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Thunderbolt Acoustic Series 6-string Steel Super-Shallow Bowl No Cutaway

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Ovation Information # 1 1 Catalogs

Ovation Information Newsletter - Issue Number 1, January 1988

1988

4 pages
Ovation Information Newsletter - Issue Number 1, January 1988
1988 · US

Ovation Information Newsletter - Issue Number 1, January 1988

Year: 1988

This is the first issue of Ovation's quarterly newsletter featuring endorsements by major artists like Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, new product announcements including the Thunderbolt guitar and 1988 Collector's Series, and coverage of artist activities and educational programs. The newsletter also discusses warranty and service information, Robert Fripp's Guitar Craft workshops, and various artist performances and appearances with Ovation guitars.

1991 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

1991

8 pages
Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List
1991 · Japan

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

Year: 1991

Official 1991 Japanese price list (dated March 1, Heisei 3) for the complete Ovation guitar range distributed in Japan. Covers Adamas Guitar by Ovation (Super Adamas, Adamas II), Ovation Guitar (Custom Legend, Legend, Classic, Elite, Thunderbolt, Crafts, Special, Collectors' Series from 1982-1991, Left Handed models), Ovation Guitar Made in Japan (Pinnacle), Ultra Guitar by Ovation, Celebrity Guitar by Ovation, cases, accessories (Matrix tuners, metronome, picks, straps, feedback silencer), and all string lines (Adamas, Ovation Bronze, Kaman Nickels, Omega Classic). All prices in Japanese yen excluding tax. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness

1988 Ovation US Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog (Japan Edition)

1988

16 pages
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog (Japan Edition)
1988 · Japan

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.

1989 Ovation German Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Catalog 1989

1989

20 pages
Ovation Guitars German Catalog 1989
1989 · Germany

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 thunderbolt tb01 japanese catalog page page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 - Japanese Catalog Page

1989

1 pages
Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 - Japanese Catalog Page
1989 · Japan

Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 - Japanese Catalog Page

Year: 1989

This is a single-page Japanese catalog entry for the Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 electric-acoustic guitar, priced at 241,000 yen (with case). The page features detailed specifications including a super-shallow cutaway body, spruce top, ebony fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, and Ovation piezo pickup system with OP24 controller. The guitar is described as a new-style electric-acoustic with distinctive lightning bolt soundholes and available in Pearl Red, Pearl Black, and Pearl White finishes. From Player On-Line Japanese magazine: https://player.jp/

1988 Thunderbolt US Review 01 Catalogs

1988 Ovation Thunderbolt Acoustic Review - Guitar Player Magazine

1988

2 pages
1988 Ovation Thunderbolt Acoustic Review - Guitar Player Magazine
1988 · US

1988 Ovation Thunderbolt Acoustic Review - Guitar Player Magazine

Year: 1988

Guitar Player magazine review (December 1988) of the Ovation Thunderbolt acoustic-electric guitar by Roger Sadowsky. The Thunderbolt is a super-shallow cutaway acoustic-electric with angular soundholes, polyester finish, mahogany/maple laminate neck, 24 frets, ebony fingerboard, and OP-24 piezoelectric pickup system. Available in red, white, and black. Retail price $1,295. Includes manufacturer response from David Bergstrom of Kaman.

1989 Win A Thunderbolt Ad Catalogs

Guitar World Sweepstakes #9 - Win an Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar and KMD Amplifier

1989

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Guitar World Sweepstakes #9 - Win an Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar and KMD Amplifier
1989 · US

Guitar World Sweepstakes #9 - Win an Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar and KMD Amplifier

Year: 1989

This is a single-page sweepstakes advertisement from Guitar World magazine (Sweepstakes #9), offering a chance to win an Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 acoustic-electric guitar autographed by Richie Sambora and a KMD GS100D amplifier, with a combined value over $2,000. The Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 features a sitka spruce top, Schaller machine heads, ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, and an active preamp with three-band equalizer. Entries were to be mailed to Guitar World at Madison Square Station, New York, with a drawing date of January 9, 1989.

1990 Ovation Thunderbolt Giveaway US Ad Catalogs

Guitarist Magazine March 1990 - Bon Jovi Signed Ovation Thunderbolt Competition

1990

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Guitarist Magazine March 1990 - Bon Jovi Signed Ovation Thunderbolt Competition
1990 · UK

Guitarist Magazine March 1990 - Bon Jovi Signed Ovation Thunderbolt Competition

Year: 1990

This is a single page from Guitarist Magazine (March 1990) featuring a competition to win a brand new Ovation Thunderbolt guitar signed by Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. The competition was exclusive to the UK magazine, with entries to be sent to Guitarist Publications Ltd in Ely, Cambridgeshire, closing 31st March 1990. Readers had to answer six Bon Jovi and Ovation guitar-related questions on a postcard to enter.

Thonderbolt 1 Catalogs

Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar Brochure

1987

4 pages
Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar Brochure
1987 · US

Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar Brochure

Year: 1987

Marketing brochure for the Ovation Thunderbolt acoustic-electric guitar model. Features dramatic lightning bolt imagery and product photography showcasing the guitar in three color options: Pearl Red, Pearl Black, and Pearl White. Includes complete specifications such as super-shallow cutaway bowl, Sitka Spruce top, Ovation Piezoelectric pickup with OP-24 electronics, and distinctive thunderbolt epaulettes. Thanks a lot Karl for this document

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Featured In (9)

Ovation Information # 1 1 Catalogs

Ovation Information Newsletter - Issue Number 1, January 1988

1988

4 pages
Ovation Information Newsletter - Issue Number 1, January 1988
1988 · US

Ovation Information Newsletter - Issue Number 1, January 1988

Year: 1988

This is the first issue of Ovation's quarterly newsletter featuring endorsements by major artists like Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, new product announcements including the Thunderbolt guitar and 1988 Collector's Series, and coverage of artist activities and educational programs. The newsletter also discusses warranty and service information, Robert Fripp's Guitar Craft workshops, and various artist performances and appearances with Ovation guitars.

1991 Jp Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

1991

8 pages
Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List
1991 · Japan

Ovation 1991 Japanese Price List

Year: 1991

Official 1991 Japanese price list (dated March 1, Heisei 3) for the complete Ovation guitar range distributed in Japan. Covers Adamas Guitar by Ovation (Super Adamas, Adamas II), Ovation Guitar (Custom Legend, Legend, Classic, Elite, Thunderbolt, Crafts, Special, Collectors' Series from 1982-1991, Left Handed models), Ovation Guitar Made in Japan (Pinnacle), Ultra Guitar by Ovation, Celebrity Guitar by Ovation, cases, accessories (Matrix tuners, metronome, picks, straps, feedback silencer), and all string lines (Adamas, Ovation Bronze, Kaman Nickels, Omega Classic). All prices in Japanese yen excluding tax. Many thanks to Kazuhiro Gamo from Japan for his help and his kindness

1988 Ovation US Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog (Japan Edition)

1988

16 pages
Ovation Guitars Full Line Catalog (Japan Edition)
1988 · Japan

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.

1989 Ovation German Catalog 1 Catalogs

Ovation Guitars German Catalog 1989

1989

20 pages
Ovation Guitars German Catalog 1989
1989 · Germany

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 thunderbolt tb01 japanese catalog page page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 - Japanese Catalog Page

1989

1 pages
Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 - Japanese Catalog Page
1989 · Japan

Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 - Japanese Catalog Page

Year: 1989

This is a single-page Japanese catalog entry for the Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 electric-acoustic guitar, priced at 241,000 yen (with case). The page features detailed specifications including a super-shallow cutaway body, spruce top, ebony fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, and Ovation piezo pickup system with OP24 controller. The guitar is described as a new-style electric-acoustic with distinctive lightning bolt soundholes and available in Pearl Red, Pearl Black, and Pearl White finishes. From Player On-Line Japanese magazine: https://player.jp/

1988 Thunderbolt US Review 01 Catalogs

1988 Ovation Thunderbolt Acoustic Review - Guitar Player Magazine

1988

2 pages
1988 Ovation Thunderbolt Acoustic Review - Guitar Player Magazine
1988 · US

1988 Ovation Thunderbolt Acoustic Review - Guitar Player Magazine

Year: 1988

Guitar Player magazine review (December 1988) of the Ovation Thunderbolt acoustic-electric guitar by Roger Sadowsky. The Thunderbolt is a super-shallow cutaway acoustic-electric with angular soundholes, polyester finish, mahogany/maple laminate neck, 24 frets, ebony fingerboard, and OP-24 piezoelectric pickup system. Available in red, white, and black. Retail price $1,295. Includes manufacturer response from David Bergstrom of Kaman.

1989 Win A Thunderbolt Ad Catalogs

Guitar World Sweepstakes #9 - Win an Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar and KMD Amplifier

1989

View details →
Guitar World Sweepstakes #9 - Win an Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar and KMD Amplifier
1989 · US

Guitar World Sweepstakes #9 - Win an Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar and KMD Amplifier

Year: 1989

This is a single-page sweepstakes advertisement from Guitar World magazine (Sweepstakes #9), offering a chance to win an Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 acoustic-electric guitar autographed by Richie Sambora and a KMD GS100D amplifier, with a combined value over $2,000. The Ovation Thunderbolt TB01 features a sitka spruce top, Schaller machine heads, ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, and an active preamp with three-band equalizer. Entries were to be mailed to Guitar World at Madison Square Station, New York, with a drawing date of January 9, 1989.

1990 Ovation Thunderbolt Giveaway US Ad Catalogs

Guitarist Magazine March 1990 - Bon Jovi Signed Ovation Thunderbolt Competition

1990

View details →
Guitarist Magazine March 1990 - Bon Jovi Signed Ovation Thunderbolt Competition
1990 · UK

Guitarist Magazine March 1990 - Bon Jovi Signed Ovation Thunderbolt Competition

Year: 1990

This is a single page from Guitarist Magazine (March 1990) featuring a competition to win a brand new Ovation Thunderbolt guitar signed by Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. The competition was exclusive to the UK magazine, with entries to be sent to Guitarist Publications Ltd in Ely, Cambridgeshire, closing 31st March 1990. Readers had to answer six Bon Jovi and Ovation guitar-related questions on a postcard to enter.

Thonderbolt 1 Catalogs

Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar Brochure

1987

4 pages
Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar Brochure
1987 · US

Ovation Thunderbolt Guitar Brochure

Year: 1987

Marketing brochure for the Ovation Thunderbolt acoustic-electric guitar model. Features dramatic lightning bolt imagery and product photography showcasing the guitar in three color options: Pearl Red, Pearl Black, and Pearl White. Includes complete specifications such as super-shallow cutaway bowl, Sitka Spruce top, Ovation Piezoelectric pickup with OP-24 electronics, and distinctive thunderbolt epaulettes. Thanks a lot Karl for this document

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