Ovation 1771AX Standard Balladeer Mid-Depth Bowl Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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If you're looking for a guitar with a unique design and superior tone and playability, look no further than this acoustic electric guitar from Ovation. Choose from Black, Natural, and Cherryburst.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
OP-Pro preamp Full, rich tone with 3-band EQ and built-in tuner
Solid spruce top Punchy, articulate and warm sound
Scalloped X bracing Top vibrates freely; remains stable
Mid-depth bowl body with cutaway Comfortable, with impressive projection and tone

An instrument of unmatched value, the Ovation 1771AX standard balladeer cutaway acoustic electric guitar is the envy of every guitar maker in its class because of its combination of exceptional tone, great playability and amazing features.

The 1771AX features a mid-depth body, AA solid spruce top, scalloped X-bracing, and a rosewood fretboard and bridge. Chrome tuning machines and a beautiful pearl oak leaf rosette add even more to the already great looks.

The onboard Ovation OCP-1K pickup delivers classic Ovation tone for a beautiful plugged-in sound, and the OP-Pro preamp system was designed to work specifically with the OCP-1K pickup. This offers you a range of features that will enhance your performance in any venue.

OP-PRO
Designed in collaboration with Al DiMeola and Melissa Etheridge, the OP-PRO combines state-of-the-art audio quality with guitarist-friendly features for a preamp that should please even the most discriminating player.

Specifications
Body Type: Mid-Depth Bowl

Top: AA Solid Spruce

Bracing: Scalloped X

Scale Length: 25 1/4 in.

Fretboard: Rosewood

Fret Inlay: Pearl Dot / Diamond

Bridge: Rosewood

Rosette: Inlaid Pearl Oak Leaf

Pickup: Ovation OCP-1K

Nutwidth: 1 11/16 in.

Machines: Chrome

Optional Case: 8158-0

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-KAMANMUSIC

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted October 2, 2012 by Jerry Jah in New York, NY

"Plays better than more expensive Ovation models"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I sold my ovation custom 2771 deep contour bowl priced 400 dollars higher than this model because the neck was too wide and I spotted imperfections with the frets and the binding, but this guitar is built better and plays easier. While the electronics are not as good as the custom model, this less expensive Ovation plays and sounds better, this is the easiest playing instrument among my 4 acoustic guitars. The mid bowl size is actually fairly shallow and very comfortable, much easier to handle than the deep bowl. I would never buy an Ovation deep bowl again, but these mid bowl guitars are just perfect, built really strong, stay in tune and sound really sweet.

Musical Background:

guitarist 30 years

Musical Style:

blues rock jazz
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