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Collector's Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Shallow Bowl Cutaway 1985

honeyburst OP24+

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1985 Collectors Ovation US Ad Catalogs

1985 Ovation Collectors' Series - On the Road with REO Speedwagon

1985

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1985 Ovation Collectors' Series - On the Road with REO Speedwagon
1985 · US

1985 Ovation Collectors' Series - On the Road with REO Speedwagon

Year: 1985

This is a 1985 Ovation Guitars print advertisement featuring the Collectors' Series guitars, prominently endorsed by Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon alongside Bill Kaman, Ovation's Executive Vice President. The ad highlights new 6 and 12-string models featuring honey-red sunburst finish, Adamas-style epaulets, rosewood fingerboard, supershallow cutaway bowl, and an OP-24 active preamp pickup system with 24K gold plated machines. The advertisement was placed by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

1985 March Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1985 Ovation Guitar Price List

1985

4 pages
1985 Ovation Guitar Price List
1985 · US

1985 Ovation Guitar Price List

Year: 1985

Official U.S. suggested list prices effective March 1, 1985 for the complete Ovation guitar lineup including Adamas, Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric models, Ultra Series solid bodies, Celebrity by Ovation, and cases. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, Bloomfield, CT.

01 Catalogs

Ovation 1987 Collectors Series US Catalog

1987

11 pages
Ovation 1987 Collectors Series US Catalog
1987 · US

Ovation 1987 Collectors Series US Catalog

Year: 1987

Premium US catalog for the Ovation 1987 Collectors Series Limited Edition, the sixth in the annual series begun in 1982. Limited to 1,000 instruments. Features a letter from Bill Kaman (President), detailed descriptions of the 1987 model with deep bowl cutaway, hand-selected AAA Sitka Spruce top with nutmeg stain, Adamas-style epaulets in exotic woods (maple, mahogany, teak, padauk), abalone purfling and inlays, 24-karat gold tuning machines, carved walnut bridge, 6 piezo crystal pickup, OP-24 3-band active EQ, and burled walnut veneer peghead. Includes a retrospective of all prior Collectors Series models (1982-1986) with photos, and a signed closing letter from C. William Kaman II. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., Kaman Music Corporation.

1 Catalogs

Ovation Collectors' Series: Thirty Years of Innovation (1996 Edition)

1996

20 pages
Ovation Collectors' Series: Thirty Years of Innovation (1996 Edition)
1996 · US

Ovation Collectors' Series: Thirty Years of Innovation (1996 Edition)

Year: 1996

This is Ovation Instruments' 1996 Collectors' Edition brochure celebrating thirty years of innovation, documenting the history of the Collectors' Series from 1982 through 1996. It details each annual limited-edition model's specifications, production numbers, and technological innovations including the development of the Optima, OP-24Plus, OptiMax, and HexFX electronics systems. The document includes a complete spec chart listing all Collectors' Series models from 1982-1996 and a Certificate of Authenticity for the 1996 model (1996-TPB, Transparent Burgundy, mid-depth cutaway, HexFX electronics, limited to 1,280 units).

1987 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

1987

1 pages
Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)
1987 · Germany

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

Year: 1987

This is a German-language Ovation guitar price list dated October 1987, covering the full range of Ovation and Applause models available in the German market. It includes pricing in Deutsche Marks (DM) for series including Classic, Collectors', Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, and Elite, as well as Guitar-to-MIDI systems, Guitar Cases, and accessories. All prices are listed as non-binding recommended retail prices (unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen).

Newsletter Ovation Feb 1985 1 Catalogs

Ovation Information - February 1985 Product Catalog (Vol. 3/No. 1)

1985

32 pages
Ovation Information - February 1985 Product Catalog (Vol. 3/No. 1)
1985 · US

Ovation Information - February 1985 Product Catalog (Vol. 3/No. 1)

Year: 1985

This is Ovation Instruments' February 1985 product catalog and newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, featuring the complete Ovation and Adamas guitar lineup including acoustic, acoustic-electric, and solid body electric models. The publication includes a featured interview with guitarist Steve Morse, endorsee updates featuring artists such as Glen Campbell, Al DiMeola, Eddie Van Halen, and Nancy Wilson, and detailed specifications for all guitar models. Also included are pages covering Kaman Musical Strings products, Ovation's technical features such as the Kaman Bar, Roundback bowl, bridges, and electronics options.

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.

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1985 collector's Guitars

1985 Collector's

1985

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1985 Collector's
1985

1985 Collector's

Year: 1985

1985 Collector's (2198 exemplaires 6 cordes et 715 exemplaires 12 cordes produits) Model 1985 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site)   6 or 12 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Super Shallow C/A Top: A Spruce Bracing: Ovation Quintad Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Rosewood Fret Inlay: 6 Maple Diamonds Bridge: Walnut Rosette: 5 piece epaulet Pickup: Piezoelectric Nutwidth: 1 11/16" Machines: 24K Gold Plated Case : Preamp OP24:     

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1985 collector's cetificate Memorabilia

Ovation 1985 Collectors' Series Certificate of Authenticity

1985

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Ovation 1985 Collectors' Series Certificate of Authenticity
1985 · US

Ovation 1985 Collectors' Series Certificate of Authenticity

Year: 1985

This is the Certificate of Authenticity issued by Ovation Instruments, Inc. for their 1985 Collectors' Series guitar, certifying it as one of a limited quantity produced that year. The certificate states that the unique combination of features and color used on this series will not be reproduced after this run. It is signed by C. William Kaman II, Executive Vice President of Ovation Instruments, Inc.

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1985 Collectors Ovation US Ad Catalogs

1985 Ovation Collectors' Series - On the Road with REO Speedwagon

1985

View details →
1985 Ovation Collectors' Series - On the Road with REO Speedwagon
1985 · US

1985 Ovation Collectors' Series - On the Road with REO Speedwagon

Year: 1985

This is a 1985 Ovation Guitars print advertisement featuring the Collectors' Series guitars, prominently endorsed by Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon alongside Bill Kaman, Ovation's Executive Vice President. The ad highlights new 6 and 12-string models featuring honey-red sunburst finish, Adamas-style epaulets, rosewood fingerboard, supershallow cutaway bowl, and an OP-24 active preamp pickup system with 24K gold plated machines. The advertisement was placed by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

1985 March Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1985 Ovation Guitar Price List

1985

4 pages
1985 Ovation Guitar Price List
1985 · US

1985 Ovation Guitar Price List

Year: 1985

Official U.S. suggested list prices effective March 1, 1985 for the complete Ovation guitar lineup including Adamas, Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric models, Ultra Series solid bodies, Celebrity by Ovation, and cases. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., a Kaman Company, Bloomfield, CT.

01 Catalogs

Ovation 1987 Collectors Series US Catalog

1987

11 pages
Ovation 1987 Collectors Series US Catalog
1987 · US

Ovation 1987 Collectors Series US Catalog

Year: 1987

Premium US catalog for the Ovation 1987 Collectors Series Limited Edition, the sixth in the annual series begun in 1982. Limited to 1,000 instruments. Features a letter from Bill Kaman (President), detailed descriptions of the 1987 model with deep bowl cutaway, hand-selected AAA Sitka Spruce top with nutmeg stain, Adamas-style epaulets in exotic woods (maple, mahogany, teak, padauk), abalone purfling and inlays, 24-karat gold tuning machines, carved walnut bridge, 6 piezo crystal pickup, OP-24 3-band active EQ, and burled walnut veneer peghead. Includes a retrospective of all prior Collectors Series models (1982-1986) with photos, and a signed closing letter from C. William Kaman II. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc., Kaman Music Corporation.

1 Catalogs

Ovation Collectors' Series: Thirty Years of Innovation (1996 Edition)

1996

20 pages
Ovation Collectors' Series: Thirty Years of Innovation (1996 Edition)
1996 · US

Ovation Collectors' Series: Thirty Years of Innovation (1996 Edition)

Year: 1996

This is Ovation Instruments' 1996 Collectors' Edition brochure celebrating thirty years of innovation, documenting the history of the Collectors' Series from 1982 through 1996. It details each annual limited-edition model's specifications, production numbers, and technological innovations including the development of the Optima, OP-24Plus, OptiMax, and HexFX electronics systems. The document includes a complete spec chart listing all Collectors' Series models from 1982-1996 and a Certificate of Authenticity for the 1996 model (1996-TPB, Transparent Burgundy, mid-depth cutaway, HexFX electronics, limited to 1,280 units).

1987 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

1987

1 pages
Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)
1987 · Germany

Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)

Year: 1987

This is a German-language Ovation guitar price list dated October 1987, covering the full range of Ovation and Applause models available in the German market. It includes pricing in Deutsche Marks (DM) for series including Classic, Collectors', Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, and Elite, as well as Guitar-to-MIDI systems, Guitar Cases, and accessories. All prices are listed as non-binding recommended retail prices (unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen).

Newsletter Ovation Feb 1985 1 Catalogs

Ovation Information - February 1985 Product Catalog (Vol. 3/No. 1)

1985

32 pages
Ovation Information - February 1985 Product Catalog (Vol. 3/No. 1)
1985 · US

Ovation Information - February 1985 Product Catalog (Vol. 3/No. 1)

Year: 1985

This is Ovation Instruments' February 1985 product catalog and newsletter, Volume 3, Number 1, featuring the complete Ovation and Adamas guitar lineup including acoustic, acoustic-electric, and solid body electric models. The publication includes a featured interview with guitarist Steve Morse, endorsee updates featuring artists such as Glen Campbell, Al DiMeola, Eddie Van Halen, and Nancy Wilson, and detailed specifications for all guitar models. Also included are pages covering Kaman Musical Strings products, Ovation's technical features such as the Kaman Bar, Roundback bowl, bridges, and electronics options.

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.

Guitars (2)

1985 collector's Guitars

1985 Collector's

1985

View details →
1985 Collector's
1985

1985 Collector's

Year: 1985

1985 Collector's (2198 exemplaires 6 cordes et 715 exemplaires 12 cordes produits) Model 1985 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site)   6 or 12 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Super Shallow C/A Top: A Spruce Bracing: Ovation Quintad Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Rosewood Fret Inlay: 6 Maple Diamonds Bridge: Walnut Rosette: 5 piece epaulet Pickup: Piezoelectric Nutwidth: 1 11/16" Machines: 24K Gold Plated Case : Preamp OP24:     

Related Memorabilia (1)

1985 collector's cetificate Memorabilia

Ovation 1985 Collectors' Series Certificate of Authenticity

1985

View details →
Ovation 1985 Collectors' Series Certificate of Authenticity
1985 · US

Ovation 1985 Collectors' Series Certificate of Authenticity

Year: 1985

This is the Certificate of Authenticity issued by Ovation Instruments, Inc. for their 1985 Collectors' Series guitar, certifying it as one of a limited quantity produced that year. The certificate states that the unique combination of features and color used on this series will not be reproduced after this run. It is signed by C. William Kaman II, Executive Vice President of Ovation Instruments, Inc.

Technical Reference (5)