The History of Ovation Guitar by Walter Carter (1996, Paperback)

Walter Carter is a Guitar industry expert and he tells the story of an great company from its owner's humble beginnings as a helicopter manufacturer to its rise as the biggest acoustic guitar maker in the U.S.

Features over 100 beautiful color photos of Ovation guitars, interviews with Ovation artists, and an appendix of guitar serial numbers for the serious collectors.

In just over thirty years since the company was founded, they have been responsible for many inovations: Fiberglass roundback guitars, acoustic-electric guitars, plus some great new designs.

For anyone who has an Ovation (or dreams of it)or appreciates guitars or innovative companies - This is a fantastic book.