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Ovation guitars are played
by countless musicians
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around the world including:
Melissa Etheridge
Al DiMeola
Kaki King
Godsmack
Nikki Sixx
Hawthorn Heights
Use & Care
Davey Johnstone
Kittie
Cyndi Lauper
Reference Guide
Steve Lukather
Yngwie Malmsteen
Ziggy Marley
Dave Mustaine
Vince Neil
Preston Reed
Daize Shayne
Aaron Tippin
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Bernie Williams
Ovation Instruments
Division of Kaman Music Corporation
37 Greenwoods Rd., New Hartford, CT 06057
OvationGuitars.com
Printed in U.S.A.
990157-M 11/06
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- Page 1 Ovation guitars are played by countless musicians Ovation around the world including: Melissa Etheridge Al DiMeola Kaki King Godsmack Nikki Sixx Hawthorn Heights Use & Care Davey Johnstone Kittie Cyndi Lauper Reference Guide Steve Lukather Yngwie Malmsteen Ziggy Marley Dave Mustaine...
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Page 2: Basic Care
The Ovation Tradition During its 40 years as a guitar manufacturer, Ovation has repeatedly proven that outstanding instruments result when tradition and experience meet with new ideas and state-of-the-art technology. Guitarists from all over the world have embraced the instruments produced by Ovation's guitar factory in New Hartford, Connecticut. - Page 3 Sound board (Top) Purfling The Ovation Family of Guitars Ovation builds a wide range of products appropriate for virtually any application. Each model has a feature set and configuration that will allow a player to choose an instrument that compliments his or her playing style, in addition to making...
- Page 4 • Two-piece Maple neck • Ebony fingerboard • Black chrome tuners • OP 30 or OP Pro preamp • Ovation Slimline or High Output pickup Artist LX & Folklore LX • OP Pro preamp • Ovation Original Patented Pickup • ANS Advanced Neck System •...
- Page 5 The original design of this pickup is still used in most Ovation guitars, resulting in that classic, rich Ovation sound. However, for those players who desire a more traditional look for their...
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Page 6: Control Panel
One of the easiest things you can do to keep your Ovation sounding terrific is to replace your strings often. If you feel that your instrument sounds muted, does not sustain well, or is difficult to tune, it may be time to change your strings. - Page 7 For a guitar with Fig. 3 a slotted headstock, the principle is the same although the string winding is rotated 90 degrees. Please refer to fig. 8 to see the resulting difference.
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Page 8: Setup And Adjustment
The contoured design transmits string vibrations more efficiently than most other designs. "Standard action" for all Ovation steel string guitars is 3/32" at the bass E string and 2/32" at the treble E string (measured as the distance between the bottom of the string and the top of the 12th fret). - Page 9 If you are in doubt about the action setting of your Roundback, consult your Ovation Dealer. The saddle carries the string load to the top of your guitar. As the top and its supporting brace structure flexes with the environment, the saddle may settle into a position different than when set in the factory's controlled environment.
- Page 10 Fig. 11a condition, it is usually on the end towards the bridge. If you wish to adjust the tension rod of your Ovation, please use the procedure which applies to your particular model from among the following. We do, however, recommend that you contact your Authorized Ovation Dealer if you are unsure about any part of the procedure.
- Page 11 To adjust a Roundback with a Kaman Bar, find the Kaman Bar adjustment located at the heel of the neck on the inside of the bowl. Reaching inside the guitar, place the Ovation Adjustment Wrench (#950033-X, available from your Dealer) Fig.
- Page 12 Learn More About Ovation Guitars If you'd like to learn more about your Ovation guitar as well as other instruments in the Ovation model line, please visit your Ovation dealer.
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Page 13: Service And Warranty
Our customers are very important to us at Ovation. That's why so many guitar players around the world turn to Ovation for product quality and after-sale service. - Page 14 ...on your purchase of an Ovation Roundback Guitar. Since their introduction in 1966, Ovation guitars have defined the cutting edge in guitar engineering and manufacture. In- novations in design, materials, and electronics have kept Ovation players plugged into the best in contemporary guitar expression available.
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