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Magnum Bass Electric Series 4-string Steel Solid Body No Cutaway

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1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

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.

1979 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1979 Ovation US Price List

1979

5 pages
1979 Ovation US Price List
1979 · US

1979 Ovation US Price List

Year: 1979

Complete US suggested list price catalog for all Ovation instruments, effective August 1, 1979. Covers acoustic deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic Matrix by Ovation, acoustic electric deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic electric Matrix, solid body electric guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Viper III, Preacher, UK II), solid body electric bass guitars (Magnum 1 and 2), cases, accessories (cords, headphones, machine heads, picks, pick-keys, pegwinders, polish, straps, stands, strap knobs, saddle/shim/nut sets), strings, T-shirts, guitar tuner, and neck adjustment wrenches. All prices FOB New Hartford/Moosup, CT. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., Blue Hills Ave. Ext., Bloomfield CT 06002.

Untitled 1784304881 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar Japanese Advertisement - '79 Music Fair in Tokyo Guide Book

1979

3 pages
Ovation Guitar Japanese Advertisement - '79 Music Fair in Tokyo Guide Book
1979 · Jp

Ovation Guitar Japanese Advertisement - '79 Music Fair in Tokyo Guide Book

Year: 1979

This is a Japanese-language Ovation guitar advertisement page appearing in the 1979 Music Fair in Tokyo (HOT VIBRATION '79楽器フェア) Guide Book. The ad features the Ovation Magnum bass, Preacher solid-body guitar, and Adamas acoustic-electric models with detailed Japanese descriptions of their features and specifications. Pricing is listed in Japanese Yen, with distribution handled by Arai Trading Co., Kyowa Shokai, and Nakao Trading Co.

Ovation 1980 Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar Price List – U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective June 1, 1980

1980

8 pages
Ovation Guitar Price List – U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective June 1, 1980
1980 · US

Ovation Guitar Price List – U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective June 1, 1980

Year: 1980

This is an official Ovation Instruments Inc. U.S. suggested retail price list effective June 1, 1980, covering the full range of Ovation and Adamas products. The document includes pricing for acoustic deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic/electric deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, solid body electric guitars, solid body electric basses, cases, accessories (straps, picks, machine heads, cords, stands, etc.), and Adamas strings. All instruments were manufactured in the USA at Ovation's New Hartford/Moosup, CT facilities, and the document notes that acoustic and acoustic electric guitars are available in left-handed models at an additional 10%.

103232 11 08 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document - Des Moines Music House, November 1979

1979

3 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document - Des Moines Music House, November 1979
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document - Des Moines Music House, November 1979

Year: 1979

This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated November 8, 1979, billing Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes one Electric Bass Magnum I Natural (Cat. No. 1261-4) at $259.00 and one Ovation Hardshell Bass Case (Cat. No. 9123-0) at $62.50, with a total of $329.59 including an $8.09 delivery charge. The document consists of a customer invoice copy, a remittance copy, and a customer shipment copy, all referencing Sales Order No. 778010 shipped via UPS on November 7, 1979.

1978 Ovation US Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Price List 1978

1978

4 pages
Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Price List 1978
1978 · US

Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Price List 1978

Year: 1978

This is the official Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Suggested List Price catalog effective October 1st, 1978, covering the full product lineup including Acoustic Deep Bowl, Acoustic Shallow Bowl, Acoustic Electric, Solid Body Electric Guitars, and Solid Body Electric Basses. The document also includes pricing for cases, strings, and a comprehensive accessories section covering machine heads, guitar stands, picks, straps, cords, and more. All prices are listed F.O.B. from New Hartford/Moosup, CT, and all Ovation instruments noted are made in the U.S.A.

1978 Ovation US Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments USA Price List 1978

1978

4 pages
Ovation Instruments USA Price List 1978
1978 · US

Ovation Instruments USA Price List 1978

Year: 1978

This is the official Ovation Instruments U.S.A. suggested retail price list effective June 1st, 1978, covering the full range of Ovation guitars, basses, cases, accessories, and strings. The document includes acoustic deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic/electric models, solid body electric guitars and basses, as well as a comprehensive accessories section featuring machine heads, straps, picks, guitar cords, and strings. All prices are listed F.O.B. New Hartford/Moosup, CT, and all instruments are noted as made in the U.S.A.

Magnum I 70's Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

1976

4 pages
Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure
1976 · US

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

Year: 1976

This brochure showcases Ovation's Magnum 1 and 2 bass guitars, emphasizing 'Performance, plus.' The document details the construction features including solid mahogany body, carbon-graphite neck reinforcement, cast aluminum tailpiece, and various pickup configurations. Specifications are provided for both models with details on electronics, neck construction, and body materials.

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Ovation Magnum Bass Review – Sound International UK Mag

1979

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Ovation Magnum Bass Review – Sound International UK Mag
1979 · UK

Ovation Magnum Bass Review – Sound International UK Mag

Year: 1979

A detailed review of the Ovation Magnum 1 and Magnum 2 bass guitars published in the February 1979 issue of Sound International magazine, written by freelance bassist Steve York. The review covers the instruments' construction, neck design, electronics, and playability, noting the carbon graphite-reinforced rosewood neck, ebony fingerboard, and the differences in wiring and EQ between the two models. The reviewer praises the overall build quality and neck feel while expressing some reservations about the hardware, electronics complexity, and the raised aluminium pickup bezels.

Magnum Bass Brochure page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

~1970

3 pages
Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

Year: 1970

This promotional brochure showcases the Ovation Magnum 1 and Magnum 2 bass guitars, emphasizing their professional quality and construction features. The document details the cast aluminum tailpiece, solid brass saddles, reinforced mahogany neck, and various electronic configurations including individual volume controls and pickup selector options. Pricing information is provided for multiple finish options including Sunburst, Red, and Natural. 1970's

1977 May.15 Guitars of the Stars US Price List 01 Catalogs

The Guitars of the Stars - Ovation Guitar Price List (May 1, 1977)

1977

6 pages
The Guitars of the Stars - Ovation Guitar Price List (May 1, 1977)
1977 · US

The Guitars of the Stars - Ovation Guitar Price List (May 1, 1977)

Year: 1977

This is a 1977 Ovation Instruments Inc. price list catalog covering the full range of Ovation guitars and accessories, effective May 1, 1977. The catalog includes acoustic deep bowl, acoustic shallow bowl, acoustic electric deep bowl, acoustic electric shallow bowl, solid body electric guitars, solid body electric basses, strings, and cases with suggested retail prices. All instruments listed are made in the USA and prices are F.O.B. New Hartford, Connecticut.

Magnum Bass Fr Ad Catalogs

Ovation La Basse Magnum 1 - French Advertisement with Feature Callouts

1977

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Ovation La Basse Magnum 1 - French Advertisement with Feature Callouts
1977 · France

Ovation La Basse Magnum 1 - French Advertisement with Feature Callouts

Year: 1977

This is a French-language print advertisement for the Ovation Magnum 1 bass guitar, distributed by Martinet & Cie at 160 rue de Charenton, Paris 75012. The ad features detailed callout annotations highlighting key specifications including Schaller 22:1 ratio tuning machines, ebony fingerboard, graphite-reinforced neck, adjustable pole pickups, aluminum bridge block, and stereo/mono output options. The layout includes close-up inset photos of the headstock and picking hand position to emphasize the instrument's playability and construction quality.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Magnum I schematicrevised zps60eb9a7e Schematics

Ovation Magnum I Guitar Schematic Diagram

~1970

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Ovation Magnum I Guitar Schematic Diagram
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum I Guitar Schematic Diagram

Year: 1970

This is the official schematic diagram for the Ovation Magnum I electric bass guitar, produced by Ovation Instruments. The circuit features separate volume and tone controls for bridge and neck pickups, a selector switch, and both stereo and mono output jacks. The neck pickup section includes a bank of seven 100K resistors, suggesting a specialized passive mixing or impedance network unique to this model.

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1977 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

1977

4 pages
1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977
1977 · US

1977 Ovation US Price List August 1977

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.

1979 August Ovation US Price List 01 Catalogs

1979 Ovation US Price List

1979

5 pages
1979 Ovation US Price List
1979 · US

1979 Ovation US Price List

Year: 1979

Complete US suggested list price catalog for all Ovation instruments, effective August 1, 1979. Covers acoustic deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic Matrix by Ovation, acoustic electric deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic electric Matrix, solid body electric guitars (Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, Viper III, Preacher, UK II), solid body electric bass guitars (Magnum 1 and 2), cases, accessories (cords, headphones, machine heads, picks, pick-keys, pegwinders, polish, straps, stands, strap knobs, saddle/shim/nut sets), strings, T-shirts, guitar tuner, and neck adjustment wrenches. All prices FOB New Hartford/Moosup, CT. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., Blue Hills Ave. Ext., Bloomfield CT 06002.

Untitled 1784304881 page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar Japanese Advertisement - '79 Music Fair in Tokyo Guide Book

1979

3 pages
Ovation Guitar Japanese Advertisement - '79 Music Fair in Tokyo Guide Book
1979 · Jp

Ovation Guitar Japanese Advertisement - '79 Music Fair in Tokyo Guide Book

Year: 1979

This is a Japanese-language Ovation guitar advertisement page appearing in the 1979 Music Fair in Tokyo (HOT VIBRATION '79楽器フェア) Guide Book. The ad features the Ovation Magnum bass, Preacher solid-body guitar, and Adamas acoustic-electric models with detailed Japanese descriptions of their features and specifications. Pricing is listed in Japanese Yen, with distribution handled by Arai Trading Co., Kyowa Shokai, and Nakao Trading Co.

Ovation 1980 Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitar Price List – U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective June 1, 1980

1980

8 pages
Ovation Guitar Price List – U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective June 1, 1980
1980 · US

Ovation Guitar Price List – U.S. Suggested List Prices Effective June 1, 1980

Year: 1980

This is an official Ovation Instruments Inc. U.S. suggested retail price list effective June 1, 1980, covering the full range of Ovation and Adamas products. The document includes pricing for acoustic deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic/electric deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, solid body electric guitars, solid body electric basses, cases, accessories (straps, picks, machine heads, cords, stands, etc.), and Adamas strings. All instruments were manufactured in the USA at Ovation's New Hartford/Moosup, CT facilities, and the document notes that acoustic and acoustic electric guitars are available in left-handed models at an additional 10%.

103232 11 08 1979 01 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document - Des Moines Music House, November 1979

1979

3 pages
Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document - Des Moines Music House, November 1979
1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. Invoice and Shipment Document - Des Moines Music House, November 1979

Year: 1979

This is a three-page commercial invoice and shipment document from Ovation Instruments Inc. (a Kaman Company) dated November 8, 1979, billing Des Moines Music House in Des Moines, Iowa. The order includes one Electric Bass Magnum I Natural (Cat. No. 1261-4) at $259.00 and one Ovation Hardshell Bass Case (Cat. No. 9123-0) at $62.50, with a total of $329.59 including an $8.09 delivery charge. The document consists of a customer invoice copy, a remittance copy, and a customer shipment copy, all referencing Sales Order No. 778010 shipped via UPS on November 7, 1979.

1978 Ovation US Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Price List 1978

1978

4 pages
Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Price List 1978
1978 · US

Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Price List 1978

Year: 1978

This is the official Ovation Instruments U.S.A. Suggested List Price catalog effective October 1st, 1978, covering the full product lineup including Acoustic Deep Bowl, Acoustic Shallow Bowl, Acoustic Electric, Solid Body Electric Guitars, and Solid Body Electric Basses. The document also includes pricing for cases, strings, and a comprehensive accessories section covering machine heads, guitar stands, picks, straps, cords, and more. All prices are listed F.O.B. from New Hartford/Moosup, CT, and all Ovation instruments noted are made in the U.S.A.

1978 Ovation US Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation Instruments USA Price List 1978

1978

4 pages
Ovation Instruments USA Price List 1978
1978 · US

Ovation Instruments USA Price List 1978

Year: 1978

This is the official Ovation Instruments U.S.A. suggested retail price list effective June 1st, 1978, covering the full range of Ovation guitars, basses, cases, accessories, and strings. The document includes acoustic deep bowl and shallow bowl guitars, acoustic/electric models, solid body electric guitars and basses, as well as a comprehensive accessories section featuring machine heads, straps, picks, guitar cords, and strings. All prices are listed F.O.B. New Hartford/Moosup, CT, and all instruments are noted as made in the U.S.A.

Magnum I 70's Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

1976

4 pages
Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure
1976 · US

Ovation Magnum 1 & 2 Bass Guitar Brochure

Year: 1976

This brochure showcases Ovation's Magnum 1 and 2 bass guitars, emphasizing 'Performance, plus.' The document details the construction features including solid mahogany body, carbon-graphite neck reinforcement, cast aluminum tailpiece, and various pickup configurations. Specifications are provided for both models with details on electronics, neck construction, and body materials.

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Ovation Magnum Bass Review – Sound International UK Mag

1979

View details →
Ovation Magnum Bass Review – Sound International UK Mag
1979 · UK

Ovation Magnum Bass Review – Sound International UK Mag

Year: 1979

A detailed review of the Ovation Magnum 1 and Magnum 2 bass guitars published in the February 1979 issue of Sound International magazine, written by freelance bassist Steve York. The review covers the instruments' construction, neck design, electronics, and playability, noting the carbon graphite-reinforced rosewood neck, ebony fingerboard, and the differences in wiring and EQ between the two models. The reviewer praises the overall build quality and neck feel while expressing some reservations about the hardware, electronics complexity, and the raised aluminium pickup bezels.

Magnum Bass Brochure page 1 Catalogs

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

~1970

3 pages
Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum Bass Series - The Perfect Bass

Year: 1970

This promotional brochure showcases the Ovation Magnum 1 and Magnum 2 bass guitars, emphasizing their professional quality and construction features. The document details the cast aluminum tailpiece, solid brass saddles, reinforced mahogany neck, and various electronic configurations including individual volume controls and pickup selector options. Pricing information is provided for multiple finish options including Sunburst, Red, and Natural. 1970's

1977 May.15 Guitars of the Stars US Price List 01 Catalogs

The Guitars of the Stars - Ovation Guitar Price List (May 1, 1977)

1977

6 pages
The Guitars of the Stars - Ovation Guitar Price List (May 1, 1977)
1977 · US

The Guitars of the Stars - Ovation Guitar Price List (May 1, 1977)

Year: 1977

This is a 1977 Ovation Instruments Inc. price list catalog covering the full range of Ovation guitars and accessories, effective May 1, 1977. The catalog includes acoustic deep bowl, acoustic shallow bowl, acoustic electric deep bowl, acoustic electric shallow bowl, solid body electric guitars, solid body electric basses, strings, and cases with suggested retail prices. All instruments listed are made in the USA and prices are F.O.B. New Hartford, Connecticut.

Magnum Bass Fr Ad Catalogs

Ovation La Basse Magnum 1 - French Advertisement with Feature Callouts

1977

View details →
Ovation La Basse Magnum 1 - French Advertisement with Feature Callouts
1977 · France

Ovation La Basse Magnum 1 - French Advertisement with Feature Callouts

Year: 1977

This is a French-language print advertisement for the Ovation Magnum 1 bass guitar, distributed by Martinet & Cie at 160 rue de Charenton, Paris 75012. The ad features detailed callout annotations highlighting key specifications including Schaller 22:1 ratio tuning machines, ebony fingerboard, graphite-reinforced neck, adjustable pole pickups, aluminum bridge block, and stereo/mono output options. The layout includes close-up inset photos of the headstock and picking hand position to emphasize the instrument's playability and construction quality.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Magnum I schematicrevised zps60eb9a7e Schematics

Ovation Magnum I Guitar Schematic Diagram

~1970

View details →
Ovation Magnum I Guitar Schematic Diagram
~1970 · US

Ovation Magnum I Guitar Schematic Diagram

Year: 1970

This is the official schematic diagram for the Ovation Magnum I electric bass guitar, produced by Ovation Instruments. The circuit features separate volume and tone controls for bridge and neck pickups, a selector switch, and both stereo and mono output jacks. The neck pickup section includes a bank of seven 100K resistors, suggesting a specialized passive mixing or impedance network unique to this model.