Model #1613-4 · Family: 1613
Year: 1974
Complete Ovation Instruments Inc. price list dated May 1974, covering acoustic deep bowl, acoustic shallow bowl, acoustic electric deep bowl, acoustic electric shallow bowl, and electric solid body guitars, plus accessories including cases, guitar cords, pic-keys, picks, stands, straps, and strings. Prices in US dollars, F.O.B. New Hartford, Connecticut.
Year: 1976
Full-line Ovation catalog for the Japanese market, published circa 1976 and distributed by Aria (Arai Trading), Kyowa Shokai, and Nakao Trading (Tokyo). Text in Japanese and English. Covers the complete Ovation range: Acoustic Deep Bowl (Custom Legend, Balladeer, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Folklore, Concert Classic, Legend, Glen Campbell 12 String), Acoustic Shallow Bowl (Glen Campbell Artist, Artist, Country Artist), Acoustic Electric Deep and Shallow Bowl models, Matrix by Ovation, plus accessories (guitar straps, pic-key, strings, polish, guitar cord, machine heads, cases). Features extensive list of Ovation-playing artists. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1976
Ovation Instruments Inc. guitar price list effective January 1, 1976. Comprehensive listing covering Acoustic Deep Bowl, Acoustic Shallow Bowl, Acoustic Electric Deep Bowl, Acoustic Electric Shallow Bowl, Matrix by Ovation, Electric Solid Body guitars, and Cases. Prices in US dollars. Includes all model numbers, colors, and list prices. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, Connecticut 06057, a Kaman Company.
Year: 1977
Technical owner's manual for Ovation acoustic electric guitar stereo and tone control features, copyright 1977. Covers how the acoustic guitar works, the Ovation piezoelectric pickup system (six individual transducers beneath the string saddle), the F.E.T. preamplifier with band rejection filters (600 and 1200 Hz), volume control, tone control, and stereo output. Details the three preamp versions: standard (volume only), tone control (volume and tone on concentric shafts), and stereo (master volume and master tone for both channels). Includes sections on feedback reduction (12 dB less than other guitars), pickup jack, battery replacement (9V, up to 4000 hours), service information, control knob operation, and output jacks (mono and stereo). Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company. Printed in U.S.A. Many thanks to Mike from USA for his help
Year: 1977
Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.
Year: 1983
1983 German-language Ovation newsletter featuring the complete product lineup including Adamas, Elite (new for 1983), Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Classic, Cutaway, and Solid-Body series. Includes Nancy Wilson interview, Sigi Schwab Ovation Prize feature, Tech Talk on the Kaman Bar, endorsee news, J.H. Rickard column on bracing, and Kaman Musical Strings catalog. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg. Priced at 3 DM.
Year: 1976
This is an internal technical repair document dated December 15, 1976, detailing intonation and quality inspection findings for Jimmy Messina's Ovation Classic guitar (Model 1613-4, S/N 031748). The document describes saddle adjustments, string length modifications, and shim replacements performed to correct sharp intonation across all strings. A comprehensive quality inspection also revealed numerous manufacturing and finish defects on the instrument.
Year: 1975
This is a Japanese market Ovation guitar catalog featuring the full lineup of acoustic, acoustic-electric, and solid body electric guitars. The catalog includes detailed photos of models such as the Classic, Glen Campbell Artist, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Breadwinner, and Deacon, along with close-up detail shots of hardware and construction. A comprehensive price list in Japanese Yen is included on the final page, distributed through authorized Japanese dealers including Aria and affiliated companies.
Year: 1972
A comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog covering the full product line including acoustic, classical, and acoustic-electric models. Features the Lyracord roundback body history, detailed specifications tables, string sets, and artist endorsements from Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Charlie Byrd, and Buffy Saint-Marie. Part of a larger distributor publication with pages numbered 201-212.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) dated March 1, 1979, billing Des Moines Music House in Iowa. The order (Sales Order XA1467) includes acoustic-electric guitars and hardshell cases, with a total invoice amount of $728.72 including a $12.84 delivery charge. The shipment was partially fulfilled, with two Anniversary Guitar models backordered and only 2 of 4 hardshell cases shipped via UPS.
Year: 2019
This document consists of selected pages from Christie's auction catalogue for The David Gilmour Guitar Collection, sold in New York on June 20, 2019. The pages focus on a group of Ovation guitars owned and used by David Gilmour and Pink Floyd, including acoustic-electric, nylon-string, and solid-body electric models purchased primarily from Ovation Instruments, Inc. in New Hartford, Connecticut between 1975 and 1978. Notable highlights include the hi-strung Ovation Custom Legend used to write and record the original demo of 'Comfortably Numb,' as well as instruments used on Pink Floyd tours supporting 'Animals,' 'The Wall,' and various solo projects.
Year: 1973
This is a two-page article from the October 1973 issue of Guitar Player Magazine, written by Jim Aikin, comparing the most expensive non-custom production guitars from seven leading U.S. guitar manufacturers. The article features the Ovation Classic, Martin D45, Fender LTD, Rickenbacker 375, Gibson Citation, Gretsch White Falcon, and Guild Artist, with detailed specifications and pricing for each model. The Ovation Classic Electric is highlighted as designed by Charlie Byrd and Ovation's engineers, priced at $559.00, featuring a nineteenth fret and Thuja Plicata Spanish pine top.
Year: 1971
This is a vintage Ovation Instruments magazine advertisement featuring musician Mac Davis endorsing Ovation's 'Roundback' acoustic-electric guitars. The ad promotes two specific models — the Classic 1613-4 and Artist 1624-4 — and includes a mail-in coupon for requesting catalogs or an Ovation mobile, to be sent to Ovation Instruments in New Hartford, Connecticut. The ad is produced by Kaman Company, Ovation's parent corporation.
Year: 1980
This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. is an exploded parts diagram and corresponding parts list for the Model 1613 Ovation Classic Acoustic Electric guitar. It details all components specific to the acoustic-electric configuration, including the stereo pickup, FET-based preamp system, output jacks, volume/tone control pots, and a 9-volt battery box assembly. The document serves as a technical reference for repair and replacement of parts, with each component assigned a unique part number.
Year: 1980
This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts diagram and parts list document for the Ovation Classic models 1113 and 1613 featuring a rod cover. The document includes an exploded view diagram with numbered components and a corresponding parts list organized into four sections: Neck, Bowl, Top, and Acoustic Models Only. All parts are identified by specific part numbers to facilitate ordering and repair of the instrument.
Year: 1966
This brochure showcases the Ovation Classic model guitar, emphasizing its versatility for various playing styles including melodic folk, concert, and flamenco. The document details the guitar's construction features including its parabolic Lyrachord bowl, Sitka spruce top, Honduras mahogany and rock maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. Specifications include 39-7/8 inches overall length, 15-3/4 inches wide, and 4-3/4 pounds weight.
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Year: 1974
Complete Ovation Instruments Inc. price list dated May 1974, covering acoustic deep bowl, acoustic shallow bowl, acoustic electric deep bowl, acoustic electric shallow bowl, and electric solid body guitars, plus accessories including cases, guitar cords, pic-keys, picks, stands, straps, and strings. Prices in US dollars, F.O.B. New Hartford, Connecticut.
Year: 1976
Full-line Ovation catalog for the Japanese market, published circa 1976 and distributed by Aria (Arai Trading), Kyowa Shokai, and Nakao Trading (Tokyo). Text in Japanese and English. Covers the complete Ovation range: Acoustic Deep Bowl (Custom Legend, Balladeer, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Folklore, Concert Classic, Legend, Glen Campbell 12 String), Acoustic Shallow Bowl (Glen Campbell Artist, Artist, Country Artist), Acoustic Electric Deep and Shallow Bowl models, Matrix by Ovation, plus accessories (guitar straps, pic-key, strings, polish, guitar cord, machine heads, cases). Features extensive list of Ovation-playing artists. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Year: 1976
Ovation Instruments Inc. guitar price list effective January 1, 1976. Comprehensive listing covering Acoustic Deep Bowl, Acoustic Shallow Bowl, Acoustic Electric Deep Bowl, Acoustic Electric Shallow Bowl, Matrix by Ovation, Electric Solid Body guitars, and Cases. Prices in US dollars. Includes all model numbers, colors, and list prices. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, Connecticut 06057, a Kaman Company.
Year: 1977
Technical owner's manual for Ovation acoustic electric guitar stereo and tone control features, copyright 1977. Covers how the acoustic guitar works, the Ovation piezoelectric pickup system (six individual transducers beneath the string saddle), the F.E.T. preamplifier with band rejection filters (600 and 1200 Hz), volume control, tone control, and stereo output. Details the three preamp versions: standard (volume only), tone control (volume and tone on concentric shafts), and stereo (master volume and master tone for both channels). Includes sections on feedback reduction (12 dB less than other guitars), pickup jack, battery replacement (9V, up to 4000 hours), service information, control knob operation, and output jacks (mono and stereo). Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company. Printed in U.S.A. Many thanks to Mike from USA for his help
Year: 1977
Comprehensive Ovation U.S.A. Price List with suggested list prices effective August 1, 1977. Covers the full Ovation product line: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic/Electric Guitars (including the new Adamas series at $2,200-$2,350), Solid Body Guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Preacher), Solid Body Basses (Magnum 1 and 2), Matrix by Ovation, Cases, Strings, and Accessories. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., New Hartford, CT 06057, a Kaman Company.
Year: 1983
1983 German-language Ovation newsletter featuring the complete product lineup including Adamas, Elite (new for 1983), Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Classic, Cutaway, and Solid-Body series. Includes Nancy Wilson interview, Sigi Schwab Ovation Prize feature, Tech Talk on the Kaman Bar, endorsee news, J.H. Rickard column on bracing, and Kaman Musical Strings catalog. Distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg. Priced at 3 DM.
Year: 1976
This is an internal technical repair document dated December 15, 1976, detailing intonation and quality inspection findings for Jimmy Messina's Ovation Classic guitar (Model 1613-4, S/N 031748). The document describes saddle adjustments, string length modifications, and shim replacements performed to correct sharp intonation across all strings. A comprehensive quality inspection also revealed numerous manufacturing and finish defects on the instrument.
Year: 1975
This is a Japanese market Ovation guitar catalog featuring the full lineup of acoustic, acoustic-electric, and solid body electric guitars. The catalog includes detailed photos of models such as the Classic, Glen Campbell Artist, Custom Legend, Anniversary, Breadwinner, and Deacon, along with close-up detail shots of hardware and construction. A comprehensive price list in Japanese Yen is included on the final page, distributed through authorized Japanese dealers including Aria and affiliated companies.
Year: 1972
A comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog covering the full product line including acoustic, classical, and acoustic-electric models. Features the Lyracord roundback body history, detailed specifications tables, string sets, and artist endorsements from Glen Campbell, Eric Clapton, Charlie Byrd, and Buffy Saint-Marie. Part of a larger distributor publication with pages numbered 201-212.
Year: 1979
This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman company) dated March 1, 1979, billing Des Moines Music House in Iowa. The order (Sales Order XA1467) includes acoustic-electric guitars and hardshell cases, with a total invoice amount of $728.72 including a $12.84 delivery charge. The shipment was partially fulfilled, with two Anniversary Guitar models backordered and only 2 of 4 hardshell cases shipped via UPS.
Year: 2019
This document consists of selected pages from Christie's auction catalogue for The David Gilmour Guitar Collection, sold in New York on June 20, 2019. The pages focus on a group of Ovation guitars owned and used by David Gilmour and Pink Floyd, including acoustic-electric, nylon-string, and solid-body electric models purchased primarily from Ovation Instruments, Inc. in New Hartford, Connecticut between 1975 and 1978. Notable highlights include the hi-strung Ovation Custom Legend used to write and record the original demo of 'Comfortably Numb,' as well as instruments used on Pink Floyd tours supporting 'Animals,' 'The Wall,' and various solo projects.
Year: 1973
This is a two-page article from the October 1973 issue of Guitar Player Magazine, written by Jim Aikin, comparing the most expensive non-custom production guitars from seven leading U.S. guitar manufacturers. The article features the Ovation Classic, Martin D45, Fender LTD, Rickenbacker 375, Gibson Citation, Gretsch White Falcon, and Guild Artist, with detailed specifications and pricing for each model. The Ovation Classic Electric is highlighted as designed by Charlie Byrd and Ovation's engineers, priced at $559.00, featuring a nineteenth fret and Thuja Plicata Spanish pine top.
Year: 1971
This is a vintage Ovation Instruments magazine advertisement featuring musician Mac Davis endorsing Ovation's 'Roundback' acoustic-electric guitars. The ad promotes two specific models — the Classic 1613-4 and Artist 1624-4 — and includes a mail-in coupon for requesting catalogs or an Ovation mobile, to be sent to Ovation Instruments in New Hartford, Connecticut. The ad is produced by Kaman Company, Ovation's parent corporation.
Year: 1980
This two-page document from Ovation Instruments, Inc. is an exploded parts diagram and corresponding parts list for the Model 1613 Ovation Classic Acoustic Electric guitar. It details all components specific to the acoustic-electric configuration, including the stereo pickup, FET-based preamp system, output jacks, volume/tone control pots, and a 9-volt battery box assembly. The document serves as a technical reference for repair and replacement of parts, with each component assigned a unique part number.
Year: 1980
This is an official Ovation Instruments, Inc. parts diagram and parts list document for the Ovation Classic models 1113 and 1613 featuring a rod cover. The document includes an exploded view diagram with numbered components and a corresponding parts list organized into four sections: Neck, Bowl, Top, and Acoustic Models Only. All parts are identified by specific part numbers to facilitate ordering and repair of the instrument.
Year: 1966
This brochure showcases the Ovation Classic model guitar, emphasizing its versatility for various playing styles including melodic folk, concert, and flamenco. The document details the guitar's construction features including its parabolic Lyrachord bowl, Sitka spruce top, Honduras mahogany and rock maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. Specifications include 39-7/8 inches overall length, 15-3/4 inches wide, and 4-3/4 pounds weight.
