Born in the '60s, the original Balladeer was the center soundhole model that started it all. Today's Balladeer pays tribute to historic design while incorporating the many advances made along the way. A deluxe soundboard made of hand-selected, AA, solid Sitka spruce is the heart and soul of the Balladeer. The deep contour, cutaway body shape represents the latest evolution of Ovation's pioneering Lyrachord® design. It makes the Balladeer a comfortable fit, whether sitting or standing. Ovation's slightly shorter scale length and narrower nut give the 5-piece, satin, mahogany/maple neck a fast feel. The traditional, inlaid, oak-leaf rosette offers an elegant touch against a high gloss, classic, Ovation Cherry Cherry Burst finish. The Balladeer's full-featured OP-Pro preamp and OCP1K pickup produce uncompromising, plugged-in performance for the most discriminating player. Ovation's Timeless Collection Balladeer is a modern classic. Case not included.
Specifications
Body
- Soundboard: AA Solid Sitka Spruce
- Bracing: Ovation Scalloped X Bracing
- Body: AA Solid Sitka Spruce
- Design: Deep Contour
- Finish: Cherry Cherry Burst
- Binding: ABS White
Neck
- Neck: 5 Piece Mahogany/Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Inlays: Pearloid
- Frets: 20
- Scale: 25.3"/643mm
- Fretboard Radius: 11 13/16" / 300mm
- Nut: 1 11/16" / 43mm
Hardware
- Bridge: Ebony
- Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast Chrome
- Strings: Adamas OV1818E Light Gauge Phosphor Bronze
- Preamp: Ovation OP Pro
- Pickup: Ovation OCP1K
- Case: Available, Not Included
