So after rigorous testing and research, they came up with a patented material that could be precision-molded in any form without any need for bracing. But despite several attempts, the design team found wood to be incapable of serving their ‘roundback bowl shaped’ design concept. In 1966, they came up with the first semi-parabolic guitar back which had a demonstrably richer, fuller and lush tone with consistency across the playing scale. The research team opined that the body design (back and sides) of an acoustic guitar should reflect the mechanism of the human ear or an amphitheater. The Lyrachord scooped bowl design was created by the engineering division of the Kaman Corporation (and aerospace company) after roughly 18 long months of research. Ovation is the original acoustic roundback guitar that shot to fame in the late 1960s. ![]() Check out our guide of the best ovation guitars in 2021. ![]() ![]() ![]() Looking for a new acoustic-electric guitar for your collection? Ovation’s catalog sports some great acoustic-electric guitars that are innovative, unique and attractive.
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