Ovation Ultra 1528 Acoustic-Electric Guitar 1981 Birdseye Top w/ Original Hard Case – Made in Korea

No sales tax for customers outside California.

This deep-bowl 1981 Ovation Ultra 1528 is a collectible acoustic-electric guitar, featuring a stunning birdseye maple top that sets it apart visually and tonally. Built in Korea during Ovation’s highly regarded production era, this model combines the brand’s innovative Lyrachord composite back with a natural-sounding pickup system, making it a versatile choice for both stage and studio use.

The guitar comes in near mint condition and includes its original hard shell case, ensuring both protection and authenticity. With its comfortable neck profile, balanced tonal response, and eye-catching figured maple, this Ovation Ultra appeals to players, collectors, and fans of Ovation’s forward-thinking designs alike.

The frets show little use and the guitar plays perfectly.  There are no changes, repairs, or issues.  

At Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, we specialize in sourcing unique instruments like this. For players who love vintage acoustic designs, also explore our collection of Gibson Acoustic Guitars – Used & Vintage and Martin Acoustic Guitars, or browse our Electric Guitars for more stage-ready options.

• Color: Birdseye
• Weight: 5lbs 2.5oz
• Top: Spruce
• Body: Shallow Lyrachord (composite)
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Abalone Diamonds, dots
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-5/8"
• Scale: 25-1/4"
• Radius: 10"
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .88"
• Neck thickness at 10th Fret: .97"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Overall length: 40-3/4"
• Body length: 20-1/4"
• Lower bout: 15-7/8"
• Waist: 10-1/4"
• Upper bout: 11-3/8"
  
• String gauge: 12-53
• Electronics?: Yes, Active onboard preamp with an undersaddle piezo pickup
• Electronics Original? Yes
  
• Bridge: Original, string through
• Tuners: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

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