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Balladeer Special S861

Model #S861 · Family: 861

Balladeer Special Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Shallow Bowl Cutaway 1999-2001

satin finish; OP-30

Featured In (8)

2002 Ovation Plug It In Catalog 01 Catalogs

2002 Ovation US Full Line Catalog

2002

20 pages
2002 Ovation US Full Line Catalog
2002 · US

2002 Ovation US Full Line Catalog

Year: 2002

Full-line product catalog showcasing all Ovation acoustic-electric guitar series including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Specialty, and Tangent models. Features detailed specifications, OP50/OP40/OP30/OP20 preamp systems, pickup technologies (Hi-Output, Tru-Balance, Thinline), body depth options, finish codes, and a roster of notable Ovation artist endorsers. Printed by Kaman Music Corp., Bloomfield, CT.

2000 US Long Catalog01 Catalogs

Ovation 2000 Prices and Specifications

2000

13 pages
Ovation 2000 Prices and Specifications
2000 · US

Ovation 2000 Prices and Specifications

Year: 2000

Full-line US catalog and price list effective January 1, 2000, covering the complete Ovation guitar range including Collectors' Edition, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, Bass, Mandolin/Mandocello, LongNeck, Country Artist/Folklore, and Trekker models, plus onboard electronics (Optima, OP-24+, OP-24+C, DJ-4, HexFX, Thinline Graphic), cases, and accessories.

2004 Sept Ovation La Boite Noire #06 Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar Catalog - La Boite Noire Guide d'Achat du Guitariste No.6

2004

9 pages
Ovation Guitar Catalog - La Boite Noire Guide d'Achat du Guitariste No.6
2004 · France

Ovation Guitar Catalog - La Boite Noire Guide d'Achat du Guitariste No.6

Year: 2004

This is a French-language Ovation guitar catalog section from the 2004 edition of 'La Boite Noire du Guitariste' (Issue No. 6), a specialized guitar buyer's guide distributed in France. The catalog covers the full Ovation LX 2004 lineup, highlighting five key technological innovations including the Advanced Neck System, X-bracing, Lyrachord GS bowl material, OP PRO preamp, and inlaid shoulder rosettes. Models range from the high-end Adamas and Legend USA series to the more accessible Celebrity and Applause lines, with indicative prices listed in euros. Visit the 'La Boîte Noire' website: https://www.laboitenoiredumusicien.com/

Ovation 1999 Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 2000 Product Catalog - Plug It In

1999

28 pages
Ovation Guitars 2000 Product Catalog - Plug It In
1999 · US

Ovation Guitars 2000 Product Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1999

This is Ovation Guitar's full-line product catalog, printed in the USA in November 1999 (part number KCG-520), showcasing their complete range of acoustic/electric guitars for the year 2000. The catalog covers all model lines from the premium Custom Elite and Custom Legend series through the Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, and Specialty instruments including basses, mandolins, and the LongNeck. It features artist endorsements from Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola, Don Was, Joel Shearer, Bryant McNeil, and J'Anna Jacoby, as well as detailed descriptions of Ovation's proprietary technologies including the Lyrachord roundback body, Quintad bracing, and various OP-24+ and Optima preamp systems.

1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 2003 German Catalog - Plug It In

2003

20 pages
Ovation Guitars 2003 German Catalog - Plug It In
2003 · Germany

Ovation Guitars 2003 German Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 2003

This is the 2003 Ovation guitar catalog produced for the German-speaking market (distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH for Germany, Austria, and Benelux), featuring the full lineup of Ovation electro-acoustic guitars under the slogan 'Plug It In.' The catalog covers all product series including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity, Specialties, and Tangent, with detailed specifications, features, and color options. Artist endorsers featured include Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, DJ Ashba, Lenny Kravitz, Preston Reed, and others.

Catalogue 2003 page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog

2003

19 pages
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog
2003 · US

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog

Year: 2003

This is a comprehensive Ovation Guitars product catalog covering the company's full range of acoustic-electric guitars, including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Balladeer, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Tangent, and Specialty lines. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature Lyrachord roundback body technology, their OP20/OP30/OP40 preamp systems, and three distinct pickup types (Hi-Output, Tru-Balance, and Thinline). It also includes a complete specifications chart, finish options guide, and an artist endorsee list featuring musicians such as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Lenny Kravitz, Shania Twain, and Yngwie Malmsteen.

2005 Ovation Traditional US Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series Catalog

2005

6 pages
Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series Catalog
2005 · US

Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series Catalog

Year: 2005

This is a 2005 Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series product catalog printed by Kaman Music Corporation, showcasing the full range of American-made Ovation acoustic-electric guitars. The brochure covers premium models including the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Folklore, and Nylon String, along with specialty instruments such as bass, mandolin, and mandocello. The catalog highlights Ovation's nearly 40-year history of innovation, originating with Charlie Kaman's roundback guitar design in 1966, and emphasizes the craftsmanship of their Hartford, Connecticut workshop.

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.

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Featured In (8)

2002 Ovation Plug It In Catalog 01 Catalogs

2002 Ovation US Full Line Catalog

2002

20 pages
2002 Ovation US Full Line Catalog
2002 · US

2002 Ovation US Full Line Catalog

Year: 2002

Full-line product catalog showcasing all Ovation acoustic-electric guitar series including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Specialty, and Tangent models. Features detailed specifications, OP50/OP40/OP30/OP20 preamp systems, pickup technologies (Hi-Output, Tru-Balance, Thinline), body depth options, finish codes, and a roster of notable Ovation artist endorsers. Printed by Kaman Music Corp., Bloomfield, CT.

2000 US Long Catalog01 Catalogs

Ovation 2000 Prices and Specifications

2000

13 pages
Ovation 2000 Prices and Specifications
2000 · US

Ovation 2000 Prices and Specifications

Year: 2000

Full-line US catalog and price list effective January 1, 2000, covering the complete Ovation guitar range including Collectors' Edition, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, Bass, Mandolin/Mandocello, LongNeck, Country Artist/Folklore, and Trekker models, plus onboard electronics (Optima, OP-24+, OP-24+C, DJ-4, HexFX, Thinline Graphic), cases, and accessories.

2004 Sept Ovation La Boite Noire #06 Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar Catalog - La Boite Noire Guide d'Achat du Guitariste No.6

2004

9 pages
Ovation Guitar Catalog - La Boite Noire Guide d'Achat du Guitariste No.6
2004 · France

Ovation Guitar Catalog - La Boite Noire Guide d'Achat du Guitariste No.6

Year: 2004

This is a French-language Ovation guitar catalog section from the 2004 edition of 'La Boite Noire du Guitariste' (Issue No. 6), a specialized guitar buyer's guide distributed in France. The catalog covers the full Ovation LX 2004 lineup, highlighting five key technological innovations including the Advanced Neck System, X-bracing, Lyrachord GS bowl material, OP PRO preamp, and inlaid shoulder rosettes. Models range from the high-end Adamas and Legend USA series to the more accessible Celebrity and Applause lines, with indicative prices listed in euros. Visit the 'La Boîte Noire' website: https://www.laboitenoiredumusicien.com/

Ovation 1999 Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 2000 Product Catalog - Plug It In

1999

28 pages
Ovation Guitars 2000 Product Catalog - Plug It In
1999 · US

Ovation Guitars 2000 Product Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1999

This is Ovation Guitar's full-line product catalog, printed in the USA in November 1999 (part number KCG-520), showcasing their complete range of acoustic/electric guitars for the year 2000. The catalog covers all model lines from the premium Custom Elite and Custom Legend series through the Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, and Specialty instruments including basses, mandolins, and the LongNeck. It features artist endorsements from Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola, Don Was, Joel Shearer, Bryant McNeil, and J'Anna Jacoby, as well as detailed descriptions of Ovation's proprietary technologies including the Lyrachord roundback body, Quintad bracing, and various OP-24+ and Optima preamp systems.

1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 2003 German Catalog - Plug It In

2003

20 pages
Ovation Guitars 2003 German Catalog - Plug It In
2003 · Germany

Ovation Guitars 2003 German Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 2003

This is the 2003 Ovation guitar catalog produced for the German-speaking market (distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH for Germany, Austria, and Benelux), featuring the full lineup of Ovation electro-acoustic guitars under the slogan 'Plug It In.' The catalog covers all product series including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity, Specialties, and Tangent, with detailed specifications, features, and color options. Artist endorsers featured include Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, DJ Ashba, Lenny Kravitz, Preston Reed, and others.

Catalogue 2003 page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog

2003

19 pages
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog
2003 · US

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog

Year: 2003

This is a comprehensive Ovation Guitars product catalog covering the company's full range of acoustic-electric guitars, including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Balladeer, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Tangent, and Specialty lines. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature Lyrachord roundback body technology, their OP20/OP30/OP40 preamp systems, and three distinct pickup types (Hi-Output, Tru-Balance, and Thinline). It also includes a complete specifications chart, finish options guide, and an artist endorsee list featuring musicians such as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Lenny Kravitz, Shania Twain, and Yngwie Malmsteen.

2005 Ovation Traditional US Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series Catalog

2005

6 pages
Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series Catalog
2005 · US

Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series Catalog

Year: 2005

This is a 2005 Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series product catalog printed by Kaman Music Corporation, showcasing the full range of American-made Ovation acoustic-electric guitars. The brochure covers premium models including the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Folklore, and Nylon String, along with specialty instruments such as bass, mandolin, and mandocello. The catalog highlights Ovation's nearly 40-year history of innovation, originating with Charlie Kaman's roundback guitar design in 1966, and emphasizes the craftsmanship of their Hartford, Connecticut workshop.

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.