Ovation Standard Balladeer Deep Contour Cutaway Black
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The "Balladeer" Style in a Modern Deep Contour Format
The "Standard Balladeer" name continues the spirit of Lyrachord-backed guitars, known for their durability and comfort. This Deep Contour Cutaway version in black finish emphasizes projection and stability while preserving the central rosette aesthetic and a high level of craftsmanship.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Versatile and easy to handle, it suits ambitious beginners to intermediate/advanced guitarists. It excels in pop/rock strumming, songwriting, modern folk, and remains very comfortable for fingerstyle thanks to its clear and defined response. The built-in electronics make it a reliable partner for stage, rehearsals, and home recording.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers brightness, dynamics, and articulation. The scalloped X bracing optimizes top vibration for good volume and a singing midrange. The Lyrachord Deep Contour back enhances bass and projection while limiting feedback on stage. Plugged in, the OCP-1K/OP-Pro combo provides a clean and balanced signal, easy to shape, with precise attack and natural sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain comfort and performance, choose Light 12-53 phosphor bronze strings (factory set), a folk guitar capo for central rosette guitars, a sturdy strap, and a soundhole humidifier suitable for central rosette acoustic guitars. These accessories ensure tuning stability, playability, and instrument longevity.
Technical specifications
| Finish | black |
| 5-piece neck | mahogany/maple |
| Fingerboard | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard radius | 10" / 254 mm |
| Scale length | 25.3" / 643 mm |
| Nut width | 42.8 mm / 1.69" |
| Inlay markers | diamond shape |
| Bridge | Pau Ferro |
| Factory strings | ADAMAS NUOVA COATED Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU Light .012-.053 (ref. GEWA 664.650) |
| Package dimensions in mm | xx |
Questions frequently asked
Is this Ovation guitar suitable for fingerstyle and strumming?
The solid Sitka spruce top and sculpted X-bracing provide a clear response suitable for fingerstyle. The Deep Contour body shape also supports pop/rock and modern folk strumming thanks to its projection.
What electronics are installed on this Ovation Standard Balladeer?
The OCP-1K/OP-Pro system is integrated for stage use, rehearsals, or home recording. It delivers a balanced signal with precise attack and natural sustain.
What is the neck comfort of the Balladeer Deep Contour?
Its 5-piece mahogany/maple neck combines a 643 mm scale length with a 42.8 mm nut width. The Pau Ferro fingerboard has a 254 mm radius. Access to the higher frets is facilitated by the cutaway body.
Which strings come installed by default?
ADAMAS NUOVA COATED Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU Light strings, sized .012-.053, are installed as standard.
Does the Lyrachord Deep Contour back enhance projection on stage?
The Lyrachord Deep Contour back reinforces bass and projection. Its design helps reduce feedback in amplified settings, while the black finish maintains the central rosette aesthetic.
