1978 Ovation 1612 | Natural Finish W/OHSC

This Guitar Is Located At Our IVG Burbank Store

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Some Minor Cosmetic Signs Of Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings, Scratches (As Shown)

Spruce Top With Round Soundhole And Leaf-Pattern Rosette

Deep Bowl Composite Back

Mahogany/Maple Neck Construction With Ebony Fingerboard

Frets Are A Bit Low In Some Spots But Still Playable

NOTE: Preamp Is Currently Non-Functional

Weight: 5lbs 8oz

Nut Width: 1.66"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .89"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: .91"

Made In The USA

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case

The Ovation 1612 Custom Balladeer was part of the company’s Balladeer series, known for their deep-bowl, rounded composite backs, which enhanced projection and tonal balance. The 1612 model featured built-in electronics, making it one of the earlier acoustic-electric guitars designed for stage performance.

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ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 1612 Custom Balladeer
Categories
Year
  • 1978
String Type
  • Steel
Sides Material
  • Composite
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Composite
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Natural
Number of Frets
  • 20

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