Model #Custom Elite · Family: Custom Elite
Year: 1997
Full-line US retail price list for Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and electronics. Covers all 1997 model series with specifications, available finishes, body styles, and list prices. Includes sections on Ovation electronics (TS Preamp, Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, OptiMax), roundback body design, and available color options. Effective January 1, 1997. Published by Ovation Instruments, Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 1999
1999 Ovation full-line catalog for the UK and Eire market, distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. Covers the complete Ovation range including Adamas Q, Adamas SMT, Adamas I & II, Elite, Custom Elite, Elite Standard, Celebrity Deluxe, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, Viper, Bass, Mandolin, Mandocello, Folklore, Elite Parlour, and the 1999 Collectors' Edition. Features detailed specifications, electronics descriptions (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, DJ-4, Thinline Graphic EQ), colour charts, and dimension diagrams.
Year: 2007
Comprehensive full-line US price list and specifications catalog covering the complete 2007 Ovation guitar range including Collectors Edition, Adamas, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Elite, Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T Series, Ultra, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Bass, Viper, Mandolin, Long Neck, Doubleneck, Trekker, Artist LX, Folklore LX, and Classic LX models, with finishes, cases, and accessories. Published by Kaman Music Corp., Bloomfield, CT. Prices effective January 1, 2007.
Year: 2009
Full-line US product catalog featuring the complete 2009 Ovation guitar lineup including USA Series (Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T, Specialties, VXT, and iDea) and Celebrity Series (SE, CC, and Specialties), with detailed features, artist endorsements, and technology highlights.
Year: 2005
This is a September 2005 UK dealer price list covering the full range of Adamas, Ovation, and Applause instruments, including prices listed with RRP inclusive of 17.5% VAT. The document covers USA-made models (with flight cases), Korean-made Celebrity and Pinnacle series, and Chinese-made Applause guitars, along with cases and accessories. Models span multiple series including Custom Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, and Applause lines.
Year: 1997
This is a German-language Ovation dealer training handbook ('Händler Handbuch') designed to provide sales staff with comprehensive product knowledge for selling Ovation guitars. It covers the history and construction of Ovation instruments including the Roundback bowl, neck, bridge, pickup, and top, as well as the full product range spanning Round-Soundhole, Multi-Soundhole, Adamas, and Specialty Acoustics models. The handbook also details the electronics lineup (OP-24+, OP-24E, OP-X, Optima, Optimax, HexFX), notable artist endorsers, promotional support, press reviews, and includes a features/benefits summary and Q&A section for dealer training purposes.
Year: 2001
Comprehensive Japanese-market suggested retail price list (May 2001 new pricing) for Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, and Applause guitars, basses, mandolins, ukuleles, cases, accessories, strings, and maintenance items. Prices in Japanese Yen. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 2001
The 2001 Ovation US full-line catalog featuring prices and specifications effective January 1, 2001. It covers the complete roundback guitar lineup including the 2001 Collectors' Edition with figured solid redwood top, Custom Elite and Legend series, Elite, Balladeer, Celebrity, Viper, bass guitars, mandolin/mandocello, LongNeck, and specialty acoustics. Also includes Ovation electronics (Optima, OP-24+, DJ-4, HexFX preamps), cases, and accessories.
Year: 2004
This is an 8-page Japanese-market Ovation guitar catalog from 2004, featuring comprehensive price listings in Japanese Yen (tax-included and base prices) for the full Ovation lineup. The catalog covers Adamas, Ovation USA Regular and Custom Order models, Ovation International models, Applause series, and accessories including cases, straps, tuner pickups, and feedback silencers. Model specifications including body style, hole type, bowl depth, color options, top materials, and preamp types are detailed throughout.
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.'
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.
Year: 2003
This is the 2003 Ovation guitar catalog produced for the German-speaking market (distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH for Germany, Austria, and Benelux), featuring the full lineup of Ovation electro-acoustic guitars under the slogan 'Plug It In.' The catalog covers all product series including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity, Specialties, and Tangent, with detailed specifications, features, and color options. Artist endorsers featured include Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, DJ Ashba, Lenny Kravitz, Preston Reed, and others.
Year: 2003
This is the 2003 international product catalog for Ovation Guitars, branded with the slogan 'Plug It In,' showcasing the full range of acoustic/electric guitar models from the premium Custom Legend and Custom Elite lines down to the entry-level Celebrity and Tangent series. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature roundback (Lyrachord bowl) construction, multi-soundhole technology, and proprietary preamp systems (OP20, OP30, OP40, OP50), and features endorsements from artists including Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, Lenny Kravitz, and DJ Ashba. Specialty instruments such as mandolins, basses, a doubleneck, and wide-neck Folklore and Country Artist models are also presented alongside detailed specification tables and finish options.
Year: 2003
This is the official Ovation Guitars catalog effective January 1, 2003, published by Kaman Music Corp. of Bloomfield, CT. It covers the full lineup of Ovation acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments with detailed specifications, available finishes, and list prices. The catalog also includes information on Ovation preamp systems (OP11 through OP50), available colors, cases, accessories, and special/custom order options.
Year: 2005
This is the official Ovation Guitars 2005 Suggested Retail Price List for the US market, covering all models and series offered that year. The document spans three pages and lists model numbers, descriptions, and retail prices across series including Adamas, Elite, Balladeer, Legend, Pinnacle, Celebrity, Viper, Mandolin/Mandocello, Longneck, Country Artist/Folklore, Trekker, and Tangent. Prices range from approximately $429.50 for entry-level Celebrity models to $3,299.00 for the Custom Legend USA Flag.
Year: 2013
This is an official Ovation guitar distribution price list effective from January 1, 2013, distributed by Fender Ibérica for the Spanish market. It covers the full range of Ovation and Applause instruments including USA-made models, Pro series, Celebrity series, and accessories with recommended retail prices in Euros excluding VAT. The catalog spans premium limited editions like the Adamas and artist signature models through to entry-level Applause instruments and accessories such as cases and gig bags.
Year: 1995
This is a German-market Ovation Guitars catalog/price list from March 1995 (3/95), featuring the complete model overview (Gesamtübersicht) with Deutsche Mark (DM) pricing. The document covers four main series: World Series (Celebrity), Bloomfield Series, Custom Shop Series, and Adamas Series, with various bowl depths, cutaway configurations, and available colors. It also includes pricing for Ovation cases and accessories, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany.
Year: 1995
This is a German-market Ovation Guitars price catalog dated March 1995 (3/95), listing recommended retail prices in Deutsche Mark (DM). It covers the full Ovation lineup including the World Series, Bloomfield Series, Custom Shop Series, and Adamas Series, organized by bowl depth and cutaway configurations. The catalog also includes available color codes, accessories such as cases and gig bags, and notes that it is distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany.
Year: 2005
This is a two-page German-language Ovation guitar price list (Preisliste) dated January 2005, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany for the German, Austrian, and Benelux markets. The document lists the full Ovation lineup including Adamas, Elite, Legend, Custom, Celebrity, Applause, and Pinnacle series models, with columns for article number, type, preamp, new features (ANS, Lyracord GS, X-Bracing), recommended retail price in euros (UVP), and available colors. Prices range from 185 euros for the Applause Ukulele to 2,959 euros for the Melissa Etheridge Signature model.
Year: 1993
This is the 1993 German-language Ovation guitar catalog distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, covering the full Ovation product lineup including the Bloomfield Series, World Series, Custom Shop Series, Adamas Series, and Applause Series. The catalog provides detailed specifications, Quick Check feature summaries, and descriptions of each model family in German, along with information on Kaman strings, cases, electronics, and the Ovation-Adamas story. It was produced for the German market and concludes with comprehensive comparison tables for all series.
Year: 2005
This is a 2005 Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series product catalog printed by Kaman Music Corporation, showcasing the full range of American-made Ovation acoustic-electric guitars. The brochure covers premium models including the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Folklore, and Nylon String, along with specialty instruments such as bass, mandolin, and mandocello. The catalog highlights Ovation's nearly 40-year history of innovation, originating with Charlie Kaman's roundback guitar design in 1966, and emphasizes the craftsmanship of their Hartford, Connecticut workshop.
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.
Year: 1993
Full-line German-language Ovation guitar catalog for 1993-1994, covering Bloomfield Series, World Series, Custom Shop Series, Adamas Series, and Applause Series with detailed specifications, features, comparison charts, and the Ovation-Adamas Story. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH for the German market.
Year: 2004
This German-language catalog introduces the new Ovation LX-Serie acoustic-electric guitars with the tagline 'Round is back!' The brochure highlights technical innovations including the Lyracord GS Bowl, Advanced Neck System, optimized X-Bracing, OCP-1 Pickup, and OP-PRO Preamp with tuner. A model overview table lists six LX models with their specifications, model numbers, soundhole types, and available color finishes.
Year: 1993
This is the official Ovation guitar German price list (Preisliste) from the third quarter of 1993, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany. It covers four product series: Bloomfield Series, World Series, Custom Shop Series, Adamas Series, and Applause Series by Ovation, listing model numbers, configurations (Deep Bowl, Cutaway, Super Shallow, 12-string), electronics codes, available colors, and recommended retail prices in Deutsche Mark (DM). The document also includes a accessories/cases section and color/electronics code reference charts.
Year: 2005
This is an Ovation guitar dealer pricelist dated July 2005, with prices listed in Swiss Francs (SFR), indicating it was distributed in the Swiss or broader German-speaking European market. The catalog covers a comprehensive range of Ovation products including Adamas, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent series guitars, as well as accessories such as cases, gig bags, pickups, strings, and preamps. Several models are marked as NEW, suggesting recent additions to the lineup at the time of publication.
Year: 2002
Full-line 2002 Ovation US catalog with retail prices covering the complete model range including new-for-2002 Tangent and Pinnacle series, Collectors' Edition with African Cherry top, Custom Elite and Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Basses, Viper, LongNeck, Mandolin/Mandocello, Country Artist/Folklore, Trekker, and Celebrity Deluxe DoubleNeck. Also introduces the OP-40 preamp and includes a full color/finish guide, cases, and accessories with prices.
Year: 2002
This comprehensive 2002 Ovation catalog showcases the complete guitar range including the new LX Series featuring the Lyrachord GS bowl, Advanced Neck System, and Scalloped X-Bracing technology. The catalog covers the full lineup from premium Custom Legend and Elite models through mid-range Legend and Standard series, to Celebrity and specialty models including Adamas guitars with carbon fiber tops. Includes detailed specifications, technology descriptions, OP preamp systems, and cases/accessories. Many thanks to Simon Turnbull from J.H.S in UK for this nice document
Year: 2004
This German-language Ovation catalog showcases the company's premium acoustic-electric guitar line, with emphasis on the LX Series including Custom Legend and Custom Elite models. The catalog highlights Ovation's innovative technologies including the Lyrachord GS Bowl, OP-PRO and OCP-1 pickup systems, Advanced Neck System, and Scalloped X-Bracing. It features detailed product photography, lifestyle images of musicians, and comprehensive technical descriptions of Ovation's manufacturing process and proprietary materials.
Year: 2006
This Ovation USA catalog showcases the full range of Ovation and Adamas acoustic-electric guitars, highlighting the new LX Series with its Lyrachord GS Bowl, Scalloped X-Bracing, and Advanced Neck System technologies. The catalog features artist endorsers including Steve Lukather, Al DiMeola, Kaki King, and Godsmack, and covers models from the premium Custom Legend and Adamas lines down to the affordable Celebrity CC series. Manufacturing is noted as taking place in New Hartford, Connecticut, with the Celebrity Series produced in Asia under strict quality control.
Year: 2004
This Ovation USA catalog showcases the LX series of acoustic-electric guitars featuring advanced technology including the Lyrachord GS Bowl, Advanced Neck System, Scalloped X-Bracing, OP Preamps, and OPP Pickup systems. The catalog presents multiple model lines from Custom Legend and Elite to Standard series, emphasizing Ovation's 40-year legacy of innovation and craftsmanship from their New Hartford, Connecticut facility.
Year: 2003
This OvationUSA promotional brochure highlights the features, craftsmanship, and model lineup of Ovation acoustic/electric guitars built in New Hartford, Connecticut. It details key guitar features including the Lyrachord roundback body, solid spruce soundboard, Hi-Output pickup system, and OP30/OP40/OP50 preamp options. The brochure also includes a Gear Bag bonus offer valid for guitars purchased between July 15, 2003 and April 30, 2004.
Year: 2005
This is a single-page Ovation USA advertisement showcasing four acoustic guitar models: Legend, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, and Elite. The ad emphasizes that 'There's never been a better time to be an Ovation player' and directs customers to visit local Ovation dealers or the JHS website. The exclusive UK & Eire trade distributor is listed as John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.
Year: 2004
This single-page Ovation USA advertisement promotes the Hi-Output pickup technology, highlighting its ability to deliver balanced tone regardless of string type, gauge, or tension. Unlike conventional piezo designs that rely solely on string pressure, the Hi-Output pickup uses six separate elements to sense both string and top vibration, resulting in truer tone and better string-to-string balance. The ad encourages players to try Ovation guitars available through music dealers worldwide, with models including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, and Balladeer.
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Year: 1997
Full-line US retail price list for Ovation acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and electronics. Covers all 1997 model series with specifications, available finishes, body styles, and list prices. Includes sections on Ovation electronics (TS Preamp, Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, OptiMax), roundback body design, and available color options. Effective January 1, 1997. Published by Ovation Instruments, Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 1999
1999 Ovation full-line catalog for the UK and Eire market, distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. Covers the complete Ovation range including Adamas Q, Adamas SMT, Adamas I & II, Elite, Custom Elite, Elite Standard, Celebrity Deluxe, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, Viper, Bass, Mandolin, Mandocello, Folklore, Elite Parlour, and the 1999 Collectors' Edition. Features detailed specifications, electronics descriptions (Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus, HexFX, DJ-4, Thinline Graphic EQ), colour charts, and dimension diagrams.
Year: 2007
Comprehensive full-line US price list and specifications catalog covering the complete 2007 Ovation guitar range including Collectors Edition, Adamas, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Elite, Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T Series, Ultra, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Bass, Viper, Mandolin, Long Neck, Doubleneck, Trekker, Artist LX, Folklore LX, and Classic LX models, with finishes, cases, and accessories. Published by Kaman Music Corp., Bloomfield, CT. Prices effective January 1, 2007.
Year: 2009
Full-line US product catalog featuring the complete 2009 Ovation guitar lineup including USA Series (Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T, Specialties, VXT, and iDea) and Celebrity Series (SE, CC, and Specialties), with detailed features, artist endorsements, and technology highlights.
Year: 2005
This is a September 2005 UK dealer price list covering the full range of Adamas, Ovation, and Applause instruments, including prices listed with RRP inclusive of 17.5% VAT. The document covers USA-made models (with flight cases), Korean-made Celebrity and Pinnacle series, and Chinese-made Applause guitars, along with cases and accessories. Models span multiple series including Custom Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, and Applause lines.
Year: 1997
This is a German-language Ovation dealer training handbook ('Händler Handbuch') designed to provide sales staff with comprehensive product knowledge for selling Ovation guitars. It covers the history and construction of Ovation instruments including the Roundback bowl, neck, bridge, pickup, and top, as well as the full product range spanning Round-Soundhole, Multi-Soundhole, Adamas, and Specialty Acoustics models. The handbook also details the electronics lineup (OP-24+, OP-24E, OP-X, Optima, Optimax, HexFX), notable artist endorsers, promotional support, press reviews, and includes a features/benefits summary and Q&A section for dealer training purposes.
Year: 2001
Comprehensive Japanese-market suggested retail price list (May 2001 new pricing) for Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, and Applause guitars, basses, mandolins, ukuleles, cases, accessories, strings, and maintenance items. Prices in Japanese Yen. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 2001
The 2001 Ovation US full-line catalog featuring prices and specifications effective January 1, 2001. It covers the complete roundback guitar lineup including the 2001 Collectors' Edition with figured solid redwood top, Custom Elite and Legend series, Elite, Balladeer, Celebrity, Viper, bass guitars, mandolin/mandocello, LongNeck, and specialty acoustics. Also includes Ovation electronics (Optima, OP-24+, DJ-4, HexFX preamps), cases, and accessories.
Year: 2004
This is an 8-page Japanese-market Ovation guitar catalog from 2004, featuring comprehensive price listings in Japanese Yen (tax-included and base prices) for the full Ovation lineup. The catalog covers Adamas, Ovation USA Regular and Custom Order models, Ovation International models, Applause series, and accessories including cases, straps, tuner pickups, and feedback silencers. Model specifications including body style, hole type, bowl depth, color options, top materials, and preamp types are detailed throughout.
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.'
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.
Year: 2003
This is the 2003 Ovation guitar catalog produced for the German-speaking market (distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH for Germany, Austria, and Benelux), featuring the full lineup of Ovation electro-acoustic guitars under the slogan 'Plug It In.' The catalog covers all product series including Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity, Specialties, and Tangent, with detailed specifications, features, and color options. Artist endorsers featured include Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, DJ Ashba, Lenny Kravitz, Preston Reed, and others.
Year: 2003
This is the 2003 international product catalog for Ovation Guitars, branded with the slogan 'Plug It In,' showcasing the full range of acoustic/electric guitar models from the premium Custom Legend and Custom Elite lines down to the entry-level Celebrity and Tangent series. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature roundback (Lyrachord bowl) construction, multi-soundhole technology, and proprietary preamp systems (OP20, OP30, OP40, OP50), and features endorsements from artists including Al Di Meola, Melissa Etheridge, Steve Lukather, Lenny Kravitz, and DJ Ashba. Specialty instruments such as mandolins, basses, a doubleneck, and wide-neck Folklore and Country Artist models are also presented alongside detailed specification tables and finish options.
Year: 2003
This is the official Ovation Guitars catalog effective January 1, 2003, published by Kaman Music Corp. of Bloomfield, CT. It covers the full lineup of Ovation acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments with detailed specifications, available finishes, and list prices. The catalog also includes information on Ovation preamp systems (OP11 through OP50), available colors, cases, accessories, and special/custom order options.
Year: 2005
This is the official Ovation Guitars 2005 Suggested Retail Price List for the US market, covering all models and series offered that year. The document spans three pages and lists model numbers, descriptions, and retail prices across series including Adamas, Elite, Balladeer, Legend, Pinnacle, Celebrity, Viper, Mandolin/Mandocello, Longneck, Country Artist/Folklore, Trekker, and Tangent. Prices range from approximately $429.50 for entry-level Celebrity models to $3,299.00 for the Custom Legend USA Flag.
Year: 2013
This is an official Ovation guitar distribution price list effective from January 1, 2013, distributed by Fender Ibérica for the Spanish market. It covers the full range of Ovation and Applause instruments including USA-made models, Pro series, Celebrity series, and accessories with recommended retail prices in Euros excluding VAT. The catalog spans premium limited editions like the Adamas and artist signature models through to entry-level Applause instruments and accessories such as cases and gig bags.
Year: 1995
This is a German-market Ovation Guitars price catalog dated March 1995 (3/95), listing recommended retail prices in Deutsche Mark (DM). It covers the full Ovation lineup including the World Series, Bloomfield Series, Custom Shop Series, and Adamas Series, organized by bowl depth and cutaway configurations. The catalog also includes available color codes, accessories such as cases and gig bags, and notes that it is distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany.
Year: 1995
This is a German-market Ovation Guitars catalog/price list from March 1995 (3/95), featuring the complete model overview (Gesamtübersicht) with Deutsche Mark (DM) pricing. The document covers four main series: World Series (Celebrity), Bloomfield Series, Custom Shop Series, and Adamas Series, with various bowl depths, cutaway configurations, and available colors. It also includes pricing for Ovation cases and accessories, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany.
Year: 2005
This is a two-page German-language Ovation guitar price list (Preisliste) dated January 2005, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany for the German, Austrian, and Benelux markets. The document lists the full Ovation lineup including Adamas, Elite, Legend, Custom, Celebrity, Applause, and Pinnacle series models, with columns for article number, type, preamp, new features (ANS, Lyracord GS, X-Bracing), recommended retail price in euros (UVP), and available colors. Prices range from 185 euros for the Applause Ukulele to 2,959 euros for the Melissa Etheridge Signature model.
Year: 1993
This is the 1993 German-language Ovation guitar catalog distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, covering the full Ovation product lineup including the Bloomfield Series, World Series, Custom Shop Series, Adamas Series, and Applause Series. The catalog provides detailed specifications, Quick Check feature summaries, and descriptions of each model family in German, along with information on Kaman strings, cases, electronics, and the Ovation-Adamas story. It was produced for the German market and concludes with comprehensive comparison tables for all series.
Year: 2005
This is a 2005 Ovation Guitars Traditional USA Series product catalog printed by Kaman Music Corporation, showcasing the full range of American-made Ovation acoustic-electric guitars. The brochure covers premium models including the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Folklore, and Nylon String, along with specialty instruments such as bass, mandolin, and mandocello. The catalog highlights Ovation's nearly 40-year history of innovation, originating with Charlie Kaman's roundback guitar design in 1966, and emphasizes the craftsmanship of their Hartford, Connecticut workshop.
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.
Year: 1993
Full-line German-language Ovation guitar catalog for 1993-1994, covering Bloomfield Series, World Series, Custom Shop Series, Adamas Series, and Applause Series with detailed specifications, features, comparison charts, and the Ovation-Adamas Story. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH for the German market.
Year: 2004
This German-language catalog introduces the new Ovation LX-Serie acoustic-electric guitars with the tagline 'Round is back!' The brochure highlights technical innovations including the Lyracord GS Bowl, Advanced Neck System, optimized X-Bracing, OCP-1 Pickup, and OP-PRO Preamp with tuner. A model overview table lists six LX models with their specifications, model numbers, soundhole types, and available color finishes.
Year: 1993
This is the official Ovation guitar German price list (Preisliste) from the third quarter of 1993, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH in Marburg, Germany. It covers four product series: Bloomfield Series, World Series, Custom Shop Series, Adamas Series, and Applause Series by Ovation, listing model numbers, configurations (Deep Bowl, Cutaway, Super Shallow, 12-string), electronics codes, available colors, and recommended retail prices in Deutsche Mark (DM). The document also includes a accessories/cases section and color/electronics code reference charts.
Year: 2005
This is an Ovation guitar dealer pricelist dated July 2005, with prices listed in Swiss Francs (SFR), indicating it was distributed in the Swiss or broader German-speaking European market. The catalog covers a comprehensive range of Ovation products including Adamas, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent series guitars, as well as accessories such as cases, gig bags, pickups, strings, and preamps. Several models are marked as NEW, suggesting recent additions to the lineup at the time of publication.
Year: 2002
Full-line 2002 Ovation US catalog with retail prices covering the complete model range including new-for-2002 Tangent and Pinnacle series, Collectors' Edition with African Cherry top, Custom Elite and Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Basses, Viper, LongNeck, Mandolin/Mandocello, Country Artist/Folklore, Trekker, and Celebrity Deluxe DoubleNeck. Also introduces the OP-40 preamp and includes a full color/finish guide, cases, and accessories with prices.
Year: 2002
This comprehensive 2002 Ovation catalog showcases the complete guitar range including the new LX Series featuring the Lyrachord GS bowl, Advanced Neck System, and Scalloped X-Bracing technology. The catalog covers the full lineup from premium Custom Legend and Elite models through mid-range Legend and Standard series, to Celebrity and specialty models including Adamas guitars with carbon fiber tops. Includes detailed specifications, technology descriptions, OP preamp systems, and cases/accessories. Many thanks to Simon Turnbull from J.H.S in UK for this nice document
Year: 2004
This German-language Ovation catalog showcases the company's premium acoustic-electric guitar line, with emphasis on the LX Series including Custom Legend and Custom Elite models. The catalog highlights Ovation's innovative technologies including the Lyrachord GS Bowl, OP-PRO and OCP-1 pickup systems, Advanced Neck System, and Scalloped X-Bracing. It features detailed product photography, lifestyle images of musicians, and comprehensive technical descriptions of Ovation's manufacturing process and proprietary materials.
Year: 2006
This Ovation USA catalog showcases the full range of Ovation and Adamas acoustic-electric guitars, highlighting the new LX Series with its Lyrachord GS Bowl, Scalloped X-Bracing, and Advanced Neck System technologies. The catalog features artist endorsers including Steve Lukather, Al DiMeola, Kaki King, and Godsmack, and covers models from the premium Custom Legend and Adamas lines down to the affordable Celebrity CC series. Manufacturing is noted as taking place in New Hartford, Connecticut, with the Celebrity Series produced in Asia under strict quality control.
Year: 2004
This Ovation USA catalog showcases the LX series of acoustic-electric guitars featuring advanced technology including the Lyrachord GS Bowl, Advanced Neck System, Scalloped X-Bracing, OP Preamps, and OPP Pickup systems. The catalog presents multiple model lines from Custom Legend and Elite to Standard series, emphasizing Ovation's 40-year legacy of innovation and craftsmanship from their New Hartford, Connecticut facility.
Year: 2003
This OvationUSA promotional brochure highlights the features, craftsmanship, and model lineup of Ovation acoustic/electric guitars built in New Hartford, Connecticut. It details key guitar features including the Lyrachord roundback body, solid spruce soundboard, Hi-Output pickup system, and OP30/OP40/OP50 preamp options. The brochure also includes a Gear Bag bonus offer valid for guitars purchased between July 15, 2003 and April 30, 2004.
Year: 2005
This is a single-page Ovation USA advertisement showcasing four acoustic guitar models: Legend, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, and Elite. The ad emphasizes that 'There's never been a better time to be an Ovation player' and directs customers to visit local Ovation dealers or the JHS website. The exclusive UK & Eire trade distributor is listed as John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.
Year: 2004
This single-page Ovation USA advertisement promotes the Hi-Output pickup technology, highlighting its ability to deliver balanced tone regardless of string type, gauge, or tension. Unlike conventional piezo designs that rely solely on string pressure, the Hi-Output pickup uses six separate elements to sense both string and top vibration, resulting in truer tone and better string-to-string balance. The ad encourages players to try Ovation guitars available through music dealers worldwide, with models including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, and Balladeer.
