Born in the 1960s, the original Balladeer was the central soundhole model that started it all. Today's Balladeer pays tribute to historic design while incorporating the many advancements that have been made along the way. A luxurious soundboard made from hand-selected, AA, solid Sitka spruce is the heart and soul of the Balladeer. The deep contour, cut-out body shape represents the latest evolution of Ovation's groundbreaking Lyrachord® design. It makes the Balladeer a comfortable fit whether you are 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, connected performance for the most demanding player. Ovation's Timeless Collection Balladeer is a modern classic. Suitcase not included.

    Solid A-Grade Sitka Spruce Top; scalloped X-bracing
    Center Soundhole
    Deep Contour Lyrachord® GS Body
    Five-piece mahogany/maple neck
    10” fingerboard radius, ebony fingerboard and bridge
    Scale 643mm, nut width 42.8mm
    Pearl Oak Leaf Rosette and dot/diamond inlays
    Cream-colored body binding, multi-part purfling
    Die cast Ovation machine head, anthracite
    OCP-1K Pickup, OP-Pro Preamp with tuner
    Original factory-fitted strings: ADAMAS NUOVA COATED Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU Light .012-.053, GEWA Art.-No. 664.650