Year: 1994
This advertisement introduces two Ovation instruments: the LongNeck, a 28 1/3" scale acoustic guitar tuned a full step lower than a standard 6-string, and the Ovation Mandolin, the first mandolin designed from scratch as an acoustic/electric. Both instruments feature special versions of the Ovation pickup and OP-24 electronics for versatile performance from clubs to coliseums.
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: 2006
This is the Ovation USA 40th Anniversary guitar catalog, printed in December 2005 and distributed in 2006, showcasing the new LX Series lineup of acoustic-electric guitars. The catalog features detailed coverage of the Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, and Specialty models, along with technical pages on innovations including the Lyrachord GS Bowl, Scalloped X-Bracing, Advanced Neck System, and OP-PRO preamp/OPP pickup. Notable artist Al DiMeola is featured, and the catalog traces Ovation's history from the 1960s through the 21st century.
Year: 1994
This is an internal Kaman/Ovation product development file documenting the design, engineering, and production planning of the MM68 Mandolin (model MM68-X) from approximately 1993-1994. The collection includes production planning sheets, tooling lists, cost sheets, material specifications, neck and fingerboard requirements, string specifications, correspondence with dealers and international distributors, frequency response test data, and new model release notices. The documents trace the mandolin from prototype through production release, covering components such as the bowl, top, neck, fingerboard, bridge, electronics (OP24 preamp), and strings.
Year: 2004
Many Thanks to Guitarpoint-Maintal from Germany for these nice pictures. Visit Guitarpoint.de
Year: 2000
This document is a personal photo catalog of an extensive private Ovation guitar collection, likely belonging to a German collector, showcasing instruments spanning from 1968 to 2007. The collection is organized into series including Carbon-Top (Adamas models), Wood-Top (Balladeer, Josh White, Custom Legend, Elite), and Specialty instruments (Bass, Mandolin, Mandocello, Ukulele, Elite Long Neck). Each instrument is carefully labeled with model name, model number, and year of manufacture, with group photos taken against backdrops of firewood stacks and gardens. This outstanding collection belongs to my friend Karl in Germany Many Thanks Karl for these splendid pictures and for your help .
Showing items from all MM68 variants
Year: 1994
This advertisement introduces two Ovation instruments: the LongNeck, a 28 1/3" scale acoustic guitar tuned a full step lower than a standard 6-string, and the Ovation Mandolin, the first mandolin designed from scratch as an acoustic/electric. Both instruments feature special versions of the Ovation pickup and OP-24 electronics for versatile performance from clubs to coliseums.
Year: 1994
Kaman Music Corporation dealer newsletter (Volume 3, Number 3, August 1994) announcing new Ovation Specialty Acoustic Shop models, Takamine Santa Fe line additions, Hamer Mirage and Duo-Tone guitars, Trace Elliot bass amplification, Celebrity and Ultra Deluxe updates, Gibraltar percussion hardware, Toca factory and drums, Zildjian promotions, and dealer programs for the fall 1994 selling season. Many thanks to Bob from USA for his help and his kindness
Year: 1994
Complete 1994 US retail price list and product catalog from Ovation Instruments covering their full line of acoustic-electric guitars, basses, and mandolins. Features the new Optima Preamp System on the Collectors Edition, the Viper solid-body acoustic-electric, and models ranging from the flagship Adamas series down through the Celebrity line, along with cases and accessories.
Year: 1995
Complete 1995 Ovation product catalog and retail price list effective January 1, 1995. Covers new electronics (OptiMax, Optima, OP-X, OP-24Plus preamps), the limited 1995 Collectors Edition with OptiMax system, and full specifications and pricing for all model lines including Adamas, Adamas II, Elite, Elite Standard, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Viper, Ultra Deluxe, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, LongNeck, Mandolin, Folklore/Country Artist, and Elite Bass. Also includes cases, accessories, and a complete Ovation color chart. Published by Ovation Instruments, Bloomfield, CT.
Year: 2000
Japanese edition of the 2000 Ovation Plug It In acoustic-electric guitar catalog. Features the full US product lineup including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer Special, signature models (Char Adamas, Al DiMeola), and specialty instruments (LongNeck, Mandolin, Bass, Viper, Country Artist, Mandocello, Folklore). Includes Japanese translation supplement pages and Japanese dealer information. Part number KCG-520, printed in Japan 09/00.
Year: 2002
Full-line product catalog showcasing all Ovation acoustic-electric guitar series including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Specialty, and Tangent models. Features detailed specifications, OP50/OP40/OP30/OP20 preamp systems, pickup technologies (Hi-Output, Tru-Balance, Thinline), body depth options, finish codes, and a roster of notable Ovation artist endorsers. Printed by Kaman Music Corp., Bloomfield, CT.
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: 1999
This is a French-language Ovation and Adamas guitar catalog distributed in France by CAMAC, featuring the full product lineup including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, and specialty models. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature rounded Lyrachord bowl back, multi-soundhole technology, laser vibrometer testing, and various onboard preamp systems (Optima, OP-24+C, OP-24+, DJ-4). Artist endorsements from Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola, Don Was, Joel Shearer, Bryant McNeil, and J'Anna Jacoby are featured throughout, along with the Adamas SMT and CVT carbon fiber top guitars.
Year: 2007
This is the official Ovation and Adamas guitar retail price list effective July 1, 2007, published by Kaman Music Corporation of Bloomfield, CT. The document covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas instruments including acoustic-electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and accessories, with model numbers, body types, string configurations, available finishes, and list prices. It also includes information on special orders, custom orders, left-hand models, cases, and accessories.
Year: 2000
Full-line US catalog and price list effective January 1, 2000, covering the complete Ovation guitar range including Collectors' Edition, Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, Bass, Mandolin/Mandocello, LongNeck, Country Artist/Folklore, and Trekker models, plus onboard electronics (Optima, OP-24+, OP-24+C, DJ-4, HexFX, Thinline Graphic), cases, and accessories.
Year: 1999
Official Japanese market price list for Ovation and Adamas guitars for 1999, covering the full product line including Adamas, Legend, Elite, Balladeer, Folklore, Longneck, Viper, Classic, Country, Mandolin, Mandocello, Collectors Edition, and Custom Shop collections with prices in Japanese Yen.
Year: 2009
This is a 2009 Ovation guitar price catalog listing the full range of Ovation, Adamas, Celebrity, Applause, and related models with pricing in the local currency (DIN). The catalog covers all major product lines including VXT Hybrid, Collector's Series, Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, along with specialty instruments such as mandolins, basses, ukuleles, and the iDea system. Prices are listed alongside model numbers, electronics, bowl size, cutaway, and color code information.
Year: 2005
This is a 2005 Ovation guitar price list catalog published in EUR by LM Trade d.o.o., a Slovenia-based distributor serving the European/international market. It covers a wide range of Ovation guitar series including Adamas, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Celebrity, Pinnacle, and Tangent models, listing model numbers, available color options, and prices. The catalog includes both acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments ranging from budget Celebrity models to high-end Adamas and signature artist guitars.
Year: 2009
This is a Japanese-market Ovation guitar Price List presenting the full product lineup including Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite TX, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Ovation iDea, and Signature series models. Prices are listed in Japanese Yen with detailed specifications including bowl type, top bracing, neck construction, pickups, and preamp systems. The catalog covers acoustic-electric guitars, bass guitars, mandolins, nylon string, and 12-string variants across all series.
Year: 1996
This is the 1996 Ovation Guitars product catalog distributed in Germany by Musik Meyer GmbH of Marburg, celebrating Ovation's 30th anniversary. The catalog covers the full range of Ovation guitar lines including the Adamas Series, Bloomfield Series (Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Classic), Custom Shop Series (Elite Standard, Elite Bass, Mandoline, Mandocello, Elite Longneck, Viper, Folklore, 1996 Collectors Edition), and World Series (Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity). All text is in German and includes detailed specifications, model tables, and Quick Check feature summaries for each series.
Year: 1997
This is the official 1997 Ovation Instruments full product line catalog, printed in April 1997, covering the complete range of Ovation acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments. The catalog features detailed descriptions, specifications, color options, and electronics information for all model families including the Adamas, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, and specialty acoustic lines. Notable artist endorsers featured include Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Richie Sambora, Rudy Schenker, Joan Armatrading, Aaron Tippin, and Adrian Legg, along with a history section detailing Ovation's origins from the Kaman Corporation.
Year: 1998
This is the 1998 Ovation Instruments full product line catalog, printed in December 1997, featuring the complete range of Ovation and Adamas acoustic/electric guitars, basses, mandolins, and specialty instruments. The catalog covers multiple product families including the flagship Adamas Q (all-carbon-fiber), Adamas SMT, Custom Elite, Elite, Custom Legend, Legend, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Viper, and various specialty acoustics, with detailed specifications, color options, and electronics information. Notable artist endorsers featured include Melissa Etheridge, Al DiMeola, Richie Sambora, Rudy Schenker, Joan Armatrading, Adrian Legg, and Aaron Tippin. you will find 3 rares models Adamas Q181-4G (Pages #4 & #5) Adamas 6581-OB (Pages 7) Ovation 5741-9 Parlor (page 27)
Year: 1999
This is Ovation Guitar's full-line product catalog, printed in the USA in November 1999 (part number KCG-520), showcasing their complete range of acoustic/electric guitars for the year 2000. The catalog covers all model lines from the premium Custom Elite and Custom Legend series through the Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, and Specialty instruments including basses, mandolins, and the LongNeck. It features artist endorsements from Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola, Don Was, Joel Shearer, Bryant McNeil, and J'Anna Jacoby, as well as detailed descriptions of Ovation's proprietary technologies including the Lyrachord roundback body, Quintad bracing, and various OP-24+ and Optima preamp systems.
Year: 2002
This is the 2002 Ovation Guitars product catalog distributed in the UK and Eire through John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. The catalog covers the full Ovation lineup including Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Elite Special, Special Balladeer, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Tangent, Applause, and Adamas series guitars, as well as specialty instruments like the DoubleNeck, Vipers, and Mandolins. It also details Ovation's pickup and preamp systems (OP20, OP30, OP40, OP50), the Lyrachord roundback body technology, Adamas carbon fibre tops, available finishes, cases, and accessories.
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: 2006
This is the official Ovation Guitars Prices & Specifications catalog effective January 1, 2006, celebrating the brand's 40th Anniversary. It covers the full product lineup from the premium USA-made Adamas and Custom Legend series down to the imported Celebrity and Tangent series, including specialty instruments like basses, mandolins, vipers, doublenecks, and the limited-edition Glen Campbell signature models. Prices, finishes, body types, and model specifications are listed throughout, and the catalog is published by Kaman Music Corp. of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Year: 2006
This is the Ovation USA 40th Anniversary guitar catalog, printed in December 2005 and distributed in 2006, showcasing the new LX Series lineup of acoustic-electric guitars. The catalog features detailed coverage of the Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Legend, Elite, Standard Balladeer, Standard Elite, Elite T, Balladeer Special, Elite Special, and Specialty models, along with technical pages on innovations including the Lyrachord GS Bowl, Scalloped X-Bracing, Advanced Neck System, and OP-PRO preamp/OPP pickup. Notable artist Al DiMeola is featured, and the catalog traces Ovation's history from the 1960s through the 21st century.
Year: 2003
This is a comprehensive Ovation Guitars product catalog covering the company's full range of acoustic-electric guitars, including the Custom Elite, Custom Legend, Elite, Legend, Balladeer, Elite Special, Pinnacle, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Tangent, and Specialty lines. The catalog highlights Ovation's signature Lyrachord roundback body technology, their OP20/OP30/OP40 preamp systems, and three distinct pickup types (Hi-Output, Tru-Balance, and Thinline). It also includes a complete specifications chart, finish options guide, and an artist endorsee list featuring musicians such as Glen Campbell, Melissa Etheridge, Lenny Kravitz, Shania Twain, and Yngwie Malmsteen.
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: 2010
This is the official Ovation Guitars retail price list effective January 1, 2010, published by KMC Music of Bloomfield, CT for the US market. It covers the full range of Ovation and Adamas models including Adamas, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, Celebrity Deluxe, Mandolin/Mandocello, Ovation Basses, and signature artist models. The document also includes pricing for cases and accessories, finish code references, and policies for special and custom orders.
Year: 1994
This is an internal Kaman/Ovation product development file documenting the design, engineering, and production planning of the MM68 Mandolin (model MM68-X) from approximately 1993-1994. The collection includes production planning sheets, tooling lists, cost sheets, material specifications, neck and fingerboard requirements, string specifications, correspondence with dealers and international distributors, frequency response test data, and new model release notices. The documents trace the mandolin from prototype through production release, covering components such as the bowl, top, neck, fingerboard, bridge, electronics (OP24 preamp), and strings.
Year: 2009
This is the official 2009 Ovation guitar pricelist distributed by Rainbow Music International d.o.o. in Croatia, listing prices in Croatian Kuna (kn). The catalog covers the full Ovation and Applause lineup including Collector's Series, VXT Hybrid, Adamas CVT, Custom Legend, Custom Elite, Elite, Legend, Standard Elite, Standard Balladeer, Celebrity, and Applause series, as well as specialty instruments like ukuleles, mandolins, and bass guitars. Each entry includes part number, model designation, description, preamp type, cutaway availability, and retail price.
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.
Year: 2004
This is the official Japanese market price list catalog for Ovation USA and Ovation International guitars, effective September 2004. It covers the full 2004 product lineup including the newly introduced LX Series, Adamas models, signature artist models, Ovation International (Pinnacle, Tangent, Celebrity, Applause) lines, accessories, strings, and cases with tax-inclusive Japanese yen pricing. The catalog is distributed by Nakao Trading Co., Ltd. (中尾貿易株式会社) as the authorized Japanese importer for Kaman Music Corporation.
Year: 2005
This is a 4-page Japanese market price list for Ovation USA guitars dated 2005, featuring detailed specifications and pricing in Japanese Yen for the full Ovation guitar lineup. The document covers multiple series including Balladeer, Legend, Elite, Custom Elite, Folklore, Country Artist, Signature models, Traditional series, Elite Bass, and Mandolin, with specifications such as bowl type, color options, case numbers, bowl material, top bracing, neck construction, pickup and preamp systems, and hardware details. Prices are listed as tax-included (税込価格) with body-only prices (本体価格) in parentheses, and the document is distributed by Nakao Corporation (中尾貿易株式会社) in Tokyo. This great document is a gift from my Friend Makoto Tsujita from Chiba/Japan
Year: 1999
German-language full-line Ovation guitar catalog for 1999 featuring Adamas, Adamas SMT, Custom Shop Specialty Acoustics (Mandoline, Mandocello, Elite LongNeck, Country Artist, Folklore), Bloomfield Round Soundhole series (Custom Legend, Legend, Classic Legend Nylon, Balladeer Special), Bloomfield Multiple Soundhole series (Custom Elite, Elite, Elite Standard), World Series (Balladeer, Celebrity Deluxe, Celebrity, Celebrity Classic), onboard electronics (Optima/OP-X, HexFX, OP24+/OP24E), Applause entry-level roundbacks, plus Ovation hardshell cases and Adamas strings. Distributed in Germany by Musik Meyer GmbH, Marburg.
Year: 2008
This is the official Ovation Guitars Retail Price List effective January 1, 2008, published by Kaman Music Corporation. It covers the full lineup of Ovation instruments including Adamas, Custom Legend, Elite, Standard Elite, Balladeer, Celebrity, VXT Hybrid, Viper, Mandolin, and Bass models, with pricing, available finishes, body types, and included case information. The document also details Special Order, Left-Hand Model, and Custom Order policies, along with a complete accessories and cases price list.
Year: 1996
Many Thanks to Patrick "Patch" from USA for these nice pictures Description: One of the very few mandolins done in the trim package used for the book “History of the Ovation Guitar”; this particular instrument was sent to the Ovation factory in New Hartford to refinish the hand-rubbed satin finish in a high gloss. The results are aesthetically stunning. Pictures were taken at the factory and in the Hudson Valley of New York. Sitting next to it in some photographs is its cousin, a “Book” Elite 1768-LTD with a nearly identical trim package. The guitar is featured elsewhere on this site and is customized with a gloss neck and carved ebony bridge. The picture of the pair on the rock wall was taken at the factory and was used for the cover of the Ovation Fan Club 2010 Calendar.
Year: 2004
Many Thanks to Guitarpoint-Maintal from Germany for these nice pictures. Visit Guitarpoint.de
Year: 1996
Many Thanks to my Friend Karl in Germany for these nice pictures.
Year: 2000
Applause MAE 148 Black Mandolin
Year: 2000
Many Thanks to Andy from USA for these very nice pictures.
Year: 2000
Many Thanks to Uli from Germany for these very nice pictures.
Year: 2000
This document is a personal photo catalog of an extensive private Ovation guitar collection, likely belonging to a German collector, showcasing instruments spanning from 1968 to 2007. The collection is organized into series including Carbon-Top (Adamas models), Wood-Top (Balladeer, Josh White, Custom Legend, Elite), and Specialty instruments (Bass, Mandolin, Mandocello, Ukulele, Elite Long Neck). Each instrument is carefully labeled with model name, model number, and year of manufacture, with group photos taken against backdrops of firewood stacks and gardens. This outstanding collection belongs to my friend Karl in Germany Many Thanks Karl for these splendid pictures and for your help .
Year: 1995
Many Thanks to my Friend Karl in Germany for these nice pictures Karl's description: "It must be one of the first produced Mandocellos, as there are no dot inlays in the fretboard and the model number is MC68. The standard production models hat dot inlays and the model number was MC868. Acoording to the serial number it was made in 1995."
