Viper, Classic, Country, Mandolin, Mandocello, Collectors Edition, and Custom Shop collections with prices in Japanese Yen.
Year: 1993
This is a Japanese market suggested retail price list for Ovation guitars, revised on May 21, 1993 (Heisei 5). The catalog covers the full Ovation and Adamas guitar lineup including USA-made models (Adamas, Legend, Elite, Collectors Series), Japan-made Pinnacle models, and Korea-made Ultra and Celebrity models, with prices listed in Japanese Yen. It also includes accessories such as cases, straps, tuners, and guitar strings from Kaman and Adamas.
Year: 1987
A two-page French-language Ovation guitar price catalog distributed by CAMAC, dated September 1987, subtitled 'La Guitare des Stars' (The Guitar of the Stars). The catalog lists the complete Ovation lineup with French franc prices, including the Applause, Celebrity, Balladeer, Legend, Elite, Custom Legend, Nylon, Adamas, and Thunderbolt series, along with available cases (Etuis). Color options and preamp specifications (OP24) are noted throughout. Many Thanks to Dominique Filhon from France for his kindness and for his help
Year: 1990
This is a German-market Ovation guitar catalog/price list dated August 1990 (8/90), distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation and Adamas lineup including Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Pinnacle, Custom Balladeer, Classic Concert, Legend, Elite, Thunderbolt, Custom Legend, Collectors, Adamas I and II series, with prices in Deutsche Marks across Deep Bowl, Deep Bowl Cutaway, Super Shallow Bowl Cutaway, and Deep Bowl 12-string configurations. The document also includes accessories, strings, and electronics/color code references.
Year: 1986
This 1986 Ovation guitar catalog presents comprehensive specifications for the complete Ovation line, including Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Balladeer, Ultra, Celebrity, and Classic series guitars. The catalog features detailed specification tables for each model series, highlighting their acoustic and acoustic-electric variants, along with information about the 1986 20th Anniversary Collector's Series limited edition guitars. It also includes sections on guitar cases, authorized dealers, and Kaman strings.
Year: 1988
This is a 1988 German-language Ovation guitar product catalog distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation lineup including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity series, with detailed specifications, color codes, and electronics descriptions for each model. The catalog also includes sections on Ovation's electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamps), cases, and Adamas/Kaman strings.
Year: 1996
This is the 1996 Ovation Guitars product catalog distributed in Germany by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, celebrating Ovation's 30th anniversary. The catalog covers the full range of Ovation guitar lines including the Adamas Series, Bloomfield Series (Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Classic), Custom Shop Series (Elite Standard, Elite Bass, Mandoline, Mandocello, Elite Longneck, Viper, Folklore, 1996 Collectors Edition), and World Series (Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity). All text is in German and includes detailed specifications, model tables, and Quick Check feature summaries for each series.
Year: 1997
This is the official 1997 Ovation Instruments full product line catalog, printed in April 1997, covering the complete range of Ovation acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments. The catalog features detailed descriptions, specifications, color options, and electronics information for all model families including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, and specialty acoustic lines. Notable artist endorsers featured include Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Richie Sambora, Rudy Schenker, Joan Armatrading, Aaron Tippin, and Adrian Legg, along with a history section detailing Ovation's origins from the Kaman Corporation.
Year: 1987
This is a comprehensive French-language product catalog for Ovation guitars, distributed in France by CAMAC. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including the Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series, along with detailed electronics and cases sections. It features specifications tables in French, a letter from C. William Kaman II, and was printed in France for the Kaman Music Corporation.
Year: 1988
This is a two-page French-language Ovation guitar catalog/price list distributed by CAMAC, dated June 1988. It covers the full Ovation lineup including Thunderbolt, Legend, Elite, Custom Legend, Nylon, Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, and Balladeer series with French Franc pricing. The document also lists available guitar cases (Etuis) and notes available color options including Sunburst, Rouge, Naturel, Noir, Blanc, Bleu, and Gris dégradé. Many Thanks to Dominique Filhon from France for his kindness and for his help
Year: 1987
This is a comprehensive Ovation guitar product catalog published by Kaman Music Corporation, covering the full range of Ovation instruments from the top-of-the-line Adamas and Elite series through the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series. The catalog includes detailed specifications, photography, and descriptions of acoustic and acoustic-electric models including 6-string, 12-string, and nylon-string cutaway variants, as well as information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamp), available cases, and warranty terms. The document is addressed to the US market and printed by Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 1988
This is a comprehensive Ovation guitar catalog produced by Kaman Music Corporation for the Japanese market, featuring the full product lineup including the Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Classic, and Thunderbolt series. The catalog details specifications, features, and available finishes for each model, along with information on electronics (OP-24 preamp system), cases, and strings. The back cover includes a Japanese music retailer stamp (Taniguchi Music/Taniguchi Gakki) and Japanese text, confirming its distribution in Japan.
Year: 1989
This is a comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog from 1989, distributed by Musik Meyer. It showcases the complete Ovation line including Custom Balladeer, Thunderbolt, Classic, Pinnacle, Ultra, Celebrity, Elite, Custom Legend, and Legend series guitars. The catalog includes detailed specifications, electronics information, string sets, cases, and a company history by C. William Kaman II.
Year: 1987
This is a German-language Ovation guitar price list dated October 1987, covering the full range of Ovation and Applause models available in the German market. It includes pricing in Deutsche Marks (DM) for series including Classic, Collectors', Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, and Elite, as well as Guitar-to-MIDI systems, Guitar Cases, and accessories. All prices are listed as non-binding recommended retail prices (unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen).
Year: 1995
This is the official 1995 Ovation Guitars catalog produced for the German market, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg. It covers the full Ovation line including the Adamas Series, Bloomfield Series (Elite, Elite Standard, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Standard Balladeer), World Series (Celebrity De Luxe, Celebrity), and includes technical information about construction features such as the Kaman Bar, Quintad bracing, and various preamp systems. The catalog also contains a section warning consumers about gray-market instruments and promoting the official Service-Garantie-Siegel authentication seal.
Year: 1994
Comprehensive Japanese-market suggested retail price list for Ovation guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, effective November 1, 1994 (Heisei 6). Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). Prices in Japanese Yen covering all product lines from Super Adamas through Applause, plus Collector's Series (1982-1995), Kaman strings, cases, and accessories. Includes warranty and International First Quality Standard information.
Year: 1997
This is the official Ovation suggested retail price list for the Japanese market, revised July 1, 1997, distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. It covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas guitars including the Adamas, Legend, Classic, Elite, Nature Series, Balladeer, Celebrity, Applause, Viper, Collectors Edition, and Custom Shop models, with prices listed in Japanese Yen. The catalog also includes accessories, cases, strings, and a warranty/quality standard section in Japanese.
Year: 1995
Comprehensive product catalog for Ovation and Adamas acoustic-electric guitars distributed in Japan by Nakao Corporation. Covers the full USA-made product line including Adamas, Adamas II, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Craftsman, Classic, Old Country Artist, and Viper series with detailed specifications, component details, and Adamas strings. Features bilingual English/Japanese content with full Japanese translations of all product descriptions. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1992
A comprehensive 28-page Ovation guitar catalog produced for the Japanese market, distributed by Nakao Corporation in Tokyo. It covers the full Ovation and Adamas product lines including Adamas, Adamas II, Elite, Elite Limited, Custom Legend, Legend, Classics, Craftsman, and Special Edition models, along with detailed specifications, electronics (OP-24 preamp), accessories, cases, and strings. Signed off by C. William Kaman II, president of Ovation Instruments.
Year: 1991
Japanese-language comprehensive catalog for Ovation guitars distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. in Tokyo. Covers the full USA product line including Adamas, Adamas II, Elite, Legend, Custom Legend, Classics, Craftsman, and Special Edition series, along with OP-24/OP-247 electronics, accessories, cases, and strings. Text is entirely in Japanese with English model names and section headings. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1994
Comprehensive Japanese magazine feature on Ovation guitars covering the full product lineup, rare and discontinued models, Collectors Series 1982-1994, Adamas series, regular lineup, and electric guitars. Includes a Bill Kaman interview, technical articles on Ovation construction secrets (roundback body, preamp/control, bracing, Kaman bar), Ovation history from founding through 1994, and interviews with Japanese Ovation players including Gontiti, Amano Kiyotsugu, Ishida Nagaiki, and Tokutake Hirofumi.
Year: 1988
This is an Italian-language Ovation guitar catalog distributed by M. Casale Bauer S.p.A., the exclusive Italian importer, covering the full Ovation product line. The catalog features detailed specifications and descriptions for multiple guitar series including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. It also includes information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET 3, VT) and available cases, along with a one-year warranty statement for Italian customers.
Year: 1999
German-language full-line Ovation guitar catalog for 1999 featuring Adamas, Adamas SMT, Custom Shop Specialty Acoustics (Mandoline, Mandocello, Elite LongNeck, Country Artist, Folklore), Bloomfield Round Soundhole series (Custom Legend, Legend, Classic Legend Nylon, Balladeer Special), Bloomfield Multiple Soundhole series (Custom Elite, Elite, Elite Standard), World Series (Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Celebrity Classic), onboard electronics (Optima/OP-X, HexFX, OP24+/OP24E), Applause entry-level roundbacks, plus Ovation hardshell cases and Adamas strings. Distributed in Germany by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg.
Year: 1990
This is a single-page Ovation guitar advertisement promoting their Professional Showroom Dealer program, featuring the tagline 'Play the Guitars of the Stars.' The ad showcases seven Ovation Roundback models including Balladeers, Legends, Elites, and Classic Electric guitars in various configurations. Published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT, the ad encourages readers to visit authorized dealers and offers a free catalog.
Year: 1966
This brochure showcases the Ovation Classic model guitar, emphasizing its versatility for various playing styles including melodic folk, concert, and flamenco. The document details the guitar's construction features including its parabolic Lyrachord bowl, Sitka spruce top, Honduras mahogany and rock maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. Specifications include 39-7/8 inches overall length, 15-3/4 inches wide, and 4-3/4 pounds weight.
