1968 Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl Back Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/OHSC

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1968 Ovation Deluxe Balladeer Shiny Bowl Back Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Good Condition With Some Play Wear Visible Throughout (See Photos)

Bridge Looks To Have Been Re-Glued

Crack On Top Below Bridge, Professionally Repaired And Stabilized

Room Left On The Saddle

Straight Neck, Truss Rod Turns

Plays Well With Good Action

Added Glen Campbell Truss Rod Cover

Deep Bowl With Shiny Black Finish

Sitka Spruce Top

5-Ply Body Binding

Ovation "X" Bracing

Ebony Fingerboard With MOP Dot And Diamond Inlays

Brazillian Rosewood Bridge

Inlaid Floral Rosette Showing Some Bubbling

1 11/16" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.83", At 12th Fret 0.96"

Chrome Grover Tuners

Passive Pickup Works And Sounds Great

Comes With Original Hardshell Case

Here’s a gorgeous early example of Ovation’s revolutionary design — a 1968 Deluxe Balladeer featuring the iconic shiny Lyrachord bowl back and a warm, resonant spruce top. Built during Ovation’s first years of production, this model showcases their innovative combination of traditional acoustic tonewoods with space-age materials for enhanced projection, stability, and comfort.

The natural spruce top is paired with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, delivering clear, balanced tone whether unplugged or amplified through its original pickup system. The shiny bowl back not only looks stunning but also reflects Ovation’s early build quality and attention to detail.

This guitar is in great shape for its age, with normal cosmetic wear that adds vintage character. It plays easily up and down the neck, making it perfect for players and collectors alike. Includes its original hardshell case.