Ovation Preamp-System 708935-A SKM
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Ovation
Preamp-System 708935-A SKM
Product Info
Article Number:
498708
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Preamp-System 708935-A SKM
Category:
Preamps for Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This preamp is a fantastic option for Ovation players wanting to recapture that vintage warmth and simplicity. It's a direct throwback to the classic Ovation sound, especially appreciated by those with older models or the Glen Campbell reissue. A straightforward, reliable solution for a clean, amplified acoustic tone.
Product Description
- Ovation Preamp-System 708935-A SKM
- Complete preamp system for Ovation
- Original Ovation spare part
- With volume and tone control
- Only 1 body hole necessary
- Very analogue-warm sounding FET preamp with volume and tone control on tandem potentiometer
- as on all old Ovations and the new Glen Campbell Reissue models
- With vintage 9-volt metal battery compartment (to be mounted in the body)
- Pluggable connecting cable
- Output jack with plug-in connection at the preamp
- includes mounting and installation material
*Note:* pickup not included in delivery
PROS
- • FET preamp delivers that classic, warm Ovation tone, instantly
- • Tandem potentiometer offers intuitive volume/tone control
- • Vintage 9-volt metal battery compartment feels robust and secure
- • Single body hole simplifies installation, preserving acoustic integrity
CONS
- • Requires a compatible Ovation guitar body hole configuration
- • No onboard effects processing limits tonal flexibility
- • Pickup not included; necessitates separate purchase for full functionality
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
Mono
EQ Bands
2 (Bass & Treble)
Effects
None
DI Output
Yes
Power
9V DC
Weight
Approximately 8 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s designed specifically for Ovation guitars that utilize their unique preamp cavity and body hole configuration; it won’t be a universal fit.
It utilizes a standard quarter-inch (1/4 in) plug-in connection, common for instrument cables, allowing for easy replacement if needed.
No, it's a fairly basic preamp design; it’s best suited for Ovation pickups that are already designed to work well with the system’s impedance.
