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Technically
it's the model 1768-7LTD, but everyone just calls it the "Book
Elite". So what is it? In 1996 to celebrate the 30th
anniversary of Ovation, a special series of instruments were
commissioned - 6 string, 12 string, mandolin, Viper, Longneck and
Manocello. All had common ornamentation. The 6 string guitar
(basically a well dressed Elite) was pictured on the cover of the Walter
Carter book "The History Of The Ovation Guitar". Hence,
ever since, this guitar has been called the "Book
Elite". Specifications include a deep cutaway bowl,
Optima preamp system with XLR, honey toned spruce top, and the entire
body, neck and headstock bound in abalone. No fretboard markers
except for a "1966-1966" inlay on the 12th fret. This is
one of the most stunning looking Ovation instruments ever produced.
Click
HERE for
specifications.
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