1998 Ovation 1769 Al Dimeola Signature Cutaway Guitar

Overview: Mr. Dimeola has had several variations on this same basic Ovation model, but this late-'90s version is pretty slick. The black finish, carved bridge, and profuse inlay adds-up to something that's got some flash on stage, for sure. Per the usual for a deep-bowl Ovation, it has that "Balladeer" sound -- clean, balanced, and with a nice, robust, lower-mids-emphasized, punchy sound. The neck is also quick and easy but not meek, per the usual Ovation feel.

Interesting features: I love the carved bridge wings and Gibson-banjo-esque fretboard markers. The cutaway makes upper-end playing nice and easy and, despite the deep bowl, the instrument sits well. It has the classic, piezo-embedded-in-saddles Ovation pickup and preamp. The hardware is all quality and gold-plated.

Repairs included: Max gave it a level/dress of the frets and a setup. It's ready to roll and playing spot-on.

• Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz
• Scale length: 25 1/4"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: slim-medium C/V
• Board radius: 12"
• Depth at first fret: 57/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 55/64"
• Body width: 15 5/8"
• Body depth: 5"+
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: synthetic
• Bracing type: fan
• Bridge: carved ebony
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium-bigger

Condition notes: It's quite clean and only has minor wear here and there throughout. There's a little wear to the hardware plating but not much.

It comes with: It has its original hard case.

Consignor tag: BOSH