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Specialty
Thinline
Quick response and superior dynamic range for
Deep 53/4" (146mm)
Finishes
exceptional solo performance.
Thinline
Almost 40 years ago, Charlie Kaman felt that there was a different,
maybe better way to build a guitar. After some experimentation
with a rounded (or more precisely “semi-parabolic”) body shape,
he began to feel he was on to something. A new concept in guitars
was born. Pro players loved the idea. Purists got out their
torches and pitchforks.
to the finest
6759-4
Legend
Model Lyrachord Body Finish
1777 Mid-Depth 4,5
1867 Super Shallow 4,5,CCB
12-String
1866 Super Shallow 4,5,CCB Maximum sound with minimum playing
Nylon String effort. When you make your living
1773 Mid-Depth 4 with a guitar in your hands, you need an
1863 Super Shallow 4
instrument that delivers – night after night.
Finishes With top-shelf materials, New
1-Sunburst, 4-Natural, 5-Black, England craftsmanship and superior
BCB-Black Cherryburst, CCB-Cherry Cherryburst electronics, Ovation Elite and Legend models
have been the choice of working pros
since their introduction.
OP40 The new OP40 system leaves other systems back in the
20th century. The eq has a Mid-Shift switch that moves the center frequency of the
mid band between 400Hz and 1kHz. It also features a Pre-Shape circuit for that extra
“cut” you need in live band situations. The ultra-steep notch filter can zap feedback
one note at a time. All this control lets you zero in on your perfect personal tone.
OP30 Rich, bright and super quiet, the OP30 raises the bar in its
class. Three bands of eq plus the ability to shift the mid band to either a 400Hz or
1kHz gives you complete control over your sound. There’s also a Pre-Shape circuit that
not only lifts the bass and treble, but also reduces “rumble” from frequencies below
Elite Special
Model Lyrachord Body Finish
40Hz. And of course there’s an on-board chromatic tuner.
S778 Mid-Depth Satin 4,AB
S868 Super Shallow Satin 4
Balladeer
Model Lyrachord Body Finish
1771 Mid-Depth 4,5,CCB
1861 Super Shallow 4,5,CCB
S771 Mid-Depth Satin 4,AB,TDB
S861 Super Shallow Satin 4,TDB
12-String
6751 Mid-Depth 4,5,CCB
Nylon String
S773 Mid-Depth 4
Finishes
4-Natural, 5-Black, AB-Autumn Burst,
CCB-Cherry Cherryburst, TDB-Teardrop Burst
S778-AB
These are the hot rods – stripped down maximum A good bridge should help string vibration energy
performance and classic good looks. The soundboards are produce a huge acoustic sound. By that standard, our
solid Sitka spruce from the Pacific Northwest, the Yukon walnut bridge is a smashing success. Perfect hardness
and Alaska. The raw lumber is quarter-sawn and air-dried and density with pinless string loading for maximum
at our New Hartford, Connecticut factory until it’s ready to torque. Underneath the saddle lurks the Thinline
be bookmatched into guitar tops. Ovation’s famous light pickup, specifically designed to turn the big Ovation
weight/high strength bracing designs give the top acoustic sound electric.
tremendous acoustic power. The Elite Special and Balladeer
are more than just nice guitars – they’re a force of nature.
CU147-HB
Pinnacle Deluxe
Model Lyrachord Body Finish
CU247 Mid-Depth RRB
Pinnacle
Model Lyrachord Body Finish
CU147 Mid-Depth HB
Finishes
HB-Honey Burst, RRB-Ruby Redburst
CS257-VY CC01-M
LCS247-5
Left-handed CS257-RRB CC024--4
CS257-8T CK057-SSP
Finishes
4-Natural, 4C-Natural Cedar, 5-Black, 8T-Blue Transparent,
CCBQ-Cherry Cherryburst Quilt, DBP-Dark Blue Pearl,
DPQ-Deep Purple Quilt, GQ-Green Quilt, HB-Honey Burst,
M-Mahogany, P-Plum Burst, RR-Ruby Red, RRB-Ruby Redburst,
SSP-Silver Satin Pearl, VY-Vintage Flame
CC057-HB
OP30/OP20 Celebrity Deluxe models are
equipped with the same OP30 preamp featured on Pinnacle models. Celebrity guitars
*Acoustic only
use the all-new OP20, with three eq bands and a Pre-Shape circuit for great tonal
flexibility. The chromatic tuner is easy to use and helps you stay perfectly in-tune
even when using open or non-standard tunings.
If you’re bending the fretted world’s rules
to the limit, you need an instrument that
inspires you to be different – an Ovation
Specialty Acoustic. This collection of long-
B778-5 scale, short-scale, high-pitched, low-pitched,
Bass. Only a roundback wide-necked and solid body cousins goes
could be this clear and low. where no guitar has gone before.
CSD225-BCB
DoubleNeck. Twice
the acoustic/electric
power – twice the fun.
6774-4
Folklore. Wider fingerboard
for easier fingerpicking. Specialty
Model Description Finish
CC074 Bass 4
B778 Bass 4,5
EA68 Viper 4,5
EA63 Viper 4
CV68 Viper 5,HB
MM68 Mandolin 4,5,CCB
EA68-5 MCS148 Mandolin RRB
Viper. Erasing the line MC868 Mandocello 4
between acoustic and electric. DS778 LongNeck 4
DCS247S LongNeck 4,5
6773 Country Artist 4
6774 Folklore 4
CS212 Trekker 4
CC012* Trekker 4,5
CSD225 DoubleNeck BCB
CS212-4 Finishes
Trekker. Perfect for travel, 4-Natural, 5-Black, BCB-Black Cherryburst,
practice, kids – and plugging in. CCB-Cherry Cherryburst, HB-Honey Burst,
RRB-Ruby Redburst
MM68-CCB
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Model Description Type Body Style Soundboard Scale Nut Preamp Finishes
Specialty
Thinline
Quick response and superior dynamic range for
Deep 53/4" (146mm)
Finishes
exceptional solo performance.
Thinline
Custom Elite
Custom Elite and Custom Legend guitars feature
CE778 6 Mid-Depth BCB AAA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Hand-Inlaid
CE868 6 Super Shallow BCB Abalone Top Purfling, 5 pc. Mahogany/Maple Neck,
Custom Legend Bound Ebony Fingerboard w/Abalone Inlays, 24K
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Pearloid Buttons, Tusq ® Nut
1779 6 Mid-Depth 1,CCB and Compensating Saddle, Ovation Hi-Output Pickup,
1869 6 Super Shallow 4,5,CCB OP50 Preamp, Balanced XLR and 1/4" Output
6759 12 Mid-Depth 4,5
1769-AD5 6 Deep 5
Elite Special
Elite Special and Balladeer guitars feature
S778 6 Mid-Depth Satin 4,AB Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Walnut Bridge,
S868 6 Super Shallow Satin 4 2 pc. Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard,
Chrome Tuners, Thinline Pickup, OP30 Preamp,
Balladeer Hand-Inlaid Rosette (Balladeer), Laser-Cut Exotic
Wood Epaulets (Elite Special)
1771 6 Mid-Depth 4,5,CCB
1861 6 Super Shallow 4,5,CCB
S771 6 Mid-Depth Satin 4,AB,TDB
S861 6 Super Shallow Satin 4,TDB
6751 12 Mid-Depth 4,5,CCB
S773 Nylon Mid-Depth 4
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Celebrity
Celebrity guitars feature Spruce Top, Rosewood
CC01 6 Ac Deep 4,M* Fingerboard and Bridge, Nato Neck, Chrome Tuners,
CC024 6 Mid-Depth 4 Thinline Pickup, OP20 Preamp (OP11 on CC024)
CC057 6 Super Shallow 4,5,HB,RR
*MahoganyTop **Cedar Top
CK057 6 Super Shallow DBP,DPQ,SSP
CC059** Nylon Super Shallow 4C
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Ovation guitars are played by countless
musicians around the world including:
Joan Armatrading
Dj Ashba
Glen Campbell
Julian Coryell
Al Di Meola
Melissa Etheridge
Robert Fripp
J’Anna Jacoby
Kittie
Lenny Kravitz
Cyndi Lauper
Adrian Legg
Steve Lukather
Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Preston Reed
Shakira
Matt Smith
Aaron Tippin
Shania Twain