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Ovation UK II

Model #UK-II · Family: UKII

UK II Electric Series 6-string Steel Solid Body No Cutaway

Featured In (11)

Untitled 1790408509 page 01 Catalogs

Bill Kaman: Growing Up with Guitar Technology - Vintage Guitar Mag Article

1998

5 pages
Bill Kaman: Growing Up with Guitar Technology - Vintage Guitar Mag Article
1998 · US

Bill Kaman: Growing Up with Guitar Technology - Vintage Guitar Mag Article

Year: 1998

This is a December 1998 issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine featuring an in-depth interview with Bill Kaman, son of Ovation founder Charlie Kaman, discussing the history and development of Ovation guitars. The article covers the evolution of Ovation's innovative fibreglass bowl-back acoustic guitars, the Adamas and Applause series, as well as Ovation's solidbody electric ventures including the Breadwinner and Deacon models. Bill Kaman also discusses his acquisition of Hamer Guitars and his collection of Travis Bean instruments.

Ma Guitare French Magazine Sept 1982 Catalogs

Ma Guitare - Nouveau Cours Pratique Pour Tous, Issue 3

1982

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Ma Guitare - Nouveau Cours Pratique Pour Tous, Issue 3
1982 · France

Ma Guitare - Nouveau Cours Pratique Pour Tous, Issue 3

Year: 1982

This is the cover of 'Ma Guitare' (My Guitar), a French-language guitar instruction magazine/fascicle, issue number 3, published by Editions Atlas. It features a practical guitar course for all levels ('Cours Pratique Pour Tous') and advertises a contest to win 100 guitars ('100 Guitares à Gagner'). The cover image shows hands playing what appears to be a Les Paul-style electric guitar under dramatic stage lighting.

82 83 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation / Adamas / Applause German Price List and Product Catalog 1982/83

1982

4 pages
Ovation / Adamas / Applause German Price List and Product Catalog 1982/83
1982 · Germany

Ovation / Adamas / Applause German Price List and Product Catalog 1982/83

Year: 1982

This is a 4-page German-language Ovation guitar catalog and price list for the 1982/83 season, covering the Adamas, Ovation, and Applause product lines. It includes acoustic and electro-acoustic western, 12-string, nylon/concert, cutaway, and electric guitar models, as well as bass guitars, with model numbers, available colors, body types, and recommended retail prices in Deutsche Mark. The document also lists available cases and string brands (Kaman Performers, Omega Classics, Adamas) distributed under the Ovation/Kaman umbrella.

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.

UK II Owner Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Owner's Manual

~1980

12 pages
Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Owner's Manual
~1980 · US

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1980

This is the official owner's manual for the Ovation UK II (UK2) electric guitar, published by Ovation Instruments Inc. of Bloomfield, Connecticut, a Kaman company. The manual covers the guitar's features including its Urelite body, humbucking pickups, Series/Parallel Selector switches, stereo/mono output, neck construction, and detailed instructions for setup, adjustment, and maintenance. It also includes a string chart, tuning guide, tension rod adjustment procedures, and tailpiece/intonation adjustment instructions.

UKII Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

~1980

4 pages
Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Product Brochure
~1980 · US

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

Year: 1980

This brochure introduces the Ovation UK II electric guitar, emphasizing its 20 years of research and development focused on sound quality and versatility. The document details the guitar's construction features including aerospace material Urelite body, double coil humbucking pickups with Series Parallel Selector switches, and ergonomic design elements aimed at player comfort and performance across multiple musical genres.

1980 UK II Ovation UK Review Catalogs

Ovation UK-II Solid Electric Guitar Review

1980

1 pages
Ovation UK-II Solid Electric Guitar Review
1980 · UK

Ovation UK-II Solid Electric Guitar Review

Year: 1980

This is a single-page magazine review of the Ovation UK-II solid electric guitar, originally reviewed on 23/2/80 with a list price of £431.25, later reduced to £375. The review covers the guitar's unconventional use of plastics and aluminium alloy construction, its humbucker pickups, asymmetrically contoured neck, and series/parallel switching. An update note mentions a price drop of £56 and a planned heavy promotion campaign featuring ELO and Dr Hook to boost interest in Ovation solid guitars.

UK II Ad Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. UK II Electric Guitar Advertisement

~1979

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Ovation Instruments Inc. UK II Electric Guitar Advertisement
~1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. UK II Electric Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1979

This is a single-page print advertisement for the Ovation UK II solid-body electric guitar, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. of Bloomfield, Connecticut, a Kaman Company. The ad emphasizes the guitar's superior sound quality, lighter weight, and comfort, inviting players to compare it against other solid body guitars. The tagline 'The Guitar you've been listening for' anchors the marketing message.

UK II Features & Spec 1 Catalogs

Ovation U.K. II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

1980

2 pages
Ovation U.K. II Electric Guitar Product Brochure
1980 · US

Ovation U.K. II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

Year: 1980

This brochure showcases the Ovation U.K. II (Ultra Kaman II) electric guitar, emphasizing its performance features and innovative design. The document details the guitar's Urelite body construction, advanced double-coil humbucking pickups, and rigid aluminum frame engineering for superior sound quality and sustain. Complete specifications are provided including the 6-string electric model 1231 with dimensions, neck details, electronics, and finish options.

UKII Japanese Ad Catalogs

Ovation UK-II Electric Guitar Advertisement

~1979

View details →
Ovation UK-II Electric Guitar Advertisement
~1979 · Japan

Ovation UK-II Electric Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1979

Japanese advertisement for the Ovation UK-II electric guitar. The ad features a sunburst electric guitar and emphasizes wanting to remain a rock enthusiast even 10 years later. Text describes the guitar's features including sharp tone quality, US sound characteristics, and acoustic guitar-like feel with the latest technology.

2000 Ovation UK II US Review Catalogs

Ovation UKII 1291 - Vintage Guitar Magazine Article

2000

1 pages
Ovation UKII 1291 - Vintage Guitar Magazine Article
2000 · US

Ovation UKII 1291 - Vintage Guitar Magazine Article

Year: 2000

This is a single-page article from Vintage Guitar magazine written by Michael Wright reviewing the 1980 Ovation UKII 1291 solidbody electric guitar. The article discusses Ovation's decade-long struggle to break into the solidbody electric guitar market, highlighting the UKII's unique construction of Urelite foam over a cast aluminum frame with a bolt-on mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. The piece concludes that despite being a quality instrument, Ovation solidbodies never gained market traction due to the company straying from its core acoustic competency.

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Featured In (11)

Untitled 1790408509 page 01 Catalogs

Bill Kaman: Growing Up with Guitar Technology - Vintage Guitar Mag Article

1998

5 pages
Bill Kaman: Growing Up with Guitar Technology - Vintage Guitar Mag Article
1998 · US

Bill Kaman: Growing Up with Guitar Technology - Vintage Guitar Mag Article

Year: 1998

This is a December 1998 issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine featuring an in-depth interview with Bill Kaman, son of Ovation founder Charlie Kaman, discussing the history and development of Ovation guitars. The article covers the evolution of Ovation's innovative fibreglass bowl-back acoustic guitars, the Adamas and Applause series, as well as Ovation's solidbody electric ventures including the Breadwinner and Deacon models. Bill Kaman also discusses his acquisition of Hamer Guitars and his collection of Travis Bean instruments.

Ma Guitare French Magazine Sept 1982 Catalogs

Ma Guitare - Nouveau Cours Pratique Pour Tous, Issue 3

1982

View details →
Ma Guitare - Nouveau Cours Pratique Pour Tous, Issue 3
1982 · France

Ma Guitare - Nouveau Cours Pratique Pour Tous, Issue 3

Year: 1982

This is the cover of 'Ma Guitare' (My Guitar), a French-language guitar instruction magazine/fascicle, issue number 3, published by Editions Atlas. It features a practical guitar course for all levels ('Cours Pratique Pour Tous') and advertises a contest to win 100 guitars ('100 Guitares à Gagner'). The cover image shows hands playing what appears to be a Les Paul-style electric guitar under dramatic stage lighting.

82 83 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation / Adamas / Applause German Price List and Product Catalog 1982/83

1982

4 pages
Ovation / Adamas / Applause German Price List and Product Catalog 1982/83
1982 · Germany

Ovation / Adamas / Applause German Price List and Product Catalog 1982/83

Year: 1982

This is a 4-page German-language Ovation guitar catalog and price list for the 1982/83 season, covering the Adamas, Ovation, and Applause product lines. It includes acoustic and electro-acoustic western, 12-string, nylon/concert, cutaway, and electric guitar models, as well as bass guitars, with model numbers, available colors, body types, and recommended retail prices in Deutsche Mark. The document also lists available cases and string brands (Kaman Performers, Omega Classics, Adamas) distributed under the Ovation/Kaman umbrella.

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.

UK II Owner Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Owner's Manual

~1980

12 pages
Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Owner's Manual
~1980 · US

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1980

This is the official owner's manual for the Ovation UK II (UK2) electric guitar, published by Ovation Instruments Inc. of Bloomfield, Connecticut, a Kaman company. The manual covers the guitar's features including its Urelite body, humbucking pickups, Series/Parallel Selector switches, stereo/mono output, neck construction, and detailed instructions for setup, adjustment, and maintenance. It also includes a string chart, tuning guide, tension rod adjustment procedures, and tailpiece/intonation adjustment instructions.

UKII Brochure 1 Catalogs

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

~1980

4 pages
Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Product Brochure
~1980 · US

Ovation UK II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

Year: 1980

This brochure introduces the Ovation UK II electric guitar, emphasizing its 20 years of research and development focused on sound quality and versatility. The document details the guitar's construction features including aerospace material Urelite body, double coil humbucking pickups with Series Parallel Selector switches, and ergonomic design elements aimed at player comfort and performance across multiple musical genres.

1980 UK II Ovation UK Review Catalogs

Ovation UK-II Solid Electric Guitar Review

1980

1 pages
Ovation UK-II Solid Electric Guitar Review
1980 · UK

Ovation UK-II Solid Electric Guitar Review

Year: 1980

This is a single-page magazine review of the Ovation UK-II solid electric guitar, originally reviewed on 23/2/80 with a list price of £431.25, later reduced to £375. The review covers the guitar's unconventional use of plastics and aluminium alloy construction, its humbucker pickups, asymmetrically contoured neck, and series/parallel switching. An update note mentions a price drop of £56 and a planned heavy promotion campaign featuring ELO and Dr Hook to boost interest in Ovation solid guitars.

UK II Ad Catalogs

Ovation Instruments Inc. UK II Electric Guitar Advertisement

~1979

View details →
Ovation Instruments Inc. UK II Electric Guitar Advertisement
~1979 · US

Ovation Instruments Inc. UK II Electric Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1979

This is a single-page print advertisement for the Ovation UK II solid-body electric guitar, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. of Bloomfield, Connecticut, a Kaman Company. The ad emphasizes the guitar's superior sound quality, lighter weight, and comfort, inviting players to compare it against other solid body guitars. The tagline 'The Guitar you've been listening for' anchors the marketing message.

UK II Features & Spec 1 Catalogs

Ovation U.K. II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

1980

2 pages
Ovation U.K. II Electric Guitar Product Brochure
1980 · US

Ovation U.K. II Electric Guitar Product Brochure

Year: 1980

This brochure showcases the Ovation U.K. II (Ultra Kaman II) electric guitar, emphasizing its performance features and innovative design. The document details the guitar's Urelite body construction, advanced double-coil humbucking pickups, and rigid aluminum frame engineering for superior sound quality and sustain. Complete specifications are provided including the 6-string electric model 1231 with dimensions, neck details, electronics, and finish options.

UKII Japanese Ad Catalogs

Ovation UK-II Electric Guitar Advertisement

~1979

View details →
Ovation UK-II Electric Guitar Advertisement
~1979 · Japan

Ovation UK-II Electric Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1979

Japanese advertisement for the Ovation UK-II electric guitar. The ad features a sunburst electric guitar and emphasizes wanting to remain a rock enthusiast even 10 years later. Text describes the guitar's features including sharp tone quality, US sound characteristics, and acoustic guitar-like feel with the latest technology.

2000 Ovation UK II US Review Catalogs

Ovation UKII 1291 - Vintage Guitar Magazine Article

2000

1 pages
Ovation UKII 1291 - Vintage Guitar Magazine Article
2000 · US

Ovation UKII 1291 - Vintage Guitar Magazine Article

Year: 2000

This is a single-page article from Vintage Guitar magazine written by Michael Wright reviewing the 1980 Ovation UKII 1291 solidbody electric guitar. The article discusses Ovation's decade-long struggle to break into the solidbody electric guitar market, highlighting the UKII's unique construction of Urelite foam over a cast aluminum frame with a bolt-on mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. The piece concludes that despite being a quality instrument, Ovation solidbodies never gained market traction due to the company straying from its core acoustic competency.

Guitars (6)