Blues singer Josh White was the first musician to officially endorse this guitar. 4 - Ovation Replica Guitar Elite From Model 1768 Pre-Amp Built Buy SKS Guitars.Josh Whites 1966 Custom Ovation Acoustic Guitar. Item 3 Applause by Kaman Music AE-38 Acoustic Electric Roundback Guitar FOR REPAIRS 3 - Applause by Kaman Music AE-38 Acoustic Electric Roundback Guitar FOR REPAIRS 140.00 item 4 Ovation Replica Guitar Elite From Model 1768 Pre-Amp Built Buy SKS Guitars.Academy was probably a little later, like 79, and ran for a couple of years. Applause started in 76 and ended in 82-83. Caribou, Maine, that's where Lou Cyr was from.
![]() The oval inlays and blue label inside are the distinctive features I believe.Strangely enough, I also got a quick reply from Kaman which said 1979 from the serial number but I doubt this is correct because I understand the original Applauses (AA-14 etc ) were still from the US but had the aluminium frets.Can't wait to fit some elixir strings and plug in this beauty tomorrow.I am hoping that the years have matured whatever pieces of wood are on the guitar. I'm feeling a lot more welcome here! : )I have narrowed it down I think - it looks likely to be an AE-36 model I think from the mid 1980's. I can't come up with a reason why someone would want to cover up the model number.Posted 9:51 AM (#71717 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideThanks everyone for your useful comments. Dont scrub to hard, or it may start taking the blue dye off too. Secondly, while I personally can't help with "I.D.ing" it, let me COMMEND you on your first post!! Concise, polite, and you EVEN posted clear, descriptive PHOTOS right off the bat!!!I think we should make you Member of the Week!!!!Posted 9:45 AM (#71716 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideA little dab of alcohol on a Q-tip may take the magic marker off. Looks to be in pretty good shapePosted 9:38 AM (#71715 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideFirst of all, even though it's an Applause, it IS an Ovation. Properly format a western digitatl passport external hard drive for a macNow I'm back to an Applause and a Celebrity. It was a nice guitar and gave me lots of enjoyment until I finally got a USA made model. I think they are much more comfortable to play than flat guitars.Posted 10:30 AM (#71721 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideMay 2007 Posts: 166 Location: Veedersburg, IndianaI can't help id the model either, but I bought my first roundback in 83 (it also was an Applause ) and it had the same headstock. Just keep your leg parallel to the ground or raised a little. I've never had the problem and I never use good form. Can't help you on keeping it from slipping off your lap. Applause Guitars S Mac And CompleteI've installed it on the steering wheel of my car and can navigate the busiest of roundabouts whilst still managing to eat a Big-Mac and complete the NY Times crossword.Posted 12:54 PM (#71724 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideThat's gotta be the most ABSURD thing you've EVER posted, Dave. Cut about a 6" piece and stick it on where the guitar rests on your knee. It's got a rough, almost sand-like finish to it. And you need never feel inclined to baby it by not taking it to the beach, camping, or drunken frat parties at that price.Posted 12:32 PM (#71723 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideJanuary 2005 Posts: 4903 Location: Phoenix AZ3M stair tread tape. You kind find it anyplace they sell carpet/rugs and hardware stores.The Applesauce can be a fine instrument. Failing other choices I'd glue a patch of slip-not in place. The first trip to korea looking for factories wasn't till April of 82, I remember it well. :rolleyes:Posted 3:36 PM (#71728 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideThey didn't go to Koreah till the mid 80's. Nor do I recall seeing any roundabouts in Arizona.Posted 1:27 PM (#71727 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideMarch 2004 Posts: 1387 Location: Paris/FranceIf I'm right, it's an Applause AE-36-HS (Honey Sunburst ).Acoustic electric, cutaway, no pickguard, 2 knobs pre-amp and oval inlay at the 12th fret.Not sure of the year of production but probably from the late 70's / mid 80's. I didn't notice any stair tread tape on Dave's steering wheel, though. Dave has posted many more absurd things. You've NEVER completed the NY Times Crossword.Posted 1:01 PM (#71726 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideAs usual, I disagree with Cliff. ![]() Stay tuned.Jump to forum : Search this forum Printer friendly version E-mail a link to this threadThis message board and website is not sponsored or affiliated with OvationĀ® Guitars in any way. No serial #, sorry.I'll probably post pictures of the reconstruction. :eek:Posted 9:01 PM (#71730 - in reply to #71713) Subject: Re: Older Applause Guitar - help ID model? Pics insideNovember 2002 Posts: 3303 Location: Pacific Northwest Inland EmpireI just received an Applause AE-38, sans top, identical neck & electronics, only with a shallow cutaway bowl. I am also beginning to see a similar response to Korean made guitars, particularly ones such as the Squier Protone strats etc.Back to playing again. I'm really happy as I originally thought this was a late 90's model from China.Whilst ppl used to look down on Japanese made guitars when they first came out, they are now just as well regarded as their counterparts.
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