The Anatomy of Ovation Guitars
Before we get into the use and care of your specific instrument,
let's get acquainted with some basic terminology associated
with Ovation guitars and their
construction. Although your
guitar may look different, the
basic vocabulary and
features still apply:
Headstock
Tuning Machine
Nut
Fret
Fret Marker Inlay
Binding
Neck/Fingerboard
Strap button
Epaulet
Sound hole
Preamp
Saddle/Pickup
Bridge
Bowl (Back and Sides)
Sound board (Top)
Purfling
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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
a positive statement about their
personal
style!
Adamas
• Ultra-Lightweight Carbon fiber top
• Lightweight Lyrachord GS body
• Super stable ANS - Advanced Neck System
• Hand shaped low-profile neck
• OP Pro or VIP-5 preamp system
• Ovation's Original Patented Pickup
• Hand made in New Hartford, CT, USA
Custom Legend & Custom Elite
• AAA Grade Sitka Spruce Sound board
• Hand-Inlaid Abalone Top Purfling
• Five-Piece Mahogany/Maple Neck
• Bound Ebony Fingerboard
• Abalone Fingerboard Inlays
• 24K Gold Tuners w/Pearloid Buttons
• Tusq® Nut and Compensating Saddle
• 1-11/16" Nut Width (12-String -1 7/8")
• Ovation Hi-Output Pickup
Legend & Elite
• AA Grade Solid Sitka Spruce Top
• Five Piece Mahogany/Maple Neck
• 25 1/4" Scale Length
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Engraved Gold Tuners
• Ovation High Output pickup
• Made in New Hartford, CT
