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Ovation Guitars, established in 1966 by aerospace engineer Charles Kaman, is renowned for pioneering the roundback acoustic guitar design, featuring a composite synthetic bowl back that enhances sound projection and reduces feedback. The company introduced the first piezoelectric pickup system in 1971, revolutionizing live performances by allowing acoustic guitars to be amplified without compromising their natural tone. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovation_Guitar_Company?utm_source=openai))
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The introduction of the first piezoelectric pickup system in 1971, revolutionizing live acoustic performances.