Ovation 1615| Ovation 12 string guitar

This beautiful Ovation 1615 was made in 1975 (per ovation guitar’s website). The Ovation 16 12 string guitar has a neck that is suitable for those that dislike thin neck guitars. This particular model has a wide neck that minimizes problems that often arise with thin neck guitars. The Ovation 1615 acoustic electric 12 string guitar has a “chimney” like sound. This ovation guitar is built like a tank, able to withstand that test of time; it is definitely a work guitar. All you have to do is String it up, tune it up, and forget about it, you’re set!

Ovation 1615 | Over the Years.

Over the years, I’ve managed to play several different guitars but this one works great in comparison! The peizo-pickups will create a more full effect in the sound when used with a direct box, I used a passive and it worked like a champ with some minor fiddling; keep in mind it was not very resonating. The acoustic sound was not at all loud or overwhelming, but one could always tune it regularly and have a brace towards the top of the neck. You should know that this ovation 1615 12 string acoustic guitar would not be used to its potential if it were unplugged. Plug it in; it sounds the best this way!

No problems have arisen with this model and every glued join and brace is still in perfect condition. This goes to show you the durability of this guitar is supernatural! This is by far one of the greatest tank-like models of ovation guitars. Rosette on the guitar is still in very good condition and the shape of it is still intact. The X-brace is very solid still and that is a major plus! It is amazing to think that the ovation 1615 acoustic electric 12 string guitar is as old as it is! The finish is still beautiful after all the years. This is a guitar that will never let you down; even the batteries seem to last forever in this thing for some reason. It’s as if Ovation Guitars decided they would not only make a great sounding guitar made to last but one that efficient too! The finish has never been scratched and therefore has kept its polish over the years as well. It only has a volume control (this is expected for the year of the acoustic electric model of the 70’s); trying on an amp is an option. The mahogany neck, with its sunburst/pearl inlay finish on the bridge and around the sound hole, alone, makes this beauty priceless!

Ovation 1615 | Overall Sound Quality

The overall sound of the guitar is what initially grasped my attention. In no way was I prepared for what came out of this ovation 1615 acoustic electric 12 string guitar! I was simply going to play around with it for a few minutes and was completely amazed by the quality and the depth of the sound; it blew me away! The sound was not only bright and rich, but it was all around amazing! I’ve heard numerous ovation acoustic electric guitars but this one takes the prize! I was very surprised. Not only did the Ovation 1615 acoustic electric 12 string guitar look great, it sounded Awesome!