Ovation 1598-meii User Guide

To adjust the tension rods in models with access at the

headstock, please refer to figs. 13 & 14.
First, using a small phillips

head screwdriver, remove

the cover screw and cover

from the adjustment pocket

as show in fig. 13.

Please

note the strings in theses

photos have been removed

for clarity

Next, securely insert the

Ovation Adjustment Wrench

(#950033-X, available from

your Dealer) and turn the

wrench in the direction

shown in fig. 14 to correct

warp. Turn the wrench in

the opposite direction to

correct bow.

Kaman Bar

Adjustment

To adjust a Roundback with a Kaman Bar, find the Kaman

Bar adjustment located at the heel of the neck on the inside

of the bowl. Reaching inside the guitar, place the Ovation

Adjustment Wrench (#950033-X, available from your Dealer)

on the tension rod

adjustment nut as

shown in fig. 15.

T h e a d j u s t m e n t

socket is located just

beneath the guitar

top. Be certain the

adjustment wrench is

securely in position.

Clockwise rotation

of the tension rod

adjustment as shown

in fig. 15, will increase the tension to correct a warped

condition. Use the previously outlined procedure to check your

Fig. 15

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

Hex Wrench

adjustment. Make sure that you do not overtighten the tension

rod and lose the clearance at the 5th fret. Counterclockwise

rotation of the adjustment nut will loosen the tension rod until

the proper clearance can be seen at the 5th fret.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Kaman Bar adjustment is very sensitive.

One half turn on the nut when the rod is under tension will

produce a significant change at the first fret, so turn it

conservatively and check the neck frequently as you adjust it.

Tension Rod on Rear Access Models

For Ovation models, like the Elite product line, access

to the tension rod adjustment is via the access panel on

the back of the bowl.

The access panel has

a screw in the center of

the access door. Loosen

the screw until the panel

can first be slid to one

side, then to the other,

to remove it. Take care

not to completely remove

the screw. Reverse the

procedure to replace the door.

In all other respects, proceed as for other Kaman Bar models.

Note that these models require a longer handled adjustment

wrench, (#950059-X).

Model Specific Issues and Info

Models with Rubbed Urethane Oil Necks

A rubbed urethane neck finish is available on some Ovation

models. If your guitar has such a feature, you will notice a

natural wood feel on the neck. It requires a slightly more

rigorous maintenance regime than a gloss finished neck,

but we're sure you'll be pleased with the results. If you play

daily, apply a commercially available wax following the

manufacturer's usage instructions approximately once a

month. We recommend the following widely available brands

that you should be able to find in most hardware stores:

Fig. 16