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Applause AA-24-A

Model #AA-24-A · Family: AA24

Applause Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Deep Bowl No Cutaway

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Featured In (12)

Applause Ad Back Catalogs

Applause by Kaman Roundback Guitars Catalog

~1975

2 pages
Applause by Kaman Roundback Guitars Catalog
~1975 · US

Applause by Kaman Roundback Guitars Catalog

Year: 1975

This catalog showcases the Applause line of roundback acoustic guitars, manufactured by Kaman Music Corporation. The brochure features five different models across various finishes including Burgundy/Sunburst, Skyline Sunburst, Natural Sunburst, Barnboard Grey, Gloss Black, and Honey Sunburst. It emphasizes quality features like the ThruNeck design, Lyramold Roundback construction, rosette bridge, and piezoelectric pickups at a remarkable price point.

Applause UK Brochure 1 Catalogs

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog - Acoustic-Electric Guitar Series

~1980

4 pages
Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog - Acoustic-Electric Guitar Series
~1980 · UK

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog - Acoustic-Electric Guitar Series

Year: 1980

This catalog showcases the Applause line by Ovation, featuring their youngest generation of innovative Kaman Roundback guitars with international manufacturing for exceptional value. The document presents various acoustic-electric models including deep bowl, super shallow bowl, cutaway designs, mini-Applause guitars, and acoustic bass options, all featuring Ovation's exclusive under-the-saddle Piezoelectric pickup system. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Eire by John Hornby Skewes & Co Ltd.

1 Catalogs

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog 1999 (UK)

1999

3 pages
Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog 1999 (UK)
1999 · UK

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog 1999 (UK)

Year: 1999

This is a 1999 UK catalog for the Applause by Ovation guitar line, distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. It showcases the full Applause family including the Summit Series and standard Applause guitars, featuring acoustic-electric models in various body styles, string configurations, and finishes. The catalog includes detailed specifications for all models, highlighting features such as spruce tops, Lyrachord roundback bodies, DJ-4 preamp systems, and a range of color options. Many thanks to Simon Turnbull from J.H.S in UK

1985 Applause US Price List Catalogs

Applause by Ovation Suggested List Prices Sheet – April 1985

1985

1 pages
Applause by Ovation Suggested List Prices Sheet – April 1985
1985 · US

Applause by Ovation Suggested List Prices Sheet – April 1985

Year: 1985

This is a single-page suggested retail price list for the Applause guitar brand (a Kaman/Ovation subsidiary), distributed by C. Bruno & Son, Inc., dated April 1985. It covers five categories of guitars: Acoustic, Acoustic Electric, Classic, Classic Electric, and Acoustic Electric Cutaway, with prices ranging from $164.50 to $269.50. All models are listed with their finish/color variants and uniform pricing within each category.

70 s Applause Brochure 2 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Catalog - The Guitar Who Like to Play

~1975

6 pages
Applause Guitar Catalog - The Guitar Who Like to Play
~1975 · US

Applause Guitar Catalog - The Guitar Who Like to Play

Year: 1975

This catalog introduces the Applause guitar line by Kaman Music, featuring instruments with innovative Roundback design made from Lyramold material. The catalog details both acoustic and acoustic-electric models with deep bowl and shallow bowl options in various finishes, emphasizing durability, sound quality, and the warp-proof aluminum neck construction. Models are available in six different finish colors including Sunburst, Red, Natural, Tan, Nugget Brown, and Terra Cotta.

Applause Registration Card 1 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Limited One Year Warranty and Registration Card

~1980

3 pages
Applause Guitar Limited One Year Warranty and Registration Card
~1980 · US

Applause Guitar Limited One Year Warranty and Registration Card

Year: 1980

This is a warranty registration document for Applause guitars, a Kaman Company brand (related to Ovation). It includes a Limited One Year Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, a registration card requesting purchaser and demographic information, and a pre-addressed return envelope to Applause, P.O. Box 529, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The registration card includes fields for model and serial number, purchase details, and market research questions about playing habits and music preferences.

Applause Owner's Manual 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

1978

13 pages
Applause Guitar Owner's Manual
1978 · US

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1978

This is the official Owner's Manual for the Applause guitar, a budget-friendly acoustic and acoustic-electric guitar line made in the USA by Kaman Music (the parent company of Ovation). The manual covers the guitar's anatomy, care and maintenance, tuning, string changing, re-stringing, action adjustment, and includes a chord chart. The Applause featured a distinctive roundback bowl body, a one-piece precision cast aluminum neck, and was distributed exclusively by C. Bruno & Son, Inc. and Coast Wholesale Music Company.

Applause Owner Manual 2 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

1978

11 pages
Applause Guitar Owner's Manual
1978 · US

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1978

This is the official Owner's Manual for the Applause guitar, a budget-friendly acoustic guitar line produced by Kaman Music (makers of Ovation guitars). The manual covers the guitar's anatomy, care and maintenance, tuning, string changing, action adjustment, and includes a chord chart. The Applause guitar featured a revolutionary one-piece precision cast aluminum neck and roundback body design, distributed exclusively by C. Bruno & Son, Inc. and Coast Wholesale Music Company.

Applause Owner Manual 3 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

1982

7 pages
Applause Guitar Owner's Manual
1982 · US

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1982

This is the official owner's manual for the Applause guitar, a budget-friendly Roundback guitar line produced by Kaman Music Corporation, the parent company of Ovation. The manual covers the history of the Applause guitar, its features (mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Lyramold roundback, laminated spruce top), and detailed instructions for care, maintenance, string changing, and neck/action adjustment. It also includes warranty and service information, with the company address listed as P.O. Box 529, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

1988 Applause Price List 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Price List - U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective January 1, 1988

1988

4 pages
Applause Guitar Price List - U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective January 1, 1988
1988 · US

Applause Guitar Price List - U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective January 1, 1988

Year: 1988

This is a 4-page U.S. suggested retail price list for Applause guitars by Kaman Music Corp., effective January 1, 1988. It covers Applause Roundback acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, solid body electric guitars and basses, associated cases, and original equipment strings for Ovation guitars including Adamas Phosphor Bronze, Omega Classics, Omega Century Series, and Ovation Bronze string sets. The document was distributed exclusively by Coast Wholesale Music Co. and C. Bruno & Son, Inc. This document was sent to me By my friend Karl in Germany

1991 Applause US Price List Catalogs

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - June 18, 1991

1991

1 pages
Applause Guitar Retail Price List - June 18, 1991
1991 · US

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - June 18, 1991

Year: 1991

This is a single-page retail price list dated June 18, 1991 for Applause brand guitars, distributed by C. Bruno & Son (Hartford/Chicago) under the Kaman Music corporation. The document lists acoustic (AA) and acoustic-electric (AE) guitar models with their available color options and retail prices ranging from $299.50 to $469.50. Applause was a budget-oriented sister brand to Ovation, also manufactured by Kaman Music.

1979 Applause US Price List Catalogs

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - May 1979

1979

1 pages
Applause Guitar Retail Price List - May 1979
1979 · US

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - May 1979

Year: 1979

This is a single-page retail price list for Applause brand guitars, effective May 15, 1979. It covers four product categories: Deep Bowl Acoustic, Deep Bowl Acoustic-Electric, Shallow Bowl Acoustic, and Shallow Bowl Acoustic-Electric, each available in six color variants. Prices range from $169.50 to $244.50 depending on model and finish, with an optional chipboard plush-lined case (APLC) available for $32.50.

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Featured In (15)

70 s Applause Brochure 1 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Catalog

~1975

6 pages
Applause Guitar Catalog
~1975 · US

Applause Guitar Catalog

Year: 1975

This catalog features Applause acoustic guitars with Lyramold roundback construction. The document highlights the advanced technology and construction features of the Applause line, including deep bowl and shallow bowl models in both sunburst and natural finishes. The guitars are marketed as durable, affordable instruments with precision-cast aluminum necks and laminated spruce tops.

70 s Applause Brochure 2 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Catalog - The Guitar Who Like to Play

~1975

6 pages
Applause Guitar Catalog - The Guitar Who Like to Play
~1975 · US

Applause Guitar Catalog - The Guitar Who Like to Play

Year: 1975

This catalog introduces the Applause guitar line by Kaman Music, featuring instruments with innovative Roundback design made from Lyramold material. The catalog details both acoustic and acoustic-electric models with deep bowl and shallow bowl options in various finishes, emphasizing durability, sound quality, and the warp-proof aluminum neck construction. Models are available in six different finish colors including Sunburst, Red, Natural, Tan, Nugget Brown, and Terra Cotta.

1979 Applause US Price List Catalogs

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - May 1979

1979

1 pages
Applause Guitar Retail Price List - May 1979
1979 · US

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - May 1979

Year: 1979

This is a single-page retail price list for Applause brand guitars, effective May 15, 1979. It covers four product categories: Deep Bowl Acoustic, Deep Bowl Acoustic-Electric, Shallow Bowl Acoustic, and Shallow Bowl Acoustic-Electric, each available in six color variants. Prices range from $169.50 to $244.50 depending on model and finish, with an optional chipboard plush-lined case (APLC) available for $32.50.

1 Catalogs

Applause Guitars Catalog - Roundback Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, 6-String and 12-String Models

~1975

8 pages
Applause Guitars Catalog - Roundback Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, 6-String and 12-String Models
~1975 · US

Applause Guitars Catalog - Roundback Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, 6-String and 12-String Models

Year: 1975

This catalog showcases the Applause guitar line featuring Lyramold roundback construction technology. The brochure details 6-string and 12-string acoustic guitars available in multiple configurations including standard acoustic, acoustic-electric, and acoustic-electric with preamp models. Guitars are offered in various finishes including Sunburst, Natural, Black, Tan, Nugget Brown, and Terra Cotta, with both deep bowl and shallow bowl body styles.

1994 Jp Ovation Story Mag 01 Catalogs

Ovation: New World of Acoustic Guitar

1994

13 pages
Ovation: New World of Acoustic Guitar
1994 · Japan

Ovation: New World of Acoustic Guitar

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.

Applause Ad Back Catalogs

Applause by Kaman Roundback Guitars Catalog

~1975

2 pages
Applause by Kaman Roundback Guitars Catalog
~1975 · US

Applause by Kaman Roundback Guitars Catalog

Year: 1975

This catalog showcases the Applause line of roundback acoustic guitars, manufactured by Kaman Music Corporation. The brochure features five different models across various finishes including Burgundy/Sunburst, Skyline Sunburst, Natural Sunburst, Barnboard Grey, Gloss Black, and Honey Sunburst. It emphasizes quality features like the ThruNeck design, Lyramold Roundback construction, rosette bridge, and piezoelectric pickups at a remarkable price point.

Applause UK Brochure 1 Catalogs

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog - Acoustic-Electric Guitar Series

~1980

4 pages
Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog - Acoustic-Electric Guitar Series
~1980 · UK

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog - Acoustic-Electric Guitar Series

Year: 1980

This catalog showcases the Applause line by Ovation, featuring their youngest generation of innovative Kaman Roundback guitars with international manufacturing for exceptional value. The document presents various acoustic-electric models including deep bowl, super shallow bowl, cutaway designs, mini-Applause guitars, and acoustic bass options, all featuring Ovation's exclusive under-the-saddle Piezoelectric pickup system. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Eire by John Hornby Skewes & Co Ltd.

1 Catalogs

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog 1999 (UK)

1999

3 pages
Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog 1999 (UK)
1999 · UK

Applause by Ovation Guitar Catalog 1999 (UK)

Year: 1999

This is a 1999 UK catalog for the Applause by Ovation guitar line, distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. It showcases the full Applause family including the Summit Series and standard Applause guitars, featuring acoustic-electric models in various body styles, string configurations, and finishes. The catalog includes detailed specifications for all models, highlighting features such as spruce tops, Lyrachord roundback bodies, DJ-4 preamp systems, and a range of color options. Many thanks to Simon Turnbull from J.H.S in UK

1985 Applause US Price List Catalogs

Applause by Ovation Suggested List Prices Sheet – April 1985

1985

1 pages
Applause by Ovation Suggested List Prices Sheet – April 1985
1985 · US

Applause by Ovation Suggested List Prices Sheet – April 1985

Year: 1985

This is a single-page suggested retail price list for the Applause guitar brand (a Kaman/Ovation subsidiary), distributed by C. Bruno & Son, Inc., dated April 1985. It covers five categories of guitars: Acoustic, Acoustic Electric, Classic, Classic Electric, and Acoustic Electric Cutaway, with prices ranging from $164.50 to $269.50. All models are listed with their finish/color variants and uniform pricing within each category.

Applause Registration Card 1 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Limited One Year Warranty and Registration Card

~1980

3 pages
Applause Guitar Limited One Year Warranty and Registration Card
~1980 · US

Applause Guitar Limited One Year Warranty and Registration Card

Year: 1980

This is a warranty registration document for Applause guitars, a Kaman Company brand (related to Ovation). It includes a Limited One Year Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, a registration card requesting purchaser and demographic information, and a pre-addressed return envelope to Applause, P.O. Box 529, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The registration card includes fields for model and serial number, purchase details, and market research questions about playing habits and music preferences.

Applause Owner's Manual 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

1978

13 pages
Applause Guitar Owner's Manual
1978 · US

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1978

This is the official Owner's Manual for the Applause guitar, a budget-friendly acoustic and acoustic-electric guitar line made in the USA by Kaman Music (the parent company of Ovation). The manual covers the guitar's anatomy, care and maintenance, tuning, string changing, re-stringing, action adjustment, and includes a chord chart. The Applause featured a distinctive roundback bowl body, a one-piece precision cast aluminum neck, and was distributed exclusively by C. Bruno & Son, Inc. and Coast Wholesale Music Company.

Applause Owner Manual 2 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

1978

11 pages
Applause Guitar Owner's Manual
1978 · US

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1978

This is the official Owner's Manual for the Applause guitar, a budget-friendly acoustic guitar line produced by Kaman Music (makers of Ovation guitars). The manual covers the guitar's anatomy, care and maintenance, tuning, string changing, action adjustment, and includes a chord chart. The Applause guitar featured a revolutionary one-piece precision cast aluminum neck and roundback body design, distributed exclusively by C. Bruno & Son, Inc. and Coast Wholesale Music Company.

Applause Owner Manual 3 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

1982

7 pages
Applause Guitar Owner's Manual
1982 · US

Applause Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1982

This is the official owner's manual for the Applause guitar, a budget-friendly Roundback guitar line produced by Kaman Music Corporation, the parent company of Ovation. The manual covers the history of the Applause guitar, its features (mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Lyramold roundback, laminated spruce top), and detailed instructions for care, maintenance, string changing, and neck/action adjustment. It also includes warranty and service information, with the company address listed as P.O. Box 529, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

1988 Applause Price List 1 Catalogs

Applause Guitar Price List - U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective January 1, 1988

1988

4 pages
Applause Guitar Price List - U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective January 1, 1988
1988 · US

Applause Guitar Price List - U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective January 1, 1988

Year: 1988

This is a 4-page U.S. suggested retail price list for Applause guitars by Kaman Music Corp., effective January 1, 1988. It covers Applause Roundback acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, solid body electric guitars and basses, associated cases, and original equipment strings for Ovation guitars including Adamas Phosphor Bronze, Omega Classics, Omega Century Series, and Ovation Bronze string sets. The document was distributed exclusively by Coast Wholesale Music Co. and C. Bruno & Son, Inc. This document was sent to me By my friend Karl in Germany

1991 Applause US Price List Catalogs

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - June 18, 1991

1991

1 pages
Applause Guitar Retail Price List - June 18, 1991
1991 · US

Applause Guitar Retail Price List - June 18, 1991

Year: 1991

This is a single-page retail price list dated June 18, 1991 for Applause brand guitars, distributed by C. Bruno & Son (Hartford/Chicago) under the Kaman Music corporation. The document lists acoustic (AA) and acoustic-electric (AE) guitar models with their available color options and retail prices ranging from $299.50 to $469.50. Applause was a budget-oriented sister brand to Ovation, also manufactured by Kaman Music.

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