Great-sounding, pristine OVATION Standard Balladeer. Like new & a joy to play.

Model 1861, made in U.S.A. 2000-2001

SN 557515

No signs of wear -- none.

Solid Sitka spruce top; Ovation "A" bracing & top binding; gloss finish

Cutaway design; Super Shallow Bowl composite Roundback

Mahogany neck, 25 1/4" scale length

Rosewood fretboard; 20 medium frets

Steel strings

Walnut top loading bridge

OP-24 Plus preamp with thinline piezo pickup

Chrome Ovation branded sealed tuners

Includes original Ovation hard case

*Two 1.25" hairline cracks in FINISH ONLY, NOT in body; one on either side of bridge--verified by two master luthiers. Both assured me these would not affect sound or durability; likely caused by dryness at some point in the last 20+ years

Great video review of this model online (see attached YouTube video)

Listeda year ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 1861 Balladeer
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2000 - 2001
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Sides Material
  • Composite
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Composite
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Color Family
  • Natural
Number of Frets
  • 20

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