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1998 Collector's Edition

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Collector's Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Mid-Depth Bowl No Cutaway 1998

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1998 Ovation Collector US Ad Catalogs

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition - 'Plug In An Ovation' Advertisement

1998

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Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition - 'Plug In An Ovation' Advertisement
1998 · US

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition - 'Plug In An Ovation' Advertisement

Year: 1998

This is a single-page US magazine advertisement for the Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition acoustic-electric guitar, promoting its Roundback body design and OP-24E preamp system. The ad highlights the guitar's figured maple top, five-piece maple and mahogany neck, and claims the pickup is 12dB louder than other under-saddle designs. The tagline 'If You're Gonna Play Out, Plug In An Ovation' emphasizes the guitar's live performance capabilities.

1998 Jan Ovation Long Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

1998

13 pages
Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In
1998 · US

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1998

This is Ovation Instruments' 1998 full product line catalog, effective January 1, 1998, showcasing their complete range of acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. The catalog covers the company's history of innovation founded by aeronautical pioneer Charlie Kaman, details their 1998 electronics systems (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, OptiMax, Thinline Graphic), and presents all models from the flagship Adamas Q and Collectors' Edition down to the Celebrity series. The brochure was published by Ovation Instruments of Bloomfield, CT and is targeted at the US market with the slogan 'If You're Gonna Play Out, You Gotta Plug In.'

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1998 Collector's (884 exemplaires produits) Model 1998 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site) 6 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Mid-Depth C/A Top: Flamed Maple Bracing: Quintad Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Rosewood Fret Inlay: 12th Fret Inlay Bridge: Rosewood Rosette: 5 Piece Epaulet Pickup: Piezoelectric Nutwidth: 1 11/16" Machines: Gold Plated Case:     Preamp OP24-E :       

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1998 Collector certificate Memorabilia

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

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Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity
1998 · US

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

Year: 1998

This is the Certificate of Authenticity for the Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition guitar, the eighteenth in a series of special limited production Ovation instruments. It certifies that the guitar's unique combination of features will only be used on this particular model and will not be offered again after this run. The certificate is signed by C. William Kaman II, President of Ovation Instruments, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.

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1998 Vol 3 Numb 1 Kaman Music News US Catalog 0 Catalogs

Kaman Music News - Ovation 1998 Product Line Newsletter (Volume 3, Number 1)

1998

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Kaman Music News - Ovation 1998 Product Line Newsletter (Volume 3, Number 1)
1998 · US

Kaman Music News - Ovation 1998 Product Line Newsletter (Volume 3, Number 1)

Year: 1998

This is a 1998 dealer newsletter from Kaman Music Corporation highlighting Ovation's new and updated guitar models for the year, including the 1998 Collectors' Edition, the redesigned Adamas family (featuring the all-graphite Adamas Q), the Adamas SMT Smooth Top, the Ovation Trekker travel guitar, and updated Celebrity and Applause lines. The newsletter also covers new finishes such as Aspen Blue and Plumburst, the introduction of solid spruce top options on Celebrity models, and a Celebrity Deluxe Mandolin. Dealer support materials including a new 1998 catalog, pocket price list, and artist poster are also announced.

1998 Ovation Collector US Ad Catalogs

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition - 'Plug In An Ovation' Advertisement

1998

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Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition - 'Plug In An Ovation' Advertisement
1998 · US

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition - 'Plug In An Ovation' Advertisement

Year: 1998

This is a single-page US magazine advertisement for the Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition acoustic-electric guitar, promoting its Roundback body design and OP-24E preamp system. The ad highlights the guitar's figured maple top, five-piece maple and mahogany neck, and claims the pickup is 12dB louder than other under-saddle designs. The tagline 'If You're Gonna Play Out, Plug In An Ovation' emphasizes the guitar's live performance capabilities.

1998 Ovation Collector Edition JP Brochure 01 Catalogs

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Japanese Brochure

1998

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Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Japanese Brochure
1998 · Japan

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Japanese Brochure

Year: 1998

Japanese-market brochure for the 1998 Ovation Collectors' Edition guitar (Model 1998-NEB) in New England Burst finish. Limited to 150 units at 300,000 yen with case. Features flamed maple top, mid-depth bowl cutaway body, OP-24E preamp, and Ovation piezo pickup. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo.

1998 Ovation US Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

1998

36 pages
Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In
1998 · US

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1998

This is the 1998 Ovation Instruments full product line catalog, printed in December 1997, featuring the complete range of Ovation and Adamas acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments. The catalog covers multiple product families including the flagship Adamas Q (all-carbon-fiber), Adamas SMT, Custom Elite, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, and various specialty acoustics, with detailed specifications, color options, and electronics information. Notable artist endorsers featured include Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Richie Sambora, Rudy Schenker, Joan Armatrading, Adrian Legg, and Aaron Tippin. you will find 3 rares models Adamas Q181-4G (Pages #4 & #5) Adamas  6581-OB (Pages 7) Ovation  5741-9 Parlor (page 27)

1998 Jan Ovation Long Catalog 001 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

1998

13 pages
Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In
1998 · US

Ovation Guitars 1998 Full Line Catalog - Plug It In

Year: 1998

This is Ovation Instruments' 1998 full product line catalog, effective January 1, 1998, showcasing their complete range of acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. The catalog covers the company's history of innovation founded by aeronautical pioneer Charlie Kaman, details their 1998 electronics systems (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, OptiMax, Thinline Graphic), and presents all models from the flagship Adamas Q and Collectors' Edition down to the Celebrity series. The brochure was published by Ovation Instruments of Bloomfield, CT and is targeted at the US market with the slogan 'If You're Gonna Play Out, You Gotta Plug In.'

1998 Ovation US Long Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars 1998 USA Retail Price List Catalog

1998

13 pages
Ovation Guitars 1998 USA Retail Price List Catalog
1998 · US

Ovation Guitars 1998 USA Retail Price List Catalog

Year: 1998

This is the official Ovation Instruments 1998 USA retail price list catalog, effective January 1, 1998, covering the full lineup of Ovation and Adamas acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories. The catalog details each model's features, specifications, available finishes, and list prices, and includes sections on Ovation's history, innovation, electronics systems (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, OptiMax), and cases/accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments of Bloomfield, CT, the brochure highlights several new-for-1998 models including the Adamas Q, Adamas SMT, Celebrity Deluxe with solid spruce top, Celebrity with solid spruce top, Elite Standard, and Parlor Guitar.

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1998 collector's Guitars

1998 Collector's

1998

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1998 Collector's
1998

1998 Collector's

Year: 1998

1998 Collector's (884 exemplaires produits) Model 1998 Collector's Specifications: (from official Ovation Web Site) 6 String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Mid-Depth C/A Top: Flamed Maple Bracing: Quintad Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Rosewood Fret Inlay: 12th Fret Inlay Bridge: Rosewood Rosette: 5 Piece Epaulet Pickup: Piezoelectric Nutwidth: 1 11/16" Machines: Gold Plated Case:     Preamp OP24-E :       

Related Memorabilia (1)

1998 Collector certificate Memorabilia

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

1998

View details →
Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity
1998 · US

Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition Certificate of Authenticity

Year: 1998

This is the Certificate of Authenticity for the Ovation 1998 Collectors' Edition guitar, the eighteenth in a series of special limited production Ovation instruments. It certifies that the guitar's unique combination of features will only be used on this particular model and will not be offered again after this run. The certificate is signed by C. William Kaman II, President of Ovation Instruments, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Technical Reference (1)