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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric guitar boasts a mid-depth body and an AA solid spruce top. Ovation 1771 AX guitar features include scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and a pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a beautiful plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black 886830148606 $293.58 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric guitar boasts a mid-depth body and an AA solid spruce top. Ovation 1771 AX guitar features include scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and a pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a beautiful plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2751 AX 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black $799 The 12-string Ovation Standard Balladeer 2751 AX is a gorgeous acoustic-electric guitar with a super shallow cutaway body and an AA solid spruce top. The 12-string guitar has scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and an inlaid pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation guitar tone for a great plugged-in experience. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black 886830189098 $447.36 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX is a 6-string acoustic-electric guitar with a deep contour body and an AA solid spruce top. The 2771 AX features scalloped LX-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and an inlaid pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a great plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 Ax Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX is a 6-string acoustic-electric guitar with a deep contour body and an AA solid spruce top. The 2771 AX features scalloped LX-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and an inlaid pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a great plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 Ax Acoustic-Electric Guitar $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX is a 6-string acoustic-electric guitar with a deep contour body and an AA solid spruce top. The 2771 AX features scalloped LX-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and an inlaid pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a great plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX is a 6-string acoustic-electric guitar with a deep contour body and an AA solid spruce top. The 2771 AX features scalloped LX-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and an inlaid pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a great plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2751 Ax 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar $799 The 12-string Ovation Standard Balladeer 2751 AX is a gorgeous acoustic-electric guitar with a super shallow cutaway body and an AA solid spruce top. The 12-string guitar has scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and an inlaid pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation guitar tone for a great plugged-in experience.12-String Acoustic-ElectricBody Type: Deep contourTop: AA solid spruceBracing: Scalloped XScale Length: 25-1/4"Fretboard: RosewoodFret Inlay: Pearl Dot / DiamondBridge: RosewoodRosette: Inlaid pearl oak leafPickup: Ovation OCP-1KNutwidth: 1-7/8"Machines: Chrome |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 Ax Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric guitar boasts a mid-depth body and an AA solid spruce top. Ovation 1771 AX guitar features include scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and a pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a beautiful plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.6 String Acoustic-ElectricBody Type: Mid-depth bowlTop: AA solid spruceBracing: Scalloped XScale Length: 25-1/4"Fretboard: RosewoodFret Inlay: Pearl dot / diamondBridge: RosewoodRosette: Inlaid pearl oak leafPickup: Ovation OCP-1KNut width: 1-11/16"Machines: Chrome |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 Ax Acoustic-Electric Guitar $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric guitar boasts a mid-depth body and an AA solid spruce top. Ovation 1771 AX guitar features include scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and a pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a beautiful plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.6 String Acoustic-ElectricBody Type: Mid-depth bowlTop: AA solid spruceBracing: Scalloped XScale Length: 25-1/4"Fretboard: RosewoodFret Inlay: Pearl dot / diamondBridge: RosewoodRosette: Inlaid pearl oak leafPickup: Ovation OCP-1KNut width: 1-11/16"Machines: Chrome |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black 886830118692 $559.2 Over the course of 3 decades Ovation has fine-tuned the Balladeer, component by component. The result is the Standard Balladeer 1861, an acoustic-electric guitar with incredible value that's the envy of every guitar maker in its class.The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Guitar features a super-shallow cutaway bowl, and modified bracing to maximize acoustic response. This acoustic-electric crossover starts with a solid spruce top for full-balanced tone and a natural beauty. Scalloped LX-bracing offers a fine tune for the instrument's tone. The bound rosewood fretboard and rosewood bridge add crisp, clear sustain to the guitar, so those notes can ring out long and true. The rosette features a subtle oak leaf design that will pique the interest of your crowd, appreciating this 6-string's charm. Chrome tuning machines, dot diamond inlays, and a full-bodied finish dresses the Ovation 1861 guitar in beauty. At the heart of the Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic Electric lies the impressive OP-Pro preamp system that has made Ovation a household name. Designed in collaboration with Al DiMeola and Melissa Etheridge, the OP-Pro combines state-of-the-art audio quality with guitarist-friendly features for a preamp that should please even the most discriminating player.Nowadays, purely acoustic guitars are a rarity on stage. Over the last few decades, Ovation has maintained a steady legacy of quality in the acoustic-electric realm. Interesting to note that today, more than 95% of all Ovations sold around the world are acoustic-electrics. It now offers systems to suit almost any particular taste and application.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black 889406999923 $559.2 Over the course of 3 decades Ovation has fine-tuned the Balladeer, component by component. The result is the Standard Balladeer 1861, an acoustic-electric guitar with incredible value that's the envy of every guitar maker in its class.The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Guitar features a super-shallow cutaway bowl, and modified bracing to maximize acoustic response. This acoustic-electric crossover starts with a solid spruce top for full-balanced tone and a natural beauty. Scalloped LX-bracing offers a fine tune for the instrument's tone. The bound rosewood fretboard and rosewood bridge add crisp, clear sustain to the guitar, so those notes can ring out long and true. The rosette features a subtle oak leaf design that will pique the interest of your crowd, appreciating this 6-string's charm. Chrome tuning machines, dot diamond inlays, and a full-bodied finish dresses the Ovation 1861 guitar in beauty. At the heart of the Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic Electric lies the impressive OP-Pro preamp system that has made Ovation a household name. Designed in collaboration with Al DiMeola and Melissa Etheridge, the OP-Pro combines state-of-the-art audio quality with guitarist-friendly features for a preamp that should please even the most discriminating player.Nowadays, purely acoustic guitars are a rarity on stage. Over the last few decades, Ovation has maintained a steady legacy of quality in the acoustic-electric realm. Interesting to note that today, more than 95% of all Ovations sold around the world are acoustic-electrics. It now offers systems to suit almost any particular taste and application.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 Ax Acoustic-Electric Guitar $699 Over the course of 3 decades Ovation has fine-tuned the Balladeer, component by component. The result is the Standard Balladeer 1861, an acoustic-electric guitar with incredible value that's the envy of every guitar maker in its class.The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Guitar features a super-shallow cutaway bowl, and modified bracing to maximize acoustic response. This acoustic-electric crossover starts with a solid spruce top for full-balanced tone and a natural beauty. Scalloped LX-bracing offers a fine tune for the instrument's tone. The bound rosewood fretboard and rosewood bridge add crisp, clear sustain to the guitar, so those notes can ring out long and true. The rosette features a subtle oak leaf design that will pique the interest of your crowd, appreciating this 6-string's charm. Chrome tuning machines, dot diamond inlays, and a full-bodied finish dresses the Ovation 1861 guitar in beauty. At the heart of the Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic Electric lies the impressive OP-Pro preamp system that has made Ovation a household name. Designed in collaboration with Al DiMeola and Melissa Etheridge, the OP-Pro combines state-of-the-art audio quality with guitarist-friendly features for a preamp that should please even the most discriminating player.Nowadays, purely acoustic guitars are a rarity on stage. Over the last few decades, Ovation has maintained a steady legacy of quality in the acoustic-electric realm. Interesting to note that today, more than 95% of all Ovations sold around the world are acoustic-electrics. It now offers systems to suit almost any particular taste and application.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.6 String acoustic-electricBody type: super-shallow cutawayTop: solid spruceBracing: scalloped LXScale length: 25 1/4"Fretboard: bound rosewoodFret inlay: dot-diamondBridge: rosewoodRosette: inlaid OakleafPickup: original patented preampNutwidth: 1 11/16"Machines: chrome |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst $699 The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771 AX Acoustic-Electric guitar boasts a mid-depth body and an AA solid spruce top. Ovation 1771 AX guitar features include scalloped X-bracing, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, chrome tuning machines, and a pearl oak leaf rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a beautiful plugged-in experience.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options. |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771AX Acoustic-electric Guitar, Cherry Cherry Burst List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $699.00  |
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This standard balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and ovation’s contour bowl, which maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position... |
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Ovation 1771 AX Standard Balladeer Mid Depth Acoustic Electric Guitar, Cherry Cherry Burst List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $579.99 Used From: $499.99 |
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The standard balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and its classic mid-depth composite body delivers balanced acoustic tone and is comfortable to hold and play... |
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Ovation 1861 AX Standard Balladeer Super Shallow Acoustic Electric Guitar, Black List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $599.00 Used From: $749.25 |
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This standard balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and a super-shallow composite body. its slim bowl is preferred by many stage performers and amplified acoustic guitarists because it feels similar to an electric, yet it retains all the benefits and acoustic properties of ovation’s proven roundback design... |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2751AX 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar, Black List Price: $1,149.00 Sale Price: $799.00 |
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This standard balladeer 12-string features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and ovation’s contour bowl, which maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position... |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 1771AX Acoustic-electric Guitar, Black List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $599.99 |
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The standard balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and its classic mid-depth composite body delivers balanced acoustic tone and is comfortable to hold and play... |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771AX Acoustic-electric Guitar, Black List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $699.00 |
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This standard balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and ovation’s contour bowl, which maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position... |
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Ovation 1861 AX Standard Balladeer Super Shallow Acoustic Electric Guitar, Cherry Cherry Burst List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $495.00 Used From: $498.00 |
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This standard balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe aa solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and a super-shallow composite body. its slim bowl is preferred by many stage performers and amplified acoustic guitarists because it feels similar to an electric, yet it retains all the benefits and acoustic properties of ovation’s proven roundback design... |
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Ovation 1861AX-CCB Standard Balladeer Super-Shallow Acoustic/Electric Guitar Kit. Hard Case, Ultra Stand, Planet Waves 16 Pick Sampler Pack (#PW-SAMPLER), Guitar Strings, Guitar Strap, Planet Waves 10ft Cable List Price: $999.00 Sale Price: $719.00 |
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This Standard Balladeer features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with scalloped bracing, and a Super-Shallow composite body. Its slim bowl is preferred by many stage performers and amplified acoustic guitarists because it feels similar to an electric, yet it retains all the benefits and acoustic properties of Ovations proven roundback design... |
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Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Black) Sale Price: $699.00 |
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Ovation iDea Standard Balladeer 1861AX-CCB Cherry Cherry Burst Acoustic Electric Guitar Kit - Features Ovation iDea Preamp/MP3 Recorder/Player Ovation OP-Pro Preamp - Includes Planet Waves/GO-DPS 16 Pick Sampler (PW-SAMPLER), Ultra Stand (2445BK) & MBT Hard Case Sale Price: $749.00 |
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Two Guitars in one! This Ovation iDea Standard Balladeer is ideal for mobile recording and live performances.This beautiful guitar features Ovation's OP-Pro preamp & Ovation's iDea OPi-1 digital MP3 recorder/player/preamp... |
A Brief History of Ovation Acoustic Guitars
The history of Ovation Guitars is unique because its founder, Charles Kaman, was actually an aeronautical engineer designing rotor blades for helicopters. It was this experience that caused him to contemplate standard guitar structure and eventually lead to the development of the round-backed composite body. Traditional guitars have wooden backs and sides, so this feature differentiates Ovation Guitars from the competition. This revolutionary move came about in the 1960s.
Kaman was unique because he was both an engineer and a guitar player. He not only understand the instrument from the perspective of a player, but also his observations related to helicopter blades and materials and how they related to the guitar caused these innovations. So, he approached what he perceived as standard guitar design problems from an engineers perspective- to define the problem and find solutions. To him, guitars and helicopters were related because in helicopters, you want to remove vibrations but with guitars, you want to keep the vibrations in to generate the sound.
Ovation has a long tradition of using modern materials in standard guitar design. For the most part, guitar design has remained relatively unchanged since the 1800s. Kaman wanted to develop a guitar that transcended and improved upon that tradition. His die hard fans believe he succeeded. Starting in 1966, Ovation released a line of guitars at a pretty standard rate, starting with the Balladeer.
Now, Ovation boasts a complete line of acoustic guitars, most of which include the Ovation standard and unique design features. These include the LX Series, the Celebrity, the Celebrity Deluxe, the Elite, the Legend, the Custom Elite, and others. You can also find vintage models through shops and on the internet.
There are plenty of artists who love the unique qualities of Ovation guitars. These include Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Al DiMeola, an accomplished solo player, Godsmack, Melissa Ethridge, Blasko from Rob Zombie, Rex Brown, who performs with Pantera and others, and Vince Neil with Motley Crue. There are actually a lot more artist that use Ovation Guitars. If you want more information you should visit Ovations web site.
Here is what one person has to say about their Ovation guitar:
About the Ovation Magnum 3
This bass puts out a beautiful tone. When I mix the two pickups just right it s either a low growl or a crunchy bite. Put together they sound just great. The output can be a bit lower than I am accustomed to, but easily overcome with a decent amp.
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