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1997 Collector's Edition

Model #1997 · Family: 1997

Collector's Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Parlor Body No Cutaway 1997

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Guitar Player Magazine April 1997 - Bench Tests: New Martin and Ovation Flat-tops

1997

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Guitar Player Magazine April 1997 - Bench Tests: New Martin and Ovation Flat-tops
1997 · US

Guitar Player Magazine April 1997 - Bench Tests: New Martin and Ovation Flat-tops

Year: 1997

This is a Guitar Player magazine bench test article from April 1997 reviewing the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition and the Martin SP000C-16TR acoustic flat-top guitars. The article covers both guitars' construction, playability, tone, and features, including the Ovation's bowl-shaped synthetic back, onboard preamp, touch-sensitive volume strip, and six-crystal saddle pickup. A secondary 'Cool Pedal Alert' sidebar reviews the Rocktron Banshee Amplified Talkbox.

1997 TS Pre Amp 01 Catalogs

Ovation 1997 Collector's TS Preamp Owner's Manual

1997

4 pages
Ovation 1997 Collector's TS Preamp Owner's Manual
1997 · US

Ovation 1997 Collector's TS Preamp Owner's Manual

Year: 1997

Owner's manual for the Ovation TS preamp, a proximity-sensing volume control system featured in Ovation acoustic-electric guitars. It covers preamp operation, touch-sensitive volume control via icons on the upper bout, and battery replacement. The final page highlights the 1997 Collectors' Edition as the 17th in the annual series begun in 1982, featuring a new Roundback bowl design and the revolutionary TS preamp.

1997 Collector UK Review 01 Catalogs

Ovation 1997 Collector's UK Review

1997

2 pages
Ovation 1997 Collector's UK Review
1997 · UK

Ovation 1997 Collector's UK Review

Year: 1997

UK magazine review by Jerry Uwins of the 1997 Ovation Collectors Series electro-acoustic guitar, covering its compact parlour-inspired body design, TS (touch-sensitive) preamp system, build quality, and sound. This Document is excerpted from "UK Guitarist Mag" from Oct 1997

Ovation collectors 1997 italian magazine review raggi page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Collectors 1997 - Italian Magazine Review

1997

2 pages
Ovation Collectors 1997 - Italian Magazine Review
1997 · Italy

Ovation Collectors 1997 - Italian Magazine Review

Year: 1997

This is a two-page Italian magazine review from the publication 'Raggi' featuring the Ovation Collectors 1997 limited edition guitar. The review, written by Pietro Nobile, details the guitar's technical specifications including its Sitka Spruce top (AAA grade), Schaller gold tuning machines with ebony buttons, five-piece neck with Tension Road truss rod, and redesigned preamp/piezoelectric pickup system. The article highlights the instrument's powerful amplified sound, which impressed audiences at the Rimini trade fair, and notes its distribution in Italy through Casale Bauer SpA di Cadriano di Granarolo (Bologna).

1997 Collector US Ad Catalogs

The 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition Advertisement

1997

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The 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition Advertisement
1997 · US

The 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition Advertisement

Year: 1997

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition acoustic guitar, featuring an American flag-inspired artwork backdrop with the tagline 'It's a New American Revolution.' The guitar is described as having a beautiful new shape inspired by traditional parlor guitars, revolutionary new electronics with touch-sensitive volume controls, and a striking slotted peghead. The ad invites customers to visit their local Ovation dealer and references the company's website at www.KamanMusic.com.

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1997 Collector's

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1997 Collector's (1168 exemplaires produits) Model 1997 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site) 6 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Parlor Size Top: Solid Spruce Bracing: Ovation Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Ebony Fret Inlay: None Bridge: Ebony Rosette: Inlaid Maple & Ebony Pickup: Slimline Nutwidth: 1 11/16" & 1 7/8" Machines: Gold w/Ebony Case:     Preamp :       

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1997 collector's Memorabilia

Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

1997

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Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity
1997 · US

Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

Year: 1997

This is the Certificate of Authenticity for the 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition guitar, identifying it as the seventeenth in a series of special limited production Ovation instruments. The certificate guarantees that the unique combination of features on this model will not be offered again after this production run. It is signed by C. William Kaman II, President of Ovation Instruments, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Ovation TS Pre Amp Service Guide 01 Schematics

Ovation TS Preamp Electronics Service Guide

1997

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Ovation TS Preamp Electronics Service Guide
1997 · US

Ovation TS Preamp Electronics Service Guide

Year: 1997

Service guide for the Ovation TS preamp system used in Ovation guitars. The TS preamp consists of three discrete electronics assemblies: a Flex PCB (Part 707010-A) with eight capacitive proximity sensing areas and encoding circuitry, an Output PCB (Part 707020-A) which is a double-sided glass SMT board providing power, audio signal path, voltage divider attenuation, and a preset EQ curve, plus a battery holder. All boards use surface mount technology. Published by Ovation Instruments, Division of Kaman Music Corporation. Document 990166-A.

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T.S 1997 Technical References

Ovation T.S 1997 Collector Preamp

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Ovation T.S 1997 Collector Preamp
1997 · US

Ovation T.S 1997 Collector Preamp

Year: 1997

The Ovation TS (Touch Sensitive) preamp was released in 1997 as a revolutionary "less is more" interface. Unlike traditional preamps with sliders or knobs, it features a proximity-sensing control panel flush with the guitar body. Its main characteristic is the absence of mechanical parts, using raised symbols on the upper bout for volume adjustment. The system includes a preset EQ curve specifically tuned to provide a natural, balanced acoustic tonality immediately. This design eliminates the common "crackling" noise found in aging potentiometers, ensuring high long-term reliability. The volume changes are described as immediate and repeatable, responding directly to a light touch of the finger. It was designed to be aesthetically discrete, reducing the "cosmetic intrusion" of large plastic preamp boxes on the wood. The TS preamp remains a unique piece of Ovation history, blending aerospace-style sensors with acoustic performance.

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Acoustic Guitar Presents the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Giveaway

1997

4 pages
Acoustic Guitar Presents the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Giveaway
1997 · US

Acoustic Guitar Presents the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Giveaway

Year: 1997

This promotional brochure from Acoustic Guitar Magazine presents a giveaway contest centered around the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition acoustic guitar, valued at $1,994. The featured guitar includes a CP 100 pickup with 6 crystal design, a 'TS Preamp' touch-sensitive volume control system, walnut binding, and detailed maple oak leaf soundhole ornamentation. The contest offered a grand prize of the Collectors' Edition guitar with hard-shell case, a first prize Ovation Tour Jacket valued at $275, and 250 second prizes of Adamas 1818E phosphor bronze string sets.

Guitar player magazine april 1997 bench tests rad meets trad new martin and ovation flat tops page 01 Catalogs

Guitar Player Magazine April 1997 - Bench Tests: New Martin and Ovation Flat-tops

1997

4 pages
Guitar Player Magazine April 1997 - Bench Tests: New Martin and Ovation Flat-tops
1997 · US

Guitar Player Magazine April 1997 - Bench Tests: New Martin and Ovation Flat-tops

Year: 1997

This is a Guitar Player magazine bench test article from April 1997 reviewing the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition and the Martin SP000C-16TR acoustic flat-top guitars. The article covers both guitars' construction, playability, tone, and features, including the Ovation's bowl-shaped synthetic back, onboard preamp, touch-sensitive volume strip, and six-crystal saddle pickup. A secondary 'Cool Pedal Alert' sidebar reviews the Rocktron Banshee Amplified Talkbox.

1997 TS Pre Amp 01 Catalogs

Ovation 1997 Collector's TS Preamp Owner's Manual

1997

4 pages
Ovation 1997 Collector's TS Preamp Owner's Manual
1997 · US

Ovation 1997 Collector's TS Preamp Owner's Manual

Year: 1997

Owner's manual for the Ovation TS preamp, a proximity-sensing volume control system featured in Ovation acoustic-electric guitars. It covers preamp operation, touch-sensitive volume control via icons on the upper bout, and battery replacement. The final page highlights the 1997 Collectors' Edition as the 17th in the annual series begun in 1982, featuring a new Roundback bowl design and the revolutionary TS preamp.

1997 Collector UK Review 01 Catalogs

Ovation 1997 Collector's UK Review

1997

2 pages
Ovation 1997 Collector's UK Review
1997 · UK

Ovation 1997 Collector's UK Review

Year: 1997

UK magazine review by Jerry Uwins of the 1997 Ovation Collectors Series electro-acoustic guitar, covering its compact parlour-inspired body design, TS (touch-sensitive) preamp system, build quality, and sound. This Document is excerpted from "UK Guitarist Mag" from Oct 1997

Ovation 1997 collectors edition japanese market feature article page 01 Catalogs

Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition - Japanese Market Feature Article

1997

1 pages
Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition - Japanese Market Feature Article
1997 · Japan

Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition - Japanese Market Feature Article

Year: 1997

This is a single-page Japanese language feature article or catalog page showcasing the Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition guitar, priced at 266,000 yen with a hard case included. The article highlights the guitar's classical 'Salon' body shape, solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany and maple 5-piece neck, ebony fingerboard, and innovative TS preamp system with a touch sensor on the body side instead of traditional control knobs. The piece emphasizes the blend of traditional design and modern technology, noting its debut at the NAMM show and its place in Ovation's annual limited edition Collectors' Edition series that began in 1982. From Player On-Line Japanese magazine: https://player.jp/

Ovation collectors 1997 italian magazine review raggi page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Collectors 1997 - Italian Magazine Review

1997

2 pages
Ovation Collectors 1997 - Italian Magazine Review
1997 · Italy

Ovation Collectors 1997 - Italian Magazine Review

Year: 1997

This is a two-page Italian magazine review from the publication 'Raggi' featuring the Ovation Collectors 1997 limited edition guitar. The review, written by Pietro Nobile, details the guitar's technical specifications including its Sitka Spruce top (AAA grade), Schaller gold tuning machines with ebony buttons, five-piece neck with Tension Road truss rod, and redesigned preamp/piezoelectric pickup system. The article highlights the instrument's powerful amplified sound, which impressed audiences at the Rimini trade fair, and notes its distribution in Italy through Casale Bauer SpA di Cadriano di Granarolo (Bologna).

1997 German Collector Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation Collectors' 1997 - German Market Brochure

1997

2 pages
Ovation Collectors' 1997 - German Market Brochure
1997 · Germany

Ovation Collectors' 1997 - German Market Brochure

Year: 1997

This two-page German-language brochure presents the Ovation Collectors' 1997 limited edition acoustic-electric guitar, available in Narrow Neck (42.9mm, model 1997-7N) and Wide Neck (47.6mm, model 1997-7W) configurations. The guitar features a solid Sitka spruce top (Grade AA), a new Parlor-guitar-inspired bowl, Ovation CP-100 Thinline pickup, and the new Touch-Sensitive (TS) preamp system with eight sensors on the upper bout. Distributed in Germany by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, the instrument was priced at DM 3,790 including a custom luxury case (Model 9197).

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Ovation Instruments 1997 Full Line Guitar Catalog

1997

24 pages
Ovation Instruments 1997 Full Line Guitar Catalog
1997 · US

Ovation Instruments 1997 Full Line Guitar Catalog

Year: 1997

This is the official 1997 Ovation Instruments product catalog, effective January 1, 1997, covering the complete line of Ovation acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. The catalog details specifications, model numbers, body types, available finishes, and electronics for each instrument series, ranging from the entry-level Celebrity to the premium Adamas with carbon fiber top. Published by Ovation Instruments, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT 06002, the brochure also covers the company's history, roundback technology, electronics systems, and available accessories.

1997 Collector US Ad Catalogs

The 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition Advertisement

1997

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The 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition Advertisement
1997 · US

The 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition Advertisement

Year: 1997

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition acoustic guitar, featuring an American flag-inspired artwork backdrop with the tagline 'It's a New American Revolution.' The guitar is described as having a beautiful new shape inspired by traditional parlor guitars, revolutionary new electronics with touch-sensitive volume controls, and a striking slotted peghead. The ad invites customers to visit their local Ovation dealer and references the company's website at www.KamanMusic.com.

Ovation Collector 1997 Promo Catalogs

Ovation Collector Edition 1997 - Une Nouvelle Revolution Americaine

1997

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Ovation Collector Edition 1997 - Une Nouvelle Revolution Americaine
1997 · France

Ovation Collector Edition 1997 - Une Nouvelle Revolution Americaine

Year: 1997

This is a French promotional catalog page for the Ovation Collector Edition 1997 guitar. The document features a special collector's guitar with distinctive electronics and aesthetics, marketed as 'une nouvelle revolution americaine' (a new American revolution). The page includes an artistic American flag-inspired background design with multiple detail images of the guitar and a list of authorized dealers throughout France.

Guitars (3)

1997 collector's Guitars

1997 Collector's

1997

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1997 Collector's
1997

1997 Collector's

Year: 1997

1997 Collector's (1168 exemplaires produits) Model 1997 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site) 6 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Parlor Size Top: Solid Spruce Bracing: Ovation Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Ebony Fret Inlay: None Bridge: Ebony Rosette: Inlaid Maple & Ebony Pickup: Slimline Nutwidth: 1 11/16" & 1 7/8" Machines: Gold w/Ebony Case:     Preamp :       

Related Memorabilia (1)

1997 collector's Memorabilia

Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

1997

View details →
Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity
1997 · US

Ovation 1997 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

Year: 1997

This is the Certificate of Authenticity for the 1997 Ovation Collectors' Edition guitar, identifying it as the seventeenth in a series of special limited production Ovation instruments. The certificate guarantees that the unique combination of features on this model will not be offered again after this production run. It is signed by C. William Kaman II, President of Ovation Instruments, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Ovation TS Pre Amp Service Guide 01 Schematics

Ovation TS Preamp Electronics Service Guide

1997

View details →
Ovation TS Preamp Electronics Service Guide
1997 · US

Ovation TS Preamp Electronics Service Guide

Year: 1997

Service guide for the Ovation TS preamp system used in Ovation guitars. The TS preamp consists of three discrete electronics assemblies: a Flex PCB (Part 707010-A) with eight capacitive proximity sensing areas and encoding circuitry, an Output PCB (Part 707020-A) which is a double-sided glass SMT board providing power, audio signal path, voltage divider attenuation, and a preset EQ curve, plus a battery holder. All boards use surface mount technology. Published by Ovation Instruments, Division of Kaman Music Corporation. Document 990166-A.

Technical Reference (5)

T.S 1997 Technical References

Ovation T.S 1997 Collector Preamp

1997

View details →
Ovation T.S 1997 Collector Preamp
1997 · US

Ovation T.S 1997 Collector Preamp

Year: 1997

The Ovation TS (Touch Sensitive) preamp was released in 1997 as a revolutionary "less is more" interface. Unlike traditional preamps with sliders or knobs, it features a proximity-sensing control panel flush with the guitar body. Its main characteristic is the absence of mechanical parts, using raised symbols on the upper bout for volume adjustment. The system includes a preset EQ curve specifically tuned to provide a natural, balanced acoustic tonality immediately. This design eliminates the common "crackling" noise found in aging potentiometers, ensuring high long-term reliability. The volume changes are described as immediate and repeatable, responding directly to a light touch of the finger. It was designed to be aesthetically discrete, reducing the "cosmetic intrusion" of large plastic preamp boxes on the wood. The TS preamp remains a unique piece of Ovation history, blending aerospace-style sensors with acoustic performance.