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Congratulations...

...on your purchase of an Ovation Roundback

TM

 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.

 

This guide will  acquaint you with the features and proper use 

of your new instrument, and provide you with the information 

you'll need to maintain your guitar. More detailed information 

concerning the design, manufacture, and materials used in 

the making of your Ovation Roundback

TM

 can be found in 

Ovation  literature  available  from  your  Authorized  Ovation 

Dealer or visiting us at OvationGuitars.com on the Web.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Please complete and mail within ten (10) days 

or register on 

line right now at www.Ovationguitars.com.

Purchaser's Name: _______________________________________
Purchaser's Address: _____________________________________
City ___________________________ State  ________ Zip _______  
Email Address: __________________________________________
Dealer: _________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Age of purchaser: _____________________________Sex _______
Occupation: _____________________ Yrs. played guitar _______

Do you play : 

o

 Professionally   

o

 As a hobby 

o

 Solo   

o

 with a group

What most influenced you to choose an Ovation? 

o

 A friend   

o

 A teacher   

o

 A professional  

o

 Tone or Projection   

o

 Ease of playing

Where did you see Ovation first? 

o

 Friend   

o

 Newspaper Ad   

o

 Magazine Ad 

o

 Concert   

o

 Dealer store   

o

 Television

What type of music do you play? 

o

 Folk   

o

 Rock   

o

 Jazz   

o

 Country 

o

 Jazz-Rock   

o

 Rhythm & Blues 

o

 Classical   

o

 Other _____________________________

What music magazines do you read?  _______________
_________________________________________________
Reasons for buying an Ovation _____________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Ovation Instruments 

Division of Kaman Music Corporation

37 Greenwoods Road

New Hartford, CT 06057

Kaman

 

Company

Registration Card

Printed in U.S.A.

The manufacturer of this product limitedly warrants to the original retail purchaser that this 
product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery.  This 
limited warranty shall be valid for the lifetime of the product and shall not apply to the following 
components and properties of the product where present:  strings, electronic components, 
amplifying devices, normal fret wear, other normal wear, and any parts not made by the 
manufacturer, which parts shall be subject to their individual warranties where applicable.  
Additionally, tone, because it is a subjective matter, is not warranted.  The obligation of the 
manufacturer  hereunder  is  limited  to  the  repair  of  such  product  manufactured  by  it  and 
claimed to be defective (through the use of standard materials and processes in effect at 
the time of repair) f.o.b. the manufacturer’s place of business provided that: (1) 

At purchase 

the  buyer  completes  and  returns  the  attached  warranty  card  with  the  required 
information thereon (either in writing or via electronic means) as described on the 
warranty registration card;

 (2) The Buyer (through the authorized dealer/distributor either 

in writing or by telephone explains to the Manager or Assistant Manager of the manufacturer’s 
Customer Service Department the nature of such defect and obtains return authorization from 
the manufacturer prior to returning 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 with shipping expenses prepaid both to and from 
the manufacturer; (4) The manufacturer shall be satisfied that such defect is not the result 
of misuse or abuse; and (5) The  model number and serial number on both the registration 
card and the product shall not have been altered; and  the manufacturer shall perform its 
warranty obligation as set forth herein free of charge for labor and materials for the first two 
(2) years after the original retail purchase.  Thereafter, the manufacturer shall be responsible 
for all materials used in the performance of this warranty and the Buyer shall be responsible 
for all service and labor charges incurred in such performance at standard manufacturer’s 
rates in effect at that time.  This warranty shall not apply to products which shall have been 
subjected to misuse, negligence, alteration or accident, including exposure to extreme heat, 
cold, or high or low humidity.  The manufacturer shall not be liable for any property damage or 
for any consequential damages (including loss of use or profits) nor shall the manufacturer’s 
liability on any claim for damages arising out of or connected with the manufacture, sale, 
delivery or use of any goods delivered under this order exceed the purchase price paid 
therefor.  In the event of unexpected loss by fire, theft, or damage of the Buyer’s product 
while in the manufacturer’s possession such loss shall not be a liability of the manufacturer 
in excess of the replacement with a new product of the same or most similar available style.  
Excess value (collector’s value) insurance must be carried by the Buyer at Buyer’s expense.  
The same is true with shipping insurance since many carriers place limits on their liability.  
The manufacturer assumes no liability in the event of loss or damage to the owner’s product 
while it is in transit to or from the manufacturer’s place of business and the owner shall be 
responsible for all risk of loss.  Any action for breach of this warranty or any other action under 
this Agreement must be commenced within one (1) year after such cause of action arises; 
(6) Proof of original retail purchase satisfactory to the manufacturer.

 

This product is distributed through a network of authorized distributors and dealers who 

are identified by an “authorized dealer” decal plaque.  Your authorized dealer/distributor will 
act as the agent of the manufacturer and will be responsible for handling all warranty claims 
under this warranty in accordance with the manufacturer’s direction.  Purchase of this product 
from other than an “authorized dealer” may lead to difficulty or delay in obtaining warranty 
service.

 

THIS  WARRANTY  IS  EXCLUSIVE  AND  IS  MADE  IN  LIEU  OF  ANY  AND  ALL 

OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINg WITHOUT LIMITATION 
ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTAbILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE,  ALL  SUCH  WARRANTIES  bEINg  SPECIFICALLY  DISCLAIMED  AND 
EXCLUDED.  IN NO EVENT WILL THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIbUTOR bE LIAbLE 
FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEqUENTIAL DAMAgES OR ANY NATURE 
WHATSOEVER, REgARDLESS OF HOW ARISINg.

Model 

 ______________________

Serial No 

 ___________________

Kaman Music Corporation 

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to maintaining a  

position of industry leadership by offering 

a wide range of music products and the 

highest quality service to our customers.

Address service correspondence to:

Ovation Instruments

37 Greenwoods Road

New Hartford, CT 06057

800-552-4681

For your records, we suggest you note the details of your 

Ovation purchase:

 

 

 

Model#: ________________________________________

Serial#:_________________________________________

Date of Purchase: ________________________________

Dealer: _________________________________________

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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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