Here for sale we have an Ovation S771-W Balladeer Special electro-acoustic guitar in Hand-Rubbed Satin finish. Made in the USA in 2000, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising a Solid 'A' Spruce top, Lyrachord Bowl body, Mahogany neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. A set of Chrome Ovation sealed tuning machines are installed, along with an Ovation 'Thinline' pickup. This is wired to an on-board Ovation OP-24 preamp with slider controls for master volume & 3-band EQ, as well as on/off switches for mid shift, pre-shape & EQ bypass.
The Mahogany neck plays well, with a rather slim profile which lends itself well to a wide variety of styles and techniques. The neck profile is a clear but soft 'V' shape which provides a distinctive yet refined playing experience across the register. The 'V' profile is often overlooked amongst a sea of 'C' and 'Low Oval' shapes, which is a shame because it is a highly ergonomic shape which can add a lot of character to an instrument. The open-pore finish to the rear of the neck is pleasant to the touch and assists with smooth navigation of the 25.25" scale.
The tone of the S771-W Balladeer Special is bright and clear thanks to the Lyrachord Bowl & Solid Spruce combination. The bowl shape to the rear assists with projection of the sound, whilst the Spruce top resonates beautifully and adds a snap and sparkle to the sound. The Ovation pickup and preamp system do an excellent job of conveying the acoustic voice of the instrument, with the on-board controls offering plenty of scope to shape and sculpt your sound to any live or recording situation.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Ovation S771-W Balladeer Special Hand-Rubbed Satin 2000 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Brand - Ovation
Model - S771-W Balladeer Special
Finish - Hand-Rubbed Satin
Year - 2000
Made In - USA
Top - Solid 'A' Spruce
Back/Sides - Lyrachord Bowl
Neck - Mahogany
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 10" (Measured)
Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total
Scale Length- 25.25"
Nut Width - 1.6875"
Pickups - Ovation 'Thinline' Pickup
Controls - Ovation OP-24+ Preamp: Master Volume, Slider, 3-Band EQ Slider, Mid Shift, Pre Shape & EQ Bypass Buttons
Our ID: 1220925137644
Weight: 5.25lbs
Serial: 552204
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. A mild indentation is present to the front face near the 1st E tuning machine. Any other markings to the headstock are difficult to discern.
Neck: Overall excellent condition. Any markings to the neck and fingerboard are difficult to discern.
Body: Overall excellent condition. Any markings to the body are difficult to discern.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5mm hex) not included.
Hardware: Excellent condition.
Structural: No concerns or issues too note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2.25mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
Electrics:
Fully functional. 9v battery not included.
Case & Accessories:
Original Ovation hard case.
Overall good condition. The handle for the case has broken off and is not included. All other aspects of the case display light signs of past use.