Kaman Music Corporation

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KMC is part of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation group and distributes a wide range of brands including:
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Charvel
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JBP
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Ovation
Sierra
Slammer
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  1. REPAIR - Ovation pickup 1978 Stereo
    khn

    I have a 1978 Ovation Legend “Limited” stereo guitar, and the electronics aren’t working anymore. I’ll be playing in a benefit show, and would like to have it repaired, but don’t know where to take or send it. Anyone know of a reputable person to repair it?

  3. Gtx guitar
    Anonymous

    I have a 24gtx that I am restoring it had the black and pink crackle paint before I gave it a hydro dip. It has two xk110 and a xk120 in the bridge this is my first project guitar and I don’t know much about rewiring it .it says they are active but I don’t see a power source and it has an extra selector switch that I don’t know what it dose dose anyone have a wiring diagram or know of any YouTube videos that can help me get this playing again

  5. Mfg date for GTX-36 Black Beauty Les Paul Copy
    Amy

    Hello, i’m The longtime, very happy owner of GTX 36 Les PUl copy. The serial number is 0009855. Anyone happen to know how to find out its year of manufacture? Have always been curious. Excellent guitar.

  6. Serial number issue
    Anonymous

    hello… I obtained a Takamine Guitar yesterday, the g-230 model. With this serial number, I cannot find the date of this guitar and I was hoping somebody could help me. The following serial number is correct and is 90621025. if anybody could assist me with finding the birthdate of this guitar I would very very much appreciate it. I picked it up yesterday for $10 and I’m really curious to know what I have. Thank you in advance to anybody who can assist me. Thx, Ray

  7. Info on Ovation Celebrity CC 61 guitar
    Barry Zell

    I’m looking for Info on the Ovation Celebrity CC 61 guitar serial # 345548
    I can’t locate the CC 61 online anywhere so far.

    Thanks,

    BZ

  8. Ovation CS245-4 guitar
    Anonymous

    I received a donation of a Ovation CS245-4 celebrity deluxe 12 string mis bowl cutaway A/E natural
    7 36021 47758 2 serisl number 1105574
    A kaman music product the original roundback.
    Anyone have any info on this and know the value.

  9. Ovation Celebrity
    Dave M

    I just tried to research my Ovation Celebrity by serial #. It says Ovation on the headstock and Kaman made in Korea inside the body on a label. The serial # has 7 digits beginning in 0. Ovation does not show a serial # above 6 digits. I bought it used. Curious if anyone knows this history.

  10. Trying to find information
    Stephen Kavalar

    Trying to find information on a Applause model number ae14 serial number 116515 was my father-in-law’s love playing it given to my daughter and she loves it cannot find any information about this guitar

    1. AE 14 Applause guitar
      Al Schrader

      Is actually quite valuable. Was one of the first all metal neck with pick-up acoustic guitars.
      The “E” in AE14 means electric pick-up.
      Also it has a vinyl body giving the “Electric Light Orchestra” sound, something you can only get with
      an Applause or Ovation guitar circa 1970s.
      Most people only turn loose of these of they pass on or lose it in a divorce, etc.

  11. Applause AA14 Kaman Music Product
    Tony Graz

    I just received a guitar from a friend who had kept it after a mutual friend passed away many years ago. It is pretty beat up. Would like to spruce it up (no pun intended), change strings, et. (Needs a lot of work) Does anyone know where I can get the work done. It may not be worth much but the fellow that passed away was a best friend in my early youth.

  13. Hamer Newport Toggle Switch Buzz
    Chuck The Duck

    Here’s a new one… I’m working my magic on a guitar, the pickup selector switch emits a physical buzz in the middle position only, when certain notes are played. Anyone ever have this happen? It’s a semi-hollow body guitar.

    1. OP 24
      Reginald J Morton

      Go to Thomann Music Ovation OP24… this will give you pictures of it’s separate parts. The tricky part is removing the face plate. First remove the vol,low,mid and high knobs… you may want to save these. The face plate is probably glued so you’ll have to use some type of razor blade tool to pry it off, but don’t worry about damaging it because one comes with the new pick-up. Once you get it off, remove the 4 corner screws that hold the mounting plate to the pick-up. From there you can see what else needs to be done. Hope that helps.

  15. got a 1974 AA31 had for
    Anonymous

    got a 1974 AA31 had for years havenet played for a while getting ready to put new saddle play it some more dont see to many this model have repaired top to body and added wood block t support rear strap button a thin weak area but overall makes good travel guitair little more info would be great.

  16. Kaman M18-4
    Anonymous

    Doubt anyone will see this but i’ve got a Montana M18-4 by Kaman. It says “Made in Korea” and “Handcrafted quality” on a label inside the soundhole. Wondering if anybody has any information on the Montana line.

  20. Applause guitar model number AA14
    Anonymous

    I have an applause guitar Model #AA14 and would like to know if it is worth anything. Would appreciate an appraisal if possible I have had it for at least years.

  21. Montana. By Kaman Acoustic Guitar, made in china
    Anonymous

    i can not find any info on this guitar model no# mt 502-n .. any info price age this of that sort i am trying to rid myself of it…..

  22. Hello, I have an applause
    Anonymous

    Hello, I have an applause model number zae 58 but can’t seem to find another anywhere. Just curious as to where I can find some information on it. Thank you

  23. aa15
    Anonymous

    Hi my dad had a sunburst 12 string applause aa15 guitar when he died it came to me and I’m trying to find details on it he got it back in the seventys any info will help I appreciate it.

  24. Looking for info on my applause guitar
    Anonymous

    I have an applause AE-31 guitar, serial # is 039291. I can’t seem to find anything other than AE-32. From what I can tell it was probably made it 1975, or 76. Anyone ever come across these?

    Thanks

    1. Kaman Applause AE31
      MIKe

      I have an AE31 I bought it new from Rose Morris years ago its OK a nice guitar, about a year ago one was for sale in Germany I think the guy got about 70 euros for it I think it must be worth more than that, but the market dictates, good luck mike.

    1. applause aa24-1
      george jones

      I have one. I took it to a local guitar store. The owner told me it was worth about $400. I decided to do internet research and found this site and your question. I
      found one that sold for $500 in 2009. Another site said that Applause shipped production overseas in 1982. Mine was made in Connecticut. So mine was made prior to 1982. I bought mine used in the 1980’s I think. Now if I could just find someone willing to pay $400!

  28. Re: year guitar made
    Larry Oakes

    : I bought an Alverez for my brother when his Gibson got burnt up in a fire. The SN CB10100319 and Model PF90C-N, also has initials SLK 1M. He would like to know some history. Thank you

    1. Re: year guitar madeWORTH
      JAYSON

      I HAVE AN APPLAUSE/OVATION AE 14 S/N132845 & I WANT TO NO WHAT YEAR IT WAS MADE? HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH? IVE BEEN TO BOTH APPLAUSE & THE OVATION SITES & I EVEN WENT TO THE KAMAN MUSIC SITE & I COULDNT FIND THE AE14 ANY WERE. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS?

      1. Re: year guitar madeWORTH
        Paul Johnson

        : I HAVE AN APPLAUSE/OVATION AE 14 S/N132845 & I WANT TO NO WHAT YEAR IT WAS MADE? HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH? IVE BEEN TO BOTH APPLAUSE & THE OVATION SITES & I EVEN WENT TO THE KAMAN MUSIC SITE & I COULDNT FIND THE AE14 ANY WERE. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS?

        I have one too and I cant find anything about then either. Is the neck on your guitar alliminion.

  29. Takamine F360SD?????
    Wes Calvin

    I’ve had this guitar for 15 years or more. The serial # indicates 1977.
    There is no visible model # though. Judging by the pictures of discontinued models on the Takamine web site, this because of the coloring, I take it to be an F369SD. How can I confirm this and is it worth anything? Thanks for your help!

  30. guitarrepair/refinish
    jmacnovelty

    30 years musical experience. Play multiple instruments. Skilled in reconditioning of guitars, bass, drums, piano. Worked for Parker guitars. Have been building my own guitars for 10 years. Music is my passion. If I am unable to repair your instrument, return shipping is on me.
    Ph: 978-975-5769
    Buck E. Bowles

  31. LOOKING FOR DETAILS ABOUT MY GUITAR APPLAUSE MODEL AE14-1
    MARIO DE LA TORRE

    HI! CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME TO FIND DETAILS ABOUT MY APPLAUSE NO. AE14-1.
    ALSO WHAT YEAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND THE PRICE.

    THANKS!!!

    1. Re: LOOKING FOR DETAILS ABOUT MY GUITAR APPLAUSE MODEL AE14-1
      dagmar potter

      : HI! CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME TO FIND DETAILS ABOUT MY APPLAUSE NO. AE14-1.
      : ALSO WHAT YEAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND THE PRICE.

      : THANKS!!!

        1. Re: LOOKING FOR DETAILS ABOUT MY GUITAR APPLAUSE MODEL AE14-1
          sayler

          I too bought mine about 1980 or so, it cost about $189. I use it for camping and things where I don’t have to worry about bumping it. The aluminum neck is awesome sounding! I’d love to see this neck used on new guitars.

          : : : : HI! CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME TO FIND DETAILS ABOUT MY APPLAUSE NO. AE14-1.
          : : : : ALSO WHAT YEAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND THE PRICE.

          : : : : THANKS!!!

        2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Missing Link
          Missing Link

          I have such a guitar I bought in 1979 or 1980 for about $125 if my memory is correct. I still play it and use it for a traveling and camping guitar.

          : : : HI! CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME TO FIND DETAILS ABOUT MY APPLAUSE NO. AE14-1.
          : : : ALSO WHAT YEAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND THE PRICE.

          : : : THANKS!!!

          1. I own one too
            JulienFromFrance

            I do have one too since about 15 years. AE14 (S/N 129237)
            Was given to me by my mother in law. It previously belonged to my wife’s dad who was a famous guitarist in the city I live in, but unfortunately I have never had the chance to meet him, gone too soon…
            Surfing on internet, I just dicovered that this guitar was somehow as old as me. Wow, I did not realized until now that she was this old…
            Mine is electrified, but the sound once plugged is not that good… Huge noise in the background, and too much treble… Hard to record something clean… It’s better with an external studio microphone than with the piezo inside.
            The frets are a bit flat, old and used, but I love the sound and the easyness of the neck. A very pleasant and comfortable instrument…
            Does anyone know if it is a solid top and what wood it is ?
            I also wonder what exact year it was manufactured.

            Thanks in advance for any information.

    1. Re: matrix 1137
      dave ames

      : What year was this made? Was it made in usa? ( sounds good htough)

      I bought mine new In 1985, and Im still playing It In the studio, and at live gigs. She sounds sweeter every time I play her. And the fact that she was made here In the USA Is Icing on the cake. The decision to discontinue this model Was a stupid move In my opinion.

  33. OVATION ELECTRIC GUITAR
    AL

    I HAVE AN OVATION ELECT. FROM THE 1970’S, WITH TWO JACKS(MONO & STEREO. I DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO. VERY NICE NECK ON THIS GUITAR. SER. # IS E 14106, BUT NOTHING ELSE ON IT. GOLD KEYS, & BRIDGE. IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THIS GUITAR, I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANKS, AL

    2. Re: GTX 33
      Chris

      I have a green/redish/black GTX, needs a little minor work. E-mail me if interested, looking for a different guitar.
      : looking for a GTX 33 red more so pink and black crackle any info please let me know been looking for that kind for years and cant find one.email [email protected] thanks

    1. 1991 kaman gtx 4 string bass electric wire cavity
      Carl

      I been researching this gtx for a while and my wiring is branded woo sung. When I go online woo sung is located in Illinois. They manufactoring electrical wire there. My dilemma is my instrument has no markings and the serial number is 136391. Could you please tell me what brand your wiring is marked. Peace out and thanks

  43. Wanted: Ovation UK II (or parts of one)
    Paul G

    My good old UK II starts to show some serious decay… broken saddle-screws and springs, etc.
    Can anyone help me out with a UK II for sale (or parts of one)?

    1. Re: Wanted: Ovation UK II (or parts of one)
      Cesar

      Did you ever find an UK 2?

      Cesar

      : My good old UK II starts to show some serious decay… broken saddle-screws and springs, etc.
      : Can anyone help me out with a UK II for sale (or parts of one)?

  44. Applause p-bass
    Joel Woiton

    I have an Applause P-bass copy that I bought new in about ’91. It was my main bass guitar until I recently bought a new Fender. Does anyone know anything about this model? Is it collectible or is it just another p-bass copy?

  45. Wanted - GTX -23 blue crackle
    m wright

    Hi

    I am looking for a GTX-23 blue crackle finished guitar. I had won an Ebay auction for one and the store sold it out from under me even though I had already paid for it.

    and of course there are no more to be found on ebay. Anyone know of one available anywhere?

    I had even bought the replacement parts I needed and new pickups even.

    2. Re: Wanted - GTX -23 blue crackle
      m fats

      : Hi

      : I am looking for a GTX-23 blue crackle finished guitar. I had won an Ebay auction for one and the store sold it out from under me even though I had already paid for it.

      : and of course there are no more to be found on ebay. Anyone know of one available anywhere?

      : I had even bought the replacement parts I needed and new pickups even.

      Hi i have a gtx 23 4 sale email me and we can talk about it.

      1. Re: Wanted - GTX -23 blue crackle
        Dave

        : : Hi

        : : I am looking for a GTX-23 blue crackle finished guitar. I had won an Ebay auction for one and the store sold it out from under me even though I had already paid for it.

        I HAVE A GTX-55 THATS CRACKLE METALIC BLUE, IN PERFECT COND, NO SCRATCHES, AND WOULD LIKE TO SELL IT.
        REPLY TO DAVE ASAP.

        : : and of course there are no more to be found on ebay. Anyone know of one available anywhere?

        1. Gtx 23
          Matt

          There are a couple on ebay now. I own the snakeskin model i bought from a friend a yr ago luv it priceless. you have any info what they cost and yr they came out?

  46. guitars
    bobby blue

    i dont know what kind of guitar mine is it says applause and its not an accoustic its a solid electric i love it and i think its like 30 years old but i dont know what the hell it is it was made i korea god damn koreans

    1. Re: guitars
      ryan close

      if you dont like koreans i should come over there right now and kick you jive white ass and kill you and your family and make you pay for making fun of koreans

    2. Re: guitars
      ryan close

      if you dont like koreans i should come over there right now and kick you jive white ass and kill you and your family and make you pay for making fun of koreans

    1. Re: applause by ovation guitar model # AE36
      Nick

      : Does anyone Know anything about this guitar? Its an acoustic-electric,Model # AE36. I would like to know what year it is and what its worth. Any help would be great.

      Made in 1988 in Korea worth about US$100

    2. Re: applause by ovation guitar model # AE36
      Jim Chandler

      : Does anyone Know anything about this guitar? Its an acoustic-electric,Model # AE36. I would like to know what year it is and what its worth. Any help would be great.

      Hi. I bought an Applause AE-36 brand new with a hardcase from a dealership in 1988. The price then was about $200. It’s an okay guitar, holds a tune well, but not the greatest sound. Sometimes it can be a bit twangy. The worth of your guitar depends entirely on the condition. Mine is in almost mint condition today, but I don’t think I could sell it fo any more than $100. I’ve seen too many less expensive acoustics with better sound than this on puts out, but the peizo electronics help keep it’s price.

      1. Re: applause by ovation guitar model # AE36
        J. Ernest Littlehope

        : : Does anyone Know anything about this guitar? Its an acoustic-electric,Model # AE36. I would like to know what year it is and what its worth. Any help would be great.

        :

        My daddy’s one is made in 1978 (By serial #) I think it is a great guitar. The eletric sound is a little crappy, but I an forgive that, beause the tehnology is so old.
        : Hi. I bought an Applause AE-36 brand new with a hardcase from a dealership in 1988. The price then was about $200. It’s an okay guitar, holds a tune well, but not the greatest sound. Sometimes it can be a bit twangy. The worth of your guitar depends entirely on the condition. Mine is in almost mint condition today, but I don’t think I could sell it fo any more than $100. I’ve seen too many less expensive acoustics with better sound than this on puts out, but the peizo electronics help keep it’s price.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Melody Clowers
      Melody Clowers

      Does anyone Know anything about this guitar? Its an acoustic-electric,Model # AE36. I would like to know what year it is and what its worth. Any help would be great.

      1. wiring diagram for Applause AE36 12 string
        Louie

        Hello anyone, I recently purchased an Applause 12 string sight unseen. Unfortunately when it arrived all the wiring inside had been cut. The nut had been broken and the saddle was missing. Okay so everything is fixed except the wiring. I cannot find anything about the wiring on line it is a passive system (no battery). Any considerations on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Louie:>) Please email [email protected]

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