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Preacher DX

Model #Preacher DX · Family: Preacher DX

Preacher Electric Series 6-string Steel Solid Body No Cutaway

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Ovation Breadwinner & Preacher Guitar Review

1978

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Ovation Breadwinner & Preacher Guitar Review
1978 · UK

Ovation Breadwinner & Preacher Guitar Review

Year: 1978

A detailed review by Dave Blake published in Sound International magazine (June 1978) covering the Ovation Breadwinner and Preacher electric guitars, distributed in the UK by Rose-Morris. The review examines the construction, electronics, playability, and sound of both instruments, noting the Breadwinner's active FET pre-amp system and unique body shape, and the Preacher's 24-fret stereo-wired design with passive double-poled pickups. The article also addresses warranty and guarantee issues between Ovation's US lifetime guarantee and Rose-Morris's UK one-year coverage.

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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.

Preacher Registration Card 1 Catalogs

Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar Brochure

~1970

10 pages
Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar Brochure
~1970 · US

Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar Brochure

Year: 1970

This is a product brochure for the Ovation Preacher solid-body electric guitar, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. of New Hartford, Connecticut. The brochure details 20 features of the guitar including its Honduras mahogany body and neck, ebony fingerboard, dual humbucking pickups, stereo output capability, and Schaller machine heads, along with a numbered diagram identifying each component. It also includes 'The Preacher Story' describing Ovation's innovative humbucking pickup design, a Limited Lifetime Warranty, service information, and a prepaid registration card.

Preacher Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation Preacher Solid Body Guitar Owner's Manual

~1974

12 pages
Ovation Preacher Solid Body Guitar Owner's Manual
~1974 · US

Ovation Preacher Solid Body Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1974

This is the official owner's manual for the Ovation Preacher solid body electric guitar, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Company, based in New Hartford, CT. The manual covers all aspects of the guitar including features, electronics, pickups, tuning, maintenance, string replacement, neck construction, tension rod adjustment, and warranty information. The Preacher features a Honduras mahogany body and neck, dual humbucking pickups, and a unique mono/stereo output jack system.

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.

Ovation Preacher Ad Catalogs

Ovation Preacher Stereo Guitar Advertisement

1976

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Ovation Preacher Stereo Guitar Advertisement
1976 · US

Ovation Preacher Stereo Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1976

This is a single-page print advertisement for the Ovation Preacher, a solid body stereo electric guitar marketed as the first solid body electric guitar to make stereo a reality. The ad highlights the guitar's mono/stereo jack capability, double coil pickups that are 20dB quieter than standard humbuckers, a full two-octave glued and bolted neck, individually adjustable brass saddles, and jumbo frets. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Company, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.

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Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars - Rose-Morris UK Advertisement (1977)

1977

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Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars - Rose-Morris UK Advertisement (1977)
1977 · UK

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars - Rose-Morris UK Advertisement (1977)

Year: 1977

A two-page UK advertisement for Ovation solid body electric guitars, distributed by Rose-Morris & Co. Ltd. of London, featuring four models: the Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, and Preacher. The ad copy, headlined 'How Ovation took a hint from the 50's,' describes each model's features including FET pre-amps, Schaller Machine Heads, bronze bridges, and fully adjustable detachable necks. A mail-in coupon addressed to Rose-Morris in London NW5 and the date code 'IM 977' suggest publication in 1977.

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Ovation Breadwinner & Preacher Guitar Review

1978

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Ovation Breadwinner & Preacher Guitar Review
1978 · UK

Ovation Breadwinner & Preacher Guitar Review

Year: 1978

A detailed review by Dave Blake published in Sound International magazine (June 1978) covering the Ovation Breadwinner and Preacher electric guitars, distributed in the UK by Rose-Morris. The review examines the construction, electronics, playability, and sound of both instruments, noting the Breadwinner's active FET pre-amp system and unique body shape, and the Preacher's 24-fret stereo-wired design with passive double-poled pickups. The article also addresses warranty and guarantee issues between Ovation's US lifetime guarantee and Rose-Morris's UK one-year coverage.

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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.

Preacher Registration Card 1 Catalogs

Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar Brochure

~1970

10 pages
Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar Brochure
~1970 · US

Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar Brochure

Year: 1970

This is a product brochure for the Ovation Preacher solid-body electric guitar, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc. of New Hartford, Connecticut. The brochure details 20 features of the guitar including its Honduras mahogany body and neck, ebony fingerboard, dual humbucking pickups, stereo output capability, and Schaller machine heads, along with a numbered diagram identifying each component. It also includes 'The Preacher Story' describing Ovation's innovative humbucking pickup design, a Limited Lifetime Warranty, service information, and a prepaid registration card.

Preacher Manual 1 Catalogs

Ovation Preacher Solid Body Guitar Owner's Manual

~1974

12 pages
Ovation Preacher Solid Body Guitar Owner's Manual
~1974 · US

Ovation Preacher Solid Body Guitar Owner's Manual

Year: 1974

This is the official owner's manual for the Ovation Preacher solid body electric guitar, manufactured by Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Company, based in New Hartford, CT. The manual covers all aspects of the guitar including features, electronics, pickups, tuning, maintenance, string replacement, neck construction, tension rod adjustment, and warranty information. The Preacher features a Honduras mahogany body and neck, dual humbucking pickups, and a unique mono/stereo output jack system.

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.

Ovation Preacher Ad Catalogs

Ovation Preacher Stereo Guitar Advertisement

1976

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Ovation Preacher Stereo Guitar Advertisement
1976 · US

Ovation Preacher Stereo Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1976

This is a single-page print advertisement for the Ovation Preacher, a solid body stereo electric guitar marketed as the first solid body electric guitar to make stereo a reality. The ad highlights the guitar's mono/stereo jack capability, double coil pickups that are 20dB quieter than standard humbuckers, a full two-octave glued and bolted neck, individually adjustable brass saddles, and jumbo frets. Published by Ovation Instruments Inc., a Kaman Company, based in New Hartford, Connecticut.

1977 Ovation Electric UK Ad 01 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars - Rose-Morris UK Advertisement (1977)

1977

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Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars - Rose-Morris UK Advertisement (1977)
1977 · UK

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars - Rose-Morris UK Advertisement (1977)

Year: 1977

A two-page UK advertisement for Ovation solid body electric guitars, distributed by Rose-Morris & Co. Ltd. of London, featuring four models: the Breadwinner, Deacon, Viper, and Preacher. The ad copy, headlined 'How Ovation took a hint from the 50's,' describes each model's features including FET pre-amps, Schaller Machine Heads, bronze bridges, and fully adjustable detachable necks. A mail-in coupon addressed to Rose-Morris in London NW5 and the date code 'IM 977' suggest publication in 1977.