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Ovation Timeless Balladeer Deep Contour 12-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black

12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Lyrachord Back and Sides, 5-piece Mahogany/Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and OP Pro Preamp - Black
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Ovation 12-string Delivers Great Tone and Playability

With its inspiration now over 50 years old, the Timeless Balladeer 12-string acoustic-electric guitar from Ovation takes its cues from the original Balladeer launched in the '60s. Featuring the first center soundhole Ovation design, the Timeless Balladeer 12-string serves up big, chimey volume and tone — ideal for the singer/songwriter looking to make a big statement when performing. The Timeless Balladeer 12-string features a hand-selected solid Sitka spruce top over the classic Lyrachord body design for rich treble and midrange tone. The deep contoured design is all Ovation, making this acoustic guitar ultra-comfortable for hours of performing sitting or standing. A 5-piece mahogany/maple neck is smooth and responsive, and with a deep cutaway, those higher notes are easier to access. And when you plug in, Ovation's OCP1K pickup and OP Pro preamp system deliver stellar acoustic tone.

Stellar tone onstage courtesy of Ovation's OCP1K pickup and OP Pro preamp system

The live tone of the Timeless Balladeer 12-string comes courtesy of Ovation's OCP1K pickup and OP Pro preamp system. This side-mounted setup sends a natural-sounding tone to your onstage amplifier or PA system. Three sliders define your tone's bass, middle, and treble frequencies, while an intuitive gain knob increases the guitar's output. You'll also find a convenient tuner built right into the system. Whether strumming acoustically or getting ready for the gig, Ovation owners here at Sweetwater love this pickup and preamp system for its pristine translation of acoustic tone.

Groundbreaking construction

The Timeless Balladeer 12-string is crafted with the Lyrachord bowl-shaped body that has been the calling card of the brand for decades. Impervious to environmental changes, this build style delivers a very balanced sound with enhanced volume, making this guitar a great option for live performance. The spruce top sports Ovation's center soundhole design — in addition to giving the guitar a high-end look, this soundhole serves up big, chimey volume and tone.

Ovation Timeless Balladeer 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic 12-string acoustic-electric guitar with center soundhole delivers big, chimey volume and tone
  • Solid Sitka spruce top over the classic Lyrachord body design for rich treble and midrange tone
  • Comfortable deep contoured, cutaway design
  • 5-piece mahogany/maple neck is smooth and responsive
  • Deep cutaway makes those higher notes easier to access
  • Ovation's OCP1K pickup and OP Pro preamp deliver stellar acoustic tone

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 12
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Timeless Balladeer
  • Back & Sides Wood: Lyrachord
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Black
  • Body Bracing: Ovation Scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: ABS White
  • Neck Wood: 5-Piece Mahogany/Maple
  • Radius: 11.8"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Diamonds
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.875"
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast Chrome
  • Electronics: Ovation OP Pro
  • Strings: Ovation, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV551.167

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