Ovation Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Ovation guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage Ovation advertisements; 21 adverts covering a period of 12 years, from 1967 to 1979. Click the images to have a closer look.

Ovation Balladeer - The Ovation roundbacks are here

The Ovation roundbacks are here
Ovation Balladeer - 1967

Ovation Deluxe Balladeer - The Ovation electrics are coming

The Ovation electrics are coming
Ovation Deluxe Balladeer - 1967

Ovation Acoustics - Whatever Your Bag, You

Whatever Your Bag, You'll Get Deeper into it With an Ovation
Ovation Acoustics - 1968

100 Watt 'Little Dude' Mini Module
Ovation Thunderhead - 1969

My Name's on these Guitars
Ovation Acoustics - 1969

Breadwinner
Ovation Breadwinner - 1972

Ovation Breadwinner - Ovation keeps on truckin

Ovation keeps on truckin'
Ovation Breadwinner - 1972

Ovation Acoustics - Turn On Our Acoustic Guitar

Turn On Our Acoustic Guitar
Ovation Acoustics - 1972

Ovation Acoustics - Times Have Changed - Fiber Glas Replaces Wood

Times Have Changed - Fiber Glas Replaces Wood
Ovation Acoustics - 1972

Ovation Rock
Ovation Breadwinner - 1974

don't dilly dally... "Dude" da Deacons dynamite
Ovation Deacon 1252 - 1974

Loggins and Messina
Ovation 1613-4 - 1974

Ovation Breadwinner - Ovation Solid Bodies - They

Ovation Solid Bodies - They're Worth A Try
Ovation Breadwinner - 1975

Ovation Deacon 1252 - Ovation solid bodies. Part of the Strawbs

Ovation solid bodies. Part of the Strawbs' sound.
Ovation Deacon 1252 - 1976

Ovation's great guitar giveaway
Ovation Breadwinner - 1976

Ovation Deacon 1252 - Bloody comfortable

Bloody comfortable
Ovation Deacon 1252 - 1976

Ovation Solid Bodies - They're Worth a Try
Ovation Breadwinner - 1976

Ovation Deacon 1253 (twelve string) - Deacon by Ovation. A new standard for 12-string solid bodies

Deacon by Ovation. A new standard for 12-string solid bodies
Ovation Deacon 1253 (twelve string) - 1977

Ovation Breadwinner - How Ovation took a hint from the 50s

How Ovation took a hint from the 50s
Ovation Breadwinner - 1977

Ovation Viper - The Hotter the Better. Viper

The Hotter the Better. Viper
Ovation Viper - 1979

Ovation Preacher - Preacher. A stereo guitar

Preacher. A stereo guitar
Ovation Preacher - 1979

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera

1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound

1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - <br>1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - The Man And The WomanThe Man And The Woman

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

AMPS
Ampeg, Leslie, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Sunn
GUITARS
Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox, Yamaha
DISTRIBUTORS
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer

Vintage Ovation guitars for sale

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Ovation 1617 Legend 1979 Acoustic Guitar w / OHSC 6 String Tobacco Sunburst USA

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

In good working condition!
Please ask questions!
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Ovation Bass Guitar Magnum III (1979) Maghogany

Pasadena, California, 911**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1550

Solid mahogany body. These pick ups are just intense. Independently adjustable. This is one beast of a bass. In excellent condition. Natural age on the color do to its age. Sounds great.

All sales are final / no returns
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Ovation Folklore 1614 acoustic 12 fret guitar made in USA 1981 excellent w / case

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1750

Ovation Folklore 1614 acoustic 12 fret guitar made in USA 1981 in Natural excellent condition with original hard case & case candy

Beautiful vintage ovation folklore from 1981 with built-in original electronics, volume and tone knobs, original hardware , original hard case , original key and original case candy , these models are becoming very hard to find , no scratches or dings , guitar has minor finish checking on the top shown in pictures, lines are not straight and do not ... more

Ovation Deacon 1971 solid Body electric Guitar

Coram, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

This 1971 Ovation Deacon electric guitar features a unique multicolor solid body that catches the eye. It's perfect for any musician looking for a vintage instrument with a striking appearance. The guitar is part of the Ovation series and is an excellent choice for any collector or player looking to add to their collection. The guitar's brand and model, Ovation Deacon, are indicative of its quality and durability. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, this electric guitar is sure to ... more

Ovation Patriot 1776-1976 SERIAL NUMBER # 1776 ! LAST ONE MADE !

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4998

In 1976, Patriot Guitars made a limited edition of this 'Patriot' Guitar series to celebrate the bicentennial celebration of the United States .
They only made 1, 776 of these guitars .
THIS ONE IS NUMBER 1776 !... more

Ovation Custom Balladeer circa 1970

Pikesville, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Long loved Ovation Custom Balladeer circa 1970. This guitar is natural in color which is the-4 in the model number 1112-4. With one exception, this guitar is in excellent condition and has beautiful sound. In the pictures I am pointing to a split in the wood just above the bridge. The price is for the guitar and case and I will not split them up.
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Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Circa late 1970's early 1980's W Hard Case

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 727**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

x1809xUp for sale is a nice, used Ovation Preacher guitar. This guitar is in overall condition. There are normal signs of use and wear, including some light dings to the body and back of neck. I tried to get photos of these, but they did not show up very well. There are no major scratches.
I tried finding an exact date by serial number, but was unable to find a good database. Partial serial # is E 1809x
Overall nice condition, plays and sounds great.
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Ovation Viper CV68

Kissimmee, Florida, 347**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

Rare find had this guitar since 2008
Plays wonderful has small Knicks as seen in photos case is in great condition,

Have way too many guitars time to start letting some go
Asking $1650, 00 or best offer
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1980s Ovation GS1-J Black Electric Guitar Great

Hicksville, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

1980s Ovation GS1-J Black Electric Guitar Great
Hey there! You are looking at a 1980s Ovation GS1-J Electric Guitar! This is one great sounding guitar having very rich high and low ends. In the 1980s Ovation had outsourced the parts from Korea and then the guitars were finally assembled in the USA.
Our guitar is in great shape being very clean and only a few scratches in that lacquer which do not affect playability. Recently we have gave the guitar new strings and cleaned the frets. We ... more

Ovation Applause AA14 1970s Aluminum Neck Acoustic Guitar

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

For sale is an Ovation Applause AA14 1970s Aluminum Neck Acoustic Guitar in Good Condition!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 25??
Nut Width: 1 65??
Frets Remaining: 7 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 6 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 5 / 64??
Overall Condition: 7 / 10
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Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Circa late 1970's early 1980's W Hard Case

Franklin, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

This Ovation Preacher electric guitar is a rare find for any guitar enthusiast
Solid body type, 24 frets. 6 strings
The mahogany body is beautiful and the guitar is a great addition to any musician's collection.

It is in excellent vintage condition. There is one mark and I show that in a picture. You don??t really see this or know it??s there unless you know to look for It because it is on the side edge of the guitar and out of plain sight. The body finish of the ... more

Vintage Ovation 1970??s Brown Deep Bowl Guitar Hard Case w / Amber Velvet Interior

Richmond, Virginia, 232**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Condition: Good
The exterior of this case does have a few dings in it: two along the ridge of the top mold, a slight crack on the front side, and one of the metal knob feet is caved in a bit. There is also a slight gap between the top and bottom in the back side when closed. See pictures for details.
All that being said, they are all minor flaws and this case functions perfectly and still looks awesome!
This vintage Ovation hard case is a must-have for any vintage guitar enthusiast. ... more

Ovation 1621-4 Acoustic Guitar W / Case Parts Repair

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$325

The top is extremely uneven and roughly repaired. Don??t know if it??s fixable. Lots of good parts And a case. It doesn??t play great. Electronics work, I did have to solder a new battery strap and glue it to the bracket as the original one had corroded from an old 9v left in. Sold completely as is. Ships fully insured
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1977 / 78 Ovation Guitar for parts

Avon by the Sea, New Jersey, 077**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

1977 / 78 Ovation Guitar for parts
Please look closely at pics
I'm guessing the age by the serial number shown... more

1970??s Anniversary Model Ovation

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

1970??s Anniversary Model Ovation... more

1985 ovation guitar for sale Included is Hard case. Original Owner

Temple, Texas, 765**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

used ovation guitars for sale. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more

Ovation C2079LX

Bellport, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

.This is a 2006 American Ovation built in New Hartford, CT in 2006. It is in mint condition, Very low action, fast neck AAA Solid spruce top, 5 piece Mahagony and maple neck with ebony fret board, 20 fret, OP Electronics, 1 / 4" out and XLR out jacks. Schaller Gold Tuners, Ebony Bridge, It is a real cool sounding guitar both Acoustically and Electrically, Perfect!, I have a clear pick guard on to protect it, Original Hard-shell case is included.
Crafted for both performance and tonal ... more

1970 Ovation Breadwinner

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, 160**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

1970 Ovation Breadwinner sounds great very very nice guitar sounds great. Got an owners manual with model and serial#
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OVATION-1984 Custom Legend 1669 (like Clapton's) Stereo setup. RARE- Excellent!

Beverly Hills, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

This RARE Custom Legend was "custom-made" for live performance and studio recording quality. Stereo electronics, fast and smooth neck, same model as Clapton's stage guitar. Beautiful KILLER ebony black, spruce top with abalone inlays, [laminate] neck, twenty fret bound ebony fingerboard with diamond and dot patterned inlays, the sound hole is inlaid with beautiful abalone decoration in a foliate motif, ebony bridge with carved foliate decoration. Pro guitar. Excellent Condition. Includes ... more

GIBSON Howard Roberts Fusion Custom 1980 1st Year w / Ovation Pickup

Wimauma, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

1st yr 1980 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion Dot Neck w. / Ovation Adamas Acoustic Pickup mounted in bridge. No permanent alterations- separate volume control knob and 1 / 4" output cord jack in F Hole. This Creates a very unique set up with thousands of sound variations for live or recording artists. Includes a new $300 Gibson case. I am the original owner bought new from Thoroughbred Music in Tampa special ordered Dec 1979 delivered Jan 1980. These dot neck models are super rare -and more ... more