Ovation Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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.

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Vintage Ovation guitars for sale

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Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Circa late 1970's early 1980's W Hard Case

Carmel, Indiana, 460**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

Late 70s Ovation Preacher in excellent condition. This guitar is practically new. USA made and comes with original hard shell case.... more

Ovation Deacon 1252, Pro Serviced in Original Case, Solid Body Electric Guitar

Andover, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

Ovation Deacon 1252, Pro Serviced in Original Case, Solid Body Electric Guitar. This example has been well cared for. Since being serviced, it's been played at a handful of rehearsals and gigs, but the shorter scale length isn't for me, so mostly has just been sitting in its case. Hopefully it will go to someone who will make more use of a beautiful, high quality instrument
This legendary ax, produced from 1972 to 1980, was an attempt by Ovation, famous for their hollow body guitars, to ... more

1974 Ovation Breadwinner Electric Guitar Vintage Very Clean & Original W / OHSC

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Vintage 1974 Ovation Breadwinner Electric Guitar
Early Production!
With Original Hard CaseVery Clean & Original Condition Overall
NO Issues
Weighs 8 Pounds, 8 Ounces
SN E-1735
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
There are lots of pics, so when you receive it, its exactly what you expected, if not better. No surprises with this sale . Buy with confidence!
Here's The Run ... more

1979 Ovation UK II White

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1599

Just in is this killer 1979 Ovation UK II in WHite

Quick Details

Make ?? Ovation

Model ?? UK II

Year - 1979

Color - White

Weight ?? 8 04 lbs

Nut Width ?? 1 11 / 16th "

Depth at 1st fret ?? 0 85??

Depth at 12th fret ?? 0 90??

Case ?? Original Hard case

Serial # E 12803

Description

This 1979 Ovation UK II (Ultra Kaman II) is a great playing and sounding guitar
The white finish is more ... 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

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 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

1978 Ovation Ukii

Sugar Land, Texas, 774**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1333

Introducing ??Madame Laveau, ?? a rare 1978 Ovation UKII (Ultra Kaman II) electric guitar that??s as legendary as its name. This unique instrument, cherished by its original owner, boasts a cutting-edge design that sets it apart from the crowd. The body, crafted from innovative ??Urelite?? material, is lightweight yet incredibly durable, offering a resonance that rivals the best. Its mahogany neck, reinforced with a dual-action truss rod, ensures perfect stability, while the dual humbucker ... more

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 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

1978 OVATION MAGNUM BASS / BREADWINNER / DEACON VOLUME REGLER USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£99

1 knob ONLY
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1969 OVATION ECLIPSE SEMI - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€1500

1969 OVATION ECLIPSE - made in USA:
* maple body finished with a matte black textured laquer, some wear
* maple neck with ebony fingerboard
* 2 pickups
* new tuners
* low action
* plays and sounds GR 8 !
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80's OVATION VIPER HUMBUCKER PICKUP USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€299

80's OVATION VIPER HUMBUCKER PICKUP USA :
* chrome has oxidation
* reads 10, 3 K
* very hard to find
PLENTY of PARTS for SALE
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1969 OVATION ECLIPSE SEMI - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1359

Ovation Eclipse 1972 / 73 - Black - Ebony Fingerboard - Bare Knuckle Stormy Monday

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£772

Here we have an oddity in the Ovation history. The ovation Eclipse .

This excessively cool ES-335 style Ovation Eclipse has an interesting story. It belongs to the late 1960s Storms series - the Tornado model being the most famous of them - whose bodies were actually made by Höfner in Germany. It seems that once they received a batch of bodies with painting problems, but all they had to refinish them was the Lyrachord they used to mold the round bodies of their acoustic ... more

1978 OVATION MAGNUM BASS / BREADWINNER / DEACON VOLUME REGLER USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£99

1 knob ONLY
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1981 Ovation - UK II - ID 4006

Emmering, 82***, GERMANY

€1535

Vintage Ovation Solidbody
Zustand: Gut
SerNr: E14247
Gewicht: 3, 5 kg Versandklasse: Standard
Koffer / Case: ja, original
Vermittlungsverkauf: 16278
Die Ovation UK II ist auch bekannt unter Model 1291
UK steht für Ultra Kaman, Charles Kaman ist der Gründer von Ovation Guitars
Zwischen 1979 und 1983 wurden ca. 2000 bis 3000 Einheiten produziert
Mitte der 80er Jahre stellte Ovation die Produktion von Solidbodies ein
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