No other guitar is so steeped in Ovation history like the Standard Balladeer.

View all items from this brand

Over the course of 3 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 oak leaf 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.

Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

With our Guaranteed Lowest Price, you can be assured of complete satisfaction and the lowest available price, or your money back!

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

Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861 AX Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

Get your gear covered!

Now you can get added warranty protection for your new gear. Pro Coverage steps in where the manufacturer's "normal wear and tear" ends. Our PRO COVERAGE program offers you UPGRADED COVERAGE if your product ever fails!

Pro Coverage includes:

• Accidental damage protection (new gear only)
• Expedited Repair
• Free Shipping (for returns or repairs)
• 100% Coverage for Commercial Use
• Extended Return Period
• Extended Price Protection
• No Lemon Guarantee
• Free Transfer of Coverage to a new owner
• Repair Costs Covered for up to 3 years from date of purchase
• Repairs Can Be Authorized Toll-Free by Phone or the via the web