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Full front view of a sunburst electro-acoustic guitar with gold tuners, a cutaway body, and leaf-shaped soundholes.
01 / 24Full front view of a sunburst electro-acoustic guitar with gold tuners, a cutaway body, and leaf-shaped soundholes.
The sunburst electro-acoustic guitar's body and lower neck are framed, showing decorative leaf-shaped soundholes and a cutaway.
02 / 24The sunburst electro-acoustic guitar's body and lower neck are framed, showing decorative leaf-shaped soundholes and a cutaway.
Rear view of the electro-acoustic guitar, showing its dark brown neck, gold tuners, and textured black bowl-back body.
03 / 24Rear view of the electro-acoustic guitar, showing its dark brown neck, gold tuners, and textured black bowl-back body.
The guitar's textured black back is shown, with a circular access panel and a small gold screw near the bottom.
04 / 24The guitar's textured black back is shown, with a circular access panel and a small gold screw near the bottom.
Close-up of the sunburst headstock with gold tuners, showing light wear on the finish and some tarnishing on the hardware.
05 / 24Close-up of the sunburst headstock with gold tuners, showing light wear on the finish and some tarnishing on the hardware.
The back of a dark brown headstock with six gold tuning machines, showing some light wear and tarnishing.
06 / 24The back of a dark brown headstock with six gold tuning machines, showing some light wear and tarnishing.
The sunburst electro-acoustic guitar's body, showing the bridge, soundholes, and a subtle flame maple top with a few small dings.
07 / 24The sunburst electro-acoustic guitar's body, showing the bridge, soundholes, and a subtle flame maple top with a few small dings.
Close-up of the sunburst body and fretboard, showing the ornate leaf-shaped soundholes and the bridge with six strings.
08 / 24Close-up of the sunburst body and fretboard, showing the ornate leaf-shaped soundholes and the bridge with six strings.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing leaf-shaped soundholes, the bridge, and the built-in preamp controls on the side.
09 / 24Close-up of the sunburst body, showing leaf-shaped soundholes, the bridge, and the built-in preamp controls on the side.
The sunburst electro-acoustic guitar's upper body, showing the dark brown to amber flame maple top, bridge, and leaf-shaped soundholes.
10 / 24The sunburst electro-acoustic guitar's upper body, showing the dark brown to amber flame maple top, bridge, and leaf-shaped soundholes.
Close-up of the sunburst top and black bowl back, showing the cream binding and a dark metal endpin jack.
11 / 24Close-up of the sunburst top and black bowl back, showing the cream binding and a dark metal endpin jack.
The guitar's textured black Lyrachord back and bowl are angled, showing the cream binding and endpin jack.
12 / 24The guitar's textured black Lyrachord back and bowl are angled, showing the cream binding and endpin jack.
Close-up of the guitar's textured black Lyrachord bowl back, showing the cutaway and cream binding, with the neck heel visible.
13 / 24Close-up of the guitar's textured black Lyrachord bowl back, showing the cutaway and cream binding, with the neck heel visible.
The guitar's textured black composite back and side are visible, with a cream binding and an onboard preamp control panel.
14 / 24The guitar's textured black composite back and side are visible, with a cream binding and an onboard preamp control panel.
Close-up of the guitar's textured black composite back, showing a circular soundhole, strap button, and side-mounted preamp controls.
15 / 24Close-up of the guitar's textured black composite back, showing a circular soundhole, strap button, and side-mounted preamp controls.
Close-up of the guitar's neck heel, showing the dark brown neck, black heel cap, and a small crack where it meets the body.
16 / 24Close-up of the guitar's neck heel, showing the dark brown neck, black heel cap, and a small crack where it meets the body.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body and black binding, showing minor scuffs and a few small white flecks.
17 / 24Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body and black binding, showing minor scuffs and a few small white flecks.
Close-up of the dark fretboard and bronze strings, showing light cream binding with a small black dot inlay.
18 / 24Close-up of the dark fretboard and bronze strings, showing light cream binding with a small black dot inlay.
Close-up of the dark wood fretboard with diamond inlays, showing the frets, strings, and two black side dot markers.
19 / 24Close-up of the dark wood fretboard with diamond inlays, showing the frets, strings, and two black side dot markers.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the guitar's dark wood fretboard, showing 1.66 on its screen.
20 / 24A digital caliper measures the nut width of the guitar's dark wood fretboard, showing 1.66 on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut, showing 0.85 on its screen, with the headstock and tuning pegs blurred behind.
21 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's nut, showing 0.85 on its screen, with the headstock and tuning pegs blurred behind.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, showing a reading of 0.97, with light wear visible on the frets.
22 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's fretboard, showing a reading of 0.97, with light wear visible on the frets.
A digital scale display shows "5.8.19" in lb and oz, with a low battery icon.
23 / 24A digital scale display shows "5.8.19" in lb and oz, with a low battery icon.
A close-up of the guitar's interior label, showing "MODEL NO. CC257" and "MADE IN KOREA" on a dark blue background.
24 / 24A close-up of the guitar's interior label, showing "MODEL NO. CC257" and "MADE IN KOREA" on a dark blue background.

Ovation

1995 Ovation CC257 Celebrity Deluxe Sunburst Electro-Acoustic

$479.00

Available

  • Year1995
  • ConditionFair
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1995
Model
Ovation CC257 Celebrity Deluxe Sunburst Electro-Acoustic
Finish
Sunburst
Condition
Fair
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.66
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.85
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.97
Weight
5lbs 8oz

Construction

Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Frets Show Playwear Throughout, But Are In Playable Condition

Hardware & electronics

Tuners
Gold 3x3 Enclosed Ping Tuning Machines

Description

1995 Ovation CC257 Celebrity Deluxe Sunburst Electro-Acoustic

This Item Is Located At IVG Burbank

Figured Top In Gloss Sunburst Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Lyrachord Bowed Back 

Rosewood "Belly Down" Bridge

Leaf Soundholes

Electronics Are Currently Not Functional

Solid Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

Heel Shows Slight Separation, May Benefit From Repair In The Near Future (As Shown)

Does Not Come With A Case, One May Be Purchased For Additional Cost (Please Inquire)

This 1995 Ovation CC257 Celebrity Deluxe features a striking Sunburst finish, Lyrachord bowed back construction, distinctive leaf soundholes, and a comfortable bound rosewood fingerboard. A classic example of Ovation's unique design and sound, it's an excellent choice for players seeking a versatile electro-acoustic with vintage appeal.

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