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Q&A: Ovation 12 String Guitar

Q: I’m would like to buy a second-hand Ovation 12 string guitar. I have found a seller of an Ovation 1615 from the 70s. Have you got any advice on purchasing this type of guitar? Will I have problems with the electronics because it is so old? A: 12 string guitars experience more bodily stress … Continue reading

Ovation Guitars; Way Back When

The first Ovation Guitar, called the Balladeer, was revealed in February 1967. Charles Kaman, an engineer and guitar player took his broken guitar to the Martin Guitar Company to be repaired. While there he took a tour of the factory. He was shocked to find out that Martin guitars were constructed using animal glue and … Continue reading