Live Auction 2276Country Music Sale
Christie’s roundel
Lot 143

HAGER TWINS

OVATION, AN ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC TWELVE-STRING GUITAR, CUSTOM BALADEER 1655, NEW HARTFORD, 1982

Closed3 December 2009

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USD 500

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HAGER TWINS
OVATION, AN ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC TWELVE-STRING GUITAR, CUSTOM BALADEER 1655, NEW HARTFORD, 1982
The headstock bearing the decal Ovation, labeled Model No. 1655 OVATION Made in Connecticut, U.S.A. A Kaman Music Production and OVATION 288371, length of back: 20 1/16 in. (45.9 cm) with original case (2)

Specialist note

In 1966 Charlie Kaman launched the Ovation Guitar Company. Build using techniques that had been employed in the aeronautical industry the first model was the now famous Balladeer. The Ovation's ability to stand up to the rigors of stage performance and road travel quickly made them the guitar of choice for many road performers.