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Contemporary Folk Classic

Model #Contemporary Folk Classic · Family: Contemporary Folk Cl

Early Shiny Bowl Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Super-Shallow Bowl No Cutaway

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1967 Kaman Corp Report 01 Catalogs

1967 Kaman Corporation Annual Report (22nd)

1967

24 pages
1967 Kaman Corporation Annual Report (22nd)
1967 · US

1967 Kaman Corporation Annual Report (22nd)

Year: 1967

The 1967 Kaman Corporation 22nd Annual Report covering the fiscal year ended December 31, 1967. The Music section (pages 11-12) details Ovation Instruments' first full year of operation, noting six lines of folk and classic acoustic guitars, five new Electric Storm electric guitar models, and three electronic amplifier lines. Artists mentioned include The Turtles, Buffy St. Marie, Josh White, Janis Ian, and Richie Havens. Includes full consolidated financial statements and a ten-year summary.

1967 Namm Article 1 Catalogs

1967 Ovation NAMM Review from The Music Trades

1967

2 pages
1967 Ovation NAMM Review from The Music Trades
1967 · US

1967 Ovation NAMM Review from The Music Trades

Year: 1967

A two-page spread from The Music Trades, June 1967, advertising the debut of Ovation roundback guitars at the NAMM show in Chicago (Room 822A at the Conrad Hilton). Features photos of six acoustic models: the Balladeer, Classic, Josh White, Deluxe Balladeer, Contemporary Folk Classic, and Twelve-String, all showcasing the Lyrachord roundback design. Also announces upcoming Ovation electric guitars with the tagline "The Ovation Electrics Are Coming!"

1967 Ovation Connecticut Industry Flyer 1 Catalogs

Connecticut Industry Magazine – July 1967: Ovation Instruments Feature Article – The Tradition of Old World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Aerospace Technology

1967

4 pages
Connecticut Industry Magazine – July 1967: Ovation Instruments Feature Article – The Tradition of Old World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Aerospace Technology
1967 · US

Connecticut Industry Magazine – July 1967: Ovation Instruments Feature Article – The Tradition of Old World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Aerospace Technology

Year: 1967

This July 1967 issue of Connecticut Industry magazine features a multi-page article on Ovation Instruments, a division of Kaman Corporation based in New Hartford, Connecticut, detailing how aerospace engineering principles and materials were applied to create the innovative roundback acoustic guitar. The article explains how Kaman's aerospace background—including use of Lyrachord silicone fiber composite bowls, aircraft adhesives, and precision manufacturing—led to a scientifically superior guitar design that combined Old World lutherie craftsmanship with modern technology. Six acoustic guitar models had been produced by early 1967, with electric guitars and amplifiers planned for later that year. Many thanks to my friend Dave for this great and very rare document

60 Acoustic Green US Catalog 01 Catalogs

The Ovation Roundbacks Acoustic Models Catalog

1969

10 pages
The Ovation Roundbacks Acoustic Models Catalog
1969 · US

The Ovation Roundbacks Acoustic Models Catalog

Year: 1969

Ten-page US catalog showcasing the Ovation roundback acoustic guitar lineup. Features six models: Josh White, Standard Balladeer, Deluxe Balladeer, Twelve-String, Contemporary Folk Classic, and Classic. Covers the innovation of Lyrachord semi-parabolic backs, aerospace technology applied to guitar making, factory production processes, and includes the Ovation company story (founded October 1966 by Kaman Corporation). Also previews the Electric Storm line and Apollo amplifiers. Contains full specifications table for all models. Published by Ovation Instruments, Division of Kaman Corp., New Hartford, Connecticut.

Guitars (3)

Fugot 43447 classic front Guitars

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Black

1967

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Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Black
1967 · US

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Black

Year: 1967

Many thanks to "Fugot" in USA for the nice pics of this rare piece of Ovation History. The Folk Classic model appears in some documents from 1967 but was never produced as a regular model. It does exist only one prototype in each color (green, red, blue and black) and I'm so glad to show you here photos of the Black one.

Contemporary Folk Classic Green 01 Guitars

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Green

1967

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Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Green
1967

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Green

Year: 1967

Many Thanks to CWKII and Dave Witko for these wonderful photos. The Folk Classic model appears in some documents from 1967 but was never produced as a regular model. It does exist only one prototype in each color (green, red, blue and black) and I'm so glad to show you here photos of the green one.

CONTEMPORARY FOLK CLASSIC Guitars

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Red

1967

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Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Red
1967 · US

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Red

Year: 1967

Many thanks to Bob in USA for the nice pics of this rare piece of Ovation History. The Folk Classic model appears in some documents from 1967 but was never produced as a regular model. It does exist only one prototype in each color (green, red, blue and black) and I'm so glad to show you here photos of the Red one, Despite the very poor quality of the photo. If you have better pics, I'll be so glad to add them here.😉

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Featured In (4)

1967 Kaman Corp Report 01 Catalogs

1967 Kaman Corporation Annual Report (22nd)

1967

24 pages
1967 Kaman Corporation Annual Report (22nd)
1967 · US

1967 Kaman Corporation Annual Report (22nd)

Year: 1967

The 1967 Kaman Corporation 22nd Annual Report covering the fiscal year ended December 31, 1967. The Music section (pages 11-12) details Ovation Instruments' first full year of operation, noting six lines of folk and classic acoustic guitars, five new Electric Storm electric guitar models, and three electronic amplifier lines. Artists mentioned include The Turtles, Buffy St. Marie, Josh White, Janis Ian, and Richie Havens. Includes full consolidated financial statements and a ten-year summary.

1967 Namm Article 1 Catalogs

1967 Ovation NAMM Review from The Music Trades

1967

2 pages
1967 Ovation NAMM Review from The Music Trades
1967 · US

1967 Ovation NAMM Review from The Music Trades

Year: 1967

A two-page spread from The Music Trades, June 1967, advertising the debut of Ovation roundback guitars at the NAMM show in Chicago (Room 822A at the Conrad Hilton). Features photos of six acoustic models: the Balladeer, Classic, Josh White, Deluxe Balladeer, Contemporary Folk Classic, and Twelve-String, all showcasing the Lyrachord roundback design. Also announces upcoming Ovation electric guitars with the tagline "The Ovation Electrics Are Coming!"

1967 Ovation Connecticut Industry Flyer 1 Catalogs

Connecticut Industry Magazine – July 1967: Ovation Instruments Feature Article – The Tradition of Old World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Aerospace Technology

1967

4 pages
Connecticut Industry Magazine – July 1967: Ovation Instruments Feature Article – The Tradition of Old World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Aerospace Technology
1967 · US

Connecticut Industry Magazine – July 1967: Ovation Instruments Feature Article – The Tradition of Old World Craftsmanship Meets Modern Aerospace Technology

Year: 1967

This July 1967 issue of Connecticut Industry magazine features a multi-page article on Ovation Instruments, a division of Kaman Corporation based in New Hartford, Connecticut, detailing how aerospace engineering principles and materials were applied to create the innovative roundback acoustic guitar. The article explains how Kaman's aerospace background—including use of Lyrachord silicone fiber composite bowls, aircraft adhesives, and precision manufacturing—led to a scientifically superior guitar design that combined Old World lutherie craftsmanship with modern technology. Six acoustic guitar models had been produced by early 1967, with electric guitars and amplifiers planned for later that year. Many thanks to my friend Dave for this great and very rare document

60 Acoustic Green US Catalog 01 Catalogs

The Ovation Roundbacks Acoustic Models Catalog

1969

10 pages
The Ovation Roundbacks Acoustic Models Catalog
1969 · US

The Ovation Roundbacks Acoustic Models Catalog

Year: 1969

Ten-page US catalog showcasing the Ovation roundback acoustic guitar lineup. Features six models: Josh White, Standard Balladeer, Deluxe Balladeer, Twelve-String, Contemporary Folk Classic, and Classic. Covers the innovation of Lyrachord semi-parabolic backs, aerospace technology applied to guitar making, factory production processes, and includes the Ovation company story (founded October 1966 by Kaman Corporation). Also previews the Electric Storm line and Apollo amplifiers. Contains full specifications table for all models. Published by Ovation Instruments, Division of Kaman Corp., New Hartford, Connecticut.

Guitars (3)

Fugot 43447 classic front Guitars

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Black

1967

View details →
Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Black
1967 · US

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Black

Year: 1967

Many thanks to "Fugot" in USA for the nice pics of this rare piece of Ovation History. The Folk Classic model appears in some documents from 1967 but was never produced as a regular model. It does exist only one prototype in each color (green, red, blue and black) and I'm so glad to show you here photos of the Black one.

Contemporary Folk Classic Green 01 Guitars

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Green

1967

View details →
Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Green
1967

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Green

Year: 1967

Many Thanks to CWKII and Dave Witko for these wonderful photos. The Folk Classic model appears in some documents from 1967 but was never produced as a regular model. It does exist only one prototype in each color (green, red, blue and black) and I'm so glad to show you here photos of the green one.

CONTEMPORARY FOLK CLASSIC Guitars

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Red

1967

View details →
Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Red
1967 · US

Ovation Comtemporary Folk Classic Prototype in Red

Year: 1967

Many thanks to Bob in USA for the nice pics of this rare piece of Ovation History. The Folk Classic model appears in some documents from 1967 but was never produced as a regular model. It does exist only one prototype in each color (green, red, blue and black) and I'm so glad to show you here photos of the Red one, Despite the very poor quality of the photo. If you have better pics, I'll be so glad to add them here.😉