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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Vintage 1978 Ovation Viper III Electric Guitar Pickguard with controls

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

original parts , pickguard has cracks around input jack, otherwise good - controls all work - $14 S / H to U S.

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1968 Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl Back Acoustic-Electric Guitar w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1495

1968 Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl Back Acoustic-Electric Guitar w / OHSC
Located At IVG Orange
This Guitar Is In Good Condition With Some Play Wear Visible Throughout (See Photos)
Bridge Looks To Have Been Re-Glued
Crack On Top Below Bridge, Professionally Repaired And Stabilized

Room Left On The Saddle
Straight Neck, Truss Rod Turns
Plays Well With Good Action
Added Glen Campbell Truss Rod Cover
Deep Bowl With Shiny Black Finish
Sitka ... more

Ovation Magnum I Natural Bass 1976 W / OHSC (Used)

Sedalia, Missouri, 653**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Ovation Magnum I Natural Bass 1976 W / OHSC (Used)
Has light wear, scratches, and dings from being played. Overall in good condition. Has all original parts and electronics Has crack and dings on bottom edge of body that slightly extends through body top and back. In stable condition. Has a few small dings on back of neck Has small chip on bottom edge of headstock Has two white scratches on back of body Most of the black coating on the hardware has rubbed off over time like many of these ... more

1970's Vintage Ovation 1317 Ultra Series USA Acoustic Guitar Part / Repair

Mesa, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

Beautiful guitar doesn't look like it was played much, but body and neck need to be repaired, as body has become separated from neck heel
Please look at pictures closely as this is an as is sale no returns
From non smoking house
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1970??s Anniversary Model Ovation

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

$750

1970??s Anniversary Model Ovation... more

Vintage 1970??s Ovation Viper and others Electric Guitar Tailpiece Bridge

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$295

original part , good useable condition - $12 S / H to U S.

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1966-1967 Ovation Balladeer 1st Year Hand Made Shiny Bowl. Very Rare

Pikeville, Tennessee, 373**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Very rare Ovation balladeer. Dated 1966-1967. First year made. Shiny bowl. Top and rosette is in perfect condition. See pics. If you have never plated a shiny bowl you are missing out. These are truly handmade in Connecticut. Comes with a black ovation case. Buyer pays shipping.... more

1970's Era Ovation 1112-1 Balladeer Acoustic Guitar w / Hard Case

Scottsdale, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

Vintage Ovation Balladeer 6 string guitar. MINTY! The Balladeer was Ovations Premium level produced from 1971-1986 that features the distinctive signature Deep Bowl back
Guitar is in virtually MINT condition with minor age-related scratches - only real flaw is a tiny ding on the front at the heel (see photo) - not bad for living and being played for 50 years!! It has been professionally setup and plays beautifully. The Ovation signature deep bowl curved back gives it a nice boominess - ... more

Ovation Matrix 1132-1 6-String Right-Handed Acoustic Guitar 1978 Sunburst W Case

Schoharie, New York, 121**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Has some minor cosmetic defects due to age, see photos. Includes hard case, which is does fit but not perfectly due to the shape of the ovation . not a guitar player but seems to work good, all the tuners work as they should. Needs new strings and label fell off as shown
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Vintage 1978 Ovation Viper III Electric Guitar Body

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$295

original body, good solid condition - has a few scratches and marks from normal play - $24 S / H to U S.

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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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Ovation Artist 1121-6 Right Handed Acoustic Guitar - American Made Early 1970s

Burnsville, Minnesota, 553**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$420

PAWN AMERICA KEY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Brand: OvationType: Acoustic GuitarNumber of Frets: 20Model: 1121-6Body Type: Single CutawayString Configuration: 6 StringSeries: ArtistBody Material: Sitka SpruceHandedness: Right-HandedBody Color: NaturalFretboard Material: EbonyModel Year: Early 1970sMPN: 1121-6Country / Region of Manufacture: United States What's Included :
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Vintage 1970s Ovation Viper and others Electric Guitar Pickup damaged for rewind

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$95

original part , measures 4 62k so has a short somewhere in winding, sold for rewind / repair - $12 S / H to U S.

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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 Balladeer Model 1117 vintage USA acoustic w / ohsc 1977 - sunburst

Lynn, Massachusetts, 019**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$575

Plays and sounds great but has lots of cosmetic wear. There's a chunk missing from the headstock. There are some surface cracks in the top. No surprise there. A couple originate at the bridge. There's another near the bass side of the neck joint. There's a small shim under the saddle. The saddle itself shows wear. There's a crack in the binding on the bass side near the 12th fret. The neck is relatively straight, but there's a hump near where it meets the body. The action is still low and ... more

4 Ovation mini for sltted head vintage used guitar tuners Shaller minis

Southampton, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

I'm cleaning house. Selling a bunch of vintage musical itemsparts from a long closed New England Luthier shop Today I have 4 " original Ovation logo single tab tuning machines for slotted head instruments. ( I think their 12 string models had slot heads ) These are used and at some point. Someone drilled extra holes in the shafts. Perhaps in an attempt to use them on a paddle head guitar , or to improve the string lie. It' will remain a mystery lost to time. Judging from the construction ... more

Vintage 1970??s Ovation Logo Electric Guitar Tuners Tuning Pegs Machines 3x3

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

used original vintage tuners from solid-body electric - good useable condition - good set -- $13 S / H to U S.

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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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Vintage 1978 Ovation Viper III Electric Guitar Neck

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$295

original neck, good condition - has a few scratches and marks from normal play , straight and useable, includes neck bolts ( no plate) - $24 S / H to U S.

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Vintage 1970??s Ovation Viper and others Electric Guitar Bridge Posts

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$95

original parts ,useable condition - $12 S / H to U S.

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