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Ovation Timeless Balladeer Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Cherry Cherry Burst

Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Lyrachord Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Cherry Burst
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This Ovation Sounds Great Unplugged and Onstage

The Ovation Balladeer 2711 AX acoustic-electric guitar sounds and plays fantastic, whether you're at home enjoying its acoustic tone or plugged in and playing even the biggest stages out there. In addition to Ovation's distinctive deep-contour Lyrachord body is matched with a high-quality solid AA spruce top. Appointments include elegant pearl dot and diamond inlays, as well as a classy soundhole rosette. The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup system provides a very natural and responsive amplified tone, so you know you can take the stage with confidence when you're holding the Balladeer 2711 AX.

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Ovation Balladeer 2711 AX Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • 6-string acoustic-electric
  • Cherry Burst finish
  • Body type: Deep contour
  • Top: AA solid spruce
  • Bracing: Scalloped LX
  • Scale Length: 25-1/4"
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fret inlays: Pearl dot/diamond
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Pickup: Ovation OCP-1K
  • Nut width: 1-11/16"
  • Tuning machines: Chrome

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Deep Contour Cutaway
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Lyrachord
  • Top Wood: AA Grade Solid Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Cherry Burst
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped LX
  • Neck Wood: 5-piece mahogany/maple neck
  • Neck Shape: Ovation
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearl Dot/Diamond
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.315"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Electronics: Ovation OCP-1K, OP-Pro preamp
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP16 (.012-.053) Phosphor Bronze
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV551.103

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Exactly what I was looking for

I was looking for a guitar that I could play around the house, on the patio, etc without worrying too much about getting it banged up. The composite back and sides aren't vulnerable to bumps and dings like regular acoustics. After tuning it up, the more I played it the better I liked it. The sound is bright but balanced. I don't usually play through an amp, but you can get a lot of different tones/sounds plugged in. With the deep back, you get plenty of volume without being plugged in. I really love the playability of this guitar. The neck by the nut is thinner, but it fits my hand perfectly. I really enjoy playing this guitar. After putting some string eze on the strings, I was able to play up and down the neck accurately and comfortably. The ebony fretboard is great. I wouldn't call myself a shredder but I get around on this guitar pretty well. The action is a little high past say the 10th fret, but it doesn't bother me and could be adjusted if it ever does.
I find it lends itself very well to my hybrid style flat picking. Don't know if it would be great for fingerpicking as the neck is thinner than the Spanish style guitars. The frets are fine.
Lastly, I think it the best looking Ovation ever. Beautiful red cherry sunburst. I also like the inlays on the fretboard. Love the headstock as well with the wood crown over black. Thanks to Joe Holsclaw for helping me with this purchase. Will definitely be buying more from Sweetwater.
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by Kevin from Fort Lauderdale on

Awesome!

Sweet sound and so playable. My Sweetwater Sales Engineer took the time to send photos and introduce himself. Who does this anymore? Guitar arrived ahead of schedule in time and in perfect condition!

Competitors. Pay attention to Sweetwater. They are what you should strive to be. Customer focussed!

Thank you, Zack Theriault and Sweetwater for a great buying experience!

-Don S.
by Don Sizemore from Port Angeles, WA on
Music background: recreational

Just bought

Love this guitar. Extremely comfortable
Have neck, back ,and shoulder issues
Has been a huge help at easing the pain
While playing.

Was lucky.
Got a good deal
by Jeff on

Awesome guitar

I have owned this guitar for about two months. I have played in two outdoor venues. It is very fast action as I had it pleked. The sound is perfect for me and my style. Even when I accompany other it contributes it's unique sound. A very nice workhorse of a guitar and it's beautiful.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Semi pro

Beautiful

What a great guitar and what fantastic help from my personal Sales Engineer Joel Helton. For anyone looking the help and attitude from Sweetwater staff is without a doubt comforting and precise. Right out of the box this guitar sounded great, played great and was everything I had hoped it would be.
by Steve Heinrich from Parker, Colorado on
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