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Ovation Instruments

Division of Kaman Music Corporation

P.O

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Bloomfield, CT 06002-0507

 

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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

Ovation guitars are played  

by countless musicians  

around the world including:

Melissa Etheridge
Al DiMeola
Kaki King
Godsmack
Nikki Sixx
Hawthorn Heights
Davey Johnstone
Kittie
Cyndi Lauper
Steve Lukather
Yngwie Malmsteen
Ziggy Marley
Dave Mustaine
Vince Neil
Preston Reed
Daize Shayne
Aaron Tippin
Ub40
Bernie Williams

Ovation

Use & Care

Reference Guide

Summary of Contents for 1598-MEII

Page 1: ...Music Corporation 37 Greenwoods Rd New Hartford CT 06057 OvationGuitars com Printed in U S A 990157 M 11 06 Ovation guitars are played by countless musicians around the world including Melissa Etherid...

Page 2: ...r polish Any marks on the bowl where it has been in contact with the lining of the case can be removed in the same way 2 Keep It Clean Likeallfineinstruments OvationRoundbackTM guitarsrequire periodic...

Page 3: ...oose an instrument thatcomplimentshisorherplayingstyle inadditiontomaking a positive statement about their personal style Adamas Ultra Lightweight Carbon fiber top Lightweight Lyrachord GS body Super...

Page 4: ...ore LX OP Pro preamp Ovation Original Patented Pickup ANS Advanced Neck System Slotted Peghead Lightweight Lyrachord GS body Solid Sitka Spruce Top Scalloped Bracing 6 7 Classic LX OP Pro preamp Ovati...

Page 5: ...he next level At Ovation we keep the 8 9 electronics interface simple and easy to use with features that continue to set the trends in guitar electronics All of our electronics packages feature preamp...

Page 6: ...s equipped with Adamas Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge acoustic strings We recommend your continued use of these strings because of theirhighquality consistency andtone Forthesamereasons nylon string play...

Page 7: ...onal cut pliers or a string cutter as depicted in fig 7 Perform the same sequence of steps for each string When tuning a guitar with new strings please note that fresh strings will stretch somewhat ca...

Page 8: ...ometimes necessary The primary factor in maintaining your guitar s playability is keeping the neck and saddle specifications within factory tolerances See below to acquaint yourself with the necessary...

Page 9: ...3 requirements of a broad range of players If you need to adjust the action use the following procedure 16 bottom of the strings to the top of the bridge is 6 32 while the minimum distance is 2 32 Th...

Page 10: ...nal humidity As the humidity in the air increases as in the Spring and Summer the fingerboard will swell slightly creatingaslightbackwardswarp Thiswillresultinfretbuzzthat increases in intensity close...

Page 11: ...djustment nut will loosen the tension rod until the proper clearance can be seen at the 5th fret SPECIAL NOTE The Kaman Bar adjustment is very sensitive One half turn on the nut when the rod is under...

Page 12: ...vation Roundbacks and especially from the other acoustic guitars is the top A guitar top should be strong yet light and resonant It s the flexibility of the top that largely determines the sound outpu...

Page 13: ...atelywithyourpurchase Allaretrainedandequippedto handle any problem that might arise with your Ovation guitar Because of the unique construction employed in Ovation Roundbacks we recommend that only a...

Page 14: ...eturning the product or component 3 At the Buyer s expense the Buyer returns the product claimed to be defective through his authorized dealer distributor to the manufacturer at the Buyer s expense wi...

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