Where is the serial number on Ovation guitars?

Serial Number It is typically found inside the body underneath the strings. But sometimes they put it on the back of the neck. For some Ovation guitars, only the first few numbers of the serial will tell you the date.

What is the back of an Ovation guitar made of?

Ovation guitars have wood tops, and round backs made of fiberglass composite — developed from Kamans expertise in composites, used in helicopter rotors. Charlie Kaman was also a gifted guitarist who turned down an invitation to play with Tommy Dorseys orchestra.

When was the first Ovation guitar?

1972 In 1972, Ovation introduced one of the first production solid-body electric-guitars with active electronics, the Ovation Breadwinner. The model did not become popular, however, and production of the Breadwinner and the Ovation Deacon ceased in 1980. Ovation made several other solid-body models up until the mid 1980s.

Who plays an Ovation guitar?

Famous Ovation Guitars PlayersAARON TIPPINADRIAN LEGGAL DiMEOLAChad BenekosCHANG KUANCharlie BenanteDANNY KASTNERDAVE MUSTAINEDAVEY JOHNSTONEJimi BellJOAN ARMATRADINGJohn LennonJUSTIN MILLARKaki KingKAREN HUNTER7 more rows

Which Ovation guitars are made in the USA?

Ovation replicas with labels such as Celebrity or Applause are manufactured overseas. U.S. models include a nylon string classical guitar and various steel string acoustic-electric instruments.