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Adamas SMT Adamas Models 12-string Steel Mid-Depth Bowl Cutaway 1998-1999

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Ovation 1598 service parts reference model specifications page 02 Catalogs

Adamas 1598 12 Strings Service Parts Reference & Model Specifications

2008

2 pages
Adamas 1598 12 Strings Service Parts Reference & Model Specifications
2008 · US

Adamas 1598 12 Strings Service Parts Reference & Model Specifications

Year: 2008

This document is the official Ovation Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications sheet for the Ovation 1598, a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar featuring the OP-50 Preamp Assembly and Adamas construction. It provides a comprehensive parts list with part numbers for all major components including the neck assembly, machine heads, bridge, and preamp system. The specifications detail the guitar's construction features such as its 5-piece neck, mid-depth cutaway bowl, Adamas top material, and 25 1/4" scale length.

Ovation 1598 vip 12 string acoustic electric guitar service parts reference and model specifications page 02 Catalogs

Adamas 1598-VIP 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

2008

2 pages
Adamas 1598-VIP 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications
2008 · US

Adamas 1598-VIP 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

Year: 2008

This document is the official Ovation service parts reference and model specifications sheet for the 1598-VIP, a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar featuring an Adamas mid-depth cutaway body with a VIP preamp system. It details all numbered replacement parts including the neck assembly, machine heads, fret set, bridge, pickup/saddle assembly, and preamp components with their respective part numbers. The specifications sheet covers construction details such as the 5-piece neck, 25 1/4" scale length, Adamas Uni Directional Smooth Birch Core top, and Black Textured bowl finish.

1999 Adamas SMT Fr review Catalogs

1999 Ovation Adamas SMT French Review

1999

1 pages
1999 Ovation Adamas SMT French Review
1999 · France

1999 Ovation Adamas SMT French Review

Year: 1999

This is a French-language guitar review published in Guitare & Claviers magazine (issue No. 207), written by Carmine Ghersi, covering the Ovation Smooth Top acoustic-electric guitar. The review praises the instrument's woodlike sound quality, build quality, and high-performing preamp system with chromatic tuner, bypassable EQ, and notch filter. The guitar is priced at approximately 12,990 French Francs TTC and distributed by Camac. (Excerpt from "Guitare & Claviers" French magazine from May, 1999)

2003 Adamas US Price List Brochure 01 Catalogs

2003 Adamas Price List Brochure CVT, SMT and Melissa Etheridge Models

2003

4 pages
2003 Adamas Price List Brochure CVT, SMT and Melissa Etheridge Models
2003 · US

2003 Adamas Price List Brochure CVT, SMT and Melissa Etheridge Models

Year: 2003

Adamas by Ovation price list brochure effective January 1, 2003, featuring CVT (Crossweave Carbon Fiber Top) and SMT (Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Top) guitars, and Melissa Etheridge signature models with pricing, specifications, and soundboard technology details.

2003 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog 01 Catalogs

2003 Ovation Plug It In Catalog Vol. 1 (Japanese Edition)

2003

16 pages
2003 Ovation Plug It In Catalog Vol. 1 (Japanese Edition)
2003 · Japan

2003 Ovation Plug It In Catalog Vol. 1 (Japanese Edition)

Year: 2003

Full product catalog for the 2003 Ovation guitar line, Japanese market edition distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Covers the complete range including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Balladeer Special, Elite Special series, as well as the Adamas SMT, CVT, and CVT Textured carbon fiber top guitars. Features artist endorsements from Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, and DJ Ashba. Includes detailed specifications, pickup systems (Hi-Output, Thinline, Tru-Balance), preamp options (OP50, OP40, OP30), and body style information.

2005 30Th Anniversary Adamas Brochure 1 Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

2005

4 pages
Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog
2005 · US

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

Year: 2005

This 4-page Adamas by Ovation catalog celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Adamas guitar line, featuring four limited-edition commemorative models released throughout 2005. The brochure highlights the history of Charlie Kaman's innovative guitar design philosophy, including the use of composite carbon-fiber tops and multiple upper-bout soundholes. It also showcases the current Adamas lineup including SMT Unidirectional and CVT Crossweave Carbon Fiber top models, as well as Melissa Etheridge signature models.

Adamas German Catalog 1 Catalogs

Adamas CVT and SMT Series - Das Klangerlebnis (The Sound Experience)

2005

4 pages
Adamas CVT and SMT Series - Das Klangerlebnis (The Sound Experience)
2005 · Germany

Adamas CVT and SMT Series - Das Klangerlebnis (The Sound Experience)

Year: 2005

German-language brochure showcasing the Adamas CVT and SMT acoustic guitar series. The catalog highlights the technical features including multi-layer deck construction, pickup systems, preamps, and bowl design. Available models are listed with various body styles (MDB-C), soundhole configurations (round and epauletten), and color options including Cobalt Blue, Bronze, Ruby Graphite, and Natural Graphite.

2000 Jp Adamas Catalog 01 Catalogs

Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars

2000

12 pages
Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars
2000 · Japan

Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars

Year: 2000

Japanese-market catalog for the Adamas CVT and SMT carbon fiber-top acoustic-electric guitar lines. Features crossweave carbon fiber (CVT) and unidirectional carbon fiber (SMT) soundboard technologies, the Melissa Etheridge signature 12-string model, detailed construction specs, and finish options. Printed in Japan, September 2000.

1999 Adamas US Long Catalog 1 Catalogs

Adamas SMT Guitars Brochure 1999

1999

8 pages
Adamas SMT Guitars Brochure 1999
1999 · US

Adamas SMT Guitars Brochure 1999

Year: 1999

This is a 1999 promotional brochure for Adamas SMT guitars, a line of artisan-built carbon fiber-top acoustic-electric guitars made by Kaman Music in Bloomfield, CT. The brochure highlights the innovative use of carbon fiber composite tops, the lyrachord roundback body, and the Optima electronics system, positioning the SMT line as an extraordinary evolution in acoustic guitar design. Three models are featured: the 1597 (6-string, multiple soundhole), the 1598 (12-string, multiple soundhole), and the 6591 (6-string, center soundhole), all available in natural graphite, graphite burst, and ruby graphite finishes.

1999 Ovation Fr Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation & Adamas Guitar Catalog - French Edition ("Branchez-Vous")

1999

28 pages
Ovation & Adamas Guitar Catalog - French Edition ("Branchez-Vous")
1999 · France

Ovation & Adamas Guitar Catalog - French Edition ("Branchez-Vous")

Year: 1999

This is a French-language Ovation and Adamas guitar catalog distributed in France by CAMAC, featuring the full product lineup including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, and specialty models. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature rounded Lyrachord bowl back, multi-soundhole technology, laser vibrometer testing, and various onboard preamp systems (Optima, OP-24+C, OP-24+, DJ-4). Artist endorsements from Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola, Don Was, Joel Shearer, Bryant McNeil, and J'Anna Jacoby are featured throughout, along with the Adamas SMT and CVT carbon fiber top guitars.

2007 Lukather It Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas - Steve Lukather Italian Advertisement (Mogar Music)

2007

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Ovation Adamas - Steve Lukather Italian Advertisement (Mogar Music)
2007 · Italy

Ovation Adamas - Steve Lukather Italian Advertisement (Mogar Music)

Year: 2007

This is an Italian-language single-page advertisement for the Ovation Adamas guitar, endorsed by Steve Lukather of Toto and Steely Dan fame. The ad highlights the guitar's ability to blend acoustic and electric sounds, featuring an ergonomic neck, ultra-fast action, and powerful volume, claiming it is '66% more electric than your acoustic guitar.' It was distributed through Mogar Music, an Italian music retailer, and directs readers to authorized Ovation dealers. Many thanks to Francesco from MOGAR MUSIC in Italia for his help and his kindness

Numérisation 20260417 (2) Catalogs

Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003

2003

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Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003
2003 · UK

Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003

Year: 2003

This is a single-page UK advertisement for Ovation's Adamas guitar range, distributed through Ivor Mairants Musicentre, described as the UK's #1 Guitar Store located on Rathbone Place, London. The ad promotes both the Adamas SMT and Adamas CUT ranges, highlighting the Lyrachord roundback body, parabolic interior design, and the OP50 ultraquiet preamp with four-band EQ. The featured guitar is the Adamas 1597-4G Natural Graphite, priced at RRP £2,099.00, and the ad references the London Guitar Show 2003 at Stand 344.

1999 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List

1999

9 pages
Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List
1999 · Japan

Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List

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.

Ovation guitar eur list prices catalog 2005 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

2005

2 pages
Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog
2005 · Slovenia

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

Year: 2005

This is a 2005 Ovation guitar price list catalog published in EUR by LM Trade d.o.o., a Slovenia-based distributor serving the European/international market. It covers a wide range of Ovation guitar series including Adamas, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent models, listing model numbers, available color options, and prices. The catalog includes both acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments ranging from budget Celebrity models to high-end Adamas and signature artist guitars.

1998 Jan Ovation Long Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

1998

13 pages
Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In
1998 · US

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1998

This is Ovation Instruments' 1998 full product line catalog, effective January 1, 1998, showcasing their complete range of acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. The catalog covers the company's history of innovation founded by aeronautical pioneer Charlie Kaman, details their 1998 electronics systems (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, OptiMax, Thinline Graphic), and presents all models from the flagship Adamas Q and Collectors' Edition down to the Celebrity series. The brochure was published by Ovation Instruments of Bloomfield, CT and is targeted at the US market with the slogan 'If You're Gonna Play Out, You Gotta Plug In.'

2002 UK Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 2002 UK Product Catalog

2002

24 pages
Ovation Guitars 2002 UK Product Catalog
2002 · UK

Ovation Guitars 2002 UK Product Catalog

Year: 2002

This is the 2002 Ovation Guitars product catalog distributed in the UK and Eire through John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Special Balladeer, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Tangent, Applause, and Adamas series guitars, as well as specialty instruments like the DoubleNeck, Vipers, and Mandolins. It also details Ovation's pickup and preamp systems (OP20, OP30, OP40, OP50), the Lyrachord roundback body technology, Adamas carbon fibre tops, available finishes, cases, and accessories.

2006 40th Anniversary Booklet 00 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

2006

24 pages
Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure
2006 · US

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

Year: 2006

This is Ovation Guitars' 40th Anniversary commemorative brochure, published in January 2006, chronicling the company's history from Charlie Kaman's aerospace background and the 1966 introduction of the Balladeer through to 2005's Contour Bowl design. The document traces key milestones including artist endorsements (Josh White, Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney, Al DiMeola, Melissa Etheridge), landmark models (Adamas, Elite, Collectors' Series), and technological innovations (OP 24, Optima System, VIP-5 preamp). It concludes with 40th Anniversary limited edition re-issue guitars and a comprehensive timeline of Ovation's guitar-making excellence, manufactured in New Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Lukather Promo Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Adamas Series - Steve Lukather Artist Endorsement Ad

~1990

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Ovation Guitars Adamas Series - Steve Lukather Artist Endorsement Ad
~1990 · US

Ovation Guitars Adamas Series - Steve Lukather Artist Endorsement Ad

Year: 1990

This is a single-page Ovation Guitars promotional advertisement featuring artist endorser Steve Lukather, guitarist known for his work with Toto. The ad showcases an Adamas model acoustic-electric guitar with its distinctive multi-soundhole rosette design and composite bowl back. The Adamas branding and Ovation website URL (www.ovationguitars.com) are prominently displayed, indicating a US-market promotional piece likely from the early-to-mid 2000s based on web URL inclusion and photography style.

S.Lukather mojo Ad Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Steve Lukather '66% More Mojo' Advertisement

~2000

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Ovation Guitars Steve Lukather '66% More Mojo' Advertisement
~2000 · US

Ovation Guitars Steve Lukather '66% More Mojo' Advertisement

Year: 2000

This is a single-page Ovation Guitars print advertisement featuring guitarist Steve Lukather, known for his work with Toto and Paul McCartney. The ad promotes Ovation's electric/acoustic guitars with the tagline '66% more mojo than your average acoustic,' emphasizing features like thin necks, low action, and loud punchy tone. The copy highlights that Ovation guitars are designed from the ground up as electric/acoustics rather than retrofits, directing readers to visit an Ovation dealer.

2011 April Ovation Italian Price List 01 Catalogs

Ovation Italian Dealer Price List - April 2011 (M. Casale Bauer)

2011

4 pages
Ovation Italian Dealer Price List - April 2011 (M. Casale Bauer)
2011 · Italy

Ovation Italian Dealer Price List - April 2011 (M. Casale Bauer)

Year: 2011

Complete Italian dealer price list for Ovation guitars distributed by M. Casale Bauer, dated April 2011. Covers the full Ovation and Applause product range including Adamas, Custom, Elite, Legend, Celebrity, Standard, and Applause series with Euro pricing. Also includes new product announcements (Novita Aprile 2011) for Legend, Speciality, Standard, Elite T, and Applause lines.

Ovation pricelist 2009 finnish market page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market
2009 · Finland

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

Year: 2009

This is the official Ovation 2009 price list for the Finnish market, listing all models with VAT-inclusive prices in Euros. The catalog covers the full Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and signature artist lines including VXT Hybrid, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, and ukulele series. Models range from entry-level Applause guitars starting at €150 to premium Adamas and collector instruments exceeding €4,000.

1999 Stars & Stripes Ovation German Catalog 01 Catalogs

The Stars, The Stripes and You - Ovation Full Line German Catalog 1999

1999

12 pages
The Stars, The Stripes and You - Ovation Full Line German Catalog 1999
1999 · Germany

The Stars, The Stripes and You - Ovation Full Line German Catalog 1999

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.

Adamas UK 2005 Ad Catalogs

Adamas Guitar Advertisement - There's Never Been a Better Time to Be an Adamas Player

2005

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Adamas Guitar Advertisement - There's Never Been a Better Time to Be an Adamas Player
2005 · UK

Adamas Guitar Advertisement - There's Never Been a Better Time to Be an Adamas Player

Year: 2005

This is a single-page advertisement showcasing the Adamas line of guitars by Ovation, featuring distinctive roundback acoustic-electric guitars with elaborate soundhole designs. The ad displays four different Adamas models including the SMT, CVT (6 and 12-string versions), and the II Reissue. The advertisement is targeted at UK and Eire markets, distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.

Adamas SMT Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

1990

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Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement
1990 · US

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

Year: 1990

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the Ovation Adamas SMT acoustic-electric guitar, highlighting its carbon fiber top construction. The ad emphasizes the guitar's wide open sound, claiming carbon fiber is thinner, lighter, stronger, and more vibrant than traditional spruce tops. It directs consumers to visit an Ovation dealer for a test drive, with contact information listing a P.O. Box in Bloomfield, CT and the website www.KamanMusic.com.

Adamas SMT Wide Open US Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

~1990

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Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement
~1990 · US

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

Year: 1990

A single-page print advertisement for the Ovation Adamas SMT acoustic-electric guitar, emphasizing its carbon fiber top construction. The ad highlights that the unidirectional carbon fiber top is thinner, lighter, stronger, and more vibrant than traditional spruce, producing a wide, open sound. It encourages readers to visit an Ovation dealer for a test drive, with contact information pointing to Kaman Music in Bloomfield, CT.

1999 Ovation Adamas SMT UK Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas SMT Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK

1996

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Ovation Adamas SMT Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK
1996 · UK

Ovation Adamas SMT Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK

Year: 1996

This is a single-page UK print advertisement for the Ovation Adamas SMT guitar, promoting its carbon fibre soundboard and suitability for touring musicians. The ad is placed by Ivor Mairants Musicentre, located at 56 Rathbone Place, London W1P 1AB, billing itself as the UK's finest guitar store and full-line Ovation showroom. The store highlights its comprehensive guitar selection including acoustic, electric, bass, classical, banjo, folk and ethnic instruments, with home shopping and mail order options available.

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Ovation 1598 service parts reference model specifications page 02 Catalogs

Adamas 1598 12 Strings Service Parts Reference & Model Specifications

2008

2 pages
Adamas 1598 12 Strings Service Parts Reference & Model Specifications
2008 · US

Adamas 1598 12 Strings Service Parts Reference & Model Specifications

Year: 2008

This document is the official Ovation Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications sheet for the Ovation 1598, a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar featuring the OP-50 Preamp Assembly and Adamas construction. It provides a comprehensive parts list with part numbers for all major components including the neck assembly, machine heads, bridge, and preamp system. The specifications detail the guitar's construction features such as its 5-piece neck, mid-depth cutaway bowl, Adamas top material, and 25 1/4" scale length.

Ovation 1598 vip 12 string acoustic electric guitar service parts reference and model specifications page 02 Catalogs

Adamas 1598-VIP 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

2008

2 pages
Adamas 1598-VIP 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications
2008 · US

Adamas 1598-VIP 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Service Parts Reference and Model Specifications

Year: 2008

This document is the official Ovation service parts reference and model specifications sheet for the 1598-VIP, a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar featuring an Adamas mid-depth cutaway body with a VIP preamp system. It details all numbered replacement parts including the neck assembly, machine heads, fret set, bridge, pickup/saddle assembly, and preamp components with their respective part numbers. The specifications sheet covers construction details such as the 5-piece neck, 25 1/4" scale length, Adamas Uni Directional Smooth Birch Core top, and Black Textured bowl finish.

1999 Adamas SMT Fr review Catalogs

1999 Ovation Adamas SMT French Review

1999

1 pages
1999 Ovation Adamas SMT French Review
1999 · France

1999 Ovation Adamas SMT French Review

Year: 1999

This is a French-language guitar review published in Guitare & Claviers magazine (issue No. 207), written by Carmine Ghersi, covering the Ovation Smooth Top acoustic-electric guitar. The review praises the instrument's woodlike sound quality, build quality, and high-performing preamp system with chromatic tuner, bypassable EQ, and notch filter. The guitar is priced at approximately 12,990 French Francs TTC and distributed by Camac. (Excerpt from "Guitare & Claviers" French magazine from May, 1999)

2003 Adamas US Price List Brochure 01 Catalogs

2003 Adamas Price List Brochure CVT, SMT and Melissa Etheridge Models

2003

4 pages
2003 Adamas Price List Brochure CVT, SMT and Melissa Etheridge Models
2003 · US

2003 Adamas Price List Brochure CVT, SMT and Melissa Etheridge Models

Year: 2003

Adamas by Ovation price list brochure effective January 1, 2003, featuring CVT (Crossweave Carbon Fiber Top) and SMT (Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Top) guitars, and Melissa Etheridge signature models with pricing, specifications, and soundboard technology details.

2003 Ovation Full Line Japanese Catalog 01 Catalogs

2003 Ovation Plug It In Catalog Vol. 1 (Japanese Edition)

2003

16 pages
2003 Ovation Plug It In Catalog Vol. 1 (Japanese Edition)
2003 · Japan

2003 Ovation Plug It In Catalog Vol. 1 (Japanese Edition)

Year: 2003

Full product catalog for the 2003 Ovation guitar line, Japanese market edition distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Covers the complete range including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Balladeer Special, Elite Special series, as well as the Adamas SMT, CVT, and CVT Textured carbon fiber top guitars. Features artist endorsements from Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, and DJ Ashba. Includes detailed specifications, pickup systems (Hi-Output, Thinline, Tru-Balance), preamp options (OP50, OP40, OP30), and body style information.

2007 Italian Ovation Catalog 1 Catalogs

2007 Ovation Full Line Italian Catalog - Mogar Music Distribution

2007

7 pages
2007 Ovation Full Line Italian Catalog - Mogar Music Distribution
2007 · Italy

2007 Ovation Full Line Italian Catalog - Mogar Music Distribution

Year: 2007

Italian-language Ovation full-line price list dated March 2007, distributed by Mogar Music (Italy). Covers electrified classical guitars (Specialties, Celebrity SE), electrified acoustic guitars (Adamas, Signature Melissa Etheridge/Al Di Meola, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, Specialties, Celebrity DX, Celebrity SE, Celebrity CC, Celebrity Speciality, Tangent, Applause Summit, Applause Deluxe), electrified acoustic basses (Signature Nikki Sixx, Specialties, Celebrity Specialties), and electrified acoustic mandolins (Specialties, Celebrity Specialties). Prices listed in Euros including 20% IVA. Many thanks to Francesco from MOGAR MUSIC in Italia for his help and his kindness

2011 Adamas JP Brochure 01 Catalogs

2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure

2011

4 pages
2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure
2011 · Japan

2011 Ovation Adamas Series Japanese Brochure

Year: 2011

Japanese-market product brochure for the Ovation Adamas guitar series, dated October 2011. Features detailed specifications, pricing in Yen, and photography for all Adamas models including the Adamas I, Adamas II, Adamas Wood Top, Adamas Smooth Ring, and artist signature models (Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King). Distributed by Kanda Shokai Corporation. Many thanks to Kazu from Japan for his help

2011 Ovation Full Line JP Catalog 01 Catalogs

2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)

2011

24 pages
2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)
2011 · Japan

2011 Ovation Guitars Full Line Product Guide (Japanese Edition)

Year: 2011

Official 2011 Ovation Guitars full-line product catalog published in Japanese for the Japanese market, distributed by Kanda Shokai Corporation. The catalog showcases the complete Ovation lineup including Adamas, Pro Series, Elite TX, Celebrity, Applause, signature models (Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King, Al Di Meola, Nikki Sixx, Mick Thomson, DJ Ashba), specialty instruments (mandolin, double neck), and bass guitars, along with a color/finish reference chart.

2017 Ovation 2017 GEWA EU Catalog 01 Catalogs

2017 Ovation Guitars & Adamas European Catalog (GEWA)

2017

16 pages
2017 Ovation Guitars & Adamas European Catalog (GEWA)
2017 · Europe

2017 Ovation Guitars & Adamas European Catalog (GEWA)

Year: 2017

Official 2017 European product catalog for Ovation Guitars and Adamas, distributed by GEWA music GmbH. Features the LX Series (Custom Legend and Custom Elite), Glen Campbell Balladeer Signature, Ovation Viper artist signature models (Dave Amato, Kevin Cronin, Yngwie Malmsteen), Adamas carbon fiber guitars including Kaki King and Melissa Etheridge signatures, Adamas Mandolin, and Adamas Viper. All guitars are made in the USA at the New Hartford, CT facility.

2005 30Th Anniversary Adamas Brochure 1 Catalogs

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

2005

4 pages
Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog
2005 · US

Adamas by Ovation 2005 Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guitar Catalog

Year: 2005

This 4-page Adamas by Ovation catalog celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Adamas guitar line, featuring four limited-edition commemorative models released throughout 2005. The brochure highlights the history of Charlie Kaman's innovative guitar design philosophy, including the use of composite carbon-fiber tops and multiple upper-bout soundholes. It also showcases the current Adamas lineup including SMT Unidirectional and CVT Crossweave Carbon Fiber top models, as well as Melissa Etheridge signature models.

Adamas German Catalog 1 Catalogs

Adamas CVT and SMT Series - Das Klangerlebnis (The Sound Experience)

2005

4 pages
Adamas CVT and SMT Series - Das Klangerlebnis (The Sound Experience)
2005 · Germany

Adamas CVT and SMT Series - Das Klangerlebnis (The Sound Experience)

Year: 2005

German-language brochure showcasing the Adamas CVT and SMT acoustic guitar series. The catalog highlights the technical features including multi-layer deck construction, pickup systems, preamps, and bowl design. Available models are listed with various body styles (MDB-C), soundhole configurations (round and epauletten), and color options including Cobalt Blue, Bronze, Ruby Graphite, and Natural Graphite.

2000 Jp Adamas Catalog 01 Catalogs

Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars

2000

12 pages
Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars
2000 · Japan

Adamas Guitars - Artisan Built Carbon Fiber-Top Guitars

Year: 2000

Japanese-market catalog for the Adamas CVT and SMT carbon fiber-top acoustic-electric guitar lines. Features crossweave carbon fiber (CVT) and unidirectional carbon fiber (SMT) soundboard technologies, the Melissa Etheridge signature 12-string model, detailed construction specs, and finish options. Printed in Japan, September 2000.

1999 Adamas US Long Catalog 1 Catalogs

Adamas SMT Guitars Brochure 1999

1999

8 pages
Adamas SMT Guitars Brochure 1999
1999 · US

Adamas SMT Guitars Brochure 1999

Year: 1999

This is a 1999 promotional brochure for Adamas SMT guitars, a line of artisan-built carbon fiber-top acoustic-electric guitars made by Kaman Music in Bloomfield, CT. The brochure highlights the innovative use of carbon fiber composite tops, the lyrachord roundback body, and the Optima electronics system, positioning the SMT line as an extraordinary evolution in acoustic guitar design. Three models are featured: the 1597 (6-string, multiple soundhole), the 1598 (12-string, multiple soundhole), and the 6591 (6-string, center soundhole), all available in natural graphite, graphite burst, and ruby graphite finishes.

1999 Ovation Fr Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation & Adamas Guitar Catalog - French Edition ("Branchez-Vous")

1999

28 pages
Ovation & Adamas Guitar Catalog - French Edition ("Branchez-Vous")
1999 · France

Ovation & Adamas Guitar Catalog - French Edition ("Branchez-Vous")

Year: 1999

This is a French-language Ovation and Adamas guitar catalog distributed in France by CAMAC, featuring the full product lineup including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, and specialty models. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature rounded Lyrachord bowl back, multi-soundhole technology, laser vibrometer testing, and various onboard preamp systems (Optima, OP-24+C, OP-24+, DJ-4). Artist endorsements from Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola, Don Was, Joel Shearer, Bryant McNeil, and J'Anna Jacoby are featured throughout, along with the Adamas SMT and CVT carbon fiber top guitars.

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Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007

2007

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Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007
2007 · US

Ovation & Adamas Retail Price List - Effective July 1, 2007

Year: 2007

This is the official Ovation and Adamas guitar retail price list effective July 1, 2007, published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT. The document covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas instruments including acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, with model numbers, body types, string configurations, available finishes, and list prices. It also includes information on special orders, custom orders, left-hand models, cases, and accessories.

2007 Lukather It Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas - Steve Lukather Italian Advertisement (Mogar Music)

2007

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Ovation Adamas - Steve Lukather Italian Advertisement (Mogar Music)
2007 · Italy

Ovation Adamas - Steve Lukather Italian Advertisement (Mogar Music)

Year: 2007

This is an Italian-language single-page advertisement for the Ovation Adamas guitar, endorsed by Steve Lukather of Toto and Steely Dan fame. The ad highlights the guitar's ability to blend acoustic and electric sounds, featuring an ergonomic neck, ultra-fast action, and powerful volume, claiming it is '66% more electric than your acoustic guitar.' It was distributed through Mogar Music, an Italian music retailer, and directs readers to authorized Ovation dealers. Many thanks to Francesco from MOGAR MUSIC in Italia for his help and his kindness

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Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003

2003

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Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003
2003 · UK

Ovation Adamas Guitar Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK 2003

Year: 2003

This is a single-page UK advertisement for Ovation's Adamas guitar range, distributed through Ivor Mairants Musicentre, described as the UK's #1 Guitar Store located on Rathbone Place, London. The ad promotes both the Adamas SMT and Adamas CUT ranges, highlighting the Lyrachord roundback body, parabolic interior design, and the OP50 ultraquiet preamp with four-band EQ. The featured guitar is the Adamas 1597-4G Natural Graphite, priced at RRP £2,099.00, and the ad references the London Guitar Show 2003 at Stand 344.

1999 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List

1999

9 pages
Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List
1999 · Japan

Ovation and Adamas 1999 Japanese Price List

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.

2009 Ovation Full Line FR Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Full Line Catalog (French Edition)

2009

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Ovation Full Line Catalog (French Edition)
2009 · France

Ovation Full Line Catalog (French Edition)

Year: 2009

This is the official 2009 Ovation guitar catalog in French, covering the full range of Ovation and Adamas guitar lines including the Adamas, Elite LX, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Specialty, VXT hybrid electric, and Celebrity series. The catalog highlights key features such as Lyrachord GS bodies, carbon fiber tops, OP-PRO preamps, OCP-1 pickups, and the VIP Virtual Microphone Imaging technology. Artist endorsers such as Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Lacuna Coil, Mick Thomson, Shadows Fall, Atreyu, Nikki Sixx, D.J Ashba and J.T. from Hawthorne Heights are also featured.

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Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)

2009

2 pages
Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)
2009 · Serbia

Ovation Guitar 2009 Price List (Cenovnik)

Year: 2009

This is a 2009 Ovation guitar price catalog listing the full range of Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and related models with pricing in the local currency (DIN). The catalog covers all major product lines including VXT Hybrid, Collector's Series, Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, along with specialty instruments such as mandolins, basses, ukuleles, and the iDea system. Prices are listed alongside model numbers, electronics, bowl size, cutaway, and color code information.

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Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

2005

2 pages
Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog
2005 · Slovenia

Ovation Guitar EUR List Prices Catalog

Year: 2005

This is a 2005 Ovation guitar price list catalog published in EUR by LM Trade d.o.o., a Slovenia-based distributor serving the European/international market. It covers a wide range of Ovation guitar series including Adamas, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent models, listing model numbers, available color options, and prices. The catalog includes both acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments ranging from budget Celebrity models to high-end Adamas and signature artist guitars.

1998 Jan Ovation Long Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

1998

13 pages
Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In
1998 · US

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1998

This is Ovation Instruments' 1998 full product line catalog, effective January 1, 1998, showcasing their complete range of acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. The catalog covers the company's history of innovation founded by aeronautical pioneer Charlie Kaman, details their 1998 electronics systems (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, OptiMax, Thinline Graphic), and presents all models from the flagship Adamas Q and Collectors' Edition down to the Celebrity series. The brochure was published by Ovation Instruments of Bloomfield, CT and is targeted at the US market with the slogan 'If You're Gonna Play Out, You Gotta Plug In.'

2002 UK Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 2002 UK Product Catalog

2002

24 pages
Ovation Guitars 2002 UK Product Catalog
2002 · UK

Ovation Guitars 2002 UK Product Catalog

Year: 2002

This is the 2002 Ovation Guitars product catalog distributed in the UK and Eire through John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Special Balladeer, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Tangent, Applause, and Adamas series guitars, as well as specialty instruments like the DoubleNeck, Vipers, and Mandolins. It also details Ovation's pickup and preamp systems (OP20, OP30, OP40, OP50), the Lyrachord roundback body technology, Adamas carbon fibre tops, available finishes, cases, and accessories.

2006 40th Anniversary Booklet 00 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

2006

24 pages
Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure
2006 · US

Ovation Guitars 40th Anniversary History Brochure

Year: 2006

This is Ovation Guitars' 40th Anniversary commemorative brochure, published in January 2006, chronicling the company's history from Charlie Kaman's aerospace background and the 1966 introduction of the Balladeer through to 2005's Contour Bowl design. The document traces key milestones including artist endorsements (Josh White, Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney, Al DiMeola, Melissa Etheridge), landmark models (Adamas, Elite, Collectors' Series), and technological innovations (OP 24, Optima System, VIP-5 preamp). It concludes with 40th Anniversary limited edition re-issue guitars and a comprehensive timeline of Ovation's guitar-making excellence, manufactured in New Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Lukather Promo Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Adamas Series - Steve Lukather Artist Endorsement Ad

~1990

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~1990 · US

Ovation Guitars Adamas Series - Steve Lukather Artist Endorsement Ad

Year: 1990

This is a single-page Ovation Guitars promotional advertisement featuring artist endorser Steve Lukather, guitarist known for his work with Toto. The ad showcases an Adamas model acoustic-electric guitar with its distinctive multi-soundhole rosette design and composite bowl back. The Adamas branding and Ovation website URL (www.ovationguitars.com) are prominently displayed, indicating a US-market promotional piece likely from the early-to-mid 2000s based on web URL inclusion and photography style.

2011 Ovation July Italian Price List It 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011

2011

8 pages
Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011
2011 · Italy

Ovation Guitars Italian Price List - July 2011

Year: 2011

Complete Italian-market price list for Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, and Applause acoustic-electric guitars from July 2011, distributed by Bauer Sound. Covers the full product range from top-tier Adamas models through Celebrity and Applause entry-level instruments, including signature artist editions for Melissa Etheridge, Kaki King, Al Di Meola, Mick Thomson, DJ Ashba, and Nikki Sixx.

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Ovation Guitars Steve Lukather '66% More Mojo' Advertisement

~2000

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~2000 · US

Ovation Guitars Steve Lukather '66% More Mojo' Advertisement

Year: 2000

This is a single-page Ovation Guitars print advertisement featuring guitarist Steve Lukather, known for his work with Toto and Paul McCartney. The ad promotes Ovation's electric/acoustic guitars with the tagline '66% more mojo than your average acoustic,' emphasizing features like thin necks, low action, and loud punchy tone. The copy highlights that Ovation guitars are designed from the ground up as electric/acoustics rather than retrofits, directing readers to visit an Ovation dealer.

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Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010

2010

2 pages
Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010
2010 · US

Ovation Guitars USA Retail Price List – Effective January 1, 2010

Year: 2010

This is the official Ovation Guitars retail price list effective January 1, 2010, published by KMC Music of Bloomfield, CT for the US market. It covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas models including Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, Celebrity Deluxe, Mandolin/Mandocello, Ovation Basses, and signature artist models. The document also includes pricing for cases and accessories, finish code references, and policies for special and custom orders.

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Ovation Italian Dealer Price List - April 2011 (M. Casale Bauer)

2011

4 pages
Ovation Italian Dealer Price List - April 2011 (M. Casale Bauer)
2011 · Italy

Ovation Italian Dealer Price List - April 2011 (M. Casale Bauer)

Year: 2011

Complete Italian dealer price list for Ovation guitars distributed by M. Casale Bauer, dated April 2011. Covers the full Ovation and Applause product range including Adamas, Custom, Elite, Legend, Celebrity, Standard, and Applause series with Euro pricing. Also includes new product announcements (Novita Aprile 2011) for Legend, Speciality, Standard, Elite T, and Applause lines.

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Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market
2009 · Finland

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Finnish Market

Year: 2009

This is the official Ovation 2009 price list for the Finnish market, listing all models with VAT-inclusive prices in Euros. The catalog covers the full Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and signature artist lines including VXT Hybrid, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, and ukulele series. Models range from entry-level Applause guitars starting at €150 to premium Adamas and collector instruments exceeding €4,000.

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Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International

2009

6 pages
Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International
2009 · Croatia

Ovation Pricelist 2009 - Rainbow Music International

Year: 2009

This is the official 2009 Ovation guitar pricelist distributed by Rainbow Music International d.o.o. in Croatia, listing prices in Croatian Kuna (kn). The catalog covers the full Ovation and Applause lineup including Collector's Series, VXT Hybrid, Adamas CVT, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, as well as specialty instruments like ukuleles, mandolins, and bass guitars. Each entry includes part number, model designation, description, preamp type, cutaway availability, and retail price.

1999 Stars & Stripes Ovation German Catalog 01 Catalogs

The Stars, The Stripes and You - Ovation Full Line German Catalog 1999

1999

12 pages
The Stars, The Stripes and You - Ovation Full Line German Catalog 1999
1999 · Germany

The Stars, The Stripes and You - Ovation Full Line German Catalog 1999

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.

Adamas UK 2005 Ad Catalogs

Adamas Guitar Advertisement - There's Never Been a Better Time to Be an Adamas Player

2005

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2005 · UK

Adamas Guitar Advertisement - There's Never Been a Better Time to Be an Adamas Player

Year: 2005

This is a single-page advertisement showcasing the Adamas line of guitars by Ovation, featuring distinctive roundback acoustic-electric guitars with elaborate soundhole designs. The ad displays four different Adamas models including the SMT, CVT (6 and 12-string versions), and the II Reissue. The advertisement is targeted at UK and Eire markets, distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.

Adamas SMT Wide Open US Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

~1990

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~1990 · US

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

Year: 1990

A single-page print advertisement for the Ovation Adamas SMT acoustic-electric guitar, emphasizing its carbon fiber top construction. The ad highlights that the unidirectional carbon fiber top is thinner, lighter, stronger, and more vibrant than traditional spruce, producing a wide, open sound. It encourages readers to visit an Ovation dealer for a test drive, with contact information pointing to Kaman Music in Bloomfield, CT.

Adamas SMT Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

1990

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1990 · US

Ovation Adamas SMT 'Wide Open' Advertisement

Year: 1990

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the Ovation Adamas SMT acoustic-electric guitar, highlighting its carbon fiber top construction. The ad emphasizes the guitar's wide open sound, claiming carbon fiber is thinner, lighter, stronger, and more vibrant than traditional spruce tops. It directs consumers to visit an Ovation dealer for a test drive, with contact information listing a P.O. Box in Bloomfield, CT and the website www.KamanMusic.com.

1999 Ovation Adamas SMT UK Ad Catalogs

Ovation Adamas SMT Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK

1996

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1996 · UK

Ovation Adamas SMT Advertisement - Ivor Mairants Musicentre UK

Year: 1996

This is a single-page UK print advertisement for the Ovation Adamas SMT guitar, promoting its carbon fibre soundboard and suitability for touring musicians. The ad is placed by Ivor Mairants Musicentre, located at 56 Rathbone Place, London W1P 1AB, billing itself as the UK's finest guitar store and full-line Ovation showroom. The store highlights its comprehensive guitar selection including acoustic, electric, bass, classical, banjo, folk and ethnic instruments, with home shopping and mail order options available.

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Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008

2008

2 pages
Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008
2008 · US

Ovation Guitars Retail Price List - Effective January 1, 2008

Year: 2008

This is the official Ovation Guitars Retail Price List effective January 1, 2008, published by Kaman Music Corporation. It covers the full lineup of Ovation instruments including Adamas, Custom Legend, Elite, Standard Elite, Balladeer, Celebrity, VXT Hybrid, Viper, Mandolin, and Bass models, with pricing, available finishes, body types, and included case information. The document also details Special Order, Left-Hand Model, and Custom Order policies, along with a complete accessories and cases price list.

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