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Think Medieval Battleaxe meets Modern Toneaxe and you've got the Ovation Breadwinner.
The first electric to feature active electronics and an interesting yet ergonomic shape, the Breadwinner was Ovation's initial foray into the world of solidbody electrics, and sported many features that were ahead of their time. They didn't, however, have staying power as far as production was concerned.
Available only from 1972 through 1979, these guitars are quite hard to find on the secondary market nowadays. I would expect their value to continue to rise.
Today's source material comes from the following websites:

• Baron Audio for the specs information (click the dropdown list and select "Ovation Breadwinner")
• The Ovation Deacon information page
• Guitargonauts.com for the Feb 2001 Pick of the Month page on the '72 Breadwinner
  
• The Ovation Gallery page for the great shots of the "Cheap Trick" Breadwinner
  
• And although I didn't use any material from them, you should visit the Ovation Fan Club Page for lots of other goodies.
  

The music used in today's show included: "Come With Me" by The Clintons, "Midas Brush" by Poundcake, and "Marilyn County" by 100 Year Picnic. Information on these bands as well as links to their websites can be found at The Opinionated Ramblings Indie Music Podcast page and were featured on Show Number 42.

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Take care, and keep Rockin'