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 Preacher 1975 6-String Solid Mahogany Electric Guitar Ebony FB+Case

Magnolia, Delaware, 199**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1872

Collector Item Vintage 1978 Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar ?? All Original ?? Original Hard Shell Case & Owner's Manual ?? USA
Here's your chance to own a beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find 1978 Ovation Preacher solid-body electric guitar, proudly made in New Hartford, Connecticut, USA
This is an exceptionally complete vintage example that has been carefully preserved over the years. Finding an original Preacher is uncommon??finding one with its original hard-shell case, original ... view on ebay

1985-86 Ovation 1528D Ultra Deluxe Acoustic / Electric Guitar Tobacco Starburst

Springfield, Illinois, 627**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

1985-86 Ovation 1528D Ultra Deluxe Acoustic / Electric Guitar Tobacco Starburst W / Hard Case (FREE S&H)! Free shipping in the US excluding Alaska, Hawaii in Puerto Rico. Please message us with any questions and thank you for your purchase!

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Vintage Ovation Electric Guitar BEAUTIFUL Stereo

Bloomfield, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

Youll never find one in better condition. OHC included... view on ebay

Vintage 1970s Ovation Deep Bowl Acoustic Guitar Hard Case Brown USA OHSC

North Hollywood, California, 916**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

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Vintage 1970s Ovation Deep Bowl Acoustic Guitar Hard Case Brown USA OHSC

Vintage original Ovation molded hardshell guitar case dating to the 1970s
This is the classic brown molded Ovation case designed for vintage Deep Bowl round-back acoustic guitars. It ... view on ebay

1970's Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Stereo Gold Hardware Original Case

Franklin, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

You are buying a 1970's Ovation Preacher solid body electric guitar USA stereo mono gold hardware with original case, guitar plays and sounds very good, could use some cleaning and a new set of strings has a slight smokers home smell, please look at all 24 pictures... view on ebay

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 ... view on ebay

vintage ovation hard case orange from 1970s in excellent condition with key

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Vintage case fits many vintage ovation guitars from the 1970s and 1980s , deep bowl version , no damage , all latches work in excellent condition, minor cracks near the locks that don??t affect the locking mechanism just cosmetic at this point , original key included

Note; ovation guitar shown in last 2 photos is a vintage deep bowl ovation 1619 and it shows the fitting in the case , as an example , if you have the anniversary 1657 model it will not fit as this is a wider ovation and... view on ebay

Vintage 1978 Ovation 1617 Legend Acoustic Electric Guitar Sunburst USA Made

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 554**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

A classic American-made acoustic electric from Ovation Guitars, the Model 1617 Legend represents one of Ovation??s most recognizable designs
Unlike traditional acoustic guitars, Ovation instruments feature a distinctive Lyrachord composite bowl back, developed through aerospace engineering to improve projection, durability, and feedback resistance when amplified
The guitar combines a spruce top with Ovation??s deep bowl body design, producing a clear, articulate tone with strong ... view on ebay

1981 Ovation 1657 The Anniversary Acoustic Electric Guitar USA OHSC Manual

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

COMES AS SHOWN!

Vintage Ovation 1657 ??The Anniversary?? acoustic-electric guitar with hard case and original paperwork / documents

This is not a standard production Ovation model. The 1657 Anniversary was created to commemorate Ovation??s 10th anniversary of guitar design and innovation, making it a particularly distinctive and collectible model in the company??s vintage lineup

The Anniversary model was given significantly more elaborate appointments than a ... view on ebay

Ovation 1115-1 Pacemaker 12-String USA 1978 Sunburst w / Original Case

New London, Connecticut, 063**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Ovation 1115-1 Pacemaker 12-String USA 1978 Sunburst w / Original Case
There is a crack starting on the back of the headstock (Pictured). This guitar still plays beautifully - but it is showing signs of its age. Action is O K. There are some small cracks in the finish coating. Serial Number Details
Serial Number 122510 Year ... view on ebay

Ovation 1977 Custom Balladeer 1612-4 Acoustic / Electric Guitar with Original Case

Randolph, New Jersey, 078**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$805

Ovation 1977 Custom Balladeer 1612-4 Acoustic / Electric Guitar with Original Case - Natural - Used
Serial: 098794
This guitar is used but in excellent condition! It shows notable cosmetic wear including scratches and marks on the headstock, light surface wear on the guitar, and multiple scuffs and scratches on the hardshell case. Please see images for appearance. It has been inspected and set-up by our in-house techs and will be gone over again before it ships out
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Vintage 1960's Glen Campbell Ovation 1127-4 Acoustic Guitar READ DESCRIPTION

Glendale, California, 912**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

LOCAL PICKUP IN LOS ANGELES, CA ONLY
Vintage 1960's Glen Campbell Ovation 1127-4 Acoustic Guitar
The top of the neck was broken and repaired by a professional. The repair has held for over 20 years
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Vintage Shaller tuning gears with Ovation logo

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$80

This listing is for ONE (1) matched set of a pair of Shaller acoustic guitar with the Ovation logo on them
These gears are matched sets with straight posts in good working condition
Width of plate: .605 " Post diameter: .236 " Post height: 1 15"... view on ebay

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 ... view on ebay

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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Vintage Guitar Acoustic Ovation Case

Kaukauna, Wisconsin, 541**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$389

Overall good condition, some wear pictured, smaller guitar, see measurements

Thanks for looking, we will ONLY ship to your paypal address, no exceptions, price listed is lower 48 USA shipping only, we can ship worldwide, please ask if you have any questions, if you have any issues after receiving, please contact us before you leave neutral or bad feedback, thanks. All shipments professionally packaged, and usually shipped in 1-2 days.

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Vintage 1980s Ovation Balladeer Special Acoustic Guitar ?? Model 1139

Jackson, Michigan, 492**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$425

Vintage Ovation Balladeer Special 6-string acoustic guitar, model 1139, serial number 216939. Made in Connecticut, USA, this classic guitar features a natural wood top, Ovation’s signature black rounded composite back, decorative black-and-white sound-hole rosette, dark fretboard with dot inlays, and distinctive brown Ovation headstock. Includes the pictured vintage hard-shell case with mustard-gold plush interior
This guitar is in used vintage condition with age-related imperfections.... view on ebay

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

Las Vegas, Nevada, 891**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

The product is a vintage Ovation 1970's brown deep bowl guitar hard case with an amber velvet interior. This case is designed specifically for Ovation guitars from the 1970s, providing a secure fit while adding a touch of retro style with its deep brown color and plush velvet lining. Perfect for protecting and storing your vintage guitar, this hard case is a stylish and practical accessory for any musician looking to showcase their love for classic instruments
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1970's Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Stereo Gold Hardware Original Case

Franklin, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

1970's Ovation Viper Unique Guitar Great Feeling Neck! (67)

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

For your consideration is this 1970's Ovation Viper in a Sunburst finish. Overall the guitar is in Very Good condition. The original pickups have a distinct sounds. The signature mark of these Ovation Electrics. Playability is excellent with low action & Some fret wear across the first 7 frets Nick in fretboard at first fret position (see pics)
Comes with a hardshell case and candy as shown. (67)
Weight: 8lb 3oz | Nut: W 1 58 H .82 | 12th: W 2 00 H 0 90
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