{"product_id":"ovation-1768-4-elite-natural-1989","title":"Ovation 1768-4 Elite Natural 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVATION 1768-4 ELITE 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to offer for sale this vintage premium Ovation guitar. Details as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA (New Hartford, CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 395236\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid AA-grade Sitka Spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quintad Bracing (specifically designed for the Multi-Soundhole pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep Bowl Lyrachord (composite back)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoundholes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multi-port design with exotic wood epaulets (Teak, Padauk, Walnut, and Maple)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ivory white with black\/white purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-piece Mahogany and Maple laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grade-A Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maple triangle inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eof\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 (the cutaway allows access to all 22)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 ¼\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 11\/16\".\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp\u003c\/strong\u003e: OP-24 (3-band EQ with a gain slider)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ovation OCP-1 \"High Output\" Piezo\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carved Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schaller Gold-plated die-cast tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: OHSC (Ovation 9158-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ovation 1768-4 Elite is a premium, USA-made acoustic-electric guitar. The \"1768\" model belongs to the Deep Bowl Elite series, which was designed to offer maximum acoustic volume while maintaining the feedback resistance Ovation is famous for. The Elite series was revolutionary for moving away from the traditional center soundhole. Instead, it features the iconic Multi-Soundhole design on the upper and lower bouts. This design wasn't just for aesthetics; it strengthened the top (allowing for thinner bracing) and reduced feedback when plugged in. In Ovation’s coding system, the \"-4\" indicates a Natural finish on the top. This era of Ovation is highly regarded by collectors because it features the OP-24 preamp, which many purists consider one of the most musical and reliable preamps Ovation ever produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll purchases include EU taxes\/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY BUY FROM US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELL - TRADE - CONSIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices\/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUATION SERVICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ovation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53629457531220,"sku":"RIFF-10000379","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4613\/7172\/files\/20260204_124146_DSC_0407.jpg?v=1770208918","url":"https:\/\/www.denmarkstreetguitars.co.uk\/products\/ovation-1768-4-elite-natural-1989","provider":"Hanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}