Model #6868 · Family: 6868
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: 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: 1994
This is a UK-market magazine review article covering two Ovation electro-acoustic guitars: the 1711 Standard Balladeer (RRP £699) and the 6868 Elite Standard (RRP £949), both including case. The review by Jerry Uwins covers construction details, acoustic and amplified sound characteristics, and comparative analysis of the two models. A factfile with detailed specifications and dimensions is included, along with a 'Check Out' section recommending alternative competing guitars from brands such as Guild, Lakewood, Lowden, Takamine, Washburn, and Yamaha.
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: 2000
Japanese-market catalog showcasing Ovation Custom Shop acoustic-electric guitars. Features 22 models with detailed specifications including top wood, sound hole type, body shape, scale length, fingerboard, color, finish, pickup type, and preamp model. All prices listed in Japanese Yen. Models range from the flagship 1769-5AD Al Dimeola Signature (455,000 yen) to mid-range S771N series (150,000 yen). Features various body styles including Deep Bowl Cutaway, Mid-Depth Bowl Cutaway, Super Shallow Bowl Cutaway, and Ovation Palor Body. Preamps include Optima, OP-X, OP-24 Plus, OP-24E, and HEX-FX. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo, Japan. Published by Kaman Music Corporation.
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: 1998
This is the 1998 Ovation Instruments full product line catalog, printed in December 1997, featuring the complete range of Ovation and Adamas acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments. The catalog covers multiple product families including the flagship Adamas Q (all-carbon-fiber), Adamas SMT, Custom Elite, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, and various specialty acoustics, with detailed specifications, color options, and electronics information. Notable artist endorsers featured include Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Richie Sambora, Rudy Schenker, Joan Armatrading, Adrian Legg, and Aaron Tippin. you will find 3 rares models Adamas Q181-4G (Pages #4 & #5) Adamas 6581-OB (Pages 7) Ovation 5741-9 Parlor (page 27)
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: 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.
6868 Elite Epaulet
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6868 Walnut Elite Epaulet
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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: 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: 1994
This is a UK-market magazine review article covering two Ovation electro-acoustic guitars: the 1711 Standard Balladeer (RRP £699) and the 6868 Elite Standard (RRP £949), both including case. The review by Jerry Uwins covers construction details, acoustic and amplified sound characteristics, and comparative analysis of the two models. A factfile with detailed specifications and dimensions is included, along with a 'Check Out' section recommending alternative competing guitars from brands such as Guild, Lakewood, Lowden, Takamine, Washburn, and Yamaha.
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: 2000
Japanese-market catalog showcasing Ovation Custom Shop acoustic-electric guitars. Features 22 models with detailed specifications including top wood, sound hole type, body shape, scale length, fingerboard, color, finish, pickup type, and preamp model. All prices listed in Japanese Yen. Models range from the flagship 1769-5AD Al Dimeola Signature (455,000 yen) to mid-range S771N series (150,000 yen). Features various body styles including Deep Bowl Cutaway, Mid-Depth Bowl Cutaway, Super Shallow Bowl Cutaway, and Ovation Palor Body. Preamps include Optima, OP-X, OP-24 Plus, OP-24E, and HEX-FX. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo, Japan. Published by Kaman Music Corporation.
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: 1998
This is the 1998 Ovation Instruments full product line catalog, printed in December 1997, featuring the complete range of Ovation and Adamas acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments. The catalog covers multiple product families including the flagship Adamas Q (all-carbon-fiber), Adamas SMT, Custom Elite, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, and various specialty acoustics, with detailed specifications, color options, and electronics information. Notable artist endorsers featured include Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Richie Sambora, Rudy Schenker, Joan Armatrading, Adrian Legg, and Aaron Tippin. you will find 3 rares models Adamas Q181-4G (Pages #4 & #5) Adamas 6581-OB (Pages 7) Ovation 5741-9 Parlor (page 27)
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: 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.
6868 Elite Epaulet
6868 Elite head Headstock
6868 elite label
6868 Walnut Elite Epaulet
