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Recommends using a specially designed Ovation molded guitar case for optimal protection against damage.
Advice on cleaning the instrument with a lint-free cloth and guitar polish for peak performance.
Storing the instrument at room temperature, avoiding humidity extremes to prevent damage.
Recommends keeping the instrument tuned to concert pitch, but slightly reducing string tension for long storage.
Precautions for transporting the guitar to minimize damage, like keeping the case on the floor.
Identifies the headstock as a key component of the guitar's structure and tuning mechanism.
Describes tuning machines used for adjusting string pitch and maintaining tuning stability.
The nut guides strings from the headstock to the fingerboard, affecting string spacing and action.
Frets are metal strips on the fingerboard that define specific pitches when strings are pressed down.
Inlays on the fingerboard serve as visual markers for fret positions, aiding navigation.
Binding is decorative trim along the edges of the guitar body and neck for protection and aesthetics.
The neck holds the fingerboard and frets, connecting the headstock to the body.
Buttons on the guitar body used for attaching a strap for playing while standing.
Decorative sound holes or ports, often found on Ovation guitars, influencing sound projection.
The primary opening on the soundboard that allows sound to resonate from the guitar's body.
The preamp amplifies and shapes the guitar's signal, often including controls and a tuner.
The saddle transmits string vibrations to the bridge and often houses the pickup for acoustic-electric models.
The bridge anchors the strings to the guitar's body, transferring vibrations to the soundboard.
The distinctive round back design of Ovation guitars, influencing resonance and playability.
The top of the guitar, crucial for sound production, made from various tonewoods.
Decorative inlay or trim around the edges of the soundboard or body.
Describes the Adamas series featuring carbon fiber tops and unique construction for enhanced resonance.
Details features of Custom Legend and Custom Elite models, including tonewoods and appointments.
Highlights features of Legend and Elite series guitars, focusing on materials and craftsmanship.
Explains Ovation's pioneering piezo pickup system and its contribution to amplified acoustic sound.
Highlights Ovation's range of cutting-edge preamps, their features, and user-friendly interface.
Advice on string maintenance, replacement, and recommended string types for Ovation guitars.
Discusses the necessity of adjustments due to environmental factors affecting dimensional stability.
Details procedures for checking and adjusting the guitar saddle height for optimal action.
Provides maintenance advice for guitars with rubbed urethane oil neck finishes, including waxing.
Instructions for completing and mailing the warranty registration card or registering online.
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