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Deacon 12-String

Model #Deacon 12-String · Family: Deacon 12

Breadwinner & Deacon Electric Series 12-string Steel Solid Body No Cutaway

Featured In (4)

1976 Ovation Chicago Model Review 02 Catalogs

Chicago 76 Music Trade Show Coverage – Ovation and Other Instrument Brands (French Music Press)

1976

2 pages
Chicago 76 Music Trade Show Coverage – Ovation and Other Instrument Brands (French Music Press)
1976 · Fr

Chicago 76 Music Trade Show Coverage – Ovation and Other Instrument Brands (French Music Press)

Year: 1976

This is a French-language music press article covering the 1976 Chicago music trade show (NAMM or similar), reporting on new Ovation guitar models including the Adamas, Applause, Viper, Preacher, and Magnum bass. The article also covers other brands such as Kramer, Mossman, Morley Electronics, and ARP Instruments. It includes photos of the opening bicentennial parade and new guitar models presented at the show.

70 Deacon 12S Owner Manual 01 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Bodies 12-String Deacon Owner's Manual

1975

4 pages
Ovation Solid Bodies 12-String Deacon Owner's Manual
1975 · US

Ovation Solid Bodies 12-String Deacon Owner's Manual

Year: 1975

Owner's manual for the Ovation Deacon 12-String solid body electric guitar, a Kaman Music product. Covers the guitar's key features including the graphite-reinforced neck, built-in FET preamplifier, solid brass saddle, and 24 nickel silver frets. Includes a labeled parts diagram and recommended string gauge chart for Ovation 12E strings.

Solid Bodies Japanese Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitar and Bass Catalog - Japanese Edition

1979

20 pages
Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitar and Bass Catalog - Japanese Edition
1979 · Japan

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitar and Bass Catalog - Japanese Edition

Year: 1979

This is a Japanese-language catalog showcasing Ovation's solid body electric guitar and bass lineup. The catalog features detailed specifications, control systems, and finish options for models including the Preacher series, Deacon series, Viper series, UK II, and Magnum bass series. Each instrument is presented with futuristic space-themed photography and comprehensive technical details including pickup configurations, active/passive electronics, and hardware specifications.

Deacon 12 Strings Ad Catalogs

Ovation Deacon 12-String Solid Body Guitar Advertisement

1976

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Ovation Deacon 12-String Solid Body Guitar Advertisement
1976 · US

Ovation Deacon 12-String Solid Body Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1976

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the Ovation Deacon 12-string solid body electric guitar, highlighting its graphite-reinforced neck, built-in FET preamplifier, mid-range switch, and solid brass saddle for individual string placement. The ad emphasizes the guitar's ability to overcome common problems with 12-string solid bodies such as muddiness and intonation issues. It is published by Ovation Instruments, a Kaman Company, based in New Hartford, CT.

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Featured In (4)

1976 Ovation Chicago Model Review 02 Catalogs

Chicago 76 Music Trade Show Coverage – Ovation and Other Instrument Brands (French Music Press)

1976

2 pages
Chicago 76 Music Trade Show Coverage – Ovation and Other Instrument Brands (French Music Press)
1976 · Fr

Chicago 76 Music Trade Show Coverage – Ovation and Other Instrument Brands (French Music Press)

Year: 1976

This is a French-language music press article covering the 1976 Chicago music trade show (NAMM or similar), reporting on new Ovation guitar models including the Adamas, Applause, Viper, Preacher, and Magnum bass. The article also covers other brands such as Kramer, Mossman, Morley Electronics, and ARP Instruments. It includes photos of the opening bicentennial parade and new guitar models presented at the show.

70 Deacon 12S Owner Manual 01 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Bodies 12-String Deacon Owner's Manual

1975

4 pages
Ovation Solid Bodies 12-String Deacon Owner's Manual
1975 · US

Ovation Solid Bodies 12-String Deacon Owner's Manual

Year: 1975

Owner's manual for the Ovation Deacon 12-String solid body electric guitar, a Kaman Music product. Covers the guitar's key features including the graphite-reinforced neck, built-in FET preamplifier, solid brass saddle, and 24 nickel silver frets. Includes a labeled parts diagram and recommended string gauge chart for Ovation 12E strings.

Solid Bodies Japanese Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitar and Bass Catalog - Japanese Edition

1979

20 pages
Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitar and Bass Catalog - Japanese Edition
1979 · Japan

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitar and Bass Catalog - Japanese Edition

Year: 1979

This is a Japanese-language catalog showcasing Ovation's solid body electric guitar and bass lineup. The catalog features detailed specifications, control systems, and finish options for models including the Preacher series, Deacon series, Viper series, UK II, and Magnum bass series. Each instrument is presented with futuristic space-themed photography and comprehensive technical details including pickup configurations, active/passive electronics, and hardware specifications.

Deacon 12 Strings Ad Catalogs

Ovation Deacon 12-String Solid Body Guitar Advertisement

1976

View details →
Ovation Deacon 12-String Solid Body Guitar Advertisement
1976 · US

Ovation Deacon 12-String Solid Body Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1976

This is a single-page magazine advertisement for the Ovation Deacon 12-string solid body electric guitar, highlighting its graphite-reinforced neck, built-in FET preamplifier, mid-range switch, and solid brass saddle for individual string placement. The ad emphasizes the guitar's ability to overcome common problems with 12-string solid bodies such as muddiness and intonation issues. It is published by Ovation Instruments, a Kaman Company, based in New Hartford, CT.