Model #1990 · Family: 1990
Year: 1990
This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the 1990 Ovation Collectors' Series guitar, featuring a birdseye maple top acoustic-electric guitar displayed among autumn leaves on rocks. The ad emphasizes the unique natural figuring of the maple top and the limited production nature of the instrument. It was produced by Kaman Music Corporation, based in Bloomfield, CT, and directs consumers to authorized Ovation dealers.
Year: 1990
1990 Collector's (1400 exemplaires produits) Model 1990 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site) 6 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Deep Bowl C/A Top: Birdseye Maple Bracing: Ovation Quintad Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Ebony Fret Inlay: Maple Snowflakes, 12th Fret Block Bridge: Walnut Rosette: Custom 5-Piece Epaulets Pickup: Piezoeletric Nutwidth: 1 11/16" Machines: Gold Plated Case Preamp OP24+:
Year: 1990
Many Thanks to Henry Ho from Dublin/California/USA for these very nice photos.
Year: 1990
This is the Certificate of Authenticity issued by Ovation Instruments, Inc. for a 1990 Collectors' Series guitar, certifying it as one of a limited quantity produced that year. The certificate states that the guitar's unique combination of features and color will only be used on this particular series and will not be reproduced after the run. It is signed by C. William Kaman II, President of Ovation Instruments, Inc.
Year: 1990
1990 Collector's Epaulet
Year: 1990
1990 collector's headstock
Year: 1990
1990 Collector Label
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Year: 1990
This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the 1990 Ovation Collectors' Series guitar, featuring a birdseye maple top acoustic-electric guitar displayed among autumn leaves on rocks. The ad emphasizes the unique natural figuring of the maple top and the limited production nature of the instrument. It was produced by Kaman Music Corporation, based in Bloomfield, CT, and directs consumers to authorized Ovation dealers.
Year: 1990
Japanese-market brochure for the 1990 Ovation Collectors' Series Limited Edition guitars featuring bird's-eye maple top. Includes models 199S-7 (Super Shallow Bowl) and 1990-7 (Deep Bowl) priced at ¥290,000 each with case. Shows detailed specifications including 5-piece neck construction, ebony fingerboard, 24K gold plated machine heads, and OP-24 electronics. Limited to 150 units worldwide. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co. in Tokyo. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1992
Comprehensive Japanese-market Ovation price list revised October 1, 1992 (Heisei 4). Covers full Adamas, Ovation, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity guitar lines with Japanese Yen pricing, plus cases, accessories, strings, tuners, and straps. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Includes Collectors Series models through 1993. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
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).
Year: 1990
This newsletter announces Ovation's first guitar with a Bird's-eye Maple top in the Collectors' Series, along with custom guitars including the Doubleneck D868 and Bass B868. It also features endorsements from artists like Melissa Etheridge and Skid Row, coverage of the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, and introduces the Pinnacle Series models available in Europe and the Orient.
Year: 1994
Comprehensive Japanese-market suggested retail price list for Ovation guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, effective November 1, 1994 (Heisei 6). Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). Prices in Japanese Yen covering all product lines from Super Adamas through Applause, plus Collector's Series (1982-1995), Kaman strings, cases, and accessories. Includes warranty and International First Quality Standard information.
Year: 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.
Year: 1990
This is a French promotional catalog/advertisement for the Ovation 'Collector 1990' limited edition guitar. The document announces a limited series of only 36 units with certificates signed by Bill Kaman, President of Ovation, to be available exclusively in France. The catalog includes ordering information through CAMAC and Ovation dealer points.
Year: 1990
1990 Collector's (1400 exemplaires produits) Model 1990 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site) 6 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Deep Bowl C/A Top: Birdseye Maple Bracing: Ovation Quintad Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Ebony Fret Inlay: Maple Snowflakes, 12th Fret Block Bridge: Walnut Rosette: Custom 5-Piece Epaulets Pickup: Piezoeletric Nutwidth: 1 11/16" Machines: Gold Plated Case Preamp OP24+:
Year: 1990
Many Thanks to Henry Ho from Dublin/California/USA for these very nice photos.
Year: 1990
This is the Certificate of Authenticity issued by Ovation Instruments, Inc. for a 1990 Collectors' Series guitar, certifying it as one of a limited quantity produced that year. The certificate states that the guitar's unique combination of features and color will only be used on this particular series and will not be reproduced after the run. It is signed by C. William Kaman II, President of Ovation Instruments, Inc.
Year: 1990
1990 Collector's Epaulet
Year: 1990
1990 collector's headstock
Year: 1990
1990 Collector Label
