Ovation Standard Balladeer Deep Contour Cutaway Cherry Cherry Burst
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A Balladeer Designed for Amplified Playing, True to the "Roundback" DNA
This Standard Balladeer continues the tradition of electro-acoustic guitars with Lyrachord design, appreciated for their comfort against the body and ease of blending in a mix once amplified. The GS "Deep Contour" format aims for a balance between ergonomics and tonal depth, while the Cherry Burst finish and multi-ply cream binding emphasize a stage aesthetic that is both classic and expressive.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
With its cutaway, stable 5-piece neck, and preamp with tuner, this model is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who regularly play amplified. Ideal for pop, acoustic rock, folk, worship, or vocal accompaniment, it also suits fingerpicking arrangements as well as pick playing, especially when looking for a reliable electro-acoustic guitar on stage.
Tone
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and a good dynamic range, while the scalloped X bracing enhances responsiveness and balance between bass, mids, and treble. The Lyrachord GS Deep Contour body contributes to direct projection and a very "live" playing feel, with a sound that remains clear when amplified. On the electronics side, the OCP-1K pickup combined with the OP-Pro preamp provides a usable signal for both rehearsal and stage, with the practical advantage of an integrated tuner for quick changes.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for a set of phosphor bronze acoustic strings, Light gauge 12-53, like the factory-installed strings.
Technical specifications
| Type | Electro-acoustic guitar | Fingerboard Radius | 25 mm / 10" (provided value: 25 mm, indication: 10") |
| Top | Solid Sitka spruce (premium grade) | Scale Length | 25.3" / 643 mm |
| Bracing | Scalloped X bracing | Nut Width | 42.8 mm / 1.69" |
| Rosette | Centered | Inlays | Diamond-shaped |
| Body shape/size | Lyrachord GS Deep Contour | Bridge | Pau Ferro |
| Cutaway | Yes | Tuners | Ovation oil-bath, anthracite |
| Binding | Cream, multi-ply | Pickup | OCP-1K |
| Finish/Color | Cherry Burst | Preamp | OP-Pro with tuner |
| Construction | 5-piece mahogany/maple | Factory strings | ADAMAS NUOVA COATED Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU Light .012-.053 (GEWA article no. 664.650) |
| Fingerboard | Pau Ferro | Package dimensions in mm | xx |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ovation Standard Balladeer 2771AX-CCB-G suitable for the stage?
The OP-Pro preamp with built-in tuner and the OCP-1K pickup provide a signal designed for rehearsals and live performance. The Lyrachord GS Deep Contour body favors direct projection once the guitar is amplified.
What tonal qualities does the solid Sitka spruce top provide?
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and dynamic range. The shaped X bracing promotes a balanced response among bass, midrange, and treble frequencies.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the higher frets?
The cutaway allows easier access to the upper frets, which is useful for fingerstyle arrangements and solo parts.
What is the playing comfort of this Ovation Deep Contour?
With a scale length of 643 mm and a nut width of 42.8 mm, this model features dimensions suitable for modern acoustic playing. The five-piece mahogany/maple neck adds stability. The Pau Ferro fingerboard has a reported 10-inch radius.
Which strings should be used on this Balladeer Cherry Burst?
The original strings fitted are ADAMAS Nuova Coated Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU in Light gauge .012-.053. A phosphor-bronze Light 12-53 set maintains the intended tension for this guitar.
