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UK II 1291

Model #1291 · Family: 1291

UK II Electric Series 6-string Steel Solid Body Cutaway 1979-1983

Featured In (12)

Magma & UKII Ad Catalogs

Coup de Foudre - Ovation & Magma featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier

1979

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Coup de Foudre - Ovation & Magma featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier
1979 · France

Coup de Foudre - Ovation & Magma featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier

Year: 1979

This is a single-page French advertisement for Ovation guitars, featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier, guitarist and bassist for the band Magma, endorsing the Ovation Solid-body electric guitar and Magnum II bass. The ad is titled 'Coup de Foudre' (Love at First Sight) and includes a quote from Chevalier praising Ovation's electric guitars, noting his surprise at their quality beyond acoustic models. The advertisement was placed by Accord Distribution and references the Salon de la Musique, Stand n°49, Allée B.

1982 Ovation UK 8 Fr Review 1 Catalogs

Guitare Ovation UK 8 - Banc d'Essai (Guitar Review)

1982

2 pages
Guitare Ovation UK 8 - Banc d'Essai (Guitar Review)
1982 · France

Guitare Ovation UK 8 - Banc d'Essai (Guitar Review)

Year: 1982

A French-language guitar review ('banc d'essai') of the Ovation UK 8 (Ultra Kaman), covering its construction, tonewoods, neck, electronics, and sound characteristics. The review discusses the guitar's synthetic urелite body, mahogany neck with 24-fret ebony fretboard, dual humbucking pickups, and gold hardware. The article concludes that the Ultra Kaman is an excellent guitar with good quality and honorable output power, noting its advantages over traditional wood guitars in terms of temperature stability. (Excerpt from "Sono" magazine #47 from Mar, 1982)

1982 Ovation Endorsees French Ad II Catalogs

Ovation - La Guitare des Stars (French Market Brochure)

1982

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Ovation - La Guitare des Stars (French Market Brochure)
1982 · France

Ovation - La Guitare des Stars (French Market Brochure)

Year: 1982

This is a French-language Ovation guitar promotional brochure or catalog page titled 'La Guitare des Stars' (The Guitar of the Stars), celebrating Ovation's birth in 1965. The document features a brief history of guitar manufacturing milestones from 1833 to 1965 and showcases three guitar models photographed in the center. It includes an extensive list of celebrity endorsers and the specific Ovation models they play, covering acoustic, electro-acoustic, Adamas, and solid body/bass categories.

1984 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1984 German Price List

1984

4 pages
Ovation 1984 German Price List
1984 · Germany

Ovation 1984 German Price List

Year: 1984

This is a 4-page German-language wholesale (Brutto) price list dated 2/84 (second edition 1984) covering the full Ovation guitar lineup distributed in Germany. The catalog includes Applause, Ultra, Ovation electro-acoustic western and nylon string models, Adamas and Super Adamas series, Cutaway models, Ovation electric guitars (E-Gitarren) and basses, along with cases and strings. Prices are listed in Deutsche Mark and the document notes left-handed models, available colors, and electronics configurations.

70 80 Ovation Electrics Models Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars Catalog

1981

9 pages
Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars Catalog
1981 · US

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars Catalog

Year: 1981

Product catalog showcasing Ovation's complete solid body electric guitar and bass lineup including the Viper, Preacher, Preacher Deluxe (6 and 12-string), U.K.II, and Magnum 3 and 4 basses. Features detailed specifications, model numbers, color options, and a free Graham Russell/Air Supply poster promotion. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc. (a Kaman Company) in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

1980 1 15 Ovation US Price List Catalogs

Ovation Suggested Price List – Effective January 15, 1980

1980

1 pages
Ovation Suggested Price List – Effective January 15, 1980
1980 · US

Ovation Suggested Price List – Effective January 15, 1980

Year: 1980

This is a single-page Ovation suggested retail price list effective January 15, 1980, covering four product categories: Acoustic guitars, Acoustic/Electric guitars, Solid Body guitars, and Cases. Prices range from $395.00 for the Model 1271E solid body to $1,095.00 for the Model 1658 acoustic/electric. The document lists model numbers and their corresponding list prices in US dollars.

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.

1982 Ovation UK II French Ad Page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Ultra Kaman II French Dealer Directory Advertisement

1982

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Ovation Ultra Kaman II French Dealer Directory Advertisement
1982 · France

Ovation Ultra Kaman II French Dealer Directory Advertisement

Year: 1982

This two-page French-language Ovation guitar promotional document features the Ultra Kaman II solid-body electric guitar with the slogan 'Ayez le son' (Have the sound). The second page provides an extensive directory of authorized Ovation dealers ('Points Confiance Ovation') located throughout France, organized by postal code. The document appears to be a magazine advertisement or catalog insert targeting the French market.

Ovation Endorsees 1982 French Ad Catalogs

Ovation: La Marque Qui a Séduit Les Stars - French Guitar Advertisement

1982

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Ovation: La Marque Qui a Séduit Les Stars - French Guitar Advertisement
1982 · France

Ovation: La Marque Qui a Séduit Les Stars - French Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1982

This is a French-language Ovation guitar advertisement showcasing the brand's history from 1833 to 1965 and featuring their tagline 'la marque qui a séduit les stars' (the brand that seduced the stars). The ad displays three Ovation guitars and includes extensive lists of famous artists who use various Ovation models including acoustic, electro-acoustic, solid body, and bass guitars.

1291 UKII Catalogs

Ovation 1291 U.K. II Electric Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

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Ovation 1291 U.K. II Electric Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation 1291 U.K. II Electric Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This is a comprehensive parts diagram and parts list for the Ovation 1291 U.K. II electric guitar. The document includes exploded views of the complete guitar assembly showing neck, body, tailpiece, and pickup/control components, along with detailed part numbers and descriptions for all components. Available in three finish colors: Black, Brown, and Charcoal.

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.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Ovation UK II 1291 Schematic 01 Schematics

Ovation UK II 1291 Circuit Diagram

~1980

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Ovation UK II 1291 Circuit Diagram
~1980 · US

Ovation UK II 1291 Circuit Diagram

Year: 1980

Passive wiring circuit diagram for the Ovation UK II model 1291 electric guitar. Features dual pickups (neck 02600-A and bridge 102600-A) with a 3-position selector switch supporting series and parallel pickup configurations. Each pickup has a dedicated 250K tone pot with .022 MFD capacitor and a 500K volume pot. Includes both mono (jack #113, part 49100-A) and stereo (jack #12B, part 49100-5A) output jacks. Detailed Ovation part numbers provided throughout.

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Featured In (12)

Magma & UKII Ad Catalogs

Coup de Foudre - Ovation & Magma featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier

1979

View details →
Coup de Foudre - Ovation & Magma featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier
1979 · France

Coup de Foudre - Ovation & Magma featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier

Year: 1979

This is a single-page French advertisement for Ovation guitars, featuring Jean-Luc Chevalier, guitarist and bassist for the band Magma, endorsing the Ovation Solid-body electric guitar and Magnum II bass. The ad is titled 'Coup de Foudre' (Love at First Sight) and includes a quote from Chevalier praising Ovation's electric guitars, noting his surprise at their quality beyond acoustic models. The advertisement was placed by Accord Distribution and references the Salon de la Musique, Stand n°49, Allée B.

1982 Ovation UK 8 Fr Review 1 Catalogs

Guitare Ovation UK 8 - Banc d'Essai (Guitar Review)

1982

2 pages
Guitare Ovation UK 8 - Banc d'Essai (Guitar Review)
1982 · France

Guitare Ovation UK 8 - Banc d'Essai (Guitar Review)

Year: 1982

A French-language guitar review ('banc d'essai') of the Ovation UK 8 (Ultra Kaman), covering its construction, tonewoods, neck, electronics, and sound characteristics. The review discusses the guitar's synthetic urелite body, mahogany neck with 24-fret ebony fretboard, dual humbucking pickups, and gold hardware. The article concludes that the Ultra Kaman is an excellent guitar with good quality and honorable output power, noting its advantages over traditional wood guitars in terms of temperature stability. (Excerpt from "Sono" magazine #47 from Mar, 1982)

1982 Ovation Endorsees French Ad II Catalogs

Ovation - La Guitare des Stars (French Market Brochure)

1982

View details →
Ovation - La Guitare des Stars (French Market Brochure)
1982 · France

Ovation - La Guitare des Stars (French Market Brochure)

Year: 1982

This is a French-language Ovation guitar promotional brochure or catalog page titled 'La Guitare des Stars' (The Guitar of the Stars), celebrating Ovation's birth in 1965. The document features a brief history of guitar manufacturing milestones from 1833 to 1965 and showcases three guitar models photographed in the center. It includes an extensive list of celebrity endorsers and the specific Ovation models they play, covering acoustic, electro-acoustic, Adamas, and solid body/bass categories.

1984 German Price List 1 Catalogs

Ovation 1984 German Price List

1984

4 pages
Ovation 1984 German Price List
1984 · Germany

Ovation 1984 German Price List

Year: 1984

This is a 4-page German-language wholesale (Brutto) price list dated 2/84 (second edition 1984) covering the full Ovation guitar lineup distributed in Germany. The catalog includes Applause, Ultra, Ovation electro-acoustic western and nylon string models, Adamas and Super Adamas series, Cutaway models, Ovation electric guitars (E-Gitarren) and basses, along with cases and strings. Prices are listed in Deutsche Mark and the document notes left-handed models, available colors, and electronics configurations.

70 80 Ovation Electrics Models Catalog 01 Catalogs

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars Catalog

1981

9 pages
Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars Catalog
1981 · US

Ovation Solid Body Electric Guitars Catalog

Year: 1981

Product catalog showcasing Ovation's complete solid body electric guitar and bass lineup including the Viper, Preacher, Preacher Deluxe (6 and 12-string), U.K.II, and Magnum 3 and 4 basses. Features detailed specifications, model numbers, color options, and a free Graham Russell/Air Supply poster promotion. Published by Ovation Instruments, Inc. (a Kaman Company) in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

1980 1 15 Ovation US Price List Catalogs

Ovation Suggested Price List – Effective January 15, 1980

1980

1 pages
Ovation Suggested Price List – Effective January 15, 1980
1980 · US

Ovation Suggested Price List – Effective January 15, 1980

Year: 1980

This is a single-page Ovation suggested retail price list effective January 15, 1980, covering four product categories: Acoustic guitars, Acoustic/Electric guitars, Solid Body guitars, and Cases. Prices range from $395.00 for the Model 1271E solid body to $1,095.00 for the Model 1658 acoustic/electric. The document lists model numbers and their corresponding list prices in US dollars.

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.

1982 Ovation UK II French Ad Page 01 Catalogs

Ovation Ultra Kaman II French Dealer Directory Advertisement

1982

View details →
Ovation Ultra Kaman II French Dealer Directory Advertisement
1982 · France

Ovation Ultra Kaman II French Dealer Directory Advertisement

Year: 1982

This two-page French-language Ovation guitar promotional document features the Ultra Kaman II solid-body electric guitar with the slogan 'Ayez le son' (Have the sound). The second page provides an extensive directory of authorized Ovation dealers ('Points Confiance Ovation') located throughout France, organized by postal code. The document appears to be a magazine advertisement or catalog insert targeting the French market.

Ovation Endorsees 1982 French Ad Catalogs

Ovation: La Marque Qui a Séduit Les Stars - French Guitar Advertisement

1982

View details →
Ovation: La Marque Qui a Séduit Les Stars - French Guitar Advertisement
1982 · France

Ovation: La Marque Qui a Séduit Les Stars - French Guitar Advertisement

Year: 1982

This is a French-language Ovation guitar advertisement showcasing the brand's history from 1833 to 1965 and featuring their tagline 'la marque qui a séduit les stars' (the brand that seduced the stars). The ad displays three Ovation guitars and includes extensive lists of famous artists who use various Ovation models including acoustic, electro-acoustic, solid body, and bass guitars.

1291 UKII Catalogs

Ovation 1291 U.K. II Electric Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

~1980

View details →
Ovation 1291 U.K. II Electric Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List
~1980 · US

Ovation 1291 U.K. II Electric Guitar Parts Diagram and Parts List

Year: 1980

This is a comprehensive parts diagram and parts list for the Ovation 1291 U.K. II electric guitar. The document includes exploded views of the complete guitar assembly showing neck, body, tailpiece, and pickup/control components, along with detailed part numbers and descriptions for all components. Available in three finish colors: Black, Brown, and Charcoal.

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.

Schematics & Diagrams (1)

Ovation UK II 1291 Schematic 01 Schematics

Ovation UK II 1291 Circuit Diagram

~1980

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Ovation UK II 1291 Circuit Diagram
~1980 · US

Ovation UK II 1291 Circuit Diagram

Year: 1980

Passive wiring circuit diagram for the Ovation UK II model 1291 electric guitar. Features dual pickups (neck 02600-A and bridge 102600-A) with a 3-position selector switch supporting series and parallel pickup configurations. Each pickup has a dedicated 250K tone pot with .022 MFD capacitor and a 500K volume pot. Includes both mono (jack #113, part 49100-A) and stereo (jack #12B, part 49100-5A) output jacks. Detailed Ovation part numbers provided throughout.