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NEW! LX

The new Ovation USA LX models offer some exciting new 
ideas plus some great enhancements to our proven ideas.

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Lightweight GS body

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Advanced neck system

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Ovation original painted pickup

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OP Pro preamp

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Scalloped LX bracing

Ovation Preamps

The famous Ovation acoustic electric sound has set new 
stan dards for players in a wide variety of styles. Ovation 
continues to lead the industry in professional acoustic 
electric applications. There are different electronic systems 
avail able on Ovation guitars, mandolins, basses and solid body 
acoustics. The details regarding your system are available in 
the specifi c electronics owners manual ac com pa ny ing your 
instrument. In summary, the systems include . . . 

Elite Basses

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A truly professional acoustic bass 

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OP-40 preamp

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34" scale length 

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4 and 5 string option

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Solid sitka spruce top

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24-fret ebony fi ngerboard

Folklore/Country Artist

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Wideneck fi ngerpicker reissue and 14-fret narrow 

   neck nylon

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OP-40 preamp

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Mid-depth cutaway body

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Inlaid rosette

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21-fret ebony fi ngerboard

Mandolin & Mandocello

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Plug it in on stage or in the studio

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OP-30 preamp... Mandolin

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OP-50... Mandocello

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Solid sitka spruce top

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21-fret ebony fi ngerboard

Long Neck

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Totally new sound for acoustic players

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OP-50 preamp

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Extra long, 28.35" scale length 

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Tuned a whole step lower

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Solid sitka spruce top

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Multi-soundhole design with rare wood epaulets

Viper

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Solid body feel, acoustic sound

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Custom thinline graphic E.Q.

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Steel or nylon string option

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Six, twelve and bass option

Collectors' Series

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Limited production run.. ground breaking features

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Breakthrough electronics

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Collectible since 1982

Visit OVATION online at

www.OvationGuitars.com 

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Page 2: ...any fine guitar unplayable You may wish to purchase a humidity moisture packet that can be carried in your case to compensate for any changes in these climatic conditions Check with your Ovation deale...

Page 3: ...ove around inside the car in case of a sudden stop Also avoid storing the guitar in the trunk of a car where it will be exposed to extremes of heat and cold Always avoid freezing temperatures as this...

Page 4: ...ass OP 40 preamp 34 scale length 4 and 5 string option Solid sitka spruce top 24 fret ebony fingerboard Folklore Country Artist Wideneck fingerpicker reissue and 14 fret narrow neck nylon OP 40 preamp...

Page 5: ...your guitar may feedback causing a low steady tone to come from your speakers With the notch filter enabled slowly tune this control to the feedback frequency CW higher frequency CCW lower frequency u...

Page 6: ...te operation particularlyifyouhaveanacoustic electricmodel Becertain not to pull or force the wiring beneath the saddle 3 For lower than standard action remove the shim beneath the saddle Removing one...

Page 7: ...loosen the truss rod to move the neck forward If the gap is more than 010 25mm you may want to tighten the truss rod If Your Ovation Has A Kaman BarTM 1 To adjust a Roundback with a Kaman Bar find th...

Page 8: ...Ovation guitars the guitars for use on the road 3 Clockwise rotation of the tension rod adjustment will tighten the tension rod to correct a warped condition Use the previously outlined procedure to...

Page 9: ...ttery on all OP30 OP40 OP50 and OP Pro preamps is located behind the preamp module Release the preamp by pushing the button on the left side Simply slide the cover on the back in the direction of the...

Page 10: ...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 numb...

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