Ovation 1758-1 Elite 12 Strings
Year: 1990
Thanks a lot to Glenn Hess from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida /USA for these pictures.
Elite 1758-1 12 Strings
Model #1758-1 · Family: 1758
12 Strings
Acoustic Series
12-string
Steel
Deep Bowl
No Cutaway
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1991 Ovation Full Line French Catalog
Year: 1991
Comprehensive French-language full-line catalog from Kaman Music Corporation for 1991, covering the entire Ovation guitar range. Opens with a letter from C. William Kaman II introducing the Pinnacle as a new model. Covers Adamas and Adamas II (carbon graphite fibronic tops), Elite series, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics (nylon string), Pinnacle, Ultra Deluxe, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. Includes detailed French-language specifications for all models, electronics section covering OP-24, FET-3, PVT, and VT preamps, cases and accessories, and warranty information. Printed in U.S.A. with Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.
Camac Music World - Ovation Guitars French Price List Catalog, August 1990
Year: 1990
This is a French-language Ovation guitar price list catalog distributed by Camac Music World, dated August 1990 (Tarif Public Indicatif TTC Aout 90), based in Mouzeil, France. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including Applause, Celebrity, Ultra Series, Pinnacle, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Elite, Legend, Custom Legend, Adamas, and Collector series, along with Kaman guitar strings. All prices are listed in French Francs as indicative public prices inclusive of tax (TTC). Many thanks to Rémy Loyant for this nice document
Ovation & Adamas Japanese 1994 Catalog
Year: 1994
Comprehensive 1994 Ovation and Adamas guitar catalog for the Japanese market (distributed by Nakao Corporation, Tokyo). Features the full USA-made lineup including Adamas, Adamas II, Elite, Standard Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Old Walnut Elite, Craftsman, Craftsman Limited, Classic, Old Country Artist, Elite Bass, and Doubleneck series with detailed specifications, available finishes, accessories, strings, and the complete Collectors Series history from 1982-1994. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Ovation 1993 Japanese Price List
Year: 1992
Comprehensive Japanese-market Ovation price list revised October 1, 1992 (Heisei 4). Covers full Adamas, Ovation, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity guitar lines with Japanese Yen pricing, plus cases, accessories, strings, tuners, and straps. Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Tokyo. Includes Collectors Series models through 1993. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness
Ovation Guitar French Price Catalog - September 1987 (CAMAC Distribution)
Year: 1987
A two-page French-language Ovation guitar price catalog distributed by CAMAC, dated September 1987, subtitled 'La Guitare des Stars' (The Guitar of the Stars). The catalog lists the complete Ovation lineup with French franc prices, including the Applause, Celebrity, Balladeer, Legend, Elite, Custom Legend, Nylon, Adamas, and Thunderbolt series, along with available cases (Etuis). Color options and preamp specifications (OP24) are noted throughout. Many Thanks to Dominique Filhon from France for his kindness and for his help
Ovation Guitar German Price List — Unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen 8/90
Year: 1990
This is a German-market Ovation guitar catalog/price list dated August 1990 (8/90), distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation and Adamas lineup including Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Pinnacle, Custom Balladeer, Classic Concert, Legend, Elite, Thunderbolt, Custom Legend, Collectors, Adamas I and II series, with prices in Deutsche Marks across Deep Bowl, Deep Bowl Cutaway, Super Shallow Bowl Cutaway, and Deep Bowl 12-string configurations. The document also includes accessories, strings, and electronics/color code references.
Ovation Guitars 1988 German Product Catalog (Musik Meyer)
Year: 1988
This is a 1988 German-language Ovation guitar product catalog distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, Germany. It covers the full Ovation lineup including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Pinnacle, Ultra, and Celebrity series, with detailed specifications, color codes, and electronics descriptions for each model. The catalog also includes sections on Ovation's electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamps), cases, and Adamas/Kaman strings.
Ovation Guitars Distribution Price List - January 2013
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.
Ovation Guitars French Language Product Catalog
Year: 1987
This is a comprehensive French-language product catalog for Ovation guitars, distributed in France by CAMAC. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including the Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series, along with detailed electronics and cases sections. It features specifications tables in French, a letter from C. William Kaman II, and was printed in France for the Kaman Music Corporation.
Ovation Guitars French Price List - CAMAC Juin 1988
Year: 1988
This is a two-page French-language Ovation guitar catalog/price list distributed by CAMAC, dated June 1988. It covers the full Ovation lineup including Thunderbolt, Legend, Elite, Custom Legend, Nylon, Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, and Balladeer series with French Franc pricing. The document also lists available guitar cases (Etuis) and notes available color options including Sunburst, Rouge, Naturel, Noir, Blanc, Bleu, and Gris dégradé. Many Thanks to Dominique Filhon from France for his kindness and for his help
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog — Kaman Music Corporation
Year: 1987
This is a comprehensive Ovation guitar product catalog published by Kaman Music Corporation, covering the full range of Ovation instruments from the top-of-the-line Adamas and Elite series through the Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classic, Ultra, and Celebrity series. The catalog includes detailed specifications, photography, and descriptions of acoustic and acoustic-electric models including 6-string, 12-string, and nylon-string cutaway variants, as well as information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET-3, VT preamp), available cases, and warranty terms. The document is addressed to the US market and printed by Kaman Music Corporation, P.O. Box 507, Bloomfield, CT.
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog (Japan Edition)
Year: 1988
This is a comprehensive Ovation guitar catalog produced by Kaman Music Corporation for the Japanese market, featuring the full product lineup including the Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Classic, and Thunderbolt series. The catalog details specifications, features, and available finishes for each model, along with information on electronics (OP-24 preamp system), cases, and strings. The back cover includes a Japanese music retailer stamp (Taniguchi Music/Taniguchi Gakki) and Japanese text, confirming its distribution in Japan.
Ovation Guitars German Catalog 1989
Year: 1989
This is a comprehensive German-language Ovation guitar catalog from 1989, distributed by Musik Meyer. It showcases the complete Ovation line including Custom Balladeer, Thunderbolt, Classic, Pinnacle, Ultra, Celebrity, Elite, Custom Legend, and Legend series guitars. The catalog includes detailed specifications, electronics information, string sets, cases, and a company history by C. William Kaman II.
Ovation Guitars German Price List October 1987 (Preisliste 10/87)
Year: 1987
This is a German-language Ovation guitar price list dated October 1987, covering the full range of Ovation and Applause models available in the German market. It includes pricing in Deutsche Marks (DM) for series including Classic, Collectors', Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Ultra, Balladeer, Legend, Custom Legend, and Elite, as well as Guitar-to-MIDI systems, Guitar Cases, and accessories. All prices are listed as non-binding recommended retail prices (unverbindliche Preisempfehlungen).
Ovation Guitars Katalog 1995 (German)
Year: 1995
This is the official 1995 Ovation Guitars catalog produced for the German market, distributed by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg. It covers the full Ovation line including the Adamas Series, Bloomfield Series (Elite, Elite Standard, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Standard Balladeer), World Series (Celebrity De Luxe, Celebrity), and includes technical information about construction features such as the Kaman Bar, Quintad bracing, and various preamp systems. The catalog also contains a section warning consumers about gray-market instruments and promoting the official Service-Garantie-Siegel authentication seal.
Ovation Suggested Retail Price List
Year: 1994
Comprehensive Japanese-market suggested retail price list for Ovation guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, effective November 1, 1994 (Heisei 6). Distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. (Tokyo). Prices in Japanese Yen covering all product lines from Super Adamas through Applause, plus Collector's Series (1982-1995), Kaman strings, cases, and accessories. Includes warranty and International First Quality Standard information.
Ovation U.S.A. Guitar Catalog - Japanese Market Edition
Year: 1992
A comprehensive 28-page Ovation guitar catalog produced for the Japanese market, distributed by Nakao Corporation in Tokyo. It covers the full Ovation and Adamas product lines including Adamas, Adamas II, Elite, Elite Limited, Custom Legend, Legend, Classics, Craftsman, and Special Edition models, along with detailed specifications, electronics (OP-24 preamp), accessories, cases, and strings. Signed off by C. William Kaman II, president of Ovation Instruments.
Rare Ovation Guitars Italian Market Catalog
Year: 1988
This is an Italian-language Ovation guitar catalog distributed by M. Casale Bauer S.p.A., the exclusive Italian importer, covering the full Ovation product line. The catalog features detailed specifications and descriptions for multiple guitar series including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Custom Balladeer, Classics, Ultra, and Celebrity lines. It also includes information on Ovation's proprietary electronics systems (OP-24, FET 3, VT) and available cases, along with a one-year warranty statement for Italian customers.
2005 Ovation Standard Elite 6778 LX Italian Review
Year: 2005
Three-page Italian-language review from SM magazine (Maggio/May issue, pages 60-62) of the Ovation Standard Elite LX (model 6778LX, serial number 578615). Written by Maurizio Piccoli. The review covers the electro-acoustic guitar featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, Lyrachord mid-depth bowl body, X-bracing pattern, five-piece mahogany-maple laminate neck with carbon fiber stabilizers, rosewood fingerboard, Ovation OP-Pro preamp with gain, three-band EQ, Shape pre-EQ circuit, and chromatic tuner. Detailed specifications include 640mm scale length, Tusq nut at 42.9mm width, 17/22 frets, and piezo pickup system. Retail price 1,429.50 euros including VAT, distributed in Italy by Mogar Music, Lainate (MI). Positive review praising build quality, acoustic performance, and the OP-Pro preamp. Many thanks to Riccardo Bucci from Italia for this nice document.
Ovation Elite Series 1986 Product Brochure
Year: 1986
A two-page Ovation guitar brochure from 1986 promoting the Elite Series acoustic-electric guitars, featuring endorsement by Nancy Wilson of Heart. The advertisement highlights the Elite Series' 22 sound hole technology with solid Sitka spruce tops, available in four models including deep bowl, cutaway, super shallow cutaway, and 12-string configurations. The specifications page details full technical information for each model including dimensions, tonewoods, electronics (OP-24 preamp), and available finish options.
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Ovation 1758-1 Elite 12 Strings
Year: 1990
Thanks a lot to Glenn Hess from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida /USA for these pictures.
Ovation Elite 1758 12 String
Year: 1988
Many Thanks to "StanMusicMan " from USA for these nice pictures.
Ovation Elite 1758-1 12 Strings
Year: 1988
Many Thanks to Henry Ho from Dublin/California/USA for these very nice photos
Ovation Elite 1758-4
Year: 1987
Many Thanks to Povation from Thailand for these nice photos
Ovation Custom Elite 12 Strings Bear Claw Top & Contour
Year: 2006
Many Thanks to "MWoody" from OFC for these wonderful photos (2006)