Over the course of three decades Ovation has fine tuned the Balladeer, component by component. The result is the Standard Balladeer 1861, an acoustic-electric guitar with incredible value that`s the envy of every guitar maker in its class.

The Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Guitar features a super-shallow cutaway bowl, and modified bracing to maximize acoustic response. This acoustic-electric crossover starts with a solid spruce top for full-balanced tone and a natural beauty. Scalloped LX-bracing offers a fine tune for the instrument`s tone. The bound rosewood fretboard and rosewood bridge add crisp, clear sustain to the guitar, so those notes can ring out long and true. The rosette features a subtle Oakleaf design that will pique the interest of your crowd, appreciating this 6-string`s charm. Chrome tuning machines, dot diamond inlays, and a full-bodied finish dresses the Ovation 1861 guitar in beauty.

At the heart of the Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic Electric lies the impressive OP-PRO preamp system that has made Ovation a household name. 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.

Nowadays, purely acoustic guitars are a rarity on stage. Over the last few decades, Ovation has maintained a steady legacy of quality in the acoustic/electric realm. Interesting to note that today, more than 95% of all Ovations sold around the world are acoustic / electrics. It now offers systems to suit almost any particular taste and application.

Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

* 6 String acoustic-electric
* Body type: super-shallow cutaway
* Top: solid spruce
* Bracing: scalloped LX
* Scale length: 25 1/4"
* Fretboard: bound rosewood
* Fret inlay: dot-diamond
* Bridge: rosewood
* Rosette: inlaid Oakleaf
* Pickup: original patented preamp
* Nutwidth: 1 11/16"
* Machines: chrome