KMC is part of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation group and distributes a wide range of brands including:
Adamas
Amigo
Applause
Arbor
Charvel
Hamer
Jasmine
JBP
J Reynolds
Ovation
Sierra
Slammer
Takamine
KMC is part of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation group and distributes a wide range of brands including:
Adamas
Amigo
Applause
Arbor
Charvel
Hamer
Jasmine
JBP
J Reynolds
Ovation
Sierra
Slammer
Takamine
HI folks at Kaman when are you going to update the Hamer Guitar web page?
Unfortunately, one of my kids fell on my 1868 while it was laying in its case with the lid open. The kid is fine, but the guitar sustained major damage. It now has a crack on the top that runs from the bridge up towards the cutaway stopping about 5mm short of the epaulet. I guess it’s about three inches long. Can something like this be successfully repaired? I live about three hours from the factory and am thinking about making a visit for an evaluation.
Thanks,
Jim
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ovation 1868 cracked top
I drove up to the factory and met the repair department service manager, it was worth the trip. They have some great folks working there. It was reassuring to meet someone who is going to have some part in the repair of my guitar. I had a chance to see the ‘Q’, man that thing is cool looking.
Later,
Jim
: Unfortunately, one of my kids fell on my 1868 while it was laying in its case with the lid open. The kid is fine, but the guitar sustained major damage. It now has a crack on the top that runs from the bridge up towards the cutaway stopping about 5mm short of the epaulet. I guess it’s about three inches long. Can something like this be successfully repaired? I live about three hours from the factory and am thinking about making a visit for an evaluation.
: Thanks,
: Jim
Looking for information on the Hamer Newport and Newport Pro guitars. BarryPugh
For anything you EVER wanted to know about Hamer guitars, go to Hamer Fan Club chat room. A hilarious bunch of guys who are extremely knowledgeable about the best guitars on earth.
http://www.hikarate.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.pl?Action=ShowBoard&Board=hfc
:looking for price of this item in mint condition; Hamer custom Bass # 542 013
Can anyone tell me if the F349 is a solid or laminated top and what kind of wood it is made of? Thanks
: Can anyone tell me if the F349 is a solid or laminated top and what kind of wood it is made of? Thanks
Patrick, of you’re still interested:
The following is from Kaman’s web site; they own Takamine, Hamer, etc. You can get the whole history there direct from Takamine Mountain, Japan…
http://www.takamine.com/?fa=home
F349
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Rosette:
Top: Mahogany Top
Inlays: Dots
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Electronics: None
Tuners: Chrome
Features:
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Takamine F349
: : : Can anyone tell me if the F349 is a solid or laminated top and what kind of wood it is made of? Thanks
: : Patrick, of you’re still interested:
: : The following is from Kaman’s web site; they own Takamine, Hamer, etc. You can get the whole history there direct from Takamine Mountain, Japan…
: : http://www.takamine.com/?fa=home
: : F349
: :
:
: : Body Shape: Dreadnought
: : Rosette:
: : Top: Mahogany Top
: : Inlays: Dots
: : Back: Mahogany
: : Sides: Mahogany
: : Fingerboard: Rosewood
: : Electronics: None
: : Tuners: Chrome
: : Features:
: :
: 10/25/04 Forgot the other questions;
: Mahogany tops (I believe) were 2-piece or laminated… the higher models were mostly solid spruce/laminated spruce.
: F349 vintage, from looking at the picture on above site, would probably be 1977-78. This was the "Martin Lawsuit" headstock, when Takamine managed to make a Takamine logo that looked like "CF Martin" from a distance; The F360 dreadnaughts were basically exact D-28 copies that often sounded better than Martins, F370’s essentially D-35’s… RESPEK, EdW.
I own a 1982 F349 that I bought new. It has a what appears to be a 3 layer laminated top that looks strikingly like the luan mahahony underlayment that you can buy at the local lumber yard. I adore this guitar and put a Barcus-Berry insider in it sometime in the mid 80’s. It sounds better every year. Frankly, I would not sell it for a thousand dollars…..
: : Can anyone tell me if the F349 is a solid or laminated top and what kind of wood it is made of? Thanks
: Patrick, of you’re still interested:
: The following is from Kaman’s web site; they own Takamine, Hamer, etc. You can get the whole history there direct from Takamine Mountain, Japan…
: http://www.takamine.com/?fa=home
: F349
:
: Body Shape: Dreadnought
: Rosette:
: Top: Mahogany Top
: Inlays: Dots
: Back: Mahogany
: Sides: Mahogany
: Fingerboard: Rosewood
: Electronics: None
: Tuners: Chrome
: Features:
:
10/25/04 Forgot the other questions;
Mahogany tops (I believe) were 2-piece or laminated… the higher models were mostly solid spruce/laminated spruce.
F349 vintage, from looking at the picture on above site, would probably be 1977-78. This was the "Martin Lawsuit" headstock, when Takamine managed to make a Takamine logo that looked like "CF Martin" from a distance; The F360 dreadnaughts were basically exact D-28 copies that often sounded better than Martins, F370’s essentially D-35’s… RESPEK, EdW.
: Can anyone tell me when the F349 was made. Thanks
: : Can anyone tell me when the F349 was made. Thanks
1962
: Can anyone tell me if the F349 is a solid or laminated top and what kind of wood it is made of? Thanks
The wood used for the F349 is Mahogany. I am not sure if it’s a solid top or not.
rebuilding this ovation need parts, tuning pegs, pre-amp and output jack. need parts or a dealer address.
I need to know how much does the ovation 1861 cost, new and middle used
Anyone have a clue where I could pick-up the volume control and transducer for my 1982 Ovation Ultra series guitar. Pickup is in fine condition but the battery pack and volume/tone control is shot. The assembly includes volume control/tone, battery pack, and 1/4" phone plug for the guitar cord to amplifier.
if you have info please sent it to me about a bass gtx50
can anyone tell me what these two guitars are worth i have had the gibson for a while but the gtx i just got and it is nice if so please tell me something about them
Do you still have the Sonex? I used to own a Silver one. I was young and poor and was forced to sell it to make a car payment …. way back in 1983.
I would love to own one again. Mostly for nostalgia’s sake.
The Sonex was made of a composite body that Gibson was experimenting with. They were nice guitars for the money back in the day. I think I paid somewhere around $350 for mine brand new.
Anyway, Let me know if you still have and would like to sell yours.
Thanks,
Cleve
i recently picked up a sonex 180 deluxe as well for $300. mine was made in 1982. they were only manufactured from 80-84, based on what ive been able to find, and ive seen prices anywhere from 250-400+ dollars. i really like mine, its got a nice tone and some character. you can tell the year of your guitar by looking at the first and fifth digits of the serial #.
: can anyone tell me what these two guitars are worth i have had the gibson for a while but the gtx i just got and it is nice if so please tell me something about them
A ’80 refinished Sonex-180 Standard costs 350 bucks used in a local guitar store here in Helsinki, Finland. Used guitars usually cost almost twice as much in Finland as in USA.
GTXs are old Hamers made from 85 to 95. There usually equipped with less than decent hardware (the floyd copy is very weak and needs replacing within a few years). The Humbucking pickup is excellent for distortion. Singles do well for clean, but are absolutely horrid for gain, however, due to their ungodly microphonics.
They cost about 300-500 when they were new. The faulty hardware is made up for by the excellent neck and cool finish. Mines black with heavy white on it too :)Ive seen marble grey ones too. I use a gtx 33 as my main axe mostly cos people dont know what gtx is and they dig the finish. Im gonna swap out the singles for some decent pickups and i just had the floyd copy replaced with a real one.
I have an old Gtx 33 Les PAul Copy. Its very old and is still in almont mint condition. It has a cherry sunburst finish and i would like to know the value.
Email me if u can help me
I have an old Gtx 33 Les PAul Copy. Its very old and is still in almont mint condition. It is a cherry sunburst finish an i would like to know the value.
Email me if u can help me
: I have an old Gtx 33 Les PAul Copy. Its very old and is still in almont mint condition. It is a cherry sunburst finish an i would like to know the value.
: Email me if u can help me
This Gibson Les Paul Sonex is worth around $450.00 but mine is worth more to me. I like my Sonex and I paid $125.00 and put some work into it. Enjoy it and don’t take less than $350 for it
Does anybody know any information about this guitar please. Like who is GTX? Reputation, etc… I just purcahsed the GTX38 and I love it. It looks like a PRS guitar and it is slick! But I would just like to find out information on this guitar and who made it…
Thanks…
I own one, All I can tell you is that it is a Korean made guitar, and that it is one entire piece (including the neck and fretboard).
Hope This Helps
Faz qualquer um sabem toda a informação sobre esta guitarra por favor. Como quem é GTX? Reputação, etc…. Eu purcahsed apenas o GTX38 e eu amo-o. Olha como uma guitarra dos FOTORRECEPTORES e é liso! Mas eu gostaria apenas a de encontrar para fora a informação nesta guitarra e quem a fêz…: Agradecimentos…
: Does anybody know any information about this guitar please. Like who is GTX? Reputation, etc… I just purcahsed the GTX38 and I love it. It looks like a PRS guitar and it is slick! But I would just like to find out information on this guitar and who made it…
: Thanks…
:GTX I think is made by Applause. I have aGTX Sustaniac 33 It’s a good gutar real neet tone but hard to keep in tune. That all I know about it so have fun and jam hard
: : Does anybody know any information about this guitar please. Like who is GTX? Reputation, etc… I just purcahsed the GTX38 and I love it. It looks like a PRS guitar and it is slick! But I would just like to find out information on this guitar and who made it…
: : Thanks…
: :GTX I think is made by Applause. I have aGTX Sustaniac 33 It’s a good gutar real neet tone but hard to keep in tune. That all I know about it so have fun and jam hard
I bought a GTX 38 at a pawn shop for 300 bucks 2 years ago. I’m still playing this guitar so I guess it was a good buy.
I would like to find out the value of this PRS copy. Any info would be appreciated.
I just bought a used Kaman GTX 23, black with heavy metal stripes. Can anyone tell me some info about it? When was it made? Original list price. Anything would be great!!
Thanks
I bought the same guitar used, would like some info about it as well.
I had bought a gtx, not sure of which model, but I think that it is a 23. I bought it from a guy for $125. he didn’t know too much about the guitar. It had a snake skin finish,, a lot like a hammer guitar that I saw in the best of 2003 maxim issue.. steve vai did a review of the guitar,, I don’t know if there is a connection to the two, but I would like to know if anyone had heard any info on parts, reviews, or anything else about the matter ,, thank ya .. e-mail me if you can… tim
I’m looking for a Magnum II bass. I had one, someone needed it worse than I did
and ripped it off. Best sounding bass I’ve ever played in 30 plus years of pickin.
Sure would like to find another one. Email me if you have one for sale.
Thanks,
Jon
Jon,
How much would you pay?
: I’m looking for a Magnum II bass. I had one, someone needed it worse than I did
: and ripped it off. Best sounding bass I’ve ever played in 30 plus years of pickin.
: Sure would like to find another one. Email me if you have one for sale.
: Thanks,
: Jon
I have an Ovation Guitar-Model 1639/serial#249176/color sunburst in my possession.Can you tell me its value or give me any history…year made…possible previous owners,etc.? I will appreciate any information. Sincere Thanks,
: I have an Ovation Guitar-Model 1639/serial#249176/color sunburst in my possession.Can you tell me its value or give me any history…year made…possible previous owners,etc.? I will appreciate any information. Sincere Thanks,
I have one too the same model and color and the SN is 249180, I think I bought mine new in about 84, but I’m not sure
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ovation 1639 Guitar
I talked to Ovation manager of customer service in 1987 about my model 1639. He said it is a Balladeer Special. An Ovation-Matrix hybrid with low-end solid spruce top. Sold new for $525.
: : : I have an Ovation Guitar-Model 1639/serial#249176/color sunburst in my possession.Can you tell me its value or give me any history…year made…possible previous owners,etc.? I will appreciate any information. Sincere Thanks,
: :
: : I have one too the same model and color and the SN is 249180, I think I bought mine new in about 84, but I’m not sure
: I just picked up a 1639. According to http://www.ovationguitars.com, mine (279852) is vintage 1982, and yours was made in 1981.
: Mind is natural finish, with very full tone. I checked on the model 1639, and I have inquired via email for more info on it.
: For example, we have an Elite/Matrix Electric Deep Bowl. I don’t know quite what that means though.
: Good Luck, and enjoy. Don Smith
Just got one from Sam Ash’s in Tampa Florida,second hand and a little beat up but WOW what a guitar. Big booming sound and great to play, paid $380 for it, what a bargain.
I have a Viper, and this is my real baby….second to none.
Can’t beat them.
Steve Seal
: : : I have an Ovation Guitar-Model 1639/serial#249176/color sunburst in my possession.Can you tell me its value or give me any history…year made…possible previous owners,etc.? I will appreciate any information. Sincere Thanks,
: :
: : I have one too the same model and color and the SN is 249180, I think I bought mine new in about 84, but I’m not sure
: I just picked up a 1639. According to http://www.ovationguitars.com, mine (279852) is vintage 1982, and yours was made in 1981.
: Mind is natural finish, with very full tone. I checked on the model 1639, and I have inquired via email for more info on it.
: For example, we have an Elite/Matrix Electric Deep Bowl. I don’t know quite what that means though.
: Good Luck, and enjoy. Don Smith
: : : : I have an Ovation Guitar-Model 1639/serial#249176/color sunburst in my possession.Can you tell me its value or give me any history…year made…possible previous owners,etc.? I will appreciate any information. Sincere Thanks,
: : :
: : : I have one too the same model and color and the SN is 249180, I think I bought mine new in about 84, but I’m not sure
: : I just picked up a 1639. According to http://www.ovationguitars.com, mine (279852) is vintage 1982, and yours was made in 1981.
: : Mind is natural finish, with very full tone. I checked on the model 1639, and I have inquired via email for more info on it.
: : For example, we have an Elite/Matrix Electric Deep Bowl. I don’t know quite what that means though.
: : Good Luck, and enjoy. Don Smith
I have same model , serial 254236 and have just seen one same on sale on ebay for 300$ , very disappointed as the ebay one is in v good condition and has escaped the laquer cracks they suffer very well.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3744086615&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting – here is the url which is a real way to vakue it.Adrian
These seem to be a very limited production. Mine has aged beautifully (no cracks at all), and has become my favorite instrument. VERY full tone (due to large body?), sounds great with Martin strings, and can dazzle a room. I think they are under-valued.
I also have an Ovation Anniversary, but I like the slightly wider fretboard and deeper tone on the 1639.
: : I have an Ovation Guitar-Model 1639/serial#249176/color sunburst in my possession.Can you tell me its value or give me any history…year made…possible previous owners,etc.? I will appreciate any information. Sincere Thanks,
:
: I have one too the same model and color and the SN is 249180, I think I bought mine new in about 84, but I’m not sure
I just picked up a 1639. According to http://www.ovationguitars.com, mine (279852) is vintage 1982, and yours was made in 1981.
Mind is natural finish, with very full tone. I checked on the model 1639, and I have inquired via email for more info on it.
For example, we have an Elite/Matrix Electric Deep Bowl. I don’t know quite what that means though.
Good Luck, and enjoy. Don Smith
model 1639 serial # 213380 Any idea of mfg date or current value. It still looks great. Thanks
A couple of Ovation 1639’s have been sold on Reverb in the last few years priced at under $300:
Hi,
I have a problem!!
I bought my Ovation Adamas around 2000 and have had no problems with it except now my
OP50 Pre-Amp has blown!! and I am trying to find a replacement for it?
Does anybody know where I can get one, as I live in Perth Australia?
Regards
Bill
I bought this one from a local guy a couple of years ago for $120. Mine is a 1981, natural finish has no cracks. As said previously by someone else, I really like the tone (boomy bass). Only problem mine has is that the action is quite high.
I see no problems with the bridge or soundboard, the urelite neck looks straight to me. I had the area where the pickup sits in the bridge dremmeled a little to lower the saddle, but the action is still too high. Anybody have any idea what else I could do to lower the action? Right now, I either leave it tuned down a whole step or tune it to open D so it is playable tuned that way.
Take saddle out pull out spacers to get low as u want.
Wow, found this thread again five years later! Anyway, back in 2016 I brought my 1639 mentioned above to the New Hartford factory. They said it needed a neck reset so I had them do it (cost around $200.00). To make a long story short, they did the neck reset but also replaced the bridge and put in a new piezo pickup (Thanks Mr. Budny and Co.). They told me that I now have the best 1639 that exists on the planet. It really is great now and I love it. Action is low, plays and sounds great.
I bought a used Ovation 1639 (“Balladeer Special”) in the early 90’s. Not a lot of information about this guitar out there, but what I was able to find is that these were a limited run model made in the USA 1980-1982, with a solid spruce top, foam-filled aluminum neck and peghead (from Asian suppliers), rosewood fretboard and bridge, has very deep bowl, and came with a piezo pickup with 6 string sensors. It cost $525 brand new ’81-’82. I paid $400 in 1991 with the original Ovation hardshell case.
Mine is in excellent condition with a beautiful glossy natural finish which has aged beautifully, with some wear on the frets. It has a narrower than typical neck, and plays very well with low action. One of the advantages I found with this guitar, is that the neck is not affected by humidity and heat. I’ve used it for outdoor gigs on hot humid summer days, when I knew my other guitars would cause tuning and intonation issues onstage. I’ve even taken this on camping trips in the summer months.
Acoustically, this deep-bowl guitar has that punchy chest-thumping boomy bass that I like, and can be as loud you want when playing rhythm guitar. The highs are weak, in my opinion, especially when using medium gauge 80/20 strings. It doesn’t have as much separation between the midrange and high notes. So I use it mostly for playing a loud driving rhythm with accentuated bass notes. I haven’t tried using phosphor bronze strings because I use it specifically for the bass-heavy rhythm parts. (This has more bass than my Martin HD35.)
Plugged in, this guitar has only been problematic for me. I don’t know what model pickup/preamp series this is, but it has only a volume control. No EQ, feedback control, or tuner. The few times I’ve played this plugged in on stage, I found this to be very prone to feedback, with a muddy bass-midrange which can be corrected with an outboard multi-frequency EQ like Fishman’s Pro-EQ. Surprisingly, the high notes separate nicely when plugged in, the opposite from when it’s played unplugged. I think it’s the deep bowl and the preset preamp, as maybe that same preamp is used on mid-bowl and shallow-bowl models (?). This is best played acoustically, especially outdoors where the lows typically tend to dissipate into thin-air.
All in all, I like this guitar for the boomy low-end response. But would not use it for any lead riffs in the higher registers. And I would not use it plugged in.
I bought a 1639 about five years ago for $110 off craigslist. The action was quite high and needed a neck reset. I used it only in open D tuning and used light strings. Because I liked boomy bass tone it has, I took a chance and paid $200 for the neck reset by the friendly guys at the Ovation factory in New Hartford. It plays great now and I think it sounds good plugged in. I agree that it is easily prone to feedback, but has very much reduced feedback when plugged into my boss harmonist pedal for whatever reason,l.
i have a 1978 or 79 model applause which has the alumanum neck which the frets are now toast. anyone know where i might find a replacement ?
: i have a 1978 or 79 model applause which has the alumanum neck which the frets are now toast. anyone know where i might find a replacement ?
Bryan,
I need a neck too. did you find one?
This popular thread has been given its own page : Ovation Magnum Bass – Need Neck Pickup & Schematic..
: Hello…
: I am looking for a Ovation Magnum I Bass Neck Pickup and a wiring
: diagram for the bass…..Also any bridges with the mute would be
: great as welll…..
: Any info on any of these items would be appreciated….
: Thanks…………
: Josef
hi
I’m also looking for the schematics of the ovation magnum bass. And I wonder if you have found already some schematics for this bass. Please Email me if you have some. you would make my day.
Thanks
Julian from Germany
: Hello…
: I am looking for a Ovation Magnum I Bass Neck Pickup and a wiring
: diagram for the bass…..Also any bridges with the mute would be
: great as welll…..
: Any info on any of these items would be appreciated….
: Thanks…………
this is a new post, i am just in the same spot that this guy was… any help?
: max
: Hello…
: I am looking for a Ovation Magnum I Bass Neck Pickup and a wiring
: diagram for the bass…..Also any bridges with the mute would be
: great as welll…..
: Any info on any of these items would be appreciated….
: Thanks…………
: Josef
I have a Magnum 1 but it comes as a whole unit if you wish to negoitiate please email me
Hello…
I am looking for a Ovation Magnum I Bass Neck Pickup and a wiring
diagram for the bass…..Also any bridges with the mute would be
great as welll…..
Any info on any of these items would be appreciated….
Thanks…………
Josef
I have 2 Takamine guitars a G330 s/n83090102 and aF349 s/n 79101424 can any one tell me what year and where they were made.
I have an Aria aucustic guitar model a-690 sn#964 where and when was it made and any other infor you can provide thanks for you time
I have a gibson sg the serial number is 90457504. i wanted to know what year it is.
i have tacoma guitar model dm-10e2 serial no b0850050. can i know what year is my guitar?
what year was the first guitar ever made and where it was made? who invented the guitar and where? what is the guitar made out of and how do u play it? who is famous that plays the guitar?
I have a Les Paul Custom (ser. # 678125 )
can anyone tell me what year it was made?
my email is [email protected]
thanx
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I have a blue Fernandes Monterey X but I have no idea what year it is.
Can anyone possibly help me?
i have a ernie ball musicman stingray bass if you know abouy these basses can you e-mail me telling me where it has the model # so i can find out what year it waz made if the model # is under the bridge than this is what it sais 37543 if you know anything please e-mail me
I just purchased a Fender, original counter body. The serial number is z0122046its a great guitar but i need to know what year it was made?
Hi Marc. Where can I find the info on date of manufacture and approx value of Applause guitars? Do you know of a website?? I can’t seem to find one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Marc. Do you know what yeat the electric guitar was made in. I really need to know this b/c i need it for a school project.Thanx
: I have 2 Takamine guitars a G330 s/n83090102 and aF349 s/n 79101424 can any one tell me what year and where they were made.
According to the online information I’ve seen, your G330 was made in September, 1983, while your F349 was made in October 1979. Both should be Japanese made. On most Takamines, the year of manufacture is shown in the first two digits, after which the next two digits indicate the month. The last four digits are apparently the actual production numbers (but I don’t know if they refer to the total for the year or for the month).
: : I have a fender strat with a serial number of S895877. I dont know what year it was made can you please help me.
:I have a fender strat with a serial number of S895877 but i dont know what year it was made can you please help me
:I have a fender strat with a serial number of S895877 but i dont know what year it was made can you please help me
I am doing a marketing project on acoustic guitars and the EG-341C is one of the products I am researching. I have been unable to get a hold of a phone number for Takamine and I was wondering if there was someone I could contact for that. Please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks for you time!
Julie
How do I do this?
Looking for a stage guitar and can’t find a catalog for Takamine.
: Looking for a stage guitar and can’t find a catalog for Takamine.Send to: Carlos R. Aponte
Perla del Sur-2670 Las Carrozas
Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717-0410
: Looking for a stage guitar and can’t find a catalog for Takamine.I am going to start taking guitar lessons and the man I am going to be taking lessons from showed me a Takamine guitar and played it for me and I loved the sound they make but i just can’t find a magazine .So maybe you can help?
I’d like some informations about Ovation Electro-Acoustic Parlor size model. Thank you. Leon.
What is the main difference between a junior model guitar and a normal guitar?
I’ve got a Kaman Applause Model AA 14-2. Anyone know how much it’s worht and where can I get it back into top condition?
I also have one of these guitars and I need to find out how much it’s worth and where I can get a good deal on a hard case for it.
: I’ve got a Kaman Applause Model AA 24-1. Anyone know how much it’s worth and where can I get it back into top condition? Call me at 562-494-6666
I am a 27 year old guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who has experience in both music education and equipment retail sales. Recently I have had the interest in guitar building. I am a Connecticut resident, and if there is a need for employees, please pass this message on to whom it may concern. My home phone # is 203-294-9586. Thank you.
I’m looking at purchasing my son a new Ovation. I found one that was identified as a CS247. It is a 6 string. Emerald green and fades to black and has the multiple holes. I cannot find this model anywhere on the internet. Is it possible it’s mislabeld? If so, is the price of $639.00 still reasonable.
Thanks!
go to musicmailhouse and the green quilted sunburst is there
cs247-ccgq with case $559.00
Rob:
Doubt if you are still following this over a month after your positing, but I just found this site whien trying to find answers to similar query as yours. I am looking at a CC247 (rather that your CS247) supposedly made in 1997. I spoke with a fellow named Adam at Kanman Music Corp (Tel 860 509 8888)who told me that the CC247 is similar to the current CS257 model, except that it has a mid depth bowl rather than the CS257’s shallow bowl. 6 strings. OP24+ electronics.
Hope this helps.
Richard Jardine
: I’m looking at purchasing my son a new Ovation. I found one that was identified as a CS247. It is a 6 string. Emerald green and fades to black and has the multiple holes. I cannot find this model anywhere on the internet. Is it possible it’s mislabeld? If so, is the price of $639.00 still reasonable.
: Thanks!
I have a 12-string Ovation Adamas Acoustic Guitar (purchased in 1997). The neck has been found warped since April, 1998, resulting in the strings passing the fretboard at a higher plane (or greater distance) than they should, hence making playing very difficult and uncomfortable. The local dealer in Malaysia told me that they cannot repair it. Please advise what I should do to restore the guitar to its original condition. Is it still covered under any warranty terms? Also please verify whether it is true (as the local dealer is telling me now) to always tune a 12-string guitar to C# instead of E to reduce tension on the neck? Your advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.
I to have the same guitar (1688 right?) And yes, it is advisable to tune your string two steps dpon (D-D) because of the humidity in the far east. But most of all, you should take it to a professional guitar luthier to find out what you can do about it.
At the mean time, watch out for the change of temperature and humidity, OK?
All the best
Shawn
: I have a 12-string Ovation Adamas Acoustic Guitar (purchased in 1997). The neck has been found warped since April, 1998, resulting in the strings passing the fretboard at a higher plane (or greater distance) than they should, hence making playing very difficult and uncomfortable. The local dealer in Malaysia told me that they cannot repair it. Please advise what I should do to restore the guitar to its original condition. Is it still covered under any warranty terms? Also please verify whether it is true (as the local dealer is telling me now) to always tune a 12-string guitar to C# instead of E to reduce tension on the neck? Your advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.
I’ve sent two different Adamas guitars back to Kaman to their repair department and had them fixed. 1 had a complete replacement of the graphite top, the other had the neck reset. They do good work and can even replace the neck if needed. Contact Kim Keller at Kaman.
: I to have the same guitar (1688 right?) And yes, it is advisable to tune your string two steps dpon (D-D) because of the humidity in the far east. But most of all, you should take it to a professional guitar luthier to find out what you can do about it.
: At the mean time, watch out for the change of temperature and humidity, OK?
: All the best
: Shawn
: : I have a 12-string Ovation Adamas Acoustic Guitar (purchased in 1997). The neck has been found warped since April, 1998, resulting in the strings passing the fretboard at a higher plane (or greater distance) than they should, hence making playing very difficult and uncomfortable. The local dealer in Malaysia told me that they cannot repair it. Please advise what I should do to restore the guitar to its original condition. Is it still covered under any warranty terms? Also please verify whether it is true (as the local dealer is telling me now) to always tune a 12-string guitar to C# instead of E to reduce tension on the neck? Your advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.
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i need help on finding accesories for kamen gtx applaues guitar. please help thanks!!
I PURCHASED A TAKAMINE EG540C SER. # (9501377) ON JULY 5TH,2000.ON OCT. 1ST THE NUT BROKE. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM TAKAMINE. I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN IT FIXED, BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. I LOVE THE INSTRUMENT AND HAVE BEEN PLEASED THUS FAR, THANK YOU MICKEY COL.3:17
I bought a "gtx" 5 string bass from Ovation(so i’m told thats the manufacuar)anyway, the neck split in half! Total design defect! I cant find anyone that will warranty it. The place I bought it from(Mariotts Music Auburn,Ca. will not return my calls.)Anyone have any thoughs? If not ****For Sale Emd-260 jass style pickups(2)& hardware
knobs & 1/4 input jack.Also forsale five(5) tuning pegs& bridge,all satin black. Had a real warm sound, almost freatless sounding.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: 5 sring bass
: I bought a "gtx" 5 string bass from Ovation(so i’m told thats the manufacuar)anyway, the neck split in half! Total design defect! I cant find anyone that will warranty it. The place I bought it from(Mariotts Music Auburn,Ca. will not return my calls.)Anyone have any thoughs? If not ****For Sale Emd-260 jass style pickups(2)& hardware
: knobs & 1/4 input jack.Also forsale five(5) tuning pegs& bridge,all satin black. Had a real warm sound, almost freatless sounding.
: Sounds like maybe a GTX55 bass, (made in the late 80’s) under the Kaman name, which was
stamped into the neckplate. Maple/rosewood bolt-on neck w/ sharkfin inlays, 34" scale, 24 frets.
Find a neck that fits that scale and pocket on the body and bolt it in.
Kaman likely could make one.
i need to know how much a ovation legend model 1717 would cost now. has a scratch on it. its sunburst and no cutaway
: i need to know how much a ovation legend model 1717 would cost now. has a scratch on it. its sunburst and no cutaway
I own one, and I also have a few other Gibson and Fender. I can tell you that it sounds much better than Gibson. I paid $1300 for my Gibson, and around $500 for the Ovation. I would not sell it for $500. Regards.
Dear Kaman,
Last week I was returned a Jasmine TC30c that had been stolen from me and with the sentimental attachment I have with the guitar I hate to discard it for a new one. When I received it back it had been stripped of its tuners and electronics. Is it possible for me to purchase these parts from you? If you could let me know I would deeply appreciate it. THANKS A LOT!!!
Howard
I was referred to you by "Musician’s Friend" magazine on the net. I am looking for a brass music stand shaped like a lyre, and they said they thought you carried them. Please let me know. Thanks. Andy
I’ve been searching the web for a limited edition "99" takamine guitar. But, no luck. If you know where I can find one, let me know, pleeezze. 🙂
i got a LTD99 , you want to buy it ? email me and let me know
: i got a LTD99 , you want to buy it ? email me and let me know
How much?
: I’ve been searching the web for a limited edition "99" takamine guitar. But, no luck. If you know where I can find one, let me know, pleeezze. 🙂
Mint Cond. Played 10 times. Comes with the original black custom case
looking for a buyer
: : I’ve been searching the web for a limited edition "99" takamine guitar. But, no luck. If you know where I can find one, let me know, pleeezze. 🙂
: : : I’ve been searching the web for a limited edition "99" takamine guitar. But, no luck. If you know where I can find one, let me know, pleeezze. 🙂
I have one! Played for a living,love it. Contact me
yeah let me know too, they put the takamine ltd98 and a full site on the 2000, but none of the 99’s. I have been looking everywhere!!!
Does anyone know when the Applause Model AA24-A was made? And mine says it was made by Kaman. Is Ovation a part of Kaman?
: Does anyone know when the Applause Model AA24-1 was made? And mine says it was made by Kaman.
I’m looking for a Feedback Buster for Takamine NPT-012BS, which has a hole in the body measuring about 10.9cm, almost 11 cm. So the standard Feedback Buster is too small. Anyone know where I can order one for my Jumbo Takamine.
Peter.
I am really having a hard time finding a pickguard to fit my ef508c takamine accoustic guitar. I am picking up scratches while playing and I put a scatch on it with a plastic tool while changing strings.
I would like to add pickguard to cover up these marks but know one seems to have one to fit. It is a new guitar. Can you help me out. Thanks!
Can any one tell me what anOvatin Acoutic Bass goes for new. I bouth the Celebrity Deluxe model, made in Korea on the internet.
Thanks
Ray, don’t know if you are still interested but they are going for around $400.00 on Ebay these days. Do you have any other basses? I ask because I am thinking about buying an acoustic bass and can’t find an Ovation to try out around my area. I have tried a Martin, Takamine and a Guild and was not pleased with them. Thanks
Just bought a used Applause AE-40 Acoustic Fretless bass…really like it. Great slinky feel and sound, not as good as a Martin….but indestructable and affordable. Might want to try one of these.
I was wanting to know the year and approximate value of model# 1139,serial#252737.
acoustic/electric.
Is it possible to date this instrument from the serial number on the label under the soundhole, and what is it’s value?
: Is it possible to date this instrument from the serial number on the label under the soundhole, and what is it’s value?
What abou a celebrity CC57 shallow bowl ac/el
My Applause guitar by Ovation, Model AA10, Serial # 529694 suffered a delamination of the guitar’s surface resulting in the bridge pulling completely out of the guitar. Please contact me as to how I might get it repaired and/or replaced. Thank you. Vance Nelson
need to find a way to get a new neck for my applause round back that was broken when some one fell on to it. snapping the neck in two. please if there is any way that i can get a new neck for this guitar, or find some where i can get a new one it would be a great help. thank you justin
would like to know where to start
: would like to know where to start,and any information about premises and finaces.
: would like to know where to start,and any information about premises and finaces.
would like to know where to start
i bought a takaman g230, and i was trying to find it on the web to get some information about it.. I wanted to find the msrp.. i bought it brand new in lynnwood, washington. I like the gutiar but i just cant seem to get comfortable playing it. i tried thicker strings but it still hurts my finger tips when i play.. Ive been playing for years so i know that its not my fingures that are defective..if you could just e-mail me and give me some info i would greatly appreciate it..
I wouls like to know what this guitar is worth?
: I wouls like to know what this guitar is worth?
Post a picture and change "wouls" to would, then I’ll tell you, OK?
: I wouls like to know what this guitar is worth? Not sure but I have one. Want to send me some pics?
Hi,
A customer recently brought me an Ovation flat top with the bridge coming off. I removed the bridge, but found the bottom of it loaded with cured epoxy. Do you know of any chemical to loosen this glue. It cannot be belt sanded off because the bridge is too thin. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks- Michael Breid String Repair Eureka Springs, Arkansas